Theory of upbringing Field of study: Pedagogy
Programme code: W3-S1PE19.2024

Module name: Theory of upbringing
Module code: B14
Programme code: W3-S1PE19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Objectives: - to familiarise with the specifics of such a pedagogical sub-discipline as the theory of upbringing (knowledge of its representatives and their achievements, conceptual apparatus, methodological status of the theory of upbringing and research in this area); - knowledge of basic pedagogical theories, concepts, currents/currents and theoretical trends; - knowledge of the main axiological categories, value classes and their role in the process of upbringing; - understanding of the links between pedagogical theory and practice and the importance of their connectivity in the professional activity of a teacher, educator and pedagogue; - The ability to think creatively within the sub-discipline's typical subject matter. Description: in the course of the subject of the theory of upbringing, the following issues will be addressed: 1. the theory of upbringing as a sub-discipline of pedagogy. Relationships of the theory with pedagogical practice. 2. The sense and value of upbringing. Axiological and noetic substrate of upbringing. 3. The substantive analysis of the ideal of upbringing. 4. teleology of upbringing as a department of the philosophy of upbringing. 5. Principles, methods and forms of upbringing - a comparative analysis. 6. The authority of the teacher - its acquisition and the consequences of loss. 7. Respect for human dignity in the process of education - the "key" of pedagogical authority. 8. The concept of truth and truthfulness as basic axiological modalities. 9. Shaping the reflexivity of youth - educational goal and task. 10. Basic assumptions and representatives of personalistic pedagogy. The main ideas of philosophical and anthropological pedagogy. 11. upbringing, educator, pupil in the view of Janusz Korczak. 12. the importance of upbringing for freedom on the example of the school of Rudolf Steiner and Alexander S. Neill. 13. intercultural dialogue as seen by Rabindranath Tagore. 14 Love of the human person - Karol Wojtyła's concept of personalistic upbringing. 15. Affirmation of life - ethical value and ideal of upbringing. 16. Peace - the ideal and goal of contemporary intercultural education. 17. Companionship and friendship as significant pedagogical categories for children and youth.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
In terms of competences, the graduate is able to: Pesolve conflicts professionally in the school classroom and educational group. Build a positive atmosphere in the school classroom and tutoring group conducive to learning. [K02]
 KN3_K02 [4/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to: recognise risk situations in a kindergarten, school or other institution of the educational system. [U01]
 KN3_U01 [4/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to: Design basic care and education activities. [U03]
 KN3_U03 [4/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to: design preventive activities in a kindergarten, school or institution of the educational system. [U04]
 KN3_U04 [4/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands: functions of upbringing, the process of upbringing, its structure, properties and dynamics; the issue of compulsion and freedom in upbringing, upbringing as supporting development, emancipatory upbringing, subjectivity in upbringing; basic upbringing environments; upbringing styles and upbringing attitudes; contexts of upbringing; sources and manifestations of the crisis of contemporary upbringing. [W04]
 KN3_W04 [4/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands: issues related to the school as an educational institution: the social environment of the class and school, autocratism and democracy at school, the hidden agenda of the school, the attitudes of teachers and students, work with a peer group, the creation of an educational climate in the class and school, educational methods and their effectiveness, the problems of educational skills and difficulties, conflicts in the class and in the family, educational errors, the limits and measures of educational influence, the principles of cooperation between the family and the school and the school with the extracurricular environment. [W07]
 KN3_W07 [4/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands: preventive actions at school: construction of class and school educational-preventive programmes, promotion and protection of health and psychosocial well-being of students; teacher diagnosis in the context of preventive actions; the issue of pedagogical assistance - forms and principles of providing support. [W09]
 KN3_W09 [4/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands: the process of adaptation of the child in kindergarten and the student in school - the role of kindergarten, school and family; issues of school maturity, preparation of the child for school and implementation of compulsory education. [W10]
 KN3_W10 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 15 Monographic lecture [a02] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Value-based methods – expressive methods [c09] 
Self-education [f01]  		exam W04 W07 W09 W10
practical classes [02] 15 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – staged drama/drama [b06] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Video show [c02] 
Poster presentation [c05] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Value-based methods – expressive methods [c09] 
Self-education [f01]  		course work K02 U01 U03 U04 W10
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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