Discipline seminar - Education (II year) 1600-SZD-SEMII-PED
The seminar will present and discuss key educational research published in recent years. These publications will be diverse in both subject matter and methodology. They will therefore exemplify the directions in which educational research is developing. The following seminars will be held as part of the course:
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The impact of teachers' instructional practices on students' academic achievement and mental health
The sustainable development of students, which includes both cognitive development and mental well-being, is a key challenge for modern schools. This article presents the impact of instructional strategies on the well-being and achievement of students, taking into account their socioeconomic status.
Strategies for involving parents with different socioeconomic statuses in supporting their children's learning
The problem of educational inequality resulting from the different socioeconomic status of families is a constant challenge for school systems. The article analyzes the importance of methods of involving parents with different socioeconomic status for the academic achievement of their children.
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Teachers' relationships with students and their consequences for student development
The teacher-student relationship is a constant topic of pedagogical research. This article is a second-order meta-analysis on this topic and summarizes the impact of the teacher-student relationship on many aspects of student performance. Second-order meta-analysis is a methodologically advanced type of research that doctoral students should be familiar with.
Determinants of happiness in young children
Research on young children is a new trend in pedagogy, which raises numerous methodological challenges. The article focuses on the sense of happiness in preschool children. It discusses the methodological problems of this type of research, drawing attention to the benefits of participatory research. It also allows students to learn the methodology of qualitative systematic reviews.
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The importance of school education for the development of pupils' intelligence
In contemporary public discourse, the significance of school for the cognitive development of pupils is often questioned. The article shows the positive impact of school education on the development of pupils' intelligence. Thus, the article allows for a better understanding of the essence of so-called academic curricula.
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The home environment of young children and its significance for the development of young children's mathematical skills
Early childhood development is one of the major trends in contemporary pedagogy. This article deals with the significance of educational experiences at home for the development of mathematical skills. In addition to cognitive advantages, the article has methodological advantages, demonstrating the benefits of using innovative research methods.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
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 of
research results, taking into account the principles of intellectual property protection
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements for participation in classes, including the acceptable number of excusable absences:
participation in at least 6 meetings, preparation for classes - knowledge of reading material, preparation of an introductory presentation on one topic
Assessment Tasks:
active participation in discussions at seminars, preparation of an introductory presentation on one topic.
Learning Outcomes Assessment:
Evaluation of the involvement of PhD students in classroom discussions (activity, quality of questions and arguments and their support with knowledge of literature), substantive quality of the introductory presentation
Bibliography
Bortes, C., & Giota, J. (2024). Beyond academics: Links from teaching practices in Swedish schools to students’ achievements and mental health complaints. Learning and Instruction, 92, 101937.
Dierker, P., & Diewald, M. (2025). Compensation or accentuation? European Sociological Review, 41, 111-126.
Emslander, V., Holzberger, D., Ofstad, S. B., Fischbach, A., & Scherer, R. (2025). Teacher–student relationships and student outcomes: A systematic second-order meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 151, 365–397.
Urbina-Garcia, A. (2024). Do We Listen to What Makes Children Happy? A Systematic Literature Review of Voices of Children Aged 3–7 Years in Educational Research. Journal of Happiness and Health, 4. 46-62.
Wang, T., Ren, X., Schweizer, K. & Xu, F. (2016). Schooling effects on intelligence development: evidence based on national samples from urban and rural China, Educational Psychology, 36, 831-844.
Zhao, Y. V., & Gibson, J. L. (2023). Early home learning support and home mathematics environment as predictors of children's mathematical skills between age 4 and 6: A longitudinal analysis using video observations and survey data, Child Development, 94, 377-392.
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