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Vanda Janštová

RNDr. Vanda Janštová, Ph.D.

Contacts:  

E-mail: vanda.janstova@natur.cuni.cz

Tel.: +420221951994

Room: P51

Research Interests:

Pupils’ and students’ motivation toward studying biology and factors which influence it. Teaching methods and their efficacy. Possible way how to teach molecular and cellular biology at upper secondary schools.

Teaching:

Guarantor and teacher of following subjects at Faculty of Science:

Secondary school biology teacher, Archbishop Grammar School in Prague. 

Supervised theses:

Bachelor theses

  • The molecular causes of human diseases and teaching of this topic on high school (Magdaléna Jirkovská) defended 2014
  • Practical courses and modification of selected tasks from Biology olympiad (Mgr. Jana Filipová) defended 2011

Final theses

  • Educational programme „Birds of agricultural landscape“ for lower secondary schools (Mgr. Kateřina Antonová)
  • Topic analysis of biology Students' Professional Activities in Czech national round (Mgr. Eva Svobodová)
  • Organism recognition as a part of education (Mgr. Petra Sejrková)
  • Motivation of upper secondary school students toward taking part in voluntary science activities (Mgr. Anna Fabryová)
  • School experience of pupils with interest in biology (Mgr. Gabriela Wofková)
  • Evolutionary relationships described by phylogenetic trees -how pupils understand them (Mgr. Klára Koupilová) defended 2019
  • A proposal and pilot testing of an environmental education program on topic the influence of an individual on environment (ing. Vendula Stará), defended 2018
  • Motivation towards biology and Biology Olympiad (Mgr. Markéta Rejlová), defended 2017
  • What motivated high school students to learn (Jindra Mourková), defended 2016
  • Creation of an environmental-geological outdoor programme for lower secondary schools (Milan Chroust), defended 2016
  • Cystic fibrosis - a complex practical course (Bc. Eva Vařeková) defended 2016
  •  Creating and testing of a learning activity on a molecular biology topic (Mgr. Imrichová Terezie) defended 2015
  • CLIL method in teaching biology (Mgr. Barbora Lepková) defended 2015
  • Development and testing of educational programme ,,Ethology“ for Prague Zoo (Mgr. Lucie Nováková) defended 2015
  • The Biology Olympiad, it's significance for participants and choosing a field of future study (Mgr. Eliška Kuťáková) defended 2015
  • Motivatoin towards studying biology at university (Mgr. Eva Krkavcová) defended 2015
  • Practical botany - application of dye plants (Bc. Marie Pospíšková) defended 2014
  • The possibilities of teching the blood groups and problems of working with blood at high schools (Mgr. Radka Moravcová) defended 2013
  • The use of SDS-PAGE in teaching at high schools (Mgr. Simona Moravcová) defended 2013
  • Project based teaching using an example of „Forest in school“ project (Mgr. Kateřina Čiháková) defended 2013
  • The teaching of interspecific hybridization in high schools (Mgr. Helena Mašterová) defended 2012
  • Elaboration of the theme Bryophytes for secondary education (Mgr. Eva Novozámská) defended 2012
  • Practical course for upper secondary school studnets - bacteria (Mgr. Jana Spáčilová) defended 2011
  • Communication at school and in real life – human versus animal (Bc. Michaela Zelenková) defended 2010
  • Genetically modified oranisms as a topis for upper secondary schools (RNDr. Petr Zouhar) defended 2010
  • Human and nature in holocen as a complex interdisciplinary topis in teaching biology at high schools (Mgr. Radka Kozáková, Ph.D.) defended 2010
  • Teaching genetics at high schools (Mgr. Roman Šolc) defended 2010
  • Výuka evoluce a její následné povědomí u široké veřejnosti (Mgr. Josef Lhotský) obhájená 2010

Diploma theses

  • Analysis of school education programmes of natural science for lower secondary education and factors which affect them (Bc. Daniela Roreitnerová)
  • High School Students‘ Attitudes Towards Biology (Bc. Natálie Tichá) defended 2019
  • Attitudes of high school students toward genetically modified organisms (Bc. Brousková Mariana) defended 2018
  • Evaluation of upper secondary students’ microscopy skills  (Bc. Zuzana Míková) defended 2018
  • Effectiveness of organism recognition and comparison of the high school and university teachers’ demands (Bc.Alžběta Bukáčková) defended 2016
  • Creation and testing of educational materials for the Geological park of Faculty of Science (Bc. Boris Poláček) defended 2015
  • Suggestion and testing of students` materials for field excursion in Brdy area (Bc. Anna Přibylová) defended 2014
  • Comparison of effectiveness of teaching using computers vs. 3D models (Bc. Denisa Andělová) defended 2014
  • Testing the influence of newly created learning materials for the fluorescent microscope on students` knowledge (Mgr. Jana Filipová) defended 2013
  • Teaching the theme human parasites on grammar school (Mgr. Barbora Houšková) defended 2012
  • Utilization of Biology Olympiad in schools and implementation of selected tasks into highschool teaching (Mgr. Darina Dvořáková) defended 2012

Consulted theses:

CSI S.T.U.D.E.N.T. – the forensic workshop (Mgr. Ladislav Merta) defended 2017

Grants:

  • 2014 - 2015, Grant Agency of Charles University, Factors that motivate high school students to take part in Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) Olympiads – main solver
  • 2013, Grant Agency of Charles University, Overlooked themes of high school practical biology courses – main solver
  • 2013, 2012, 2011 three Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports Grants, Innovation of pre-service biology teachers curriculum and subjects – main solver and co-solver
  • 2011, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports Grant, supporting teaching modern biology at high schools – co-solver

Publications:

Articles

  • Metra, L., Pinkr, T., Janštová, V., (accepted). Hands-on Set for Understanding DNA Replication, Transcription and PCR American Biology Teacher
  • Poupová, J., Janštová, V., Kuba, R., Mourek J., (accepted). Comparative Analysis of Biological Parts of National Curricula in Lower Secondary Education in the Czech Republic and Selected Post-communist States. Scientia inEducatione
  • Novotný, P., Janštová, V., (accepted). Horse chestnut in Education – generative organs. Biologie Chemie Zeměpis. (in Czech)
  • Novotný, P., Janštová, V., 2019.  Horse chestnut in Education – plant organs . Biologie Chemie Zeměpis28 (2), 2-9. (in Czech)
  • Janštová, V., Míková, J. 2018. Teaching biology with fluorescent microscope and it’s influence on pupils’ knowledge .Biologie Chemie Zeměpis, 27 (1), 6-15. (in Czech)
  • Malcová, K., Janštová, V. 2018. How Do Lower Secondary School Pupils Evaluate Branches of Biology?  Biologie Chemie Zeměpis, 27 (1), 23-34. (in Czech)
  • Janštová, V., Novotný, P. 2017. Didactics research as a part of pre-service biology teachers’ theses . Scientia in Educatione, 8 (2), 52–69. (in Czech)
  • Janštová, V., and Jáč, M. 2015: Teaching molecular biology and the secondary grammar school: the analysis of present state and possibilities of support. Scientia in Educatione, 6 (1), 14-39. (in Czech)
  • Janštová, V., Jáč, M., and Dvořáková, R. 2015: Factors that motivate secondary school students to study biology and participate in biological competitions. e-Pedagogium, 15 (1), 56-71. (in Czech)
  • Janštová V., Jáč M. 2014: Modelling in biology teaching (2) (how to present selected biological phenomena to pupils). Biologie, Chemie, Zeměpis, 23 (3), 111-116. ISSN: 1210-3349. (in Czech)
  • Janštová V., Jáč M. 2014: Modelling in biology teaching (1) (how to present selected biological phenomena to pupils). Biologie, Chemie, Zeměpis, 23 (2), 61-65.  ISSN: 1210-3349. (in Czech)
  • Falteisek L., Černý J., Janštová V. 2013: A simplified technique for evaluating human CCR5 genetic polymorphism, Amer. Biol. Teacher, 75 (9), 704-707.
  • Řehoř I., Vilímová V., Jendelová P., Kubíček V., Jirák D., Herynek V., Kapcalová M., Kotek J., Černý J., Hermann P., Lukeš I. 2011: Phosphonate–TiO2 Assemblies: Platform for Multimodal Diagnostic–Therapeutic Nanoprobes. J. Med. Chem., 54 (14), 5185-5194.
  • Smid O., Horakova E., Vilimova V., Hrdy I., Cammack R., Horvat A., Lukes J. & Tachezy J. 2006: Knock-downs of iron-sulfur cluster assembly proteins IscS and IscU down-regulate the active mitochondrion of procyclic Trypanosoma brucei. J. Biol. Chem., 281(39), 28679-86.
  • Šmíd O., Vondrusková E., Vilímová V., Sut′ák R., Lukeš J., Tachezy J. 2005: Role of IscS in Fe-S cluster assembly in Trypanosoma brucei. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, 52(2), 35S–38S.https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1550-7408.2005.05202003_5_7.x

Selected conference proceedings

  • Fabryová, A., & Janštová, V. (2018). Upper Secondary School Students’ Motivation to Participate in Research Projects. In M. Rusek, K. Vojíř (Eds.), Project-based Education in Science Education XV. (pp. 83–90). Prague: Charles University, Faculty of Education. http://pages.pedf.cuni.cz/pvch/files/2018/05/PBE_2018_final.pdf
  • Pavlasová L., Janštová V., & Lindner, M. (2018).Skills of Per-service Teachers to solve an Inquiry-based Task. In M. Rusek, K. Vojíř (Eds.), Project-based Education in Science Education XV. (pp. 74–82). Prague: Charles University, Faculty of Education. http://pages.pedf.cuni.cz/pvch/files/2018/05/PBE_2018_final.pdf
  • Bukáčková, A., & Janštová, V. (2017). Methods of Teaching Organism Recognition. How Recommendation and Practice Differ. In M. Rusek, D. Stárková, I. B. Metelková (Eds.), Project-based Education in Science Education XIV. (pp. 155–160). Prague: Charles University, Faculty of Education. http://pages.pedf.cuni.cz/pvch/files/2011/11/PBE_XIV_final.pdf
  • Janštová, V. (2017). Invertebrate Dissections Can Motivate Pupils Toward Studying Biology. In M. Rusek, D. Stárková, I. B. Metelková (Eds.), Project-based Education in Science Education XIV. (pp. 25–32). Prague: Charles University, Faculty of Education.  http://pages.pedf.cuni.cz/pvch/files/2011/11/PBE_XIV_final.pdf
  • Pavlasová, L., & Janštová, V. (2017). What Substance Included in Milk Triggers Allergy? An Inquiry Based Activity. In M. Rusek, D. Stárková, I. B. Metelková (Eds.), Project-based Education in Science Education XIV. (pp. 139–146). Prague: Charles University, Faculty of Education.  http://pages.pedf.cuni.cz/pvch/files/2011/11/PBE_XIV_final.pdf
  • Janštová V., Jáč M., Dvořáková R.: Identifying the factors that motivate pupils toward science competitions. In Lavonen, J., Juuti, K., Lampiselkä, J., Uitto A. & Hahl K. Eds. ESERA 2015 eProceedings Science Education Research: Engaging learners for a sustainable future. 2016, pp. 332-338. ISBN 978-951-51-1541-6.
  • Janštová V., Pavlasová L. Bioinformatics at grammar schools, view of pre-service teachers. In Rusek, M. Ed. Project-based Education in Science Education. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Pedagogická fakulta, 2016, pp. 77-80. ISBN: 978-80-7290-864-6.
  • Pinkr T., Janštová V.: Attractiveness of selected tasks from forensic biology viewed by teachers and pupils. In Rusek, M. Ed. Project-based Education in Science Education. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Pedagogická fakulta, 2016, pp. 38-42. ISBN: 978-80-7290-864-6.
  • Janštová V.: What is actually taught in high school biology practical courses. In ICERI2015 Proceedings. Seville, Spain, 2015, pp. 1501-1507. ISBN: 978-84-608-2657-6.
  • Kuťáková E., Janštová V.: Can be the future career choice influenced by high-school students’ experience with the Biology Olympiad? In ICERI2015 Proceedings. Seville, Spain, 2015, pp 6442-6450. ISBN: 978-84-608-2657-6.
  • Janštová V. a Rusek M.: Ways of Student Motivation towards Interest in Science. In: Rusek, M., D. Stárková & I. Metelková. Project-based Education in Science Education. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Pedagogická fakulta, 2015, s. 28 - 33. ISBN 978-80-7290-817-2.
  • Bukáčková E., Janštová V.: Salty Children: What Is Life with Cystic Fibrosis Like?. In: Rusek, M., D. Stárková & I. Metelková. Projektové vyučování v přírodovědném vzdělávání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Pedagogická fakulta, 2015, s. 71 - 75. ISBN 978-80-7290-817-2. (in Czech)
  • Jáč M. a Janštová V.: Strategies for Teaching Molecular Biology at Grammar School Level: from Theory to Laboratory Practice. Conference Proceedings. New Perspectives in Science Education, Florence, 2015. ISBN 978-88-6292-600-3.
  • Janštová V. a Dvořáková D.: Biology Olympiad at Czech Schools – Teacher’s Point of View. In: Conference Proceedings: International Masaryk Conference for Ph.D. Students and Young Researchers 2014. Hradec Kralove: Magnanimitas. Vol. V., s 2031 – 2035. ISBN 978-80-87952-07-8. 
  • Janštová V., Pavlasová L., Černý J.: Inquiry based practical course focused on proteins. In: Rusek, Martin a Dagmar Stárková. Projektové vyučování v přírodovědných předmětech. Praha: UK PedF, 2014, s. 40-45. ISBN 978-80-7290-763-2.
  • Moravcová R., Janštová V.: The Possibilities of teaching the blood groups and problems of working with blood at high schools. In Rusek, Martin a Dagmar Stárková. Projektové vyučování v přírodovědných předmětech. Praha: UK PedF, 2014, s. 106-110. ISBN 978-80-7290-763-2.
  • Moravcová S., Janštová V.: The use of SDS-PAGE in teaching at high schools. In Rusek, Martin a Dagmar Stárková.  Projektové vyučování v přírodovědných předmětech. Praha: UK PedF, 2014, s. 87-91. ISBN 978-80-7290-763-2.
  • Janstova, V., Weiser, M., Zikanova, B., Janderova, B., Palkova, Z., Cotter, M., and Cerny, J.: Euroepan Union Science Olympiad (EUSO) as a mean to increase motivation towards science. In ICERI2013 Proceedings, 2013, Seville, Spain, pp. 2334–2343. ISBN 978-84-616-3847-5
  • Toth, E.E., Janstova, V.: From Protocol to Inquiry: Blended Learning for Workforce Education in  Biotechnology. In ICERI2013 Proceedings, 2013, Seville, Spain, pp. 1204–1209. ISBN 978-84-616-3847-5
  • Moravcová S., Moravcová R., Janštová V.: Comparison of two molecular biology practical courses at high schools. Proceedings of IAC-ETeL 2013 (International Academic Conference on Education, Teaching and E-learning), 2013, Prague, Czech Republic, ISBN 978-80-905442-1-5
  • Janštová V., Falteisek L.: Molecular Biology and Genetics - One of the Overlooked Themes in High School Practical Biology Courses in Czech Republic, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Hands-on Science, 2013 Košice, Slovakia, pp. 235-239. ISBN 978-989-98032-2-0
  • Pinkr T., Janštová V., Černý J.: Forensic biology workshop, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Hands-on Science, 2013 Košice, Slovakia, pp. 284-290. ISBN 978-989-98032-2-0 (workshop)
  • Janštová V.: Distribution of different biological disciplines in high-school biological practical courses in Czech Republic - a pilot study, Conference Proceedings: International Masaryk Conference for Ph.D. Students and Young Researchers 2013. Hradec Kralove: MAGNANIMITAS. Vol. IV. 2013, pp. 2775-2779. ISBN 978-80-87952-00-9, ETTN 042-13-13025-12-6.
  • Smid O., Vilimova V., Lukes J. & Tachezy J.: Function of IscS in Trypanosoma brucei. Meeting of Czech Society for Parasitology, Section of Protozoology, 2003, Seč, Czech Republic.

Posters

  • Janštová V., Jáč M., Dvořáková R.: Factors That Triggered Students’ motivation to participate in science olympiads. ESERA 2017, Dublin, Irelan.
  • Vilimova V., Cerny J.: How Can Schools Be Supported in Using Advanced Biological technigues? at Educational Change in the Global Context - Conference 2010, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education, in collaboration with the Czech Comparative Education Society (CCES), 2010, Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Vilimova V., Pavlu B., Falteisek L. & Cerny J.: The Role of Enlargeosomes in the Biology of Leukocytes. ENII MUGEN Immunology Summer School, 2006, Sardinia, Italy.
  • Smid O., Horakova E., Vilimova V., Hrdy I., Cammack R., Horvat A., Lukes J. & Tachezy J.: Role of mitochondrial IscS in Trypanosoma brucei. Biometals Symposium, 2004, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

Interships and stays abroad:

05/2017 - Faculty I of Natural Science - Biological Science, Institut für Biologie, Didactics of Biology, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (Halle University), prof. Martin Lindner (1 week)

01-03/2014 - Institute of Education, Massey University, New Zealand, dr. Peter Rawlins a Adie Graham (3 months)

10/2007-9/2008 - Working Holidays, New Zealand

Education:

2011 – 2016

Ph.D., Charles University, Faculty of Education, Specialization: Education in Biology

2006 – 2007

Teaching course – biology for grammar and high schools, Charles University, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Arts

1999 – 2005

M. Sc., Specialization: Molecular biology, Laboratory of Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, Charles University, Faculty of Science

Languages

English – advanced (C1), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

Employment:

2009 – current

Assistant professor, Charles University, Faculty of Science, Department of Teaching and Didactics of Biology

Supervisor of B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses (9 M.Sc. theses defended, two in progress).

Lecturer of practical courses in advanced biology for high school students.

Teacher of practical courses for pre-service biology teachers including practical course in English.

Lecturer and co-organiser of lifelong education courses for in-servece biology teachers.

Teacher of Biology, Archbishop Grammar School in Prague

Lecturer and organiser of a free time biological activities for students of Archbishop Grammar School.

2005 – 2009

Scientific worker, Department of Cell biology, Charles University, Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Immunology

Other:

Assistant editor of EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education

Assistant editor of Biologie – Chemie - Zeměpis (Biology – Chemistry – Geography, journal in Czech)

Member of Library of Biology committee

10/2016 – 10/2017 Department Erasmus coordinator

10/2016 – 10/2017 Member of department inventory committee

02/2017 – 10/2017 Deputy head of department

2015 course Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking

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