Students with special needs

Teachers

Head of Department:
PD Dr. phil. habil. Attila Mészáros

Professors:
prof. Dr. Erzsébet Komlósiné Knipf, DSc.

Associate Professors:
PD Dr. phil. habil. Attila Mészáros
Dr. habil. László V. Szabó, PhD.

Assistant Professors:
 

Contact

Mgr. Szilvia Hanusz

e-mail:
tel.: 00421 (35) 3260 754
office: T313

News

Infrastructure of the study program

Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programme German language and literature teacher training in combination

a. List and characteristics of the  classrooms of the study programme and their technical equipment.

Education in the study programme German language and literature teacher training in combination takes place in following classrooms of Faculty of Education J. Selye University:

T105 (capacity: 30 people)
T107 (capacity: 30 people)
T109 (capacity: 30 people)
T213 (capacity: 25 people)

Each classroom is equipped with presentation techniques. An interactive board can be found in the classroom T 109. The classroom T105 serves as specialized classroom for students of study programme. The equipment includes: laminator, phrase osters, maps and educational board games for teaching German as a foreign language.

b. Characteristics of the study programme information management (access to study literature according to Course information sheets, access to information databases and other information sources, information technologies, etc.). 

The university library provides physical access to the literature for the study programme, at least to the extent of the compulsory literature listed in the course information sheets. The library uses the DAWINCI library information system, which is a modern library information system that integrates the latest elements from server applications, database systems, document management and, in conjunction with library knowledge and experience, transforms them into a comprehensive multimedia library system. Since 2006, the University Library JSU has also used this library information system to manage the library collection, manage loans and admin system of publication activities. The system provides users with access to individual library collections through the OPAC Online catalogue via the website. The University Library of JSU just like other university libraries, is involved in the central register of the admin system of publication activities for the needs of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Slovak Republic. Access of students and teachers to the necessary databases is also solved by remote access via CVTI SR. This approach provides access to foreign scientific journals available in the online databases of individual publishers. The university library organizes workshops that support orientation in publication databases and work with literary sources.

c. Characteristics and extent of distance education applied in the study programme with the assignment to courses. Accesses, manuals of e-learning portals. Procedures for the transition from contact teaching to distance learning. 

For the needs of distance education or education by a combined method, the university has 4 BigBlueButton video conference servers in operation. An alternative tool for distance learning is the MS Teams platform, as part of the Office 365 A1 for faculty package, which is available to all teachers and students.  In 2015, an e-learning system based on the open-source LMS Moodle was created and put into operation at JSU. Moodle continues to offer the possibility of publishing study and additional materials for individual courses, the possibility of assigning homework and electronic testing of knowledge in the authorised zone. In addition to the possibility of cable connection, which is available in the halls of residence, UL and other selected places, students in all JSU buildings have access to the Internet via WiFi connectivity. The person's authentication (login name and password) is required to connect to the network. In 2016, a centralized print system was introduced, which is also available to students.  

d. Institution partners in providing educational activities for the study programme and the characteristics of their participation.

Main institution partners in providing educational activities for the study programme are practising schools and kindergartens which contribute the pedagogical praxis for students of study programme as trainee teachers.

The Faculty of Education is in collaboration with more than 30 practising schools and kindergartens in Slovakia. There are practising schools not only in Komárno, but in Dunajská Streda, Veľký Meder, Galanta, Nové Zámky, Rožňava, Kráľovský Chlmec, Bratislava, Šahy, Štúrovo, Veľké Kapušany, Kolárovo and Rimavská Sobota as well.

In the course of pedagogical praxis students observe and analyse the process of education, learn how to apply theoretical knowledge, and acquire essential skills for the pedagogical profession.

e. Characteristics of the possibilities for social, sports, cultural, spiritual and social activities.

The conditions of providing scholarships from the state budget as well as from JSU's own resources are regulated by the JSU Scholarship Rules and Regulations. During their studies, JSU also provides its students with a stimulating environment. JSU effectively manages and operates JSU Halls of Residence (Dormitories), where it provides comfortable accommodation to university students with suitable conditions for quality housing with adequate hygienic standards and safety.  In the area of the Halls of Residence there is a multifunctional sports ground enabling students to meaningfully spend their free time and play sports. JSU also provides students with catering services in the building of the JSU Conference Centre.  In the university’s Sports Centre, students have the opportunity to play sports and carry out other leisure activities. 

The university also aims to provide opportunities for cultural, social and spiritual activities.   Young talents will find their place in the Cantus Iuventus choir. Students also have the opportunity to visit a chapel established in the Čajka Hall of Residence.

f. Possibilities and conditions for participation of the study programme students in mobilities and internships (indicating contact details), application instructions, rules for recognition of this education. 

J. Selye University offers its students foreign student mobility opportunities within the mobility programmes Erasmus+, Makovecz and CEEPUS.

The Unit for International Relations of Rector´s Office in cooperation with the faculties of JSU regularly organizes information Erasmus+ days and workshops and offers the possibility of personal or online consultations. Promotional materials, leaflets and brochures are distributed to JSU students. At the same time, the Unit for International Relations of Rector´s Office regularly publishes information on its activities on the website and shares information to students, teachers and employees of JSU through the information tools of the university.

Partner institutions
https://www.ujs.sk/en/international-activities/our-partner-institutions.html

Erasmus+
http://erasmus.ujs.sk/en

Other mobility programs
https://www.ujs.sk/en/international-activities/other-mobility-programmes.html

Teachers

Head of Department:
Doc. PaedDr. Andrea Puskás, PhD.

Professors:
Dr. habil. Anna Tóthné Litovkina, PhD.

Associate Professors:
Doc. PaedDr. Andrea Puskás, PhD.
Dr. habil. Gábor Vilmos Győri, PhD.

Assistant Professors:
PaedDr. Cyntia Kálmánová
Mgr. Renáta Lengyel-Marosi, PhD.
Mgr. Klaudia Pauliková, PhD.

Assistants:
 

Contact

Mgr. Szilvia Hanusz

e-mail:
tel.: 00421 (35) 3260 754
office: T313

News

Invitation

Department of English Language and Literature
Faculty of Education, J. Selye University

cordially invites you to the launch of the following books:

Andrea Puskás: The Methodology of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Course 1. Žihárec: Bymoon, 2022.

Andrea Puskás: Gifted and Talented Learners in the Foreign Language Classroom. Brno: Tribun, 2021.

Renáta LENGYEL-MAROSI:  Culture and History of Great Britain: A textbook for university students of English as a foreign language. Komárno: Univerzita J. Selyeho, 2021.

Renáta LENGYEL-MAROSI:   The Culture and History of the United States of America: A workbook for university students of English as a foreign language. Komárno: Univerzita J. Selyeho, 2022.

Klaudia Pauliková & Ingrid Kálaziová: Language Skills in Practice. 1. vyd. Komárno: Univerzita J. Selyeho, 2022.

Gábor Győri: Lexical-Semantic Change as Cultural Categorization. (Inquiries into English and American Studies, VI). Pécs: Institute of English Studies, University of Pécs, 2019.

Anna T. Litovkina & Wolfgang Mieder: Marriage Seen through Proverbs and Anti-Proverbs. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019.

Anna T. Litovkina, Hrisztalina Hrisztova-Gotthardt, Péter Barta, Katalin Vargha & Wolfgang Mieder: Anti-Proverbs in Five Languages: Structural Features and Verbal Humor Devices. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022.

Place and time: Faculty of Education, Room 402 – Komárno,
11:20, 16 March 2023

Bridging Theory and Practice in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Invitation dokumentum
Registration form dokumentum

Dear Colleague,

We would like to invite you to join us on 27 October 2021 for an EFL teacher training workshop, which will be held online on ZOOM. Zoom access data will be sent to registered participants.

Infrastructure of the study program

Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programme English language and literature teacher training in combination

a. List and characteristics of the  classrooms of the study programme and their technical equipment.

Education in the study programme English language and literature teacher training in combination takes place in following classrooms of Faculty of Education J. Selye University:

T105 (capacity: 30 people)
T107 (capacity: 30 people)
T109 (capacity: 30 people)
T201 (capacity: 45 people)
T213 (capacity: 25 people)
T301 (capacity: 40 people)
T306 (capacity: 25 people)
T402 (capacity: 34 people)
T404 (capacity: 100 people)
T504 (capacity: 25 people)

Each classroom is equipped with presentation techniques. An interactive board can be found in the classroom T 109. The classroom T213 serves as specialized classroom for students of study programme. The equipment includes: 1x laminator, 1x SONY Alpha 6000 digital photographer, 1x Logitech Z-130 reproductor.

Educational board games for teaching English as a foreign language:

• Package: Tenses 2
• Package: Conditional Sentences
• Fun Card English Prepositions of Time and Place
• Fun Card English Passive Voice
• Fun Card English Irregular Verbs
• Fun Card English Conditionals 

b .Characteristics of the study programme information management (access to study literature according to Course information sheets, access to information databases and other information sources, information technologies, etc.). 

The university library provides physical access to the literature for the study programme, at least to the extent of the compulsory literature listed in the course information sheets. The library uses the DAWINCI library information system, which is a modern library information system that integrates the latest elements from server applications, database systems, document management and, in conjunction with library knowledge and experience, transforms them into a comprehensive multimedia library system. Since 2006, the University Library JSU has also used this library information system to manage the library collection, manage loans and admin system of publication activities. The system provides users with access to individual library collections through the OPAC Online catalogue via the website. The University Library of JSU just like other university libraries, is involved in the central register of the admin system of publication activities for the needs of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Slovak Republic. Access of students and teachers to the necessary databases is also solved by remote access via CVTI SR. This approach provides access to foreign scientific journals available in the online databases of individual publishers. The university library organizes workshops that support orientation in publication databases and work with literary sources.

c. Characteristics and extent of distance education applied in the study programme with the assignment to courses. Accesses, manuals of e-learning portals. Procedures for the transition from contact teaching to distance learning. 

For the needs of distance education or education by a combined method, the university has 4 BigBlueButton video conference servers in operation. An alternative tool for distance learning is the MS Teams platform, as part of the Office 365 A1 for faculty package, which is available to all teachers and students.  In 2015, an e-learning system based on the open-source LMS Moodle was created and put into operation at JSU. Moodle continues to offer the possibility of publishing study and additional materials for individual courses, the possibility of assigning homework and electronic testing of knowledge in the authorised zone. In addition to the possibility of cable connection, which is available in the halls of residence, UL and other selected places, students in all JSU buildings have access to the Internet via WiFi connectivity. The person's authentication (login name and password) is required to connect to the network. In 2016, a centralized print system was introduced, which is also available to students.  

d. Institution partners in providing educational activities for the study programme and the characteristics of their participation.

Main institution partners in providing educational activities for the study programme are practising schools and kindergartens which contribute the pedagogical praxis for students of study programme as trainee teachers.

The Faculty of Education is in collaboration with more than 30 practising schools and kindergartens in Slovakia. There are practising schools not only in Komárno, but in Dunajská Streda, Veľký Meder, Galanta, Nové Zámky, Rožňava, Kráľovský Chlmec, Bratislava, Šahy, Štúrovo, Veľké Kapušany, Kolárovo and Rimavská Sobota as well.

In the course of pedagogical praxis students observe and analyse the process of education, learn how to apply theoretical knowledge, and acquire essential skills for the pedagogical profession.

e. Characteristics of the possibilities for social, sports, cultural, spiritual and social activities.

The conditions of providing scholarships from the state budget as well as from JSU's own resources are regulated by the JSU Scholarship Rules and Regulations. During their studies, JSU also provides its students with a stimulating environment. JSU effectively manages and operates JSU Halls of Residence (Dormitories), where it provides comfortable accommodation to university students with suitable conditions for quality housing with adequate hygienic standards and safety.  In the area of the Halls of Residence there is a multifunctional sports ground enabling students to meaningfully spend their free time and play sports. JSU also provides students with catering services in the building of the JSU Conference Centre.  In the university’s Sports Centre, students have the opportunity to play sports and carry out other leisure activities. 

The university also aims to provide opportunities for cultural, social and spiritual activities.   Young talents will find their place in the Cantus Iuventus choir. Students also have the opportunity to visit a chapel established in the Čajka Hall of Residence.

f. Possibilities and conditions for participation of the study programme students in mobilities and internships (indicating contact details), application instructions, rules for recognition of this education. 

J. Selye University offers its students foreign student mobility opportunities within the mobility programmes Erasmus+, Makovecz and CEEPUS.

The Unit for International Relations of Rector´s Office in cooperation with the faculties of JSU regularly organizes information Erasmus+ days and workshops and offers the possibility of personal or online consultations. Promotional materials, leaflets and brochures are distributed to JSU students. At the same time, the Unit for International Relations of Rector´s Office regularly publishes information on its activities on the website and shares information to students, teachers and employees of JSU through the information tools of the university.

Partner institutions
https://www.ujs.sk/en/international-activities/our-partner-institutions.html

Erasmus+
http://erasmus.ujs.sk/en

Other mobility programs
https://www.ujs.sk/en/international-activities/other-mobility-programmes.html

Teachers

Head of Department:
Mgr. Yvette Orsovics, PhD.

Professors:
Dr. habil. PaedDr. Kinga Horváth, PhD.
Katalin Ambrusné Prof. Dr. Kéri, DSc.
prof. Dr. Krisztián Józsa, DSc.
prof. Dr. András Németh, DSc.

Associate Professors:
Doc. dr. univ. Agáta Csehiová, PhD.
Dr. habil. PaedDr. Beáta Dobay, PhD.
PaedDr. Diana Borbélyová, PhD.

Assistant Professors:
Katalin Kanczné Nagy, PhD.
Mgr. Tímea Mészáros
Csilla Nagyová, ArtD.
Mgr. Yvette Orsovics, PhD.
Mgr. Anita Tóth-Bakos, PhD.

Asisstents:
PaedDr. Peter Židek
Mgr. Attila Bognár

Doctoral students in the academic year 2023/2024

Full-time students: 1.grade

PaedDr. Szántó Zsuzsanna
Office: 409
E-mail: 
tel. no.: 035/ 3260 719
Consultation hours:
Monday: 8:30 – 9:15
Tuesday: 9:30-10:15

Mgr. Katona Nikolas
Office: Sirály, 109b
UJS email: 
tel. no. : 035/ 3260870
Consultation hours: 
Wednesday: 13.00-13.45
Thursday: 16.00-16.45

Mgr. Szegiová Cyntia
Office: Sirály 109b
UJS email:
tel. no.: 035/   3260 870
Consultation hours:
Wednesday:10:30 -11:15
Thursday: 13:15-14:00

Full-time students: 2.grade
Mgr. Stela Járosiová
Office: T516
E-mail: 
tel. no.: 035/ 3260 724
Consultation hours: Wednesday: 10:30 - 11:15
Thursday: 10:30 - 11:15

Mgr. Eva Prokopcová
Office: 516
E-mail: 
tel. no.: 035/ 3260 724
Consultation hours: Monday: 9:00 - 9:45
Wednesday: 11:00 - 11:45

Mgr. Kocsis Zsófia
Office:T407
E-mail: 
Tel: 035/ 3260 855
Consultation hours: Tuesday: 9:30 - 10:15
Tuesday: 13:00 - 13:45

Mgr. Katalin Sýkora Hernády
Office: T407
E-mail: 
tel. no.: 035/ 3260 855
Consultation hours: Tuesday: 10:00 - 10:45
Wednesday: 9:00 - 9:45

External study:

Mgr. Mgr. Borovicza Boglárka
Gulyás Erzsébet
PaedDr. Kiss Beáta
PaedDr. Madarász Róbert

Doctoral programme

Mgr. Nikolas Katona, a PhD student, gave a short lecture on Attila József to the students of the university, and then the students of the university posted their favorite poems on a poetry wall, thus contributing to the importance of poetry. Nikolas submitted one of his poems to a competition organized by the Association of Highland Writers to promote Poetry Day, and was awarded an Opus in the annual Contemporary Voice competition, as well as a special prize in the lyric category.

Impulse and TéKa organized the second edition of the Youth Sociology Workshop for young Hungarians in Slovakia in Martos this year. Katalin Sýkora Hernády, a PhD student at the Department of Education and Teacher Training, played an active role in the project and the workshop programme. Dr. Zoltán Kántor, Director of the National Policy Research Institute, drew the participants' attention to the national policy implications of social science research, and Prof. Attila Z. Papp, Director of the Institute for Minority Studies of the Centre for Social Science Research, gave an intensive SPSS training for the participants. Dr. Tünde Morvai, Head of the Department of Hungarians Beyond Borders of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, presented the details of the Edu Uni 2024 research and its coordination tasks.

INTED2024 Proceedings Konferencia

The INTED2024 Proceedings global conference took place again in Spain from March 4th to 6th, 2024. One of the attendees was Eva Prokopcová, MBA, a doctoral student from the Faculty of Education. The title of her presentation was "State Language as a Foreign Language at a Higher Education Institution with a Language of Instruction of National Minority." The presentation was delivered in English. The paper has been published in the conference proceedings.

PhD students Stela Járosiová and Eva Prokopcová participated in an Erasmus+ internship at Eszterházy Károly Catholic University in Eger (Hungary), in March 2024. During their time there, they gained a deeper insight into the theoretical and practical aspects of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies (e.g., enhancing their knowledge and skills through the use of MaxQDA and SPSS software) and had the opportunity to explore the historical sights of Eger, gaining insights into the local culture and history. This experience enriched them not only professionally but also culturally.

Scientific Conference in the spirit of discrimination

Professional report and workshop on the Erasmus trip

Nikolas Katona, a first-year doctoral student, spent two weeks in Győr, Hungary, at Széchenyi István University, as part of the Erasmus Programme. He made intensive use of the library and had the opportunity to give a lecture and organise an interactive workshop on his dissertation entitled Drama Pedagogy and Literary Therapy. The Erasmus programme offers opportunities for academic research, new contacts and knowledge development.

The doctoral programme Pedagogy is an organic part of the field of study of Teaching and Pedagogical Sciences. It aims to provide the scientific education needed for research in pedagogical theory and practice and related disciplines at all levels of education including adult education, as well as its application in school practice, and related disciplines at all levels of education, including adult education, as well as its application to school and out-of-school practice. Further informations on the doctoral programme are available here.

Research

Research areas of the department:

Teacher, pupil/student, teacher training
 - Research into the interpersonal behaviour of the teacher, the attributes of the ideal teacher. 
- Research on the methodological culture of the teacher.
- Research into the teacher's self-efficacy.
- Research on teacher education and training.
- Research on the identity of student teachers and teachers in a social context, their attitudes towards the socio-economic environment, the formation of stereotypes, the formation of social networks and the parallel identification of their specific elements in the educational space of minority schools 
- Research on early school leaving as a social phenomenon.  
- Research into pupils' levels of scientific and mathematical knowledge, into the difficulties of understanding scientific concepts in relation to problem-solving thinking processes in certain areas of problem-based teaching, into pupils' attitudes towards the subjects and their development. 
- Research into pupils' inductive thinking.
- Diagnostic Assessment in Early Childhood
- Research on the theoretical foundations of educational systems.
 
History of education and teaching
- Early childhood and kindergarten history (19th and 20th centuries);
- The history of teacher education; the feminisation of teaching careers;
- History of women's education (18th and 19th centuries);
- Integration of teachers, inclusive education,
- History of education in Spain
 
Arts education
- Music pedagogy and the development of musical abilities
- Art pedagogy, art education in the context of interdisciplinary relations
- Culture, art, education from the point of view of intercultural relations (preferably Hungarian-Slovak)
- Music therapy, alternative music educational methods,
- Students' active artistic activities (art projects, choir work)
 
Modern methods in education
- Web based applications in education
- Flipped methods in education

Projects (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Contact

Mgr. Marosi Martina
e-mail: 
tel.: 00421 (35) 3260 608
office: T509

News

V. Tale Morning in Memory of Andersen

The birthday of the great Danish story writer Hans Christian Andersen has been celebrated as International Children's Book Day since 1967. In recent years, libraries in our country and in neighbouring countries have regularly organised various activities to mark the occasion. One of the most common forms is the Night with Andersen, an evening reading for children in libraries. The aim of this promotional programme is to bring children closer to the world of books, to familiarise them with the library and to make them love books, reading and visiting the library. This is the occasion when the idea to organise a similar programme for pre-school children was born a few years ago. And this year it was organised for the 5th time.  The programme was organised by the Department of Education and Teacher Training of Selye János University under the leadership of  PaedDr. Diana Borbély, PhD.  The event was supported by the project"Strengthening partnerships in the field of education through cross-border cooperation/EduCoop".

 The drama-educational activities and puppet plays were carried out by the second year students of the Department of Education and Teacher Training under the guidance of the teacher of the department. The organisers hosted children from the Hungarian teaching kindergarten in Víz Street, Slovakia and the Gesztenyés Kindergarten in Hungary. The activity took place on the morning of 18 April 2024 in the university library, where the organisers wanted to offer more than just story reading to the kindergarten children. The programme was adapted to the age and interests of the children. To start the programme, the children were introduced to the library, then listened to the classic folk tale "The Salt", followed by drama games related to the theme of the tale, spiced up with movement elements using the "Tale in a different way" method. This was followed by movement games and then a puppet show by the students. At the end, the children were treated to a small hospitality and received certificates and gifts.  The programme was a great success, with the children actively involved in the activities.

Faculty round for the Mihály Tompa National Competition

On the 27th of March 2024, the Faculty of Teacher Education organised a faculty round for the Mihály Tompa National Competition, which is a reciting contest. On this occasion, the students, namely Mercédesz Karvai, Júlia Szabó, Veronika Fagyas and Dániel Nemes, recited their chosen poems. They will now participate in the national semi-finals. It is our goal to make a tradition out of the recitation competition at our faculty and we would like to thank our students for their participation.

The children of the Franciscan Friends Street Kindergarten were active participants of the Open Day of Selye János University 2024 on 14 February. With their help, we were able to show the visitors what tasks and duties await future kindergarten teachers, for which our university provides excellent training.

J. Selye University commemorates the 100th anniversary of Béla Bartók’s concert in Komárno

On February 5, 2024, we remembered an event that exactly one hundred years ago was one of the most significant events in the cultural life of Komárno. On this day, exactly on February 5, 1924 the well-known Hungarian folk music researcher, music educator, composer and pianist, Béla Bartók, gave a concert in the representative hall of the Komárno Cultural Palace – today is called the Danube Region Museum in Komárno. This event served as the occasion for the commemoration of Béla Bartók at the memorial plaque on the wall of the Danube Region Museum.

Ágota Csehi, the docent of the University J. Selye, praised Bartók’s work and his ties to the region of contemporary Slovakia, highlighting several important information regarding the organization and reception of the concert. Kinga Horváth, the Dean of the Faculty of Education of J. Selye University, placed the wreath of remembrance, accompanied by Ágota Csehi and Yvette Orsovics, and in the presence of István Stubendek, the conductor of the Concordia Mixed Choir. During the commemorative ceremony, the University of J. Selye’s women choir, Cantus Iuvents, and some young singers of the Schola Mariana Great Choir performed Hungarian folk songs by Béla Bartók under the direction of Yvette Orsovics. With this event, the participants honored the memory of this outstanding personality even a century later.

Final defense of the KEGA project

On January 11, 2024, the KEGA project no. 005UJS-4/2021 Adaptation and standardization of DIFER (Diagnostic assessment system for development) for 4-8-year-old children  was defended at the Faculty of Education in J.Selye University. The project leader was Krisztián Józsa. They participated in the project:  PaedDr. Diana Borbélyová, PhD., Dr.habil. PaedDr. Horváth Kinga, PhD., Mgr. Orsovics Yvette, PhD. (Department of Primary and Pre-School Education), PaedDr. Nagyová Alexandra, PhD. (Department of Pedagogy). In this context, the original contribution of the project is making the foreign  research and diagnostic tool DIFER available by adapting and standardizing it for the conditions of education in kindergartens and primary schools in Slovakia with the Hungarian language of instruction. Kindergarten and primary school teachers can use this diagnostic tool to monitor the development of children and students, both when determining their eligibility to enter primary schools, as well as their progress after entering compulsory school attendance. This standardized tool serves to assess the level of personality development of a child between the ages of 4 and 8 and can also be used to monitor the individual education of children in compulsory pre-primary education.

The Advent Concert Series of Cantus Iuventus

The Advent is a time of anticipation, heralding the arrival of one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. The J. Selye University’s female choir, Cantus Iuventus, has accepted several invitations in this year.
On 3rd December, in Komárno, the first candle on the city’s Advent wreath was lit in Klapka Square. Our choir prepared a bouquet of short Advent songs and had the opportunity, as the first, to try out the ‘singing Christmas tree’.
On 12th December the choir performed at two different venues. At noon, the choir’s chamber group delighted the residents of the Timoteus House, and in the afternoon, they sang for the seniors in the pensioners’ club. The choir received a warm and friendly welcome and a good atmosphere in both places. On 13th December Cantus Iuventus presented an Advent concert in the university’s assembly hall for the university’s lecturers and staff.
Many thanks to the singers, the accompanist Ágota Csehi and the choirmaster Yvette Orsovics.

Pioneer Hungarian Women in Science and Education

Stela Járosiová (PhD. student) will be travelling abroad to Szeged (Hungary) from 29 to 30 November 2023. During these two days she participated in a lecture, held at the MTA SZAB Chair of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Szeged. The publication presented was edited by Réka M. Cristian and Anna Kérchy and published under the title Pioneer Hungarian Women in Science and Education. During the presentation, our renowned professors Katalin Kéri and Béla Pukánszky also spoke at the book launch. This event allowed us to get closer to the strong and committed women who have dedicated their lives and careers to the development of science and education. We had the opportunity to make new contacts, to nurture old ones and to expand our knowledge.

Ratio Research Group Meeting (30 November 2023)

The Ratio Research Group gathered for its meeting on November 30^th, covering several important topics. Prof. Dr. Péter Tóth, PhD, delved into the significance of abstract writing. Following that, Dóra Hegyesi, a doctoral student from ELTE's doctoral school, delivered an excellent presentation on their research area, highlighting the benefits and challenges of doctoral life. The event not only provided valuable knowledge for the scientific community but also served as inspiration for those interested in research and doctoral studies. The November meeting of the Ratio Research Group, therefore, brought about innovation not only on a scientific and professional level but also fostered community building and information exchange.

Presentations by PhD students and researchers of the Educational Doctoral School, J. Selye University at an international scientific conference in Budapest

Between November 9 and 10, 2023, PhD students of the Doctoral School of Educational Sciences, J. Selye University participated in the 1st Education Conference - Education in a changing world. The conference was organized by the Department of Technical Education of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, in Budapest, Hungary.

Róbert Madarász made a presentation in the research on Vocational education and training, co-authored by Péter Tóth and entitled "Examining the inductive reasoning of 10-17-year-old children - During research." Kinga Horváth was the chair of the section entitled "Testing teacher and student competences", while its secretary was Katalin Sýkora Hernády. Eva Prokopcova made a lecture entitled "Assessment of Teacher Competencies among Master of Arts' students". Boglárka Borovicza made a presentation entitled "Exploring children's naïve images about natural science using the projective method", prepared by Boglárka Borovicza and Katarína Szarka. Zsuzsanna Szántó's topic was "Research on the ability of teachers". Beáta Kiss appeared in the "Education and research without borders" section presided by Péter Tóth, who talked about "Programs for schools on the Hungarian Broadcasting of Szlovák Rádió, 1960 – 1995". Zsófia Kocsis made a presentation entitled "Attitudinal study of school inclusion in a Slovak city" prepared by Zsófia Kocsis, Terézia Strédl and Melinda Nagy. The title of Katalin Sýkora Hernády's presentation was "Measuring teacher interaction among Hungarian-speaking teachers in Slovakia". The title of the presentation by Péter Tóth and Kinga Horváth was "Educational difficulties of Hungarian teachers in Slovakia". The presentation "The relationship between visual and verbal thinking" was made by Erzsébet Gulyás in the section "Basic research in pedagogy".

South Slovakia Sings

The festive choir concert called "South Slovakia Sings" took place on 18. November 2023 for the fourth time. The main mission of the concert to promote Hungarian choral music in Slovakia and to present contemporary compositions. The authors of many of the performed choir compositions also graced the event with their presence. The concert featured 7 choirs, including the women's choir of the UJS Cantus Iuventus. The choir was accompanied by Zsuzsanna Kalmár on piano and Éva Fekete on flute. The choir was conducted by Yvette Orsovics. Congratulations for a wonderful performance.

Science and Technology Week at the Department of Primary and Pre-School Education – 2023

On the 7th November, the first-year doctoral student Mgr. Nikolas Katona, held an interesting presentation about „Innovative Methods of Teaching Literature“. The presented methods and games can enrich the literature learning and make the teaching process more creative. Within the context of the presentation, participants had the opportunity to try out some techniques which they can use in their teaching practice or even in their teaching career.

Also on the 7th November, the „Women in Science“ engaging lecture and workshop took place. The event was led by two first-year students of the Educational Sciences Doctoral Study Program, Mgr. Cyntia Szegi and Mgr. Nikolas Katona. During the presentation the participant’s gained insights into the history, waves and social aspects of feminism. In the second part of the event, they learned about the work of outstanding women who significantly contributed to the development of science through their creations and discoveries. Following the presentation, the workshop provided students with the opportunity to apply their practical knowledge and work together in groups.

The lecture on November 8th, titled „Physical and Digital Discoveries in Kindergarten Using Technology“ was led by PaedDr. Zsuzsanna Szántó, a first-year doctoral student of the Educational Sciences Doctoral Study Program. During the presentation, she demonstrated simple discovery experiments that can be applied in the pre-school teaching and learning process. They develop children’s knowledge and experiences, and can be used and applied in real life.

12. Moving for Health

The teachers of the Department of Primary and Pre-School  Education and Teacher Training of Selye János University, in cooperation with the Regional Institute of Culture, the Regional Public Health Office and the city of Komárom, organized the event "Movement for Health" for kindergarten children for the 12th time in the Sports Centre of Selye János University. A total of 135 kindergarten children participated in the event, which was organized with the help of the teacher training students. The children were introduced to healthy lifestyles and sports activities in a playful way, performed movement exercises and movement puzzles, and did gymnastics together to music.

National Conference of Teachers of Pre-primary Education

The National Conference of Teachers of Pre-primary Education was realized in Buč on 24th March 2023, which the main organizer was the Association of Hungarian Educators in Slovakia. PaedDr. Alexandra Nagyová, PhD. represented the Faculty of Education of J. Selye University as an invited guest of the conference.

Book review

The mission of the Ratio Research Group is to carry out empirical pedagogical, psychological and sociological research in the fields of public education, teacher education and post graduate education. The Group has produced several publications. The latest research results have been published in the following monograph:

Tóth Péter – Horváth Kinga: A tanári interakció az osztályteremben (Teacher interaction in classroom)

The authors have publicly presented their work on March 23, 2023 in the building of the Faculty of Pedagogy of the J. Selye University. The authors have presented the statement of the problem, its circumstances, the metrics of evaluation and the result of their study. The monograph was reviewed by Katalin Sýkora Hernády, who has also recommended possible directions for future research.

Developing Flipped Methods for Teaching: 4th transnational meeting of partner institutions

On September 12 and 13, 2022, the partners of the Erasmus+ international project entitled Developing Flipped Methods for Teaching participated in the fourth transnational meeting of partner institutions, which was held at J Selye University in Komárno. The event was connected with the International Scientific Conference UJS 2022, within which a section The flipped classroom method in the educational process was implemented. The Faculty of education of J. Selye University was represented by the project members Mgr. Tóth-Bakos Anita, PhD. and Mgr. Mészáros Tímea.

The aim of the meeting was to discuss the ongoing tasks and goals of the project and to discuss the following tasks and activities of the project.

Infrastructure of the study program

Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programmes Pre-school and Elementary Education and Teacher Training for Primary Education

a. List and characteristics of the classrooms of the study programme and their technical equipment.

Education in study programmes Pre-school and Elementary Education and Techer Training for Primary Education are taught at the Department of Primary and Pre-school Educaton, which is located on the 5th floor of the Faculty of Education, J. Selye University. The design of the corridor reflects the profile of the department: with a permanent exhibition of student works, a children's corner and bulletin boards with information about the life of the department, the work of the Cantus Iuventus choir and current news.

Teaching of the above study programmes takes place at the Faculty of Education of the J. Selye University, in the Conference Centre of University, in the building of the Faculty of Economics and Informatics and in the Sports Centre: 

Faculty of Education

T103                                        (capacity:                                             45 people)
T109                                        (capacity:                                             30 people)
T213                                        (capacity:                                             25 people)
T301                                        (capacity:                                             40 people)
T306                                        (capacity:                                             25 people)
T402                                        (capacity:                                             34 people)
T404                                        (capacity:                                             100 people)
T501                                        (capacity:                                             42 people)
T504                                        (capacity:                                             25 people)
T505                                        (capacity:                                             32 people)
T506                                        (capacity:                                             20                                people)

Each classroom is equipped with presentation techniques. Classrooms T103, T109, T501, T504, T505, and T506 serve as specialized classrooms.

(T103) Equipment of a specialized classroom for teaching art education

• Modeling stand UNI A3, a total 5
• Mobile dryer A4 a A3 424123, a total 1
• Painting easel – 011m mix colour, a total 10
• Plastic model spatulas Giotto Patplum, a total 6

(T109) Equipment of a specialized classroom for teaching mathematics and other didactic subjects

• interactive board
• Lego – basic set for mathematics, a total 5
• Montessori utilities: colored stairs a total 1 – 102, Montessori set 100 – 1000 perl. mat., a total 2, Montessori red - blue bars, a total 2
• Geometric bodies, a total 1
• Hanging counter for the white- or chalkboard, a total 1
• Magic mirror for geometry, a total 10
• Geoboard A, a total 15

(T501) Equipment of a specialized classroom for teaching music

• electronic piano - Kawa, a total 1
• piano, a total 1
• digital piano and CD player, a total 1
• Slit Drum, a total 1
• Large set of orff instruments III, a total 1
• rhythmic equipment set - large, a total 1
• Bongo professional – drum set, a total 1
• Chromatic metallophone, a total 2
• Alto Xilophone, a total 1
• T20 reproduktor GigaWorks, a total 2
• Glass showcase - diplomas, results, cups

(T504) Specialized classroom of developing literacy skills

Teaching aids:

• Illustrations of fairy tales
• Letters

Theater- screen

Fairy shelf

(T505) Equipment of a specialized classroom for teaching didactics of primary education

Didactic boards:

• Worksheets for the development of graphomotor skills
• Painted alphabet
• Slovak and Hungarian alphabet
• Numerical series
• Student project works - tools for developing pre-reading literacy

Decorative elements:

• Tree of poems
• Numbers and letters
• Teaching aids:- Emotions

(T506) Specialized classroom of pre-primary education 

Teaching aids for the development of graphomotor literacy

• Pencils - blue, red, green
• Locomotive and 2x wagon
• Boy and girl

Conference centre

K007                                        (capacity:                                             48 people)
K008                                        (capacity:                                             24 people)
K009                                        (capacity:                                             24 people)
K102                                        (capacity:                                             200 people)
K103                                        (capacity:                                             24                                people)

FoEI JSU

Equipment of a specialized classroom for teaching chemistry and biology didactics

Biology

• Human torso (set of 38 pieces)
• Educational board: respiratory and circulatory system
• Educational board: botanica (a total 5), mitosis, AIDS, viruses, nuclear-free organisms, nuclear unicellular cells, healthy lifestyle
• USB digital microscope connection for conventional microscopes
• Flir-ONE camera for iOS
• Vernier laboratory equipments (Senzor UVB, Senzor UVA, Temperature Senzor, Spirometer, Soil moisture sensor, Relative humidity sensor, Gas sensor - O2, Hand dynamometer, Goniometer, EKG sensor, Biochamber 2000 (2000 ml, 2 outcomes for sensors CO2 a O2, Gas sensor - CO2, Blood pressure sensor, Go!Wireless handheld heart rate monitor)
• LabQuest Viewer – permanent multi license for school
• Logger Pro 3 - permanent multi license for school
• LabQuest 2 - interface unit controlled by touch screen (3x BTA, 2x BTD, 1x USB imput, USB and Bluetooth 4.0 connection to mobile tools, built-in sensors, WiFi, GPS e.i.)

Chemistry

• Interaktive white board (Hitachi)
• Logitech Wireless Prezenter R400 – a total 2
• Pasco Science Laboratory Equipment – basic set of sensors for chemistry education
• Vernier laboratory equipments for chemistry
• collection of minerals and rocks
• 8-piece set of visual teaching material with a periodic table of chemical elements
• set of crystal lattice models and models of molecules of inorganic and organic compounds
• Educational boards: nitrogen, oxygen and water cycle; crystal lattice system
• Educational board: nomenclature-inorganic chemistry
• Educational boards: reaction of metals with water, reaction of metals with acid, mechanism of protolytic reactions, neutralization, reduction in the reduction series, peptide bond, electrochemical series of metal voltages, ability of atoms to transfer or receive electrons
• Chemical-environmental suitcase for water and soil monitoring
• Own library fund of the Department of Chemistry - specialized literature also available for students
• Chemical laboratory set - experimental sets for children 

b. Characteristics of the study programme information management (access to study literature according to Course information sheets, access to information databases and other information sources, information technologies, etc.). 

The university library provides physical access to the literature for the study programme, at least to the extent of the compulsory literature listed in the course information sheets. The library uses the DAWINCI library information system, which is a modern library information system that integrates the latest elements from server applications, database systems, document management and, in conjunction with library knowledge and experience, transforms them into a comprehensive multimedia library system. Since 2006, the University Library JSU has also used this library information system to manage the library collection, manage loans and admin system of publication activities. The system provides users with access to individual library collections through the OPAC Online catalogue via the website. The University Library of JSU just like other university libraries, is involved in the central register of the admin system of publication activities for the needs of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Slovak Republic. Access of students and teachers to the necessary databases is also solved by remote access via CVTI SR. This approach provides access to foreign scientific journals available in the online databases of individual publishers. The university library organizes workshops that support orientation in publication databases and work with literary sources.

c. Characteristics and extent of distance education applied in the study programme with the assignment to courses. Accesses, manuals of e-learning portals. Procedures for the transition from contact teaching to distance learning. 

For the needs of distance education or education by a combined method, the university has 4 BigBlueButton video conference servers in operation. An alternative tool for distance learning is the MS Teams platform, as part of the Office 365 A1 for faculty package, which is available to all teachers and students.  In 2015, an e-learning system based on the open-source LMS Moodle was created and put into operation at JSU. Moodle continues to offer the possibility of publishing study and additional materials for individual courses, the possibility of assigning homework and electronic testing of knowledge in the authorised zone. In addition to the possibility of cable connection, which is available in the halls of residence, UL and other selected places, students in all JSU buildings have access to the Internet via WiFi connectivity. The person's authentication (login name and password) is required to connect to the network. In 2016, a centralized print system was introduced, which is also available to students.  

d. Institution partners in providing educational activities for the study programme and the characteristics of their participation.

Main institution partners in providing educational activities for the study programme are practising schools and kindergartens which contribute the pedagogical praxis for students of study programme as trainee teachers.

The Faculty of Education is in collaboration with more than 30 practising schools and kindergartens in Slovakia. There are practising schools not only in Komárno, but in Dunajská Streda, Veľký Meder, Galanta, Nové Zámky, Rožňava, Kráľovský Chlmec, Bratislava, Šahy, Štúrovo, Veľké Kapušany, Kolárovo and Rimavská Sobota as well.

In the course of pedagogical praxis students observe and analyse the process of education, learn how to apply theoretical knowledge, and acquire essential skills for the pedagogical profession.

e. Characteristics of the possibilities for social, sports, cultural, spiritual and social activities.

The conditions of providing scholarships from the state budget as well as from JSU's own resources are regulated by the JSU Scholarship Rules and Regulations. During their studies, JSU also provides its students with a stimulating environment. JSU effectively manages and operates JSU Halls of Residence (Dormitories), where it provides comfortable accommodation to university students with suitable conditions for quality housing with adequate hygienic standards and safety.  In the area of the Halls of Residence there is a multifunctional sports ground enabling students to meaningfully spend their free time and play sports. JSU also provides students with catering services in the building of the JSU Conference Centre.  In the university’s Sports Centre, students have the opportunity to play sports and carry out other leisure activities. 

The university also aims to provide opportunities for cultural, social and spiritual activities. Young talents will find their place in the Cantus Iuventus choir, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2023. Students also have the opportunity to visit a chapel established in the Čajka Hall of Residence.

f. Possibilities and conditions for participation of the study programme students in mobilities and internships (indicating contact details), application instructions, rules for recognition of this education. 

J. Selye University offers its students foreign student mobility opportunities within the mobility programmes Erasmus+, Makovecz and CEEPUS.

The Unit for International Relations of Rector´s Office in cooperation with the faculties of JSU regularly organizes information Erasmus+ days and workshops and offers the possibility of personal or online consultations. Promotional materials, leaflets and brochures are distributed to JSU students. At the same time, the Unit for International Relations of Rector´s Office regularly publishes information on its activities on the website and shares information to students, teachers and employees of JSU through the information tools of the university.

Partner institutions
https://www.ujs.sk/en/international-activities/our-partner-institutions.html

Erasmus+
http://erasmus.ujs.sk/en

Other mobility programs
https://www.ujs.sk/en/international-activities/other-mobility-programmes.html

Teachers

Head of Department:
Mgr. Gábor Lőrincz, PhD.

Professors:
Doc. Mgr. Anikó Polgár, PhD.
prof. Dr. András Szabó, DSc.

Associate Professors:
Dr. habil. PaedDr. József Keserű, PhD.
doc. Péter Nagy, PhD.
Szabolcs Simon, PhD.

Senior lecturers:
PaedDr. Patrik Baka, PhD.
Mgr. Vojtech Istók, PhD.
Mgr. Gábor Lőrincz, PhD.
PaedDr. Tamás Török , PhD.

Secretary

Mgr. Szilvia Hanusz


tel: 00421 (35) 3260 754
Room: T313

Research

The Research Group on Multilingualism and Educational Linguistics of the ELKH Language Research Centre has been awarded a grant from the European Union ERASMUS+ programme for the project entitled: Romani Digital Knowledge Space: creating innovative Romani-Hungarian digital educational-cultural competence development and resource pack using regional models (2020-1-HU01-KA226-SCH-094146, leader: Csilla Bartha) 2021. One of the partners in the project is the Department of Hungarian Language and Literature of the Faculty of Education of J. Selye University.

Title of the project:
Networking of Theories in the Humanities

Registration number:
1/0208/22

Duration of the project:
01. 01. 2022 – 31. 12. 2023

Principal investigator:
Doc. Péter Nagy, PhD.

List of scientific co-workers:
Dr. habil. PaedDr. József Keserű, PhD.
PaedDr. Patrik Baka, PhD.
Mgr. Vojtech Istók, PhD.
Mgr. Gábor Lőrincz, PhD.

Project summary:
The project deals with the research and application of networking of theories. Based on our hypothesis, the networking of different theories can be observed in the humanities, similarly to the fields of natural sciences. When analysing the phenomena to be studied, according to interdisciplinary expectations, the new theories dynamise and functionalise the older elements of the network. The key to this collaboration, which comes from specialisation in the field, is that researchers are forced to work in teams and combine different knowledge to
create new ones. The scientific work during COVID-19 is not only a complex jigsaw puzzle but one of the most significant scientific ventures of all time. Our project aims to contribute to understanding the continuous renewal of data management, based on metascientific and praxeological principles, as well as on the latest results of literary, linguistic and cultural sciences.

Variology Research Group

On 23th April 2010, linguists working at the Department of Hungarian Language and Literature of the Faculty of Education of J. Selye University established the Variological Research Group to coordinate their research work. The work of this scientific workshop, which now has extensive international links (in addition to the linguists of the Department of Hungarian Language and Literature of Selye János University, the Department of Hungarian Language and Literature of the ELTE BTK, the Department of Hungarian Language and Literature of the Comenius University of Bratislava, the Department of Hungarian Linguistics of the Eszterházy Károly University of Eger, the Department of Hungarian Linguistics of the University of West Hungary, the Hungarian Language and Literature Department of the Partium Christian University in Oradea, the Hungarian Language and Literature Department of the University of Miskolc, the Hungarian Language and Literature Department of the University of Nyíregyháza, the Hungarian Language Institute of the University of Bratislava, the State Pedagogical Institute of Bratislava and the OFI, which is now structurally part of the EKE, are also involved), is very important because it enables the most qualified specialists to deal with the scientific, theoretical, didactic and methodological issues of textbooks, workbooks and educational documents (curricula, literacy standards).
Members of the research team have presented their research results at ten international symposia. The proceedings of these symposia are published in the following volumes:

1. Tanulmányok a tankönyvkutatás feladatairól, módszereiről (Lőrincz J. – Simon – Török eds. 2014a)
2. Az anyanyelvoktatás dokumentumainak szakmai, módszertani vizsgálata (Lőrincz J. – Simon – Török eds. 2014b)

3. Innováció és kreativitás az oktatásban és a tudományban – A modern (anya-, másod-, és idegen) nyelvi nevelés tantervei és tankönyvei – egynyelvű és többnyelvű környezetben (Juhász red. 2015)

4. A tudományoktól a művészetekig (Zimányi eds. 2015) (the volume can be downloaded from the Eszterházy Károly University website)

5. Acta Academiae Agriensis. Nova Series Tom. XLIII. Sectio Linguistica Hungarica (Lőrincz J. – Lőrincz G. eds. 2016) (the volume can be downloaded from the Eszterházy Károly University website)

6. A tankönyvkutatás szakmai módszertani kérdései (Lőrincz J. – Simon eds. 2017)

7. A magyar mint anyanyelv, kisebbségi és idegen nyelv oktatási kérdései és oktatási segédletei (Lőrincz G. – Lőrincz J. – Simon eds. 2018a)

8. Tankönyvkutatás, fordított tankönyvek, kétnyelvűség (Istók – Lőrincz G. – Lőrincz J. – Simon eds. 2020)

9. Online oktatás – kontaktoktatás Edukációs folyamatok és a Covid19 (Istók – Simon eds. 2021)

10. A virolingvisztika és viroszemiotika aktuális kérdései (Istók – Lőrincz – Török eds. 2022)

In 2019, the research team has republished a selection of its linguistics-related studies published on CD and in various foreign professional journals and publications between 2014 and 2016, thematically selected and collected in one volume - A professional, methodological analysis of the documents of mother tongue teaching. A selection of studies published abroad and on electronic media by the Variological Research Group (Istók – Lőrincz G. – Lőrincz J. – Simon – Török eds. 2019).

In recent years, in addition to the above, two symposia – linked to jubilees – have taken place, in which other guest speakers besides JSU teachers have also participated: the written version of the lectures of the Arany Memorial Conference with title Aranyul – magyarul (Lőrincz J. –  Lőrincz G. – Simon eds. 2018b) was published two years ago, and the material of the Ady symposium held last spring is still being compiled.

In 2020, the PeLi Conference on Linguistics in Education featured a presentation by Dr. habil. Julianna Lőrincz, former associate professor of our department, on the occasion of her 70th birthday (Lőrincz – Domonkosi eds. 2020 Stílus – Variativitás – Műfordítás. Eger: Komárom).

The members of the group examine both Hungarian and minority textbooks and educational documents, so in many cases they come up with task sets and alternative curricular content that complement the textbooks or, on the contrary, are intended to draw attention to inaccuracies and errors in the textbooks and to correct them to some extent (not only in a monolingual but also in a bilingual context).
However, such studies and research can only be effective if they reach those who can usefully apply them in everyday practice. This is why all the volumes published so far are available in electronic versions on the Internet, making the results of the research accessible to a wider audience of practitioners and professionals. In addition, a system is being set up whereby teachers in (Hungarian) practice schools in Slovakia and members of the research team are in active contact with each other, so that the results of the researchers can be more quickly incorporated into the teaching process and feedback can be provided on where in the textbooks the ominous points are, which are the parts of the curriculum that teachers feel need to be changed in order to be effective.

Contact

Bc. Mária Bartal

e-mail:
tel.: 00421 (35) 3260 611
office: T313

News

The role of poetry

On 11 April 2024, on the occasion of the Poetry Day, Vince Rácz talked to Aniko Polgár, professor of our department, on Patria Radio. The topic was the role of poetry and Anikó Polgár's recently published book of poems, Fordított Gorgó (Reverse Gorgon).

Faculty round for the Mihály Tompa National Competition

On the 27th of March 2024, the Faculty of Teacher Education organised a faculty round for the Mihály Tompa National Competition, which is a reciting contest. On this occasion, the students, namely Mercédesz Karvai, Júlia Szabó, Veronika Fagyas and Dániel Nemes, recited their chosen poems. They will now participate in the national semi-finals. It is our goal to make a tradition out of the recitation competition at our faculty and we would like to thank our students for their participation.

International scientific symposium about the teaching of Hungarian spelling

On 31^th March 2023 the Variology Research Group of the Department of Hungarian Language and Literature of the JSU organised an international scientific symposium. The event was opened by Dr. habil. PaedDr. Kinga Horváth, PhD., Dean of the Faculty of Education. Szabolcs Simon, PhD., head of the research group, reported on the rich activities of the research group over the past ten years. The event featured presentations by presenters from Romania, Hungary and Slovakia, including renowned textbook and dictionary writers and authors of studies. The conference was divided into three sessions, one online and two presentations chaired by Dr. habil. Ágnes Domonkosi, PhD., Dr. habil. Lőrincz Julianna and Dr. Zsófia Ludányi. The main organizers (Béla Istók, PhD., Gábor Lőrincz, PhD. and Tamás Török, PhD.) plan to publish the edited material of the presentations in the form of a conference proceedings at the end of the year.

We would like to welcome you to the international scientific symposium of the Variology Research Group of the Department of Hungarian Language and Literature entitled Current Issues in Spelling Teaching. The presentations are free of charge. If you wish to participate, please send an e-mail to .

 

On March 8, 2023 at 4 p.m., the MA Research Group for Popular Culture welcomes all interested persons in room 301 of the Faculty of Education on the occasion of the launch of the books Óperenciák by Patrik L. Baka and Tudástér by Péter H. Nagy.

On 14th December 2022 the Multilingualism and Educational Linguistics Research Group of the ELKH Linguistic Research Centre (ELKH) held the award ceremony of tale contest in the framework of the project Erasmus+: Romani Digital Knowledge Space: creating an innovative Romani-Hungarian digital educational-cultural competence development and support materials package using regional models.

The members of the jury were:
- Melinda Rézműves (Senior Romani expert, Institute of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, TENyeK; professional manager, Roma Village House and Creative House of Hodászi);
- Rita Babutsán (Secondary School Teacher, BGéSZC Eötvös Loránd Technical School; ELTE Faculty of Humanities, Doctoral School of Linguistics);
- dr. Patrik Baka L. (Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Teacher Education, Selye János University);
- dr. habil Bartha Csilla (Scientific Advisor, Institute of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, ELTE; Associate Professor, ELTE Faculty of Humanities);
- Zsófia Köllő (Programme Director, Association of Hungarian Teachers in Romania);
- Dr. Judit Raátz (Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, ELTE).

 

Infrastructure of the study program

Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programme Hungarian language and literature teacher training in combination

a. List and characteristics of the  classrooms of the study programme and their technical equipment.

Education in the study programme Hungarian language and literature teacher training in combination takes place in following classrooms of Faculty of Education J. Selye University:

T 107 (capacity: 30 people)
T 109 (capacity: 30 people)
T 201 (capacity: 45 people)
T 213 (capacity: 25 people)
T 301 (capacity: 40 people)
T 306 (capacity: 25 people)
T 402 (capacity: 34 people)
T 505 (capacity: 32 people)

Each classroom is equipped with presentation techniques. An interactive board can be found in the classroom T 109. The classroom T301 serves as specialized classroom for student of study programme. The equipment includes: dialectological atlases, dictionaries, posters (the languages of the world, parts of speech etc.), textbooks and coursebooks for primary and secondary schools. 

b. Characteristics of the study programme information management (access to study literature according to Course information sheets, access to information databases and other information sources, information technologies, etc.). 

The university library provides physical access to the literature for the study programme, at least to the extent of the compulsory literature listed in the course information sheets. The library uses the DAWINCI library information system, which is a modern library information system that integrates the latest elements from server applications, database systems, document management and, in conjunction with library knowledge and experience, transforms them into a comprehensive multimedia library system. Since 2006, the University Library JSU has also used this library information system to manage the library collection, manage loans and admin system of publication activities. The system provides users with access to individual library collections through the OPAC Online catalogue via the website. The University Library of JSU just like other university libraries, is involved in the central register of the admin system of publication activities for the needs of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Slovak Republic. Access of students and teachers to the necessary databases is also solved by remote access via CVTI SR. This approach provides access to foreign scientific journals available in the online databases of individual publishers. The university library organizes workshops that support orientation in publication databases and work with literary sources.

c. Characteristics and extent of distance education applied in the study programme with the assignment to courses. Accesses, manuals of e-learning portals. Procedures for the transition from contact teaching to distance learning. 

For the needs of distance education or education by a combined method, the university has 4 BigBlueButton video conference servers in operation. An alternative tool for distance learning is the MS Teams platform, as part of the Office 365 A1 for faculty package, which is available to all teachers and students.  In 2015, an e-learning system based on the open-source LMS Moodle was created and put into operation at JSU. Moodle continues to offer the possibility of publishing study and additional materials for individual courses, the possibility of assigning homework and electronic testing of knowledge in the authorised zone. In addition to the possibility of cable connection, which is available in the halls of residence, UL and other selected places, students in all JSU buildings have access to the Internet via WiFi connectivity. The person's authentication (login name and password) is required to connect to the network. In 2016, a centralized print system was introduced, which is also available to students.  

d. Institution partners in providing educational activities for the study programme and the characteristics of their participation.

Main institution partners in providing educational activities for the study programme are practising schools and kindergartens which contribute the pedagogical praxis for students of study programme as trainee teachers.

The Faculty of Education is in collaboration with more than 30 practising schools and kindergartens in Slovakia. There are practising schools not only in Komárno, but in Dunajská Streda, Veľký Meder, Galanta, Nové Zámky, Rožňava, Kráľovský Chlmec, Bratislava, Šahy, Štúrovo, Veľké Kapušany, Kolárovo and Rimavská Sobota as well.

In the course of pedagogical praxis students observe and analyse the process of education, learn how to apply theoretical knowledge, and acquire essential skills for the pedagogical profession.

e. Characteristics of the possibilities for social, sports, cultural, spiritual and social activities.

The conditions of providing scholarships from the state budget as well as from JSU's own resources are regulated by the JSU Scholarship Rules and Regulations. During their studies, JSU also provides its students with a stimulating environment. JSU effectively manages and operates JSU Halls of Residence (Dormitories), where it provides comfortable accommodation to university students with suitable conditions for quality housing with adequate hygienic standards and safety.  In the area of the Halls of Residence there is a multifunctional sports ground enabling students to meaningfully spend their free time and play sports. JSU also provides students with catering services in the building of the JSU Conference Centre.  In the university’s Sports Centre, students have the opportunity to play sports and carry out other leisure activities. 

The university also aims to provide opportunities for cultural, social and spiritual activities.   Young talents will find their place in the Cantus Iuventus choir. Students also have the opportunity to visit a chapel established in the Čajka Hall of Residence.

f. Possibilities and conditions for participation of the study programme students in mobilities and internships (indicating contact details), application instructions, rules for recognition of this education. 

J. Selye University offers its students foreign student mobility opportunities within the mobility programmes Erasmus+, Makovecz and CEEPUS.

The Unit for International Relations of Rector´s Office in cooperation with the faculties of JSU regularly organizes information Erasmus+ days and workshops and offers the possibility of personal or online consultations. Promotional materials, leaflets and brochures are distributed to JSU students. At the same time, the Unit for International Relations of Rector´s Office regularly publishes information on its activities on the website and shares information to students, teachers and employees of JSU through the information tools of the university.

Partner institutions
https://www.ujs.sk/en/international-activities/our-partner-institutions.html

Erasmus+
http://erasmus.ujs.sk/en

Other mobility programs
https://www.ujs.sk/en/international-activities/other-mobility-programmes.html