The research team led by Mgr. et Mgr. Ivana Mašková, Ph.D., specializes in topics related to the model of an excellent university student and the development of a methodology for identifying outstanding students in the higher education environment. A central concept that she has introduced to the Czech academic context—and to which she devotes significant attention—is the so-called patterns of behavior and experience related to work. This concept, based on a German-origin inventory of the same name, enables early diagnosis of the risk of burnout syndrome and other work-related difficulties associated with professional stress. Her work focuses on diagnosing these risks within the framework of predominantly international comparative research, particularly among future teachers. Currently, her research interest also includes the development and validation of psychological intervention programs aimed at supporting resilience and well-being among university students and staff.

The team led by Assoc. Prof. Dana Buršíková, Ph.D., focuses on systematically mapping various factors that influence the school life of children with epilepsy. The aim of this research is to gain a comprehensive understanding of these influences and to propose recommendations for improving conditions for children with epilepsy within the school setting. Key areas of her research include quality of life in children with epilepsy, self-concept of academic success, school climate, sociometric position in the classroom, knowledge and attitudes of teachers and classmates, and the level of empathy shown by parents and teachers. In collaboration with the Department of Pediatric Neurology at Motol University Hospital, she has standardized questionnaires measuring the quality of life in children with epilepsy and the degree of perceived stigma associated with the condition. Her attention is also directed toward verifying the effectiveness of educational interventions aimed at reducing stigma and improving knowledge about epilepsy among school-aged and preschool children.

The research team led by Dr. Tomasz Gabryś from the Centre for Physical Education and Sport focuses on physical activity in relation to human motor and cognitive functions. The team evaluates specific motor development disorders in preschool and early school-aged children, with particular emphasis on the relationships between biological predispositions and motor behavior. Their research addresses deviations from typical motor development, especially those characteristic of developmental coordination disorders. Currently, attention is directed toward polymorphisms in the human genome associated with the occurrence of developmental coordination disorder. The team also explores the functioning of the musculoskeletal system in relation to athletic performance, motor patterns, and muscular imbalances.

The Transdisciplinary Didactics team, led by Assoc. Prof. PaedDr. Jan Slavík, CSc., brings together experts from general and subject-specific didactics, with a particular focus on the natural sciences. The team primarily conducts research on the transformation of subject matter in the classroom. Through case studies and other approaches, they explore hidden connections between different scientific disciplines, address critical, key, and dynamic points in the curriculum, and more broadly develop a specific methodology for reflecting on and improving the quality of instruction. Philosophically, the team draws mainly on instrumental realism as represented by Ladislav Kvasz, and it also significantly incorporates insights from the history of science. The research conducted by the team has strong practical implications and contributes meaningfully to the ongoing discourse surrounding the optimal structure of curricular frameworks.