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Study Course Description

Family Pedagogy

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_616
Branch of Science
Educational sciences; Social Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587

About Study Course

Objective

To expand students' knowledge and understanding about family pedagogy, to deepen understanding about the role of pedagogical competence of a specialist (medical practitioner, health care professional, social worker, etc.) in educating families and solving social problems.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knows the categories and problems of family pedagogy in nowadays

Individual work and tests

Individual work Examination

2.Characterizes the family as a social institution and its interrelationships

Individual work and tests

Pedagogically psychological characterization of the family Analysis of the problem situation/case with family

3.Describes different types of families and specifics of family functioning

Individual work and tests

Pedagogically psychological characterization of the family

4.Selects and uses professional terminology

Individual work and tests

Discussion

Skills

1.Diagnoses the the model of relationships pattern between children and adults, evaluates its impact on the child

Individual work and tests

Analysis of the problem situation/case with family

2.Analyse problem situations from the perspective of family pedagogy, use theoretical knowledge in resolving conflicts in specific situations

Individual work and tests

Individual work

3.Explains the role of family and upbringing in developing a child’s personality

Individual work and tests

Individual work Discussion

4.Can reasonably tell and discuss parenting issues in the family nowadays and in retrospect

Individual work and tests

Discussion

Competences

1.Develop a professionally appropriate activity for family education

Individual work and tests

Development of family education activities

2.Reflects on the complexity of the situation of children and families in today’s context, sees educational perspectives, provides pedagogical support

Individual work and tests

Development of family education activities

3.Is aware of and evaluates the role of his pedagogical competence in solving the emotional and social problems of families.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of the problem situation/case with family Examination

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

10.00% from total grade
Test

Pursuant to the total lenght of the study course (at least 48 hours), within the framework of student's independent work: 1) active involvement in lectures and classes, incl. discussion, problem/case analysis, role play and other study methods, 2) independent reading of the suggested literature, preparation for seminars on the material being read.

2.

Discussion

10.00% from total grade
Test

Family pedagogy in retrospect. How we perceive each other. Explanation of terms

3.

Pedagogically psychological characterization of the family

20.00% from total grade
10 points

The pedagogical psychological characterisation of the family (joint presentation). Individual characteristics of each family member (word.doc., 1-2 pp each)

4.

Analysis of the problem situation/case with family

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Problemanalysis of the chosen family type (e.g. foster families, bilingual families, special needs families, destructive families, solo families, etc.). (Presentation shared; Word Doc. individual)

5.

Development of family education activities

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Educational activity has been developed and demonstrated according to the psychoemotional needs of a particular family. A presentation has been prepared (audio, video, prezi, clip, booklet, etc.) and 5-7 min. presentation in the study group.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Written exam on theoretical material acquired in the study course

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

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2

Topics

The concept of family pedagogy. Family development trends.
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Family as an institution. Family as environment for implementation of the values and morals of personality.
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Relationships in the family. Couple relationships. Relationships between parents and children. Children's relationships.
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Parenting skills in upbringing of children in different age groups. Education.
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Communication in family and family traditions. Relations between the generations.
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Psychological-pedagogical description of family needs.
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Family pedagogy in the transformative society of Latvia.
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The role of a specialist (medical practitioner, health care professional, social worker, etc.) in family education.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Topics

Parents’ role in upbringing of children. The role of a father and a mother in the family.
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Intellectual and emotional upbringing of children.
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Parents’ role in upbringing of children. Consequences of insufficcent upbringing.
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The specifics of upbringing in various families. Situation analysis.
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A happy child in a happy family.
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Support of a specialist in providing the educational needs of a family.
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Learning and upbringing in the context of paradigm shift in education.
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Practical solutions for family education.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Family life in an age of migration and mobility : global perspectives through the life course / Majella Kilkey, Ewa Palenga-Mölenbeck, editors. (2016) London : Palgrave Macmillan; resurss pieejams arī tiešsaistē, skatīt bibliotēku kopkatalogā.Suitable for English stream

2.

PWO (2018). Situation analysis of child maltreatment prevention in LatviaSuitable for English stream

3.

PWO. (2016). INSPIRE: Seven strategies for Ending Violence Against ChildrenSuitable for English stream

4.

Pedagoģija: izglītības zinātnes un pedagoģija mūsdienu pasaulē = Pedagogy: educational sciences and pedagogy in the changing world /[atb. red. Ilze Kangro]. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, (2005). 180 lpp. Resurss pieejams tiešsaistē, skatīt bibliotēku kopkatalogā.

5.

Šteinberga A. (2013) Pedagoģiskā psiholoģija. Rīga: RaKa, 176.

Additional Reading

1.

Ancāne G. (2017) Vecākiem par sevi un bērniem. RSU, 48.

2.

Successful Family Language Policy Parents, Children and Educators in Interaction. (2013). - Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht,, 295.pp.Suitable for English stream

3.

Day, C., & Davis, H. (2010). Family partnership model: Reflective practice handbook (2nd ed.). London: The Centre for Parent and Child Support.Suitable for English stream

4.

Lee, A., Dunston, R., Fowler, C. (2012). Seeing is Believing: An Embodied Pedagogy of ‘Doing Partnership’ in Child and Family Health. In: Practice, Learning and Change. Practice-Theory Perspectives on Professional Learning, V 8, pp 267-276.Suitable for English stream

5.

Bērnu identitātes un pilsonības Eiropas asociācijas (Children's Identity & Citizenship European Association, CiCea) tīmekļvietne

6.

Azarovs J. (1986) Ģimenes pedagoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne:1986, 186.

Other Information Sources

1.

Labklājības ministrija. Bērnu, jaunatnes un ģimenes pamatnostādnes 2021.-2027.gadam

2.

Jansone-Ratinika N. (2013) Tēva pedagoģiskā kompetence mūsdienu ģimenē Promocijas darbs. LU

3.

Rudzītis, J. (2011). Vardarbība pret bērniem Vecajā Derībā. Prommocijas darbs. LU.

4.

Medne D. (2010) Audzināšana ģimenē transformatīvajā sabiedrībā. Promocijas darbs. LU