e-Pedagogium, 2013 (vol. 13), issue 2

Editorial

Board of editors

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):5-6  

On integration of isolated pupils into the class using modern teaching methods

Bronislava Štěpánková, Petr Emanovský

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):7-17 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.015  

Successful pedagogical work is unthinkable without good knowledge of relationships of pupils in the classroom. The knowledge is important especially in the case of a class of teenagers. The article deals with the issue of isolated pupils in such a class and the possibility to integrate them into the class using suitable modern teaching methods (project-based learning, cooperative learning, collaborative teaching/learning). The method as well as the process and results of the research connected with this problem at elementary school are described in this paper. The aim of the research was to answer the question: Can the project-based learning help isolated...

Internal world representation in adolescents in the context of normal and abnormal development

Joanna Kossewska

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):18-29 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.016  

The article tries to briefly look at the process of identity development and content of internal world cognitive representation in the youth with normal and abnormal development. As it is reviewed the specific developmental conditions influence the subjective world representation as well as psychological outcomes of its differentiation related to normal and abnormal development.

Supervision as prevention and support to teachers in inclusive education

Petra Potměšilová, Miloň Potměšil, Marcela Fojtíková Roubalová

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):30-42 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.017  

The presented research was focused on the field of sentiments, attitudes and concerns of educators potentially working with pupils with impairment under inclusive settings.This study was aimed at discovering whether the above stated parameters change after achieving qualification in special needs education. The results of research encompassing a period of two years aimed at describing a group of 794 educators from the point of view of the development of their attitudes, opinions and concerns while being focused on the process of inclusion. In accordance with the obtained results, supervision as a special psychological support is badly needed.

Pupils with special educational needs in the context of vocational education in Poland

Maciej Bochyński, Joanna Klimek, Katarzyna Lisowska-Strzępek, Kamila Morzyniec, Mateusz Sawicki, Katarzyna Zielińska

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):43-60 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.018  

The article presents vocational education of pupils with special educational needs in Poland, in the context of current barriers that hinder disabled persons from vocational work fulfilment. Vocational education has been described at all levels of the present system with reference to diverse needs of pupils. The analysis of the GUS [Central Statistical Office] data leads to a conclusion that the level of education of the disabled is not sufficient for them to participate in the open labor market. Thus, the necessity of system improvement and flexibility of vocational offers for disabled persons is particularly emphasised, as the forms and content of...

Academic performance of high school students: mediating effect of study approaches

L. N. A. Chandana Jayawardena, Aleš Gregar

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):61-75 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.019  

Success in higher education is viewed as an effective way of enhancing employability by the youth. This study focussed on examining the impact of high school students' study process, gender, and emotional intelligence (EI) to their academic performances. Hundred and fifteen (third year) high school students (52 girls, and 63 boys) were randomly selected from three high schools in Zlin, Czech Republic. Emotional intelligence of the respondents was measured through Genos EI Inventory. Respondents' study process was assessed through the 'revised two-factor Study Process Questionnaire' of Biggs et al. Academic performance of the students was assessed based...

Stress and Subjective Health of Teachers

Karel Paulík

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):76-85 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.020  

This article focuses on the psychological contexts of subjective health among teachers in relation to their perception and evaluation of work-related stress in the teaching profession. The research was carried out on a sample of teachers from Czech and Slovak primary schools (.N = 2501) during 2009-2011 using the subjective perception methodology.The aim of the article is to consider the connections between subjective evaluation of stress and health among teachers, and between subjective and objective indicators of individuals' state of health.The results indicate that there exist negative and statistically significant (1% level) but weak (lower...

Verification of activating teaching methods applied in primary school

Martina Fasnerová

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):86-95 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.021  

The paper presents an overview of teaching methods applied in primary school. Activating and other teaching methods commonly used in primary school are described and compared. The author defined three hypotheses that were tested by means of a questionnaire survey. Activating teaching methods were observed for frequency of use and preferences. The survey also deals with the application of teaching methods depending on teacher age and level of education.

Methodological Materials for Teaching Media Education in the Czech Republic: Prematurely Obsolete or Insufficient Support?

Radim Wolák

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):96-109 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.022  

The submitted text is designed for pedagogues, who teach or want to teach the cross-curricular topic, media education, and also for Czech and foreign experts dealing with the field of media pedagogy and the integration of media education into the Czech school system. The author gives an overview of the offer of methodological materials in Czech, which teachers of Czech primary and secondary schools can use for media education. It describes in more detail the basic and most frequently methodological materials and manuals for teachers, available textbooks and also offers a list of Internet sources.The text further summarizes findings of researches...

Theoretical and practical aspects of health physical education in the Czech Republic

Iva Dostálová, Martin Sigmund, Jana Kvintová

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):110-124 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.023  

The article deals with the issue of health physical education and its theoretical definition. It provides an overview of the possibilities of further education in this area and informs of the state of health physical education in elementary and secondary schools as well as in universities.Health physical education is based on the Framework Educational Programme and is classified in the field of Physical Education. The contents of health physical education are primarily compensatory exercises. Health physical education is focused on consolidating and improving the health of individuals with a physical impairment, which is based on an assessment...

The potential of organized physical activity/physical education for active lifestyle

Michal Kudláček

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):125-136 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2013.024  

We have to view the structure of sport preferences as a complex process reflecting the interactions between situational factors (socio-economic characteristics), motivational factors (reasons for taking part in sport activity) and needs, which are fulfilled through the realization of a particular activity.The main objective of this survey was to analyze the structure of sport preferences and the level of physical activity (PA) of adolescents in relation with organized PA/physical education (PE).The character of our research was online - an internet-based research. We used two questionnaires: 1. online version of the sport preferences questionnaire,...

Workshop on the Amendment to the Act on Social and Legal Protection of Children

Olga Štěpánová, Kristýna Velísková

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):137-138  

Explanatory dictionary of fundamental terms in school prevention of risk behaviour

Petra Hedrichová

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):139-141  

Degrees and Graduate Education: Strategy and Planning by Weihe Xie; Sunyu Wang; Bentao Yuan

Yanyan Li

e-Pedagogium 2013, 13(2):142-144