Pedagogy as a science and its subject, sources of pedagogical information.
A historical excursion into the development of pedagogical thinking.
Educational environment and educational processes.
Pedagogical principles in the light of goals and content of education.
Teacher and his profession, other pedagogical staff.
Current trends in education in the Czech Republic and in the world.
Outline of social pedagogy, historical development, definition and influential directions.
Important personalities of social pedagogy in our country and in the world.
Pedagogy of the environment, typology of the environment, intentional and functional education.
Prevention and solution of problem behavior in schools and school facilities.
Methods of social educational activities.
The course is an introduction to the study of pedagogical disciplines and creates a theoretical basis for the development of professional reflection. The content includes key concepts of general and social pedagogy, key areas and problems of education, selected knowledge about the teaching profession, changes in school and curriculum.
Special attention is paid to social education, environmental pedagogy, the issue of social deviations and the area of work with at-risk and socially disadvantaged groups.