PdF:ZeD010 International Geo Edu - Course Information

ZeD010 The International Dimension of Geographic Education

Extent and Intensity

2/0/0. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).

Teacher(s)

doc. PaedDr. Eduard Hofmann, CSc. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. PaedDr. Eduard Hofmann, CSc.
Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Kateřina Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Faculty of Education

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Didactics of Geography (programme PdF, D-SPE4) (2)

Course objectives

The objective of the course is to lead students towards deeper knowledge and subsequently also towards an informed and critical reflection of various approaches and conceptions of geographical education and to acquaint the students with similarities and differences among approaches to geographical education in model states.

Learning outcomes

• Critically evaluate at least two from the point of view of didactics of geography significant (bearing, inspirational, notable) foreign concept of geographic education. A critical assessment should be based primarily on the knowledge of relevant curricular documents (typically standards, training programs, etc.) and their reflection in respected literature. • Demonstrate the knowledge of different approaches to geographic education (eg systematic, systemic, thematic, etc.) and identify examples of curriculum documents of specific states to identify ideally the typical features of these approaches. • Based on the above, it will develop a set of recommendations and conceptual proposals regarding potential changes / revisions / revisions regarding the concept and practical implementation of the geogr. education in the Czech Republic.

Syllabus

• - The opportunities and problems of comparison and portability of foreign curricular documents and educational conceptions. - The approaches and conceptions of geographical education abroad in comparison with development in the Czech Republic - The implementation of innovated conceptions of geographical education abroad and related experience - Case studies of model states

Literature

required literature
• Walterová, E. (2006). Srovnávací pedagogika: Vývoj a proměny v globálním kontextu. Praha: UK, Ped. fak.
• Curić, Z., Vuk, R., & Jakovčić, M. (2007). Geography curricula for compulsory education in 11 european countries – comparative analysis. Metodika, 8(15), 467–493.
• Hynek, A. (2002). Výzvy helsinského sympozia IGU pro české geografické vzdělávání. Geografie, 107(4), 396–406.
• Gerber, R. (Ed.). (2003). International handbook on geographical education. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Teaching methods

Theoretical preparation, critical reading, discussion

Assessment methods

- A critical evaluation of at least two didactically important (inspiring, remarkable) foreign conceptions of geographical education. This critical evaluation should be based primarily on the knowledge of relevant curricular documents, such as educational standards and programs, and their reflection in respected scholarly literature. - To prove one’s knowledge of various approaches to realization of geographical education, (for example the systematic or thematic approaches) and to identify the typical features of these approaches in curricular documents of specific countries. - To use the aforementioned knowledge and skills in order to create a set of recommendations and conceptual proposals concerning potential reforms, changes or revisions of the conception and practical realization of geographical education in the Czech Republic.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.

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