Classroom Management and School Projects
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To develop knowledge and skills about the work of a classroom educator on the basis of the objectives, tasks and different didactic approaches included in the standard of primary education and general secondary education, their implementation during classroom hours. Acquired knowledge, skills to be applied in pedagogical placements to perform the functions of a classroom educator and to manage project work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the pedagogical process in school, inclusive education, regulatory framework. Ability to plan, organize and manage the learning process, choose appropriate teaching methods, ensure a safe learning environment, evaluate performance and reflect on professional activity.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe the documents regulating the activities of a class teacher in primary and general secondary education.
Exam • Class hour
2.Describe the didactic techniques, means, methods and forms of organisation of class hours for the acquisition of basic skills at all levels of education.
Exam • Class hour • Project plan • Dynamic pause
Skills
1.Integrate the content of different subjects by creating projects, using teaching methods appropriate for acquiring subject knowledge and developing students' general skills.
Project plan • Exam
2.Explain the nature of the documents regulating the work of the class teacher and their practical applicability.
Exam
Competences
1.Plans a class mentor job in different classes.
Exam • Class hour
2.Evaluate and integrate various pedagogical and psychological techniques, methods and technologies in the learning process.
Class hour • Exam • Project plan • Dynamic pause
3.Demonstrates the ability to structure the work of a classroom educator logically, manage classroom projects, organize out-of-hours activities.
Project plan • Class hour • Exam
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.
Class hour |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Develop and present/lead a class lesson on the topic and class determined by the lecturer. Presentation time (20 min.). Include theoretical material on the topic, plan practical activities, worksheets and feedback. Evaluation criteria:
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2.
Project plan |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Based on the material given in the lecture, compile information, develop and present a plan for a project week for a primary school class specified by the lecturer, linking two learning areas. Specify: the goal, the expected result, the plan for the project week, the methods, the division of responsibilities, the necessary inventory/equipment, and the financing. Specify references from each subject standard included in the project (Regulation No. 747 of the Cabinet of Ministers "Regulations on the State Standard for Basic Education and Sample Subject Standards for Basic Education"). Presentation time -15 min. Evaluation criteria:
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3.
Dynamic pause |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Design a dynamic break for a specific age group of students, and lead it to a group. Justify the choice, the sequence of exercises, and the interdisciplinary link with other learning areas in a specific class. Evaluation criteria:
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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.
Exam |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The exam consists of 3 questions to be answered in free form. The questions cover topics on the duties of the class teacher, documentation, work in class hours and class management, work with parents of students, as well as planning of project week, interdisciplinary links, methods of work with students. Students who have successfully completed all independent works are admitted to the exam. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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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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Classroom management. Teacher activity program. Terminology.
Description
Class educator portfolio. The subject of class lessons. |
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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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Class educator documentation.
Description
Planning and documentation of the work of the classroom educator. |
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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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Classical management assurance techniques.
Description
Class collective consolidation techniques and methods. |
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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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Corrective techniques to ensure discipline.
Description
How to engage students in the implementation of common classroom activities. |
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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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Practical research.
Description
Methodology for student and classroom collective cohesion research. |
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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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Class educator documentation.
Description
Planning and documentation of the work of the classroom educator. |
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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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Class educator documentation.
Description
Planning and documentation of the work of the classroom educator. |
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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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Practical research.
Description
Methodology for student and classroom collective cohesion research. |
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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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School project management, metadology.
Description
The role of teachers in conducting practical research. Motivating students in research and projects. |
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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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School project management, metadology.
Description
The role of teachers in conducting practical research. Motivating students in research and projects. |
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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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Organisation of sporting events in schools.
Description
Organisation of sporting events, physical activities and sports days in schools. Involvement of pupils in organising and conducting sporting events. |
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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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Intermediate link.
Description
Implementation of an inter-object link integrating other subjects into sport. |
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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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Out-of-class projects.
Description
Integration of cross-cultural knowledge and skills into non-classroom events and sports projects. |
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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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Organisation of sporting events in schools.
Description
Organisation of sporting events, physical activities and sports days in schools. Involvement of pupils in organising and conducting sporting events. |
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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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Organisation of sporting events in schools.
Description
Organisation of sporting events, physical activities and sports days in schools. Involvement of pupils in organising and conducting sporting events. |
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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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Intermediate link.
Description
Implementation of an inter-object link integrating other subjects into sport. |
-
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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School project management, metadology.
Description
The role of teachers in conducting practical research. Motivating students in research and projects. |
|
Organisation of sporting events in schools.
Description
Organisation of sporting events, physical activities and sports days in schools. Involvement of pupils in organising and conducting sporting events. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
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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Out-of-class projects.
Description
Integration of cross-cultural knowledge and skills into non-classroom events and sports projects. |
-
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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Classroom management. Teacher activity program. Terminology.
Description
Class educator portfolio. The subject of class lessons. |
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Class educator documentation.
Description
Planning and documentation of the work of the classroom educator. |
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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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Class educator documentation.
Description
Planning and documentation of the work of the classroom educator. |
|
Classical management assurance techniques.
Description
Class collective consolidation techniques and methods. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Corrective techniques to ensure discipline.
Description
How to engage students in the implementation of common classroom activities. |
|
Practical research.
Description
Methodology for student and classroom collective cohesion research. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
School project management, metadology.
Description
The role of teachers in conducting practical research. Motivating students in research and projects. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
School project management, metadology.
Description
The role of teachers in conducting practical research. Motivating students in research and projects. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Intermediate link.
Description
Implementation of an inter-object link integrating other subjects into sport. |
|
Out-of-class projects.
Description
Integration of cross-cultural knowledge and skills into non-classroom events and sports projects. |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Classical management assurance techniques.
Description
Class collective consolidation techniques and methods. |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Classroom management. Teacher activity program. Terminology.
Description
Class educator portfolio. The subject of class lessons. |
|
Class educator documentation.
Description
Planning and documentation of the work of the classroom educator. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
|
Classroom management. Teacher activity program. Terminology.
Description
Class educator portfolio. The subject of class lessons. |
|
Class educator documentation.
Description
Planning and documentation of the work of the classroom educator. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Organisation of sporting events in schools.
Description
Organisation of sporting events, physical activities and sports days in schools. Involvement of pupils in organising and conducting sporting events. |
|
Intermediate link.
Description
Implementation of an inter-object link integrating other subjects into sport. |
Bibliography
Required Reading
Nīmante, D. 2007. Klasvadība. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC. 142 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Špona, A. 2006. Audzināšanas process teorijā un praksē. Rīga: RaKa. 211 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
Baldiņš, A., Raževa, A. 2001. Klases audzinātāja darbs skolēnu personības izpētē. Rīga: Pētergailis. 211 lpp.
Kā veidot tradīcijas. Rokasgrāmata skolotājiem. 2009. Rīga: Apgāds Zvaigzne ABC. 164 lpp.
Vedins, I. 2011. Mācīšanas māksla. Rīga: Avots. 359 lpp.
Čehlova, Z. 2003. Skolēnu integratīvo prasmju veidošanās. Rīga: RaKa. 113 lpp.