A series of new books for secondary and primary school teachers has been published at the Pedagogical Faculty of Charles University
We learn with a song - V. class
IVM pursues two goals within the music education curriculum in the 5th grade of elementary school. The primary goal consists in the presentation of folk and artificial songs and in the activation of musical activities leading from aesthetic experience to knowledge. The secondary goal consists in the presentation of extra-musical and interdisciplinary contexts of the songs, in accordance with the requirements of the RVP. The song is always the starting point for the spectrum of musical and non-musical student activities, i.e. reaching into other areas of learning in accordance with the RVP concept. The interactivity and multimedia nature of the teaching material create favorable conditions for the fulfillment of both goals, naturally stimulating student activities in learning, in the active concept of teaching and in the verification of learning results.
We learn with a song - VI. class
The presented e-textbook introduces selected folk and artificial songs to students of the 6th grade of basic education. Contains many sheet music examples and music samples. It uses an interactive sheet music to complete musical tasks. It includes dance elements, templates for creating games, geographical or mind maps. Quizzes and assignments give students instant feedback. It is a digital educational resource that creates overlaps in other teaching subjects on an interactive platform.
Natural science assistant for foreign students – V. class and VI. class
The language barrier of foreign students is the main factor in their learning difficulties. Science subjects are quite challenging even for Czech students, especially in the process of creating clear and concrete ideas about natural phenomena and processes. Digital educational resource (DVZ) is a highly illustrative teaching material with a variety of multimedia and interactive elements and can be used both by foreign students and Czech students. The pedagogue receives a suitable aid for working with this target group and at the same time an overview of didactically processed selected topics from primary education and science in the 1st - 5th grade of elementary school. The emphasis is mainly on biological and ecological aspects, on working with basic biological and ecological concepts and thinking in contexts with maximum application of the principle, or principles of visuality. From the point of view of modernizing the teaching process, activating methods and the use of a varied offer of multimedia and interactive elements in teaching are consistently applied in DVZ. Information literacy is the main pillar of this material.
The language barrier of foreign students is the main factor in their learning difficulties. Science subjects are quite challenging even for Czech students, especially in the process of creating clear and concrete ideas about natural phenomena and processes. Digital educational resource (DVZ) is a highly illustrative teaching material with a variety of multimedia and interactive elements and can be used both by foreign students and Czech students. The pedagogue receives a suitable tool for working with this target group and at the same time an overview of didactically processed topics from natural history. The topics include the selected natural history curriculum in the 6th year of primary school, but given that the content of the natural history of a given year can change according to the SEP of specific elementary schools, these are topics of a more general nature that also extend to higher elementary school years. The emphasis is mainly on biological and ecological aspects, on working with basic biological and ecological concepts and on thinking in contexts with maximum application of the principle, or on the principles of visuality. From the point of view of modernizing the teaching process, the DVZ consistently applies activating methods and uses a wide range of multimedia and interactive elements in teaching. Information literacy is the main pillar of this material.
Traffic alphabet – Class V and Class VI. class
The textbook offers comprehensive education on the topic of safe and considerate behavior of road users. It is divided into logically arranged chapters for easy orientation. The chapters contain an explanatory, practice and verification part. The content of the textbook includes easy-to-understand illustrated material that helps students better understand safety rules and remember key information. It offers practical tasks, quizzes, puzzles and physical and creative activities. Teaching is mainly implemented in the form of experiential pedagogy, project teaching, peer education and cooperative teaching. The outcome of education with the Traffic Alphabet is a pupil who controls safe behavior in road traffic as a pedestrian, cyclist and passenger in means of transport. The teacher learns the content of traffic safety topics and their inclusion in teaching. He has the opportunity to use non-traditional methods and forms of work. The textbook can also be used in the education of pupils in the lower grades of the 1st grade of primary school, in traffic education circles and in similarly focused leisure activities.
The textbook deals with the topic of safe behavior in road traffic. It explains the rules for pedestrians, cyclists and passengers in vehicles. It emphasizes the ethical level of relations between traffic participants. The goal is a state where the student learns the rules of such behavior that does not endanger himself or others, behavior in borderline situations and prevention of threats and injuries. The textbook uses cooperative learning, peer education and experiential pedagogy and develops creative thinking. It is divided into four blocks with subsections that are loosely connected to each other. Each block contains an explanatory, practice, repetition, summarizing and verification part. The parts are supplemented with photographic and visual material, which makes it easier for children to understand and understand the rules of safety. The conclusion of each block encourages the joint creation of a learning trail panel. By implementing the blocks, an educational trail with 4 panels will be created, serving as a means of repetition and confirmation of acquired knowledge. The panels are to be used in the school to present material for other pupils, thus significantly expanding the range of educational impact. The outcome of education with the Traffic Alphabet is a state where the pupil controls safe behavior in traffic situations, is aware of his role and his position as a road traffic participant. He is aware of the risks of his own behavior and the behavior of others and understands the extent to which an individual contributes to traffic safety, to the prevention of injury and damage to health. The teacher learns the content of traffic safety topics and the inclusion of the issue in teaching. The textbook can also be used in the education of pupils of higher grades, in traffic education circles and in similarly focused leisure activities.
Smart idea - I. class and II. class
The textbook is devoted to the formation and development of reading literacy and the support of reading and pre-reading skills. It contains short texts, stories, rhymes, riddles, poems that are adapted to the age of the children and allow the gradual improvement of reading skills. All perceptions are represented here, not only in connection with reading literacy. The textbook contains tasks that develop creativity and imagination, supporting perception, socialization and emotional development of the individual. The aim of the textbook is to develop basic reading skills and promote the joy of reading. A mouse accompanies the reader through the textbook and goes through exciting adventures with him. In the story, a mouse gets into trouble, from which he escapes thanks to his ability to read. Each chapter deals with a different area, but all of them are close to children. Solve puzzles and tasks with the mouse and help her find her way home. The text of the story and the task can be listened to, read aloud or silently. The textbook is complemented by colorful illustrations that are interactive, working with them is essential for the complexity of the educational process. Pictures, interactive elements, diverse texts, creative activities, art, music and movement activities help a deeper understanding of the text and develop critical thinking. The textbook can be used in the teaching of younger and older pupils, taking into account their level of maturity, skills and habits.
The textbook with the theme of reading literacy is intended for pupils who have basic reading skills. It is created using modern methods and uses interactive elements to increase efficiency and interest in the subject matter. The aim of the textbook is to develop reading skills, understanding of the text, language competence and to promote the joy of reading. The textbook contains shorter and longer texts, stories, rhymes, poems, quizzes, tongue twisters, all with regard to the age category of the target group. Part of the textbook are exercises aimed at developing the ability to effectively read with comprehension, comment on the text, formulate one's own thoughts and express oneself creatively on the basis of the read text. The main guide to the textbook is the mouse. In the adventure story, the mouse gets into trouble, from which he escapes thanks to the ability to read and understand the text. Each chapter takes place in a different setting; this is where the types of assignments come from. Kids solve puzzles and tasks with the mouse and help her find her way home. The texts of the story are meant to be listened to, read silently or aloud. The textbook is supplemented with colorful illustrations that help a deeper understanding of the content of the text and the creation of one's own ideas. It also includes exercises and activities that help develop critical thinking and a relationship with literature. The textbook develops the competences of children in polytechnic education - assignments are focused on creativity, fine motor skills and craft skills. The textbook can be used in the education of younger and older pupils, taking into account their level of maturity, skills and habits.
Creative teaching in health education - V. class and VI. class
The Creative Teaching in Health Education textbook for the fifth year deepens and summarizes selected knowledge from the field of life management in a holistic concept of health. The introductory part is focused on time planning skills and organization of the daily routine. The topic is further developed in the follow-up textbook for the sixth grade with an emphasis on developing students' learning skills. The aim of the textbook is to gradually prepare pupils for the transition to the second grade. The text is focused on the ability to plan one's time effectively, to follow the routine of the day with regard to the social climate of the family and the components of proper lifestyle. Attention is paid to proper nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle. The textbook fulfills the expected outputs of the thematic area Man and his health, educational areas Man and his world given by the Framework educational program for basic education.
The Creative Teachings in Health Education textbook for the sixth year of primary school and the corresponding years of multi-year grammar schools is aimed mainly at supporting the mental health and psychological well-being of pupils in the period of entry to the second level of primary education. The textbook consists of four main chapters: Learning to Learn, Environmental Wellbeing, Mental Health and Learning Techniques.
With Emma and Jenda for crafts: Polytechnic education in the 21st century - 5th grade
The textbook provides inspiring assignments and information from the polytechnic field. The goal is to support the development of children's working thinking, improve fine motor skills and acquire knowledge and skills important in everyday life, in personal development and when choosing a job: creativity, skill, interest in work activities, crafts and traditions. Ema and Jenda accompany them through the classroom. In each chapter, he presents the craft, the work of craftsmen in the past, today and their products. The stories of Emma and Jenda are based on reality and are set in real places in the Czech Republic. The places correspond to traditions and today's craft workshops, where children can try their hand at production. In each chapter, children make products according to the given craft. Production does not require time, tools or space. An equipped school workshop is not necessary. The production instructions are clear, processed with text and images. The activities presented in the textbook practice skills such as handling tools, working with materials, reading and interpreting instructions, and solving tasks and problems. Children learn to plan and organize their time, work in a team, communicate with others and present their own products. The textbook is complemented by period and contemporary illustrations, photographs and original video recordings. The textbook can also be used in the education of lower grade pupils, in interest groups and in similarly focused leisure activities.
Polytechnic education in the 21st century - VI. class
The educational resource provides inspiration and examples for the activation of pupils in the field of Man and the world of work, covers a wide range of work activities and technologies, guides pupils to obtain a basic overview and orientation in various fields of human activity and contributes to the creation of pupils' life and professional orientation. As part of the thematic unit PREPARATION OF FOOD, students will acquire basic work habits, knowledge and skills about technological procedures, the principles of safety and health protection at work, healthy lifestyle, saving energy, raw materials and materials are emphasized, incl. impact on the environment.
Eco alphabet - V. class and VI. class
The best waste is the one that is not created at all. But when we already have it, by handing it in for recycling we give it a chance for another life. Each of us has the opportunity to decide what will happen next with something that no longer serves us. It is often a matter of just a few steps, whether, for example, unnecessary packaging becomes a new product, or ends up in an incinerator or even a landfill. The book is intended for teachers as a tool for supplementing forms in teaching. It can serve the pupils themselves within the framework of distance education. Individual chapters provide basic information on the issue of waste and its management. The sub-chapters reflect areas of students' lives that they can influence by their own actions. The examples refer to common life situations that students experience and deal with in their families and in their lives. They lead pupils to reflect on their own behaviour, to perceive the opportunity to change towards consumer and environmentally responsible and sustainable behaviour.
The best waste is the one that is not created at all. Each of us has the opportunity to reduce the generation of waste by making small changes in our behavior, but we often do not realize it. The book is intended for teachers as a tool for supplementing forms in teaching. It can serve the pupils themselves within the framework of distance education. Individual chapters provide basic information on the issue of waste prevention. The sub-chapters reflect areas of students' lives that they can influence by their own actions. The examples refer to common life situations that students experience and deal with in their families and in their lives. They lead pupils to reflect on their own behaviour, to perceive the opportunity to change towards consumer and environmentally responsible and sustainable behaviour.
