Field observations and research Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Field observations and research
Module code: W2-GF-S2-1303.1
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The classes of this module assume practical verification of all field studies and direct observations designed in the core curriculum of geography in secondary school, i.e. astronomical, soil, geological and geomorphological, hydrological, landscape and cartographic observations using appropriate didactic means.
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]
has the appropriate substantive and methodological preparation to implement the educational requirements of the core curriculum of geography in a secondary school, in particular is prepared to implement the section "Elements of geographical space and the relations between them in one's own region - research and field observations" [W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _1]
 KN_W06 [1/5] KN_NDP_PdG_W02 [1/5] KN_NDP_PdG_U01 [1/5]
has knowledge about designing the didactic process for classes outside the classroom (including field trips) using appropriate teaching methods and resources [W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _2]
 KN_W15 [1/5] KN_U13 [1/5] KN_NDP_PdG_W01 [1/5] KN_NDP_PdG_W02 [1/5]
is able to independently acquire knowledge and develop skills related to the pedagogical activity of a geography teacher, using various sources [W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _3]
 KN_U18 [1/5] KN_K06 [1/5]
he/she is able to use the advantages of the place of residence to address such issues as: climate (local, microclimate), water resources,river system, use of natural resources, erosion, denudation, accumulation processes, soil-forming processes, settlement processes, demographic, social and cultural changes. He/she is prepared to use research methods such as: interviews, surveys, cartographic analysis and the use of information and communication and geoinformation technologies to acquire and create spatial data sets, analyze and present them. He/she is prepared to conduct observations, document their results, conduct interviews and research using a survey questionnaire, collect source materials, study visits to a selected industrial or service enterprise. These classes aim at students discovering the relationships between elements of the nearest geographical space and then determining the significance and impact of these relationships on the nearest environment. He/she is also prepared to use simple methods and tools of field research and support them in independent or group work. This activity will allow students to see, using the example of their immediate surroundings, not only the connections that occur in the geographical environment, but also to recognize problems related to its rational development and use and to prepare for conscious participation in solving them [W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _4]
 KN_W15 [1/5] KN_U04 [1/5] KN_U08 [1/5] KN_U09 [1/5] KN_NDP_PdG_U01 [1/5] KN_NDP_PdG_U02 [1/5]
has the ability to graphically, descriptively or verbally present the results of observations, their interpretation, reliable assessment of their quality and possibilities of use [W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _5]
 KN_U03 [1/5] KN_NDP_PdG_K01 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W2-GFS2-1303.1_fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _1 W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _2 W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _3 W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _4 W2-GF-S2-1303.1 _5
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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