e-Pedagogium, 2020 (vol. 20), issue 2

Editorial

Introduction

Editorial Board

e-Pedagogium 2020, 20(2)

Articles

Connectivism in phenomenological-pragmatist tradition

Michal Černý

e-Pedagogium 2020, 20(2):7-24 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2020.017

The theoretical study aims to analyse the theory of connectivity which George Siemens came up within 2004 and which became a basic impulse for the development of online education in the form of MOOC. Siemens itself refers in its article to the traditions of constructivism, network theory or chaos theory. Other studies about connectivity continue in this line. However, the study draws attention to the fact that the approach has distinct phenomenological - pragmatist roots, which allow it to be interpreted in a new and more profound way and perhaps even to develop based on a deeper foundation than that offered by Siemens' grasp.

Effectiveness of the use of social competence formation model in preschool children with intellectual disabilities

Anna Kurienkova, Yuliia Bondarenko

e-Pedagogium 2020, 20(2):25-36 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2020.009

The article analyzes the state of the issue of social competence of preschool children with intellectual disabilities. The baseline data of social competence components levels are given by means of the diagnostic methodology developed by the author. The author's model of social competence formation of preschool children with intellectual disabilities is described. A comparative analysis of changes in the levels of social competence at the molding stage of the study in the control and experimental groups is conducted. The results obtained in practice testify to the effectiveness of using the author's model in the experimental group at the molding stage...

Evaluation of the effectiveness of musical and melodramatic forms as a means of education

Jana Konvalinková, Christopher Muffett

e-Pedagogium 2020, 20(2):37-46 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2020.010

In 2019 the whole world commemorated 80 years since the beginning of one of the most tragic events of modern history, World War II. The project of the students and the teachers of the Technical University of Liberec (T.U.L) within the framework of the Student Grant Competition 2019, was born of these important events. The project perceived and conceived them from a pedagogical-didactic point of view. Expressive melodramatic approaches of conveying oral history became the starting point. The evacuation of children during World War II in England and Bohemia was an international project based on cooperation with the University of Suffolk from England....

Physical Activity of Elementary School Pupils at a Traditional State School and a Jena Plan School

Dita Culková, Veronika Procházková, Jan Suk

e-Pedagogium 2020, 20(2):47-58 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2020.007

The study discusses physical activity concerning pupils of elementary school age at a traditional state school and an alternative school utilizing Jena plan. Their physical activity is measured by mechanical pedometers and is followed by in-depth interviews. The monitored group consists of third and fifth graders at selected schools. The research has indicated and analysed students' physical activity based on their age, gender and the type of school.

Children's Preconceptions about the Functioning of the Human Body

Andrea Dalajková, Petra Trávníčková

e-Pedagogium 2020, 20(2):59-69 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2020.004

This study is aimed at finding preconceptions of preschool children about the functioning of the human body. It is divided into three parts. The first part presents theoretical background and highlights the importance of children's preconceptions for the children's learning process. The second part presents a variety of empirical surveys that demonstrate possible methodological approaches. The third part presents qualitative research using conceptual mapping methods, analyses of children's drawings and interviews with children. Research findings are presented in the conclusion and some structures of children's preconceptions about respiratory, circulatory...