Specialization
The activities of the Department are focused on lifelong learning, especially primary pedagogical training of vocational subject teachers, within lifelong learning programmes and programmes of continuing education for teachers. It organizes and guarantees accredited courses for teachers of vocational subjects in secondary vocational schools, in agriculture, forestry and other related fields; also practical training instructors and professional counsellors registered within the Ministry of Agriculture, network and for other agro-staff. The Department participates in the activities of the University Career Centre. The activity of the Department also focuses on the development of study support, by means of information and communication technologies, especially e-learning.
Research activities
Research activities of the Department are focused on monitoring the education market, and the educational requirements of persons interested in various forms of lifelong learning in vocational education. It participates in IEC research activities in projects with a wide range of education, both in the Czech Republic and in international projects. Other research activities are in the application of communication technologies, particularly in lifelong learning, and monitoring related changes.
