FVP:UPPVPD055 Pedagogy of Leisure Time for S - Course Information

UPPVPD055 Pedagogy of Leisure Time for SP

Extent and Intensity

0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Guaranteed by

Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava

Prerequisites

Task assignment - Students will methodically prepare a proposal of two-hour gaming program for children in school club (drop-in centers), in written form. Individual game activities will logically build on each other, to respect the target age group and psycho-hygienic rules for leisure activities. Part of the proposal has to be a justification for the selection of games and their potential in terms of personality development of the child (by the 9-th week of semester). Literature self-study. Individual consultations on agreement. Task accomplishment is a prerequisite for obtaining a course-credit.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Social Pathology and Prevention (programme FVP, B7507-SvP)

Course objectives

LECTURE The aim of this course is to deepen students' knowledge of pedagogical sciences, to develop communication, creativity and activity in work with children. The course focuses on skills that students will be able to use in their everyday work and personal life, and shows the theme of free time of children and youth as an important field for the educational effect in the prevention of socially pathological phenomena. SEMINAR The aim of this course is to acquire specific skills in making contacts with young people in leisure centers and in the field. The course is also focused on the practical training of appropriate forms of leisure time of recent youth, and the training methods of dealing with adolescents. Attention will be devoted to help individuals and groups in the choice of leisure activities and way of experiencing free time.

Syllabus

• LECTURE
  1. Leisure - terminology, a brief development education of leisure.
  2. Leisure and lifestyle. Education charter for leisure.
  3. Education outside the classroom, definition of concept, function, requirements for implementation.
  4. Leisure activities as part of education outside the classroom.
  5. Educational Institutions in leisure time - school clubs, children's home, house of children and youth.
  6. Civic associations for children, youth and adults.
  7. Education, training and leisure activities for children of Romany ethnicity.
  8. Personality of leisure educator, relationship and communication in education outside the classroom.
  9. Bringing together children and young people in peer groups.
  10. Volunteering as a form of cooperation in recreational activities.
  11. Prospects and problems of leisure time.
  SEMINAR
  1. Play, leisure activities and methodology.
  2. Animation.
  3. Experiential education and its importance in education.
  4. Drop-in facilities for children and youth and their content.
  5. Streetwork as a method of social work with risk groups of children and youth.
  6. Streetwork and drug problems.
  7. Code of conduct of field workers.
  8. Peer Authority and its use in peer programs.
  9. Groups, subcultures and youth movement.
  10. Job possibilities for leisure time teachers.
  

Literature

required literature
• BEDNÁŘOVÁ, Z., PELECH, L. Sociální práce na ulici: streetwork. Brno: Doplněk, 1999. ISBN 80-7239-048-1. info

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Přednáška 6 HOD/SEM.

Teacher's information

Examination on the content of lecture and required reading.
Course credit for combined type of study - fulfillment of individual tasks.

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