Report summary
The Faculty of Education of UP is an institution with a long tradition and is one of the
founders of UP. Within the f ramework of UP, it was additionally strengthened in terms of
personnel and developed its hitherto weaker, i.e. the scientific-research part of its
activities. The long-standing tradition and the excellence it strives to achieve are both
proof and a condition for recognition in the regional, national and international
environment.
The need for classroom teachers requires continuous training of new staf f to fill the
needs in primary schools. The majority of students on the existing two-level Primary
School Teaching program continued their studies at the secondary level. The creation of
a new unified Master's program Primary School Teaching is thus justified.
The selection of study contents is clearly defined, it meaningfully summarises the current
situation in the field of primary school education and is harmonised with modern contents
of science and art. The subjects of the program include interdisciplinarity, interculturality,
innovative approaches to learning and teaching and follow the needs of children and
students in today's digital world. The subject matter and curricula correspond to the type
and level of study in terms of content, scope and complexity.
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The proposer demonstrates the connection between the development and research
activity of teachers with the contents and goals of the proposed study program.
The presented study program is planned as interdisciplinary, since future teachers must
know and know how to connect the contents of the humanities, social sciences, natural
sciences and artistic fields due to the nature of their profession.
The vertical connection is based on basic pedagogical knowledge, which is linked to
professional subjects determined by the elementary school curriculum, followed by
special didactics that are developed gradually. The vertical connection is also maintained
by pedagogical practice, which takes place throughout most of the study period. Forms
and methods of work are generally appropriate to the purpose and goal of the program.
Content (professional) courses are mostly conducted in the form of lectures and
exercises, whereas the range of forms and methods of didactic courses is more varied.
Assessment methods are mostly adapted to the objectives of the subjects. The conditions
for completing the studies (completed all study obligations, master's thesis and collected
300 ECTS) are appropriate and comply with the Article 5 of the UP Criteria for credit
evaluation of study programs according to ECTS.
The professional title obtained f rom this study program is harmonised with the Act on
Professional, Scientific and Artistic Titles.
Teachers are elected according to UP criteria, which take into account the Act on Higher
Education, the Minimum Standards for Election to Titles and the Act on Research and
Development Activities. The criteria that precisely defines the criteria for election are
available on the UP website.
The fields in which the proposed subject holders are elected are relevant to the program.
PeF UP has suitable premises for all forms of study work, research and professional
activities, as well as the for the work of support services.