Introduction to the World of Humanities and Social Sciences 2300-MWŚN
The module aims to comprehensively introduce students to the basic issues in the field of pedagogy, psychology, philosophy and sociology, which constitute the foundation of pedagogical and psychological preparation in accordance with teacher standards (B1: Psychology, B2: Pedagogy). The primary goal of the module is to familiarize participants with key concepts, theoretical categories and cognitive contexts of pedagogy as a science and to show its connections with other disciplines, especially psychology, philosophy and sociology.
As part of Introduction to Pedagogy, students will become familiar with the basic concepts and directions in pedagogy, subdisciplines of this science and the diversity of pedagogical thought. Its connections with other social sciences and humanities will also be discussed, which will allow participants to better understand pedagogy as an interdisciplinary discipline.
Introduction to Psychology includes basic knowledge about cognitive processes (such as perception, thinking, memory), emotions and motivation, learning, language and the psychology of individual differences - including intelligence, personality, temperament and cognitive styles. These classes will enable a better understanding of the mechanisms regulating human behavior and functioning in the educational context.
Introduction to Philosophy is an outline of the most important trends and concepts of philosophical thought, with particular emphasis on their significance for pedagogical theory and practice.
In turn, Introduction to Sociology allows students to understand the social conditions of upbringing and education and the relations between the individual and society, which is an important background for pedagogical reflection.
The module allows participants to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge necessary for conscious and responsible performance of the role of a teacher.
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Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge, the student knows and understands:
K1_W01 At an advanced level, historical and contemporary positions, theories and pedagogical concepts (with particular emphasis on alternative education, socio-cultural animation) along with their origins, premises and consequences, philosophy of education and pedagogical axiology.
K1_W02 At an advanced level, the place of alternative education, socio-cultural animation in pedagogy and other sciences.
K1_W04 Regularities of human psychological, physical and social development, various styles of thinking, acting and learning and methods of diagnosing and supporting development determined by this, taking into account the specific functioning of people with special educational needs; principles of activities in the field of addiction prevention and other problems of children and youth.
In terms of skills, the student is able to:
K1_U01 Analyze the theories and related concepts in the field of pedagogy with particular emphasis on alternative education, socio-cultural animation.
K1_U03 Analyze pedagogical achievements in the area of alternative education and socio-cultural animation and discover new educational paths taking into account contemporary socio-cultural and psychological conditions and civilization changes.
In the scope of social competences, the student:
K1_K01 Critically evaluate the knowledge held in the field of alternative education and socio-cultural animation due to the dynamic development of pedagogy and its subdisciplines, which translates into the need for permanent personal and professional development.
K1_K02 Design activities in the area of formal, alternative education, socio-cultural animation using the knowledge of experts from various fields.
K1_K07 Work in the educational and animation space using inclusive education with people from different backgrounds and with different emotional conditions; conduct mediation and conduct crisis situations, resolve conflicts through dialogue and create a good atmosphere for communication in the group.
Assessment criteria
The condition for taking the exam is passing all the components of the module.
Form of the exam:
- passing the components of the module based on a colloquium;
- oral exam.
The grade for the module is the resultant of:
- the average of the grades for the components (each component is given a grade for internal settlements entered in the comment)
- the grade for the oral exam.
A student whose average for the module components is at least 4.5 is exempt from the oral examination.
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