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Applied Social Psychology - OPNY4P031B
Title: Aplikovaná sociální psychologie
Guaranteed by: Katedra pedagogiky (41-KPG)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Actual: from 2024
Semester: winter
E-Credits: 2
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/1, C [HT]
Extent per academic year: 0 [hours]
Capacity: unknown / 25 (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Guarantor: Mgr. Kateřina Machovcová, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): Mgr. Kateřina Machovcová, Ph.D.
Pre-requisite : OPNY4P021A, OPNY4P022A
Annotation -
The subject is based on social-psychological theories and strives to connect the knowledge of basic and applied research with the solution of questions and problems relevant to the field of education. It focuses on several selected areas that are beneficial to the Health Education study program and are related to pedagogical practice. Students are supported in critical thinking based on knowledge of social-psychological concepts so that they can use these skills for a more thorough understanding of selected phenomena that they will encounter in their practice.
Last update: Machovcová Kateřina, Mgr., Ph.D. (31.08.2022)
Aim of the course -

The aim of the subject is to familiarize with the current development of knowledge in areas relevant to education. Students will strengthen their skills to work critically with academic concepts and deepen their knowledge in selected areas as a follow-up to the basic social psychology course.

Last update: Machovcová Kateřina, Mgr., Ph.D. (18.09.2025)
Descriptors -

The subject has 2 credits according to ECTS, the total time load for the student corresponds to 58 hours. Expected preparation time for 1 hour of seminar 15 minutes, self-study of literature (for the whole semester) 10 hours, work with study materials (for the whole semester) 7 hours, completion of ongoing tasks (for the whole semester) 9 hours. Creating a seminar paper 5 hours. Preparation for the examination 10 hours.

Last update: Machovcová Kateřina, Mgr., Ph.D. (31.08.2022)
Literature -

Introductory resources:

Baštecká, B. (Ed., 2009). Psychologická encyklopedie: aplikovaná psychologie. Praha: Portál.

Výrost, J., Slaměník, I., Sollárová, E. (2019). Sociální psychologie. Praha, Grada.

Resources for each class will be available in Moodle. 

Last update: Machovcová Kateřina, Mgr., Ph.D. (18.09.2025)
Requirements to the exam -

To receive credit, students must fulfill the following requirements:
preparation for lessons (to be specified for each lesson)
active participation, attendance at a minimum of 2 full lessons (out of 3 lessons)
final seminar paper based on knowledge of sources related to the selected lesson and reflection on the topics taught

Last update: Machovcová Kateřina, Mgr., Ph.D. (18.09.2025)
Syllabus -

1. Introduction to applied social psychology: focus on application in education, the concept of transition in education

2. Concepts of motivation, evaluation & self-regulation in learning

3. Belonging and identity in the educational process, intervention


Detailed information and materials for individual lessons will be published on Moodle: https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=16703

Last update: Machovcová Kateřina, Mgr., Ph.D. (18.09.2025)
Learning outcomes -

Students will be able to define and explain selected principles of applied social psychology and its role in education. Specifically, we will focus on the concepts of transition, identity, feedback, motivation, self-regulation in learning, and metacognition.
Students will reflect on their own perceptions and personal experiences in relation to these concepts and discuss how they influence their own educational experiences.
Students will be able to apply these theoretical concepts to real-life situations in education and consider relevant interventions.
Students will write a reflective essay in which they will evaluate one of the topics covered and relate it to their own learning and experiences. In the essay, they will be able to formulate and defend their opinions based on theoretical concepts and empirical evidence.

Last update: Machovcová Kateřina, Mgr., Ph.D. (18.09.2025)
 
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