Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Conducting Learning and Teaching Activities for Professional Development
Course Code
LUSDK_265
Branch of Science
Educational sciences; University Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aira Aija Krūmiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To master knowledge and skills in pedagogical work for the performance of social education and pedagogical activity and education of social work specialists.
Preliminary Knowledge
Psychology, general pedagogy at Bachelor level
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes and understands the process and organisation of adult learning.
Individual work and tests
Methods for the implementation of social and pedagogical activities.
2.Is familiar with the basic principles of developing and evaluating the results of modern learning content.
Individual work and tests
Self-improvement. Current affairs in science and specialty. • Development of an educational programme for professional development.
3.Define and describe learning/teaching methods and techniques, forms of learning, defining approaches in education.
Individual work and tests
Methods for the implementation of social and pedagogical activities.
Skills
1.Develop a professional development programme for the education of social work specialists.
Individual work and tests
Development of an educational programme for professional development.
2.Integrate evidence and research-based knowledge and learning methods into the content of the programme.
Individual work and tests
Development of an educational programme for professional development.
3.Presents prepared lesson plans and outlines, demonstrating skills in working with an audience and leading educational events.
Individual work and tests
Presentation and content of the lecture/lesson structure.
Competences
1.Demonstrates personal professional growth and self-improvement by engaging in a specific educational event - learning and teaching activity, its evaluation and presentation.
Individual work and tests
Self-improvement. Current affairs in science and specialty.
2.Is competent to implement socio-educational and pedagogical activities, to engage in the training of social work specialists and to educate specialists in social work.
Individual work and tests
Presentation and content of the lecture/lesson structure. • Development of an educational programme for professional development.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Self-improvement. Current affairs in science and specialty. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Individual work. Keep up with current events in the field of social work. Prepare an analytical presentation about the impressions of an attended educational event related to self-growth and improvement of professional competence (e.g. RSU Research Week). |
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2.
Methods for the implementation of social and pedagogical activities. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Work in a 3-4 student group. Create a presentation on 5 learning methods in adult learning that will be included in the professional development programme. Justify the choice of methods. |
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3.
Development of an educational programme for professional development. |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Work in a 3-4 student group. Develop a professional improvement education programme conforming to the regulatory framework for the education of social work specialists. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
-
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-
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Requirements for obtaining credit points: attending and actively participating in all practical classes, performing all independent work. Timely completion of the study course evaluation questionnaire. |
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2.
Presentation and content of the lecture/lesson structure. |
35.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Individual work. Submit a presentation and presentation of the content of the lecture/class structure in accordance with the professional development education programme developed by the group. Present the structure of the lecture/lesson in the study group, justify its content and logic. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Adult education. Andragogy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pedagogical process: structure and organisation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creation of curriculum and assessment of results. Digital competence, ICT resources and use.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creation of curriculum and assessment of results. Digital competence, ICT resources and use.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creation of curriculum and assessment of results. Digital competence, ICT resources and use.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Work with audience: forms and methods. Pedagogical ethics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Work with audience: forms and methods. Pedagogical ethics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Work with audience: forms and methods. Pedagogical ethics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting theoretical classes (lecture, discussion, seminar).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting theoretical classes (lecture, discussion, seminar).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting practical classes (role plays, social case modelling, simulation).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting practical classes (role plays, social case modelling, simulation).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Adult education. Andragogy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pedagogical process: structure and organisation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creation of curriculum and assessment of results. Digital competence, ICT resources and use.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creation of curriculum and assessment of results. Digital competence, ICT resources and use.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creation of curriculum and assessment of results. Digital competence, ICT resources and use.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Work with audience: forms and methods. Pedagogical ethics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Work with audience: forms and methods. Pedagogical ethics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Work with audience: forms and methods. Pedagogical ethics.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting theoretical classes (lecture, discussion, seminar).
|
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting theoretical classes (lecture, discussion, seminar).
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting practical classes (role plays, social case modelling, simulation).
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting practical classes (role plays, social case modelling, simulation).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Hill, L.H. (2020). Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability in Adult Education
2.
Kersh,N., Toiviainen, H., Pitkänen, P., Zarifis, G.K. (2021). Young Adults and Active Citizenship : Towards Social Inclusion Through Adult Education.
3.
Merriam, S.B., Baumgartner, L.M. (2020). Learning in Adulthood : A Comprehensive Guide.
4.
Krūmiņa, A.A., Mihailovs, I.J. (2020). Izglītības organizācijas pamatjautājumi un izglītošanās iespējas Latvijā. Rīga: NordLynx.
5.
Mickeviča, M. (2022). Esi emocionāli, sociāli inteliģents. CENTRS SEVII SIA
Additional Reading
1.
Izglītības terminu skaidrojošā tiešsaistes vārdnīca. 2023
2.
OECD Latvijas Prasmju stratēģija: NOVĒRTĒJUMS UN REKOMENDĀCIJAS. 2019
3.
OECD Skills Studies. OECD Skills Strategy Implementation Guidance for Latvia. DEVELOPING LATVIA’S EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES 2021‑2027
4.
Digitālās transformācijas pamatnostādnes 2021.-2027.gadam (informatīvā daļa)
5.
Mārtinsone, K. sast. (2012). Pieaugušo izglītība. RaKa.
Other Information Sources
1.
RSU Pedagoģiskās izaugsmes centrs. (2024). Mācīšanās un mācīšanas metodes un paņēmieni. Kā veicināt aktīvu un pašregulētu mācīšanos studiju procesā?
2.
Conrads J., Rasmussen, M., Winters, N., Geniet, A., Langer, L. (2017). Digital education policies in Europe and beyond.
3.
Šteinberga, A. (2013). Pedagoģiskā psiholoģija. RaKa.
4.
Prets, D. (2000). Izglītības programmu pilnveide. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.