Discipline seminar - Education (I year) 1600-SZD-SEM-PED
This first-year seminar introduces PhD students to critical and reflective academic work in education sciences. Participants engage with key literature and paradigms in pedagogy, develop skills in academic argumentation, and improve their understanding of theoretical frameworks. Special attention is paid to the critical analysis of literature, understanding how to situate one's research in existing discourse, and building capacity for scholarly communication in an international context.
The seminar also provides space for early-stage development of the doctoral research concept. Students will have the opportunity to present their research ideas and methodology according to specified guidelines. Active participation, open discussions, and feedback are crucial for developing students' academic, methodological, and social competencies, which form the basis for further work with their supervisor and preparation for the dissertation defense.
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Type of course
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knows and understands:
WG_1 – world achievements, covering theoretical foundations as well as general issues and selected specific issues of a given scientific or artistic discipline, to a degree allowing revision of existing paradigms
WG_2 - main development trends of the scientific or artistic disciplines which are the object of studies
WG_3 - methodology of scientific research
Skills: Can:
UW_1 - use knowledge of various scientific or artistic disciplines to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform research tasks, and specifically: define the purpose and subject of research and formulate a research hypothesis, develop and creatively use research methods, techniques and tools, draw conclusions from research results
UW_2 – make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research, expert activity and other creative works and their contribution to the development of knowledge
UK_1 - communicate on specialist topics to a degree enabling active participation in the international research community
UK_3 - initiate a debate
UK_4 - participate in the scientific discourse
Social competences: Is ready to:
KK_1 - critically evaluate the achievements of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_2 - critically evaluate own contribution to the development of a given scientific or artistic discipline KK_3 - recognise the importance of science in solving cognitive and practical problems
KO_1 - fulfil social obligations of researchers and creators
KR_1 - maintain and develop the ethos of research and creative communities, including: conducting scientific activity independently, respecting the principle of public ownership
Assessment criteria
Participation Requirements:
‒ 80% minimum attendance (max 2 excused absences)
‒ Active participation and submission of assignments
Passing Principles:
‒ Completion of assigned reading tasks
‒ Presentation of critical literature overview
‒ Resit: Revised written assignment and feedback reflection
Verification Methods:
‒ In-class discussion and active engagement
‒ Short written literature analysis
‒ Presentation of a theoretical or conceptual issue
Evaluation Criteria:
‒ 40% academic engagement and participation
‒ 30% written assignment (literature analysis)
‒ 30% oral presentation and feedback response
Bibliography
Literature:
‒ Biesta, G. (2014).The Beautiful Risk of Education. Routledge.
‒ Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational Research Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research. Pearson.
‒ Kamler, B., & Thomson, P. (2006). Helping Doctoral Students Write. Pedagogies for supervision. Routledge.
‒ Selected journal articles tailored to students' research interests