Szerkesztő:Kovacslana/Ferenc Kölcsey Teacher Training College of the Reformed Church
| Ferenc Kölcsey Teacher Training College of the Reformed Church | |
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| Korábbi nevei | Debrecen College of the Reformed Church |
| Rektor | Zoltán Völgyesi Dr. |
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| Cím | 1-7. Péterfia street, 4026 Debrecen, Hungary |
| A Ferenc Kölcsey Teacher Training College of the Reformed Church weboldala | |
The Ferenc Kölcsey Teacher Training College of the Reformed Church of Hungary has its roots in the Debrecen College of the Reformed Church. It is one of the oldest teacher training institutions in Hungary, and has played a significant role throughout the history of Hungarian teacher training. The College is nowadays the last independent teacher training institution in Hungary that also has an own practice school. All its noted professors—like György Maróthi (author of the best textbook on Mathematics at the time), István Hatvani (the first teacher to carry out experiments in physics in Hungary), József Zákány (who established the department of pedagogy at the local seminary)—, researchers, teachers and students contributed to the fame and reputation of the College. The building of the College, originally designed to be a grammar school, was built by the plans of Samu Pecz, professor of engineering at the Budapest University of Technology. The groundwork began in September 1911 and the building was inaugurated in November 1913. Today the College is one of the most prestigious higher educational institutions in the Eastern part of the country. It offers a wide range of academic programs, which are broadened each year.
History[szerkesztés]
Teacher training in its earliest phase was done together with the training of pastors. This phase was replaced by a one-year course teacher training in 1855. This course was further developed after 1867. Between 1959 and 1976 the institution hosted state run tertiary teacher training that followed grammar-school studies. In 1976, the institute got status of a higher education college. In 1990 the College took the name of its one-time student, the poet of the national anthem, Ferenc Kölcsey. In 1992 a government decree returned the control of the College to the Eastern Hungarian Diocese of the Reformed Church of Hungary. Due to its past and present the College has always played a significant role in the history of Hungarian teacher training. From the building behind the Csokonai Theatre the College moved to the building of the former Calvinist Grammar School in 1980. The building was provided by the state, and was returned together with its entire faculty, students and staff to the Reformed Church by the above mentioned government decree. „Built by the Eastern Hungarian Diocese of the Reformed Church of Hungary with the help of the state and the city of Debrecen to serve national public education” as it stands on the bronze memorial by the entrance door. Lower primary teacher training has become a four-year training since 1995/96. Besides general teacher training the College offers training in Communications and Media Sciences, Library and Computer Science. Students can also take part in the recently introduced higher professional trainings in Youth Assistance, Institutional and Sports Communication, and can become Press Technicians as well. The College has introduced the Hungarian national core curriculum in its teaching program, which provides our students with the opportunity to choose from several specializations. The 90.000 volume college library is housed in Maróthi Student Hostel (15 Blaháné Street). Students coming from the region have their accommodation in Maróthi Student Hostel and Kossuth Lajos Student Hostel of the University of Debrecen.
Educational Programs[szerkesztés]
The Ferenc Kölcsey Teacher Training College of the Reformed Church offers the following educational programs in the 2010/2011 term: - BA in Education (8 semesters) - BA in Communications and Media Sciences (6 semesters) - BA in Library and Computer Science (6 semesters) - Higher professional training in Youth Assistance (4 semesters) - Higher professional training in Institutional Communication (4 semesters) - Higher professional training in Sports Communication (4 semesters) - Higher professional training of Press Technicians (4 semesters) To answer the demands needs, and requirements of the age, the College always strives to broaden its educational program, and has been educating communications specialists and computer librarians for many years. The introduction of the new educational structure guarantees the connection of educational careers and training cycles with each other and with the world of work.
BA in Education[szerkesztés]
The objective of the 8 semester program is to train education experts who have the theoretical knowledge, abilities and skills to be capable of providing education and training in all subjects of primary school. The holder of the college degree is qualified to perform in primary schools the educational and training tasks of all subjects in classes 1 to 4 as well as in classes 5 to 6 of their respective field of specialization. The required-optional specializations include: language and literature, mathematics, physical education and sport, foreign language (English and German), environmental studies, music, visual education, informatics, technology-lifestyle-home economics. The students take part in professional practice, too, which takes place in the two practice primary school of the College. The practical training that takes offers a real educational environment that introduces the students of the College to modern methods of teaching children between the age of 6 to 12, and enables them to improve their teaching and methodological skills in order to contribute better to the psychological and intellectual development of their pupils.
BA in Communications and Media Sciences[szerkesztés]
This 6 semester educational program introduces students to the communicational systems at work within society, familiarized them with the important institutions of communications and the media, and offers them theoretical and practical information about journalism and the world of modern mass communication. The subjects include press ethics, media rights, practical writing, press history, genre theory, language of the press, editing, rhetorics, film history, textual analysis and criticism, aesthetics, or marketing. The students can catch a glimpse of professional photography, taste the flavors of radio, television and newspaper journalism, and can master the basics of media studies. During their education the students take part in editorial practices as well as summer practices connected to their chosen specializations to facilitate their involvement with the different media institutions of the region. The practice opportunities include the Kölcsey Studio (television practice), Méliusz Radio (88 Mhz), Debreceni Főnix (printed press), Lícium Mediaportal (www.licium.hu).
BA in Library and Computer Science[szerkesztés]
Beside being a city of schools, Debrecen is a city of libraries as well. The 6 semester educational program has connections to nearly all of the libraries in the city, which offer the students brilliant opportunities for professional practice. The professional knowledge acquired here qualifies the students to work in any areas of the Hungarian library system as well as in any fields pertaining to the preservation of cultural heritage, or the creation, management, research, and supply of information.
Higher Professional Training in Youth Assistance[szerkesztés]
The aim of the 4 semester educational program is to train professionals who are ready for communicating European values, representing the interest of youth organizations, or developing communities of different juvenile groups; and who are sensitive to the problems of youth subcultures and able to solve these problems by offering socio-cultural remedies. Their tasks include counseling young people at risk, and aiding their integration into the world of work. Youth assistants can contribute to the work of social and cultural institutions, as well as to various non-governmental organizations. The accredited higher professional training in Youth Assistance instructs students for administrative and organizing work in nationwide and regional social, cultural and nongovernmental institutions. The degree is issued by the College is related to degrees in cultural assistance, or social-, child- and youth protection administration.
Higher Professional Training in Institutional Communication[szerkesztés]
Institutional Spokespersons are responsible for the inside and outside communications of local governments, enterprises, foundations, pressure groups, state administration and nongovernmental organizations. Having completed their 4 semester studies, they are able to work in close contact with the upper levels of company management, and help them decide in crucial matters by giving analyses and background information to the reception of decisions on different levels, including the political, cultural and social spheres as well as competitors. They are responsible for the unified identity of their organizations, and take care of the diverse communicative relationships of their institutions.
Higher Professional Training in Sports Communication[szerkesztés]
Sports Communicators, just like Institutional Communicators, are the communicative advisors of different institutions, working in close contact with the upper levels of management. They aid their organizations in deciding crucial matters by giving analyses and background information to passing decisions on different levels. Sports Communicators are also familiar with the field of online, printed and electronic sports journalism, as well as with carrying out different tasks in sports management. Their 4 semester professional training makes them ideal for managing the communicative relations of sports clubs, institutions or enterprises organizing sports programs.
Higher Professional Training of Press Technicians[szerkesztés]
Press Technicians are trained in creating and editing different publications and media materials. They are in close contact with the editors, journalists and other staff members of the office, the publishing companies, the printing press, the disseminators and the advertising companies. Beside being familiar with journalism, they have a comprehensive knowledge of online and electronic media as well, including online and electronic press genres, web design, or creating and managing the online identity of an organization. During their 4 semester education, students learn about general theories of communication, journalism, with a special emphasis on computer and editing skills.
References[szerkesztés]
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