Course: Psychology I.

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Course title Psychology I.
Course code UPV/R1PSY
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + E-learning + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
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)
  • Včelařová Hana, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The emergence of psychology, definition of the discipline, main fields and methods The brain as the organ base of the psyche Information processing and mental representation in the process of cognition Consciousness and its importance in the field of education Selected topics from the field of sensory cognition Attention as an indicator of the functional state of the brain Memory, its types and memorization strategies Language and speech, application of speech components in education Emotions as a basic and regulatory system of a person Motivation - selected aspects related to education Learning and thinking - the use of subspecies in education Intelligence and creativity - use and development possibilities Curriculum summary

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Home preparation for classes - 33 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 40 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 35 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
the student can define basic psychological categories
the student can define basic psychological categories
describe psychology as a scientific discipline
describe psychology as a scientific discipline
explain the basic theoretical concepts and mechanisms of the functioning of the human psyche
explain the basic theoretical concepts and mechanisms of the functioning of the human psyche
describe simple diagrams of the organ bases of psychological functions
describe simple diagrams of the organ bases of psychological functions
to describe changes in psychological functions in different age periods
to describe changes in psychological functions in different age periods
Skills
the student can interpret changes in psychological functions from the point of view of education and individual development
the student can interpret changes in psychological functions from the point of view of education and individual development
apply a psychological approach to the field of adult education
apply a psychological approach to the field of adult education
reflect their own emotions
reflect their own emotions
distinguish actions resulting from intrinsic or extrinsic motivation
distinguish actions resulting from intrinsic or extrinsic motivation
apply acquired knowledge in the process of own learning
apply acquired knowledge in the process of own learning
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Text analysis
Text analysis
Demonstration
Demonstration
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Observation
Observation
Teamwork
Teamwork
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Text analysis
Text analysis
Demonstration
Demonstration
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Teamwork
Teamwork
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Written examination
Written examination
Oral examination
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • Cakirpaloglu, P. Psychologie osobnosti. Grada. 2012.
  • Demick, J., & Andreoletti, C. Handbook of adult development. New York: Kluwer. 2003.
  • Fontana. Psychologie ve školní praxi: příručka pro učitele. Portál. 2014.
  • Goleman, D. Emoční inteligence. Grada. 2011.
  • Goswami, U. Cognitive Development: The Learning Brain. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis. 2008.
  • Jedlička, R., Koťa, J., & Slavík, J. Pedagogická psychologie pro učitele: psychologie ve výchově a vzdělávání. Grada. 2018.
  • Krengel, M. Tajemství efektivního učení: dvakrát lepší výsledky s polovičním úsilím. Grada. 2015.
  • Orel, M. a Facová, V. Člověk, jeho smysly a svět. Grada. 2010.
  • Plháková. Obecná psychologie. Academia. 2023.
  • Průcha, J. Psychologie učení: teoretické a výzkumné otázky pro edukační praxi. Grada. 2020.
  • Pugnerová, M. a kol. Psychologie pro studenty pedagogických oborů. Grada. 2019.
  • Rapčan, M. Etika versus emoce: kazuistiky pro pracovníky ve zdravotnictví, ve školství a v sociální oblasti. Grada. 2021.
  • Slaměník, I. Emoce a interpersonální vztahy. Grada. 2011.
  • Tennant, M. Psychology and adult learning: the role of theory in informing practice. Fourth edition. New York. 2020.
  • Vágnerová, M. Obecná psychologie. Dílčí aspekty lidské psychiky a jejich orgánový základ. Karolinum. 2016.


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