The specialized programme was divided into six thematic blocks – An introduction to education sciences, Stress management in the work of teachers, Self-management, The teacher’s personality and communication with students, and Didactics of technical courses. At the end, there was a workshop focusing on ways of using virtual reality in teaching communication skills for future teachers. The Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies provided lectors and facilities under the leadership of David Vaněček, Ph.D.
The participants in the course were doctoral students and staff members of CTU at the beginning of their career as teachers. The participants evaluated the course as beneficial for their practical work, and as a very good insight into pedagogical, didactic and psychological skills. They would welcome similar education events in the future that would work on the practical development of doctoral students’ communication and presentation skills.