Basics of didactics Field of study: Fine Arts Education
Programme code: W6-S2EP19.2025

Module name: Basics of didactics
Module code: W6-EP-S2-PDO
Programme code: W6-S2EP19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module provides knowledge, skills and pedagogical competences necessary for teaching. Educational content: 1. The structure of education in Poland (stages of education, types and kinds of schools according to various criteria of division, permeability and universality of education and the phenomenon of exclusion) 2. School management (bodies running and supervising schools, the phenomenon of closing schools and its economic contexts, non-state institutions and organizations running schools, compulsory education and home schooling of students) 3. Evaluation of the quality of school work (humanistic and scientistic approach, mode, tools and other formal frameworks for measuring the quality of school work, remedial programs, school rankings and their importance, added value, etc.) 4. School and teacher in relation to other public institutions supporting their work (psychological and pedagogical counseling center, police, religious associations, social welfare centers, etc.). 5. The Polish education system compared to systems in other countries (in the EU and outside the EU). 6. Principles of obtaining and expanding pedagogical qualifications (professional advancement, system of education and professional development, formal requirements and actual pedagogical competences) 7. Structure of teaching teams (teacher as a subordinate, collaborator and superior, relationship to extra-school educational authorities)
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]
knows and understands the principles relating to pedagogical aspects [W6-EP-S2-PDO _1]
 W6-EP-S2-W01 [2/5]
is aware of development the technological developments related to art pedagogy [W6-EP-S2-PDO _2]
 W6-EP-S2-K02 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-K04 [2/5]
knows and understands the economic, legal, ethical and other conditions of various types of professional activity related to the chosen pedagogical specialty [W6-EP-S2-PDO _3]
 W6-EP-S2-W08 [2/5]
knows and understands the basic principles of creating and developing various forms of entrepreneurship in the field of art pedagogy [W6-EP-S2-PDO _4]
 W6-EP-S2-W01 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-W09 [2/5]
is able to approach public speaking related to pedagogical activities in a responsible manner [W6-EP-S2-PDO _5]
 W6-EP-S2-U07 [2/5]
is able to formulate and test hypotheses related to simple didactic proble [W6-EP-S2-PDO _6]
 W6-EP-S2-U08 [2/5]
is ready to fulfill the social role of a graduate of artistic education with particular emphasis on art pedagogy [W6-EP-S2-PDO _7]
 W6-EP-S2-K04 [2/5]
knows the basics of educational philosophy and pedagogical axiology, the specificity of the main educational environments and the processes taking place in them; classical and contemporary theories of human development, education, learning and teaching or training and their application values; knows the rules of using universal ethical principles and norms in professional activity, guided by respect for every human being [W6-EP_S2-PDO_NAUCZ_1]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-W01 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-W02 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-K01 [2/5]
understands the role of a teacher or educator in modelling students' attitudes and behaviours; standards, procedures and good practices used in pedagogical activities (preschool education, teaching in primary and secondary schools, technical schools and vocational schools, special schools and special and integration departments, in various types of educational centres and continuing education); understands the structure and functions of the education system - objectives, legal bases, organisation and functioning of educational, upbringing and care institutions, as well as alternative forms of education [W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_2]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-W03 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-W04 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-W08 [2/5]
understands the issue of inclusive education, as well as the methods of implementing the principle of inclusion; the diversity of students' educational needs and the resulting tasks of the school regarding the adaptation of the organization of the education and upbringing process; design and implement teaching programs taking into account the diverse educational needs of students; work with children with special educational needs, including children with adaptation difficulties related to migration experience, coming from culturally diverse environments or with limited knowledge of the Polish language; knows the rights of children and people with disabilities; has the ability to build a relationship based on mutual [W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_3]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-W05 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-W06 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-W10 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U04 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U12 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-K02 [2/5]
has the ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds and with different emotional states, to resolve conflicts through dialogue and to create a good atmosphere for communication in the classroom and outside it; to make decisions related to the organization of the education process in inclusive education; has mastered the processes of interpersonal and social communication and their regularities and disruptions; Is able to use the Polish language correctly and use the subject terminology correctly and appropriately to the age of the students [W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_4]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-W12 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U15 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-K03 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-K04 [2/5]
knows the methods of designing and conducting diagnostic activities in pedagogical practice; observe pedagogical situations and events, analyze them using pedagogical and psychological knowledge and propose solutions to problems; design and implement educational and preventive programs in terms of content and educational and preventive activities aimed at students, their parents or guardians and teachers [W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_5]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-W07 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U01 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U05 [2/5]
knows teaching methods and the selection of effective teaching resources, including Internet resources, supporting the teaching of a subject or conducting classes, taking into account the diverse educational needs of students. Knows the teaching content and the typical difficulties of students in mastering it; appropriately select, create and adapt materials and resources, including information and communication technology and methods, to the diverse needs of students [W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_6]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-W14 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-W15 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U02 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U03 [2/5]
is able to create educational and teaching situations that motivate students to learn and work on themselves, analyze their effectiveness and modify activities in order to achieve the desired effects of education and training; undertake work with students to stimulate their interests and develop their talents, properly select teaching content, tasks and forms of work within self-education and promote students' achievements; develop students' creativity and the ability to think independently and critically; effectively animate and monitor the implementation of students' team educational activities [W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_7]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-U06 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U07 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U08 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U09 [2/5]
is able to design and implement educational and preventive programs in the scope of educational and preventive content and activities aimed at students, their parents or guardians and teachers; design and implement educational and preventive programs in the scope of educational and preventive content and activities aimed at students, their parents or guardians and teachers; design and implement educational and preventive programs in the scope of educational and preventive content and activities aimed at students, their parents or guardians and teachers [W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_8]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-U10 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U11 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-U13 [2/5]
is able to effectively implement activities supporting students in making informed and responsible educational and professional decisions; has the ability to recognize the specificity of the local environment and cooperate for the good of students and this environment; design activities aimed at the development of the school or educational system facility and stimulate the improvement of the quality of work of these institutions; work in a team, fulfill various roles in it and cooperate with teachers, educators, specialists, parents or guardians of students and other members of the school and local community [W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_9]
 W6-EP-S2-KN-U14 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-K05 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-K06 [2/5] W6-EP-S2-KN-K07 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W6-EP-S2- PDO_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05]  		exam W6-EP-S2-PDO _1 W6-EP-S2-PDO _2 W6-EP-S2-PDO _3 W6-EP-S2-PDO _4 W6-EP-S2-PDO _5 W6-EP-S2-PDO _6 W6-EP-S2-PDO _7 W6-EP_S2-PDO_NAUCZ_1 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_2 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_3 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_4 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_5 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_6 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_7 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_8 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_9
practical classes [W6-EP-S2- PDO_fs_2] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work W6-EP-S2-PDO _1 W6-EP-S2-PDO _2 W6-EP-S2-PDO _3 W6-EP-S2-PDO _4 W6-EP-S2-PDO _5 W6-EP-S2-PDO _6 W6-EP-S2-PDO _7 W6-EP_S2-PDO_NAUCZ_1 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_2 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_3 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_4 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_5 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_6 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_7 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_8 W6-EP-S2-PDO_NAUCZ_9
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
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, 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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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