TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM CONTENT-BASED ON PROJECT CULTURAL DIARY

V teoretičnem delu diplomske naloge opisujem družboslovne vsebine in cilje predmeta družba, podrobneje pa vsebinski sklop Ljudje v času ter ugotovitve, kje vse v obravnavanem sklopu je možno medpredmetno povezovanje, ki stremi k povezovanju znanj in s tem ciljev znotraj enega predmeta in med različnimi predmeti. Predpostavljam, da je izkustveno učenje zanimivejše in ima večji učinek na zapomnitev učne snovi, zato je posebna pozornost v nalogi namenjena izkustvenemu učenju in kot eni od strategij izkustvenega učenja projektnemu delu. Podrobneje je kot ena od metod dela predstavljen učni sprehod (ekskurzija). V nadaljevanju opisujem kulturno-umetnostno vzgojo kot presečišče dveh sektorjev – kulturnega in izobraževalnegacilji kulturno-umetnostne vzgoje se z medpredmetnimi povezavami in dejavnostmi uresničujejo v celotnem vzgojno-izobraževalnem procesu. Na področju kulturno-umetnostne vzgoje predstavljam tudi aktualne smernice v vzgoji in izobraževanju v Sloveniji. Po pregledu učbenikov za predmet Družba navajam zastopanost učnih vsebin in naslovov, kjer so obravnavane vsebine s področja kulturne dediščine. Natančneje predstavim tudi nekaj primerov dobrih praks projektnega dela v slovenskih šolah s tega področja. V praktičnem delu opisujem Kulturni dnevnik, ki je moj avtorski interdisciplinarni mrežni kulturno-izobraževalni projekt, ki je zaradi svoje izjemne povezovalne vloge na področju kulturnega izobraževanja in multikulturnosti ter ustvarjalnosti s strani Ministrstva za kulturo in Ministrstva za šolstvo, znanost in šport Republike Slovenije prepoznan kot primer dobre prakse. Kulturni dnevnik zastopa vse pomembne veje umetnosti in povezuje osnovne šole z najvidnejšimi kulturnimi ustanovami v Mariboru. Kot primer učnega sprehoda (ekskurzije) in eno od enot projektnega dela v Kulturnem dnevniku predstavljam del programa, ki ga izvajamo z Zavodom za varstvo kulturne dediščine Slovenije – Maribor in obravnava vsebine s področja kulturne dediščine. V praktičnem delu, ki je bil izveden z učenci 5. razredov OŠ Kamnica, so predstavljeni priprava, izvedba in vrednotenje ekskurzije. Potek učnega sprehoda je dokumentiran tudi s fotografijami. Na koncu je bila izvedena anketa, s katero smo evalvirali izvedbo učnega sprehoda, povratne informacije pa nakazujejo na to, da ima aktivno izvajanje vsebin izven učilnice izjemno pozitivne učinke na učence. Z diplomskim delom želim pokazati, kako lahko z dobrim sodelovanjem šol in kulturnih ustanov učencem omogočimo doživeto usvajanje znanja in navduševanje nad našo skupno zgodovino. S pomočjo dela na terenu lahko učenci razvijajo svojo ustvarjalnost, spretnosti in sposobnosti, poleg njih pa še pomembne socialne kompetence. S tem, da oblikujemo in naravnamo pouk v največji možni meri na praktičnih izkušnjah, soustvarjamo kulturno osveščenega in estetsko občutljivega posameznika, kar je gotovo izjemno pomembno za skupno prihodnost.In theoretical part of thesis the social contents and goals of the subject society are described. Content “People on time” is analyzed in more details as well as possible findings where in the present context the interdisciplinary cooperation is possible, which aims to linking the knowledge and the goals within one subject and between different objects. Assuming the experience-based learning is much more interesting and creates more impact on the memorization of the subject matter, the special attention is given to experiential learning and as one of the strategies also to the project work. One of the important methods of project-based learning the school field trip (excursion) is represented.In the following part the cultural and arts education is described as an intersection of two sectors – cultural and educational – where the objectives of arts and cultural education are realized within subjects through entire educational process. In the field of arts and cultural education the latest trends of educational guidelines in Slovenia are represented. According to the textbooks Society the presentation of learning content and different topics is given, especially about the field of cultural heritage. Therefore I am focused specifically on few examples of experience-based projects in Slovenian schools. Practical part of thesis describes the Cultural Diary, which is my authorial interdisciplinary network cultural educational project, recognized as an example of good practice (experience-based) by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Republic Slovenia due to its exceptional connecting role in the field of cultural education, cultural diversity and creativity. Cultural Diary represents all major branches of the arts and connects primary (elementary) schools with esteemed cultural institutions in Maribor. As an example of field trip (excursion) and one of the basic units of Cultural Diary the part of the program is represented, carried out by the Maribor Institute for Protection of Cultural Heritage of Republic Slovenia. It discusses all views of topics in cultural heritage.In practical work, which was performed by fifth grade pupils from Elementary School Kamnica the preparation, implementation and evaluation of the excursion are presented, as well as documented through photography. Evaluation of educational process (excursion) has been demonstrated by carried out survey. Results and feedback suggested that the active implementation of content outside the classroom resulted extremely positive effects on students. In this thesis the outstanding results of organized cooperation between schools and cultural institutions are emphasized. These particularly results allow many pupils and students to vividly gaining knowledge and build the enthusiasm about our common history. Through fieldwork majority of students can develop their creativity, skills and abilities, in addition to which it builds up the very important social skills. Thus, to form and adjust school lessons following the practical experiences as much as possible, we create culturally awareness and aesthetically sensitive individuals, which is certainly of huge importance for our common future