e-Pedagogium, 2014 (vol. 14), issue 4

Editorial

Vojtech Regec

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):5-6  

New Possibilities of Analysis of Experimental Data in Pedagogical Research

Vladimír Polášek, Lubomír Sedláček

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):7-17 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.037  

The aim of this paper is to present new possibilities of the statistical analysis of pretestposttest data types measured in a pedagogical experiment. These possibilities will allow us to eliminate the effect of so-called disruptive independent variables that could adversely affect a dependent variable and thus, the research results. By using a model example, we present the design of a suitable experimental plan. Further, we illustrate advanced statistical techniques - Analyses of Variance and of Covariance using a real example.

Development of Information Technology Competences at the University as a Place of Scientific Research and of Education of Intellectual Elites

Mateusz Muchacki

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):18-24 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.038  

Contemporary times make every person, including an academic teacher, face challenges concerning the application of modern media tools in professional work, especially the use of the Internet to increase the effectiveness and the quality of his/her professional activity. The author draws attention to the necessity of a significant change in the system of academic education to help academic teachers handle modern teaching requirements. Teaching at the university level should take into account state-of-the-art tools of the teaching technology supporting the student's general development, his/her information technology skills as well as the formation of...

Evaluation of Primary Prevention of Risk Behaviour in Preschool Education Institutions from the Perspective of Teachers

Vladimíra Kocourková, Jana Kantorová, Anna Šafránková

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):25-37 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.039  

The contribution presents the issue of factors influencing the level of primary prevention of risk behaviour in preschool education institutions, perceived also within the dimensions of school climate. It further presents the outcomes of a survey focused on evaluation of the level of primary prevention of risk behaviour from the perspective of kindergarten teachers (mainly women teachers) in the Czech Republic.

Diagnostic Tests in Czech for the Children of Immigrants Attending Primary Schools

Kateřina Vodičková, Yvona Kostelecká

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):38-51 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.040  

Mastering the second language, Czech in our case, is crucial for children of migrants, so that among other things they can integrate into the education process. To adjust the language teaching to the pupils' needs, it is necessary to identify what language skills, or individual competences within the frame of the communicative competence, should be developed. For this purpose, a new diagnostic test for the lower graders and upper graders of primary schools was designed. Although it is not a high-stakes test, it is essential to ensure its validity, reliability, practicality as well as its positive impact on the teaching process, the pupils, their teachers...

Muslim Children in Czech Schools

Pavel Kliment, Jaroslav Šotola

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):52-63 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.041  

The goal of our empirical study is to present the experience of primary school pedagogues, which they gained from contact with Muslim children (and their parents), who can be perceived as specific participants in the educational process. In order to meet our goal, we chose a qualitative method; for data collection, we applied the method of semi-structured interview. The interviews were conducted with pedagogues at schools that have long-term experiences of educating Muslim children. The paper depicts the expectations of the major players acting in the pedagogical interaction, relating to the forms and course of the pedagogical process. It deals mainly...

Early Intervention in Context of Special Education - Communication between Parents of Hearing Impaired Children and Professionals with an Emphasis on Auditory-verbal Therapy

Adéla Hanáková

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):64-72 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.042  

The goal of the following article is to open the topic of teamwork in care for clients with a hearing impairment. The consequences the hearing impairment has on an individual require complex and long-term professional influence, and, at the same time, more levels of these consequences induce the need for defining broadly the multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary team of professionals participating in the education and the therapy of these individuals and their families. The topic of team approaches constitutes a very lively discussed issue providing an extensive space for scientific-research activity both in our country and elsewhere....

Knowledge of Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Inclusion in Teachers at Common Primary Schools

Ivana Horváthová, Dita Finková

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):73-78 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.043  

This paper presents empirical findings on knowledge concerning pupils with special educational needs in primary school teachers. We identified the problematic areas as those with confirmed weaknesses. We also pointed out teachers' interest in education in the field of special educational needs. The main finding was that teachers missed some important information and knowledge of special educational needs in integrated pupils, and methods of inclusion. The paper documents the need to continually improve institutional education focused on pupils' special educational needs. Especially, increasing the quality of professional-methodological as well as generally-pedagogical...

Children with Cochlear Implants: Educational Placement and School Adjustment

Jiaojiao Wu

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):79-88 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.044  

To investigate the educational placement of children with cochlear implants and to study the adaptation level of these children and relevant influencing factors. Twenty children with cochlear implants were randomly selected and their parents and teachers were interviewed by telephone. The educational placement situation and the influencing factors on the adaptability of children with cochlear implants were studied through archival analysis, field observation and recording and in-depth interview. The child characteristics, acceptance of schools and teachers, family expectation, parents' communication had significant effects on the educational placement...

Art Therapy as Part of Special Pedagogy

Petra Potměšilová, Miloň Potměšil

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):89-103 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.045  

Use of elements of art therapy in the process of education and upbringing has been a very topical theme. Together with other expressive therapies art therapy has become part of preparation of teachers of pupils with special needs. As competences for the profession of art therapist have not yet been clearly defined in the Czech Republic, requirements for professional preparation for this job are not defined either. The structure of the subject of art therapy is often created by the teachers themselves. The authors of the present article analyse selected aspects of education in art therapy for students of special pedagogy at the Faculty of Education,...

Comparison of Live Satisfaction and ITS Components in Current Teachers and Selected Profession GROUPS

Martin Sigmund, Jana Kvintová, Michaela Pugnerová, Hana Hřebíčková

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):104-118 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.046  

Psychological research of life satisfaction in teachers has a long tradition in many countries. Satisfaction expresses a certain degree of personal balance, personal happiness and very often personal activity and status within a society. The issue of life satisfaction associated with a profession and work satisfaction is generally understood as a mental condition of an individual characterised by feelings of joy, happiness, self-confidence and optimism towards the subjects and conditions of a specific work environment and own professional results. An optimum combination of life and work satisfaction presents a significant determinant of the teaching...

Approaches to the Development of a Child's Personality According to Carl R. Rogers

Eva Šmelová

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):119-126 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.047  

The aim of the paper is to introduce some of the thoughts of an American psychologist Carl R. Rogers, known especially for his non-directive approach in psychotherapy. Rogers' thoughts influenced not only treatment but also the area of pedagogy, where he promotes natural and peaceful education, authenticity and self-fulfilment. In his work, he addressed the issues relating to the development of freedom of learning through various approaches and strategies.The contemporary preschool education is undergoing a transformation process, whose objective is to establish approaches to a child as an active subject, who is developed with respect to own potentialities,...

Poetry in School - the Old Issues and New Challenges

Vlasta Řeřichová, Jaroslav Vala, Jana Sladová

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):127-139 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2014.048  

The study presents the progress and partial results of the longitudinal research phase of a project in which eight experimental classes participating in the teaching of poetry based on experiential learning and creativity of pupils were observed. The focus is on the results of the selected class of pupils at a primary school in the age group of 12-13 years, particularly 18 girls and 13 boys. Some of the methods used in the work with poetic texts were introduced focusing primarily on poetry perception by teachers and pupils. The results show that the experimental teaching activity appears to be particularly beneficial for the pupils with worse study...

The Modern View of One Specific Didactic Phenomenon

Bohumil Novák

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):140-141  

The Publication Special Education Teacher

Naďa Petrová

e-Pedagogium 2014, 14(4):142-144