Bachelors or Diploma Thesis
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Rīga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen the competences of the future sports teacher – theoretical knowledge and skills, to apply them in the activity of sports teacher; to facilitate the development of the intellectual potential of the future sports teacher, developing independent assessment and scientific research skills.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the basic principles of scientific research methodology and research ethics, skills to formulate a research problem, objective, tasks and research questions or hypotheses, skills to select, critically analyse and correctly quote scientific literature in accordance with the requirements of academic writing, skills to select and justify data collection and analysis methods relevant to the research design, skills to interpret the results obtained, draw reasoned conclusions and formulate recommendations, competence to independently plan, organise and implement research work in compliance with the principles of academic integrity, research ethics and data protection, competence to prepare scientific work in accordance with methodological requirements and to present research results in public.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understands research theories, methodology and current research trends in the field of pedagogy, sports and health education.
Examination • Bachelor’s thesis I: establishment of a Bachelor’s thesis topic research plan and assessment of theoretical problems
2.Be familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods, principles for planning the learning process and approaches to evaluating pupil learning performance.
Examination • Bachelor’s thesis II: developing a study methodology and conducting a study
Skills
1.Select a topical research topic in pedagogy, sports and health education, select and apply qualitative and quantitative research methods in accordance with the purpose of the research.
Examination • Bachelor’s thesis I: establishment of a Bachelor’s thesis topic research plan and assessment of theoretical problems
2.Collect, analyse, interpret and reasonably present the results of the study, formulating conclusions and recommendations, reflecting new comprehensive information obtained during the course of the study.
Examination • Bachelor’s thesis III: preparation of a description of research results obtained by Bachelor’s thesis and defence of Bachelor’s thesis
3.Plan and organise lessons and out-of-hours physical activity classes, develop criteria and parameters for evaluating student learning achievements.
Examination
Competences
1.Independently carry out and critically evaluate pedagogical research in the field of sports and health education and/or in the field of national defence training, using the results obtained for the improvement of the learning process, for the taking of professional decisions and for the purposeful development of their professional competence.
Examination
2.Study and critically analyse the relevance of teaching aids, the learning process and the teacher’s activities to the needs of learners and educational objectives.
Examination • Bachelor’s thesis II: developing a study methodology and conducting a study
Assessment
Individual work
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Bachelor’s thesis I: establishment of a Bachelor’s thesis topic research plan and assessment of theoretical problems |
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Job description: The student independently, in consultation with the work supervisor, chooses the subject of the Bachelor’s thesis, develops the research plan and presents, summarises and analyses scientific literature and regulatory documents regarding the selected subject. During the course of the work, a theoretical evaluation of the chosen topic is performed, analysing the pedagogical, didactic, psychological and physiological anatomical aspects, substantiated topic topicality and formulated research problem. Fulfilment conditions:
Evaluation criteria:
Rating scale: a developed and approved Bachelor’s thesis plan has been credited, a justified topic topics have been updated, a qualitative analysis of scientific literature and normative documents has been performed. |
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Bachelor’s thesis II: developing a study methodology and conducting a study |
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Job description: The student shall develop the research methodology according to the chosen topic, select and justify research methods, prepare research instruments, prepare documents and submit the research to the Ethics Committee for the receipt of the “consent decision to implement the research” and perform the empirical research at the Placement base. Fulfilment conditions:
Evaluation criteria:
Rating scale: The methodology credited is a qualitatively developed, respected research ethic, the study was carried out according to the plan and the findings were correctly summarised. |
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Bachelor’s thesis III: preparation of a description of research results obtained by Bachelor’s thesis and defence of Bachelor’s thesis |
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Students’ independent learning is organised individually. Students independently, in consultation with the Bachelor’s paper supervisor, develop a plan for the topic the qualification paper and research plans, study scientific literature related to the topics of the Bachelor’s paper and perform its analysis. 1. To perform theoretical (pedagogical didactic, psychological and physiological anatomical) assessment of the problem of the selected topic. 2. To independently develop research methodology on the chosen topic and create a research, in accordance with CM Regulations on general secondary education and basic education. 3. To present and discuss with arguments on the reflected results of the Bachelor’s paper. Creation of a Bachelor’s paper plan. Analytical information on the highlights of the selected topic and a description of the problems. (Bachelor’s thesis I) Development of the research methodology. Compilation and description of research methods (Bachelor’s paper II) Conducting research at the placement base. (Bachelor’s thesis II) The research result obtained is described in the draft. (Bachelor’s thesis III) Preparation of the Bachelor’s thesis according to requirements and defence. (Bachelor’s thesis III) |
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Examination
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Content of the examination: The content of the final examination of the study course consists of the process of drawing up the Bachelor’s or diploma’s thesis and public defence, which is implemented in three successive stages. Bachelor’s thesis I/Diploma thesis I: The content of the examination shall include:
Bachelor’s thesis II/Diploma thesis II: The content of the examination shall include the development and practical implementation of the study methodology:
Bachelor’s thesis III/Diploma thesis III: Preparation and defence of the work The content of the examination shall include:
The State examination Commission shall evaluate the conformity of the submitted Bachelor’s or Diploma Paper with the study results of the study programme and the requirements of professional qualification, as well as take a decision regarding the granting of a professional degree. The assessment of the test shall be carried out on a 10-point scale, with a complex evaluation of:
The score is determined according to a 10-point grading scale, where 4-10 points is a successful score and 1-3 points is a failure. The assessment shall be subject to a complex evaluation of all the above criteria and shall be notified on the day of the defence of the work. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.(Part 1- Part 2)Suitable for English stream
Geske, A., & Grīnfelds, A. (2020). Izglītības pētījumu aptaujas: No izveidošanas līdz datu apstrādei. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds (7.-125.)
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere, A., Daiga, K., Ivans Jānis, M., Mihailovs, I., Vija, S., Sīle, V., Vents, S., Maija, Z., Olsena, S., & Kristapsone, S. (2011). Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. RaKa. (14.-243.)
Jansone, R., Fernāte, A., & Bula-Biteniece, I. (2016). Sporta pedagoģijas vakar šodien rīt. Rīga, RaKa, (293.-415.)
Additional Reading
Špona, A., Čehlova, Z. (2004). Pētniecība pedagoģijā. R.: RaKa (7.-100.) (akceptējams izdevums)
Lavin, J. (2008). Creative Approaches to Physical Education: Helping Children to Achieve Their True Potential. Routledge, (1.-12.)Suitable for English stream
Laikraksts „Izglītība un Kultūra”
Žurnāls „Skolotājs”.
Other Information Sources
Saskaņā ar patstāvīgo darbu uzdevumiem darbs datu bāzēs: PROQUEST EBRARY - Ebook Central THOMSON REUTERS - Web of Science SCOPUS - Bibliographic database SCIENCE DIRECT - World's largest electronic collection of science, technology and medicineSuitable for English stream
Noteikumi par valsts vispārējās vidējās izglītības standartu un vispārējās vidējās izglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2019.gada 3.septembra noteikumi Nr.416 (stājas spēkā 2020.gada 1.septembrī)Suitable for English stream