Education in the Czech Republic – KPD/E-ECR

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  • 6 credits
  • Lecturers: doc. PaedDr. Miriam Prokešová, Ph.D., Mgr. Bc. Martina Matějíček Rozsypalová, Ph.D.
  • Lessons (Lectures + Exercises + Seminars): 0 + 0 + 1 [hours/week]
  • Semester: winter/summer
  • Credit test preceding examination: None
  • Examination method: comparative essay
  • Status of the course in the study program: The course is provided by the Department of Education and Adult Education for Erasmus students, especially for those studying teacher education programmes.

Annotation:

The course provides students with a basic knowledge of the structure of the educational system in the Czech Republic. Students get to know the current curriculum documents and materials; they will have an  opportunity to see them from the historical point of view and to compare them with documents relevant in their countries. The work of the world-famous Czech scholar Comenius will also be discussed.

Aims and objectives:

The course aims to develop students’ ability to compare the educational systems of different countries. Students become familiar with the organisation and structure of the Czech educational system and will be able to compare it with the system of their own countries.

Requirements:

Students participate in discussion about similarities and differences between the Czech educational system and the educational systems of their countries. They write a comparative essay about the educational system in their country. This written text must cover 5 - 8 pages.

Topics of workshops:

  1. The structure of the educational system in the Czech Republic. Political, economic and social background and trends. Pre-primary and primary education.
  2. Secondary and higher education. Universities in the Czech Republic.
  3. Teachers and teachers' education.
  4. Curricula in compulsory education. Curriculum documents. Current reform and discussions.
  5. Curriculum materials: textbook selection, approval and use.
  6. The most famous Czech scholar and educator: Comenius and his system of education.

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Updated: 03. 10. 2022