UPPVIK049 Methodology of Participation in Experience Teaching and Gaming Activities

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
10/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucia Drotárová, PhD. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Edita Ondřejová, Ph.D.
Timetable
Fri 3. 10. 12:15–13:50 C208, 13:55–15:30 C207, Fri 24. 10. 8:05–9:40 C204, 9:45–11:20 C204, Fri 14. 11. 9:45–11:20 C203
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(K)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the principles and procedures of participatory methods applicable in experiential learning and game-based activities for adult learners. The course focuses on developing practical skills in leading group activities, including the use of digital and online tools and elements of artificial intelligence. Students will learn how to foster cooperation, empathy, and other soft skills through various forms of interactive work.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Propose an appropriate facilitation or mediation method for a specific assignment or situation in their future professional environment. Prepare the selected method in terms of both production and organisation. Conduct the moderation or facilitation of the chosen method. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of selected methods and techniques. Evaluate the applicability of the chosen technique for the intended goal and purpose.
Syllabus
Course Outline (EN) Introductory methodological input by the lecturer on participatory methods: 1.1 Effectiveness of educational methods – andragogical principles with a focus on effective organisation of group and plenary work 1.2 The importance of experiential learning and game-based activities for adult learners; overview of methods and assignment of activities to students/groups Practical training of methods directly in class (scenarios provided by the lecturer): 2.1 Icebreakers – activities for starting and warming up the group 2.2 Interactive lecture 2.3 Discussion methods – plenary discussion, group discussion, panel discussion 2.4 Brainstorming 2.5 Brainwriting 2.6 Case study method 2.7 Roleplay method (staged activities) 2.8 Roleplay and simulation of situations, including the use of AI tools (e.g., chatbot simulating a client or participant) 2.9 Group methods conducted via online connection and digital platforms 2.10 Exercises aimed at developing cooperation, empathy, and other soft skills
Literature
    required literature
  • KALNICKÝ, J. Determinanty efektivnosti edukačního procesu. Ostrava, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7329-428-1. info
  • KALNICKÝ, J. Didaktický přínos edukačních metod s vyšší participací edukantů. Ostrava: Repronis, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7329-430-4. info
  • KALNICKÝ, J. Metodika participace v zážitkové výuce a herních činnostech. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, Fakulta veřejných politik v Opavě, 2017. Dostupné z: https://elearning.fvp.slu.cz/enrol/index.php?id=218.
  • KIRCHNER, J. Psychologie prožitku a dobrodružství. Brno: Computer Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80251-2562-5. info
  • KOTRBA, T., LACINA, L. Praktické využití aktivizačních metod ve výuce. Brno: Společnost pro odbornou literaturu, 2007. ISBN 978-80-87029-12-1. info
    recommended literature
  • KALNICKÝ, J. Brainstorming. p. 94. In: FEDERIGHI, P. (ed.) Glossary of Adult Learning in Europe. Hamburg: European Association for the Education, 1999. ISBN 92 820 1103-8. info
  • KALNICKÝ, J. Celoživotní učení, edukace dospělých a seniorů; relační a kauzální analýza geneze. Ostrava: Repronis, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7329-403-8. info
  • MAŇÁK, J. a ŠVEC, V. Výukové metody. Brno: Paido, 2003. ISBN 80-7315-039-5. info
  • PETTY, G. Moderní vyučování. 6. rozš. a přeprac. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2013. ISBN 978-80-262-0367-4. info
  • SÝKORA, J. Zážitkové kurzy jako nástroj pedagoga volného času. Hradec Králové: Gaudeamus, 2006. ISBN 80-7041-380-8. info
  • ZORMANOVÁ, L. Obecná didaktika. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s., 2014. ISBN 978-80-247-4590-9. info
Teaching methods
Role-playing games, brainstorming methods, group activities, individual activities, activities with an emphasis on experiential aspects
Assessment methods
creation own activities, students complete continuous tasks
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Personal consultation, consultation via e-mail.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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