Course: Didactics of history II

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Course title Didactics of history II
Course code FF1/KMU20
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Märc Josef, Mgr.
Course content
1.Didactized Source ? Concept, Possibilities, and Practice 2.Use of Written Texts in History Lessons 3.Use of Iconic Material in History Lessons 4.Use of Film in History Education 5.Possibilities for Teaching Outside School, Cooperation with Other Institutions Distance Learning Topics: 1.Specifics and Possibilities of Teaching Prehistory and Ancient History 2.Specifics and Possibilities of Teaching the Middle Ages 3.Specifics and Possibilities of Teaching the Early Modern Period up to the End of the 18th Century 4.Specifics and Possibilities of Teaching Modern History 5.Specifics and Possibilities of Teaching the 20th and Early 21st Centuries

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
Based on the current development of didactic of history or school history, the subject deepens the theoretical knowledge of students and at the same time allows them to acquire practical skills in various activities necessary for teaching history, especially in practical workshops, which are aimed at preparing and implementing model hours. The student gains an overview of basic concepts, techniques, methods of didactic of history not only from the Czech environment. Teaching allows to become acquainted with practical outputs used in Czech schools. Teaching is also carried out within observations at individual school facilities. Key topics are concepts of critical thinking, historical literacy and research oriented teaching.
The student: 1.Demonstrates the ability to conduct didactic analysis with respect to a selected didactic unit. 2.Is able to create didactized sources of various types. 3.Develops communication skills and is able to moderate discussions. 4.Is capable of creating teaching figures (learning aids/diagrams). 5.Is able to organize teaching figures within broader teaching units.
Prerequisites
The course builds upon the subject: History Didactics I ? KHI/KMU11 The course is conducted in cooperation with the subjects: Interdisciplinary Relations of History II ? KHI/KMU21 Continuous Teaching Practice at the Secondary Level of Elementary School ? KHI/KMU22 The students are capable of using basic technological skills in computer work.

Assessment methods and criteria
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The student creates a portfolio of key outputs related to a pre-determined, chosen, and defended thematic unit. This portfolio is defended in a student colloquium conducted within the Moodle platform. Upon successful defense, the student takes an oral exam, which in its first part is based on both theoretical and practical reflections on the portfolio. The second part of the exam tests the student?s ability to discuss issues related to history teaching.
Recommended literature
  • Beneš Zdeněk, Gracová, Blažena. Průcha, J. Sondy a analýzy. Učebnice dějepisu ? teorie a multikulturní aspekty edukačního média.. Praha, 2008.
  • ČINÁTL, Kamil, PINKAS, Jaroslav. Dějiny ve filmu: film ve výuce dějepisu. Praha. 2014.
  • Ilencová Hana, Märc Josef. Brána školního dějepisu otevřená.
  • Märc Josef. Žena jako subjekt a objekt dějepisného vyučování. Ústí nad Labem, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7414-367-0.
  • Stradling Robert. Multiperspektivita ve vyučování dějepisu: příručka pro učitele. Praha, 2004.


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