Czech-polish historical and pedagogical journal

Ferdinand Krch's Pedagogical Legacy for Modern Inclusive Pedagogy

2026-01-14T12:40:17+01:00

The primary objective of this study is to present the personality of Ferdinand Krch and the contribution of his pedagogical thinking to the contemporary, modern inclusive paradigm and pedagogy. With the help of qualitative research design and selected methods of historical research, not only historical facts, publications and archival materials will be presented, but also Krch's efforts and attempts to introduce new pedagogical ideas in education and training with elements of socio-cultural-educational attitude towards inclusion, ethical-humanistic dimension of education, filled with love, sincerity and beauty. It will also seek to highlight Krch's legacy and the ideas of our pedagogical predecessors, referred to as experimenters, who were an inspiration for modern pedagogy not only in our country but also worldwide.

Forms of Health and Physical Education in the Theory and Practice of Civic Education of the Women’s Civic Labour Union (Selected Examples)

2026-01-14T12:50:57+01:00

The Women’s Civic Work Union, as one of the most influential pro-government women's organizations in interwar Poland, conducted a wide-ranging educational and instructional campaign, primarily in the field of civic and social education. Its goal was to create a "new type of Polish female citizen." In its work, the Association employed both traditional and modern means, forms, and methods of educational influence. Among the effective forms of educational activity were various types of summer camps: military-recreational, vacation, education-recreational, hiking, and those organized in permanent facilities such as hostels and boarding houses. These camps were intended to serve as a unique socio-educational space with significant pedagogical value, effectively shaping the social, civic, and national attitudes deemed desirable by the Association. As part of the camp activities, a healthy and hygienic lifestyle was also promoted, providing women with opportunities for rest and recovery of both physical and mental health.
Camps were organized in several attractive locations throughout Poland. Dozens of different types of camp centers were operated, involving a total of several thousand women.

Transformations in the Understanding of Specific Learning Disabilities in the Czech Context: A Historical-Comparative Perspective

2026-01-14T12:55:00+01:00

This paper traces the historical development of perspectives on specific learning disabilities in the Czech Republic, from the earliest insights in antiquity to the contemporary inclusive trends in education. It captures the evolution from the medical model to the psychological approach and, more recently, to pedagogical interpretations. The paper highlights key figures, legislative milestones, and institutional changes that have influenced the approach to educating pupils with specific learning disabilities. Attention is also given to educational support systems, remedial care, and current challenges in the fields of diagnosis and education. The text demonstrates how societal views on these pupils have evolved and how the system of care has shifted towards individualization, respect, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Language Proficiency and School Failure: The Role of Entrance Exams for Foreign Pupils in Czech Education

2026-01-14T12:59:13+01:00

This article addresses the challenges faced by pupils with a different mother tongue (hereafter referred to as 'foreign pupils') in the Czech educational system. It focuses on their preparation for the standardised entrance examination for four-year upper secondary schools, particularly in terms of language proficiency and teacher preparedness.
The research is grounded in the implementation of the course, entitled 'Preparation for Entrance Exams to Secondary Schools', in the years 2024 and 2025. Additionally, it is informed by a meticulous linguistic analysis of examination materials in both the Czech language and mathematics.
The findings unequivocally demonstrate that the requirements of these compulsory tests align with levels B2–C2 (as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [CEFR]), which falls short of the level that can be attained by foreign students receiving maximum statutory support during their final school years. The discrepancy between the expected language proficiency and the possible language training received by foreign pupils has been shown to increase the risk of school failure.
The analysis further demonstrates that a deficiency in teachers' preparedness in the domains of Czech as a second language and intercultural communication diminishes the efficacy of pupil support. The study proposes measures to address this mismatch, including the realistic setting of language goals, the adaptation of assessment materials, systematic teacher training, and the strengthening of cooperation between schools and counselling institutions.

Selected Correlations of Sexting among Secondary School Students and Young Adults

2026-01-14T13:03:34+01:00

This article discusses sexting as a form of cyberbullying and its selected correlations in three groups: secondary school students, university students, and adults aged 18–45. Research conducted between 2020 and 2025 revealed that the phenomenon of sexting has changed over time, that there are differences between the sexes, and that protective and risk factors vary depending on the age of the respondents. Analyses of gender differences showed that girls experience sexting significantly more often. There were different patterns of relationships between age and sexting: among secondary school students, the frequency increased with age, while among university students and adults it decreased. The results concerning personality traits showed that among secondary school students, sexting was associated with openness to experience, and among adults with lower conscientiousness. The key predictor was the educational functionality of the family of origin: lower functionality was associated with more frequent sexting among school pupils and adults. The results confirm the relationship between sexting and age, which implies the need to adapt preventive measures to the stage of life and the specific psychosocial functioning of the groups studied.

The 35th East European Summer School of the University of Warsaw

2026-01-14T13:06:07+01:00

Since 1992, the East European Summer School has been annually held by the East European Studies Institute of the University of Warsaw (Studium Europy Wschodniej Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, SEW UW). This programme therefore emerged immediately after democratic transformations in Central Europe and still represents an important international platform for young scholars, mainly postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Subsequently, for more than three decades, young scholars up to 35 years of age from the post-Soviet bloc republics, but also from Western Europe and the USA, can meet in the East European Summer School at the beginning of the summer. In the two or three weeks spent in the Polish capital and its surroundings, they can attend lectures and seminars given by leading Polish and foreign researchers on the history, culture, politics or literature of Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the Baltic States. The past-time experts were personalities such as Bronisław Geremek (1932–2008), Csaba Gy. Kiss (1945–2025), John Micgiel (*1953), Bohdan Osadchuk (1920–2011) or Richard Pipes (1923–2018), whereas Czech science was represented by Jaroslav Valenta (1930–2004).

The Legiovlak Arrived at the Brno-Slatina Stop

2026-01-14T13:09:04+01:00

On Saturday, 13 September 2025, a train forming part of the long-term project Legiovlak (i.e. Legion Train)—a commemoration of the legionnaires’ journey at the end of the First World War—was stationed at the Slatina railway depot. This event is closely linked to the life stories of the tens of thousands of Czechoslovak legionnaires who traveled across Russia on such trains between 1918 and 1920 along the Trans-Siberian Railway, often compelled to engage in combat with Bolshevik forces in order to secure their passage. The highlight of the event was a series of guided tours conducted hourly, each led by a guide dressed in a legionnaire’s period uniform.

KONEČNÝ, Michal: Třináct snů o svobodě. Osudy židovského Brna ve třech stoletích / Thirteen Dreams of Freedom. The Fate of Jewish Brno Over Three Centuries

2026-01-14T13:12:53+01:00

KONEČNÝ, Michal. 13 snů o svobodě. Osudy židovského Brna ve třech stoletích. (Thirteen Dreams of Freedom. The Fates of Jewish Brno Across Three Centuries).