12 - Slovakia - Teaching methods
The content and methods of teaching within the framework of individual
subjects are in full competence of universities and faculties in
agreement with fundamental rights and freedoms of higher education
institutions.
In higher education institutions the choice of
teaching methods is determined by the type of teaching and
specificities required from individual subjects. Lectures, seminars,
proseminars (combined form of teaching made up of lectures and
seminars), exercises, courses, consultations, excursions, practice
teaching, seminar papers are the main forms of teaching. In technical
and science subjects it is a laboratory work. As a part of lectures,
the dialogue methods are used combined with computer technology and
other teaching aids.
In seminar and practical parts of teaching
a use is often made of simulation methods, minimized operational
facilities. At medical, health and pharmaceutical study fields the
teaching includes practical teaching in specialized teaching
institutions – healthcare institutions. Also, in veterinary,
agricultural, forestry fields of study the teaching includes practical
teaching in specialised teaching institutions. The teacher training
study fields require practice teaching during the study performed in
primary schools or secondary schools. The determination of length of
the practice teaching falls within the competence of the appropriate
higher education institutions. The main emphasis is laid on individual
study and on preparation for seminars and examinations.
The
study program can be realised in full-time or part-time form of study
while using presentation, distance or combined methods.
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Date: 2009
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