Abstract
The AIESEP International Conference, sponsored by the University of Wyoming in Laramie, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "Spectrum of Teaching Styles" June 9-12, 2016. Although this pedagogical theory was first published in 1966 by Muska Mosston, it has continuously influenced and internationally contributed to the field of Physical Education.
The 50th anniversary celebration is an appropriate occasion to acknoweldge the history of the Spectrum's international journey. The following Spectrum history acknowledges the introduction and influence of the Spectrum in the Czechoslovakia beginning in 1971 (then Czech Republic).The first section of this article acknowledges the contributions of the Spectrum and it's international acceptance.
The second section focuses on Prague and the active role by many scholars who studied, implemented, and researched the Spectrum. The third section presents some teaching style research results conducted by Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University.