FVP25K003 Method of Instrumental Awareness A

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Vladimíra Kocourková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Vladimíra Kocourková, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
FVP25K003/A: Mon 19. 1. 8:05–11:20 C207, 12:15–15:30 C207, Tue 20. 1. 8:05–11:20 C207, 12:15–15:30 C207, Wed 21. 1. 8:05–11:20 C207, 12:15–15:30 C207, Thu 22. 1. 8:05–11:20 C207, 12:15–15:30 C207, Fri 23. 1. 8:05–11:20 C207, 12:15–15:30 C207
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 2 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/2, only registered: 13/2
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course introduces students to the possibilities of creating and increasing an individual's cognitive modifiability. Introduction to the theoretical foundations of the MIU instrumental awareness method, with mediation and practical use of basic instruments. This is the first part of working with the MIU method, where participants will be introduced to three of the six basic materials/instruments (Connecting Points, Orientation, Comparison). By completing the follow-up course in the spring semester, students become certified MIU instructors.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to: - explain the basic theoretical concepts, in particular structural cognitive modifiability, the principles of mediated learning, and the importance of the cultural and affective components of learning,
- identify the role of the mediator in the process of instrumental awareness and understand its influence on the development of cognitive functions,
- distinguish between direct and mediated learning, - define individual cognitive functions and evaluate the possibilities of using instrumental awareness methods in various educational and intervention contexts, - apply the principles of mediated learning when working with the Connecting the Dots instrument,
- identify the cognitive functions developed through this instrument,
- conduct mediated work with an individual or group in accordance with the MIU methodology, including asking developmental questions and supporting metacognition,
- reflect on their own approach to mediation and analyze the ways in which it influences the process of cognitive modification in participants.
Syllabus
  • The subject is entirely practical in nature. Students work with instruments in individual sessions, actively participate in the given activity and discussion, and work didactically with worksheets.
  • 3. - 5. Working with the "Connecting Points" instrument
  • 6. - 8. Working with the "Orientation" instrument
  • 9. - 12. Working with the "Comparing" instrument
Teaching methods
verbal
Assessment methods
zápočet
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
The course will be scheduled in a weekly block from January 19 to January 23, 2025.
To obtain certification as an MIU instructor, the maximum allowable absence for both weeks combined is 4 hours (i.e., Instrumental Awareness Method A and the follow-up Instrumental Awareness Method B). Any additional hours of absence must be made up at your own expense in another course (e.g., Prague, Brno). follow-up course Instrumental Awareness Method B.
To obtain credit, a minimum of 80% attendance is required.
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