Pedagogy
Study Course Implementer
Riga, Brivibas Drive 333, Department of Sports Theories
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of pedagogy as a science and the basic didactic principles of adult education. To improve the ability to apply newly acquired knowledge and competencies in the study process, professional development, and activities for the benefit of patients/clients.
Preliminary Knowledge
Introduction to the studies, introduction to speciality.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Explains the principles of student-centred learning and teaching in the context of their specialty.
Knowledge test on learnings from the Pedagogy course. • An aquarium-type discussion on the subjects of pedagogy learned in eight lectures.
2.Identify, compare and evaluate different didactic approaches and learning patterns using theoretical and practical knowledge according to the age and needs of the client/patient.
An aquarium-type discussion on the subjects of pedagogy learned in eight lectures. • Knowledge test on learnings from the Pedagogy course. • ’’Developing educational material ’
3.Compare evidence-based client/patient education methods and assess their use in a simulated environment.
An aquarium-type discussion on the subjects of pedagogy learned in eight lectures.
Skills
1.Expresses and argues their opinion on the pedagogy topics covered during the course.
An aquarium-type discussion on the subjects of pedagogy learned in eight lectures. • Individual work
2.Applies feedback (upward, backward, upstream) as a form of teaching and learning.
"Design of the adult non-formal education programme" • ’’Developing educational material ’
3.Speak freely and structure a presentation according to its purpose, observing the time allocated for the task.
Draft adult non-formal education programme
4.Develop educational material and present it to the study group, demonstrating a professional attitude in communication.
’’Developing educational material ’ • "Design of the adult non-formal education programme"
Competences
1.Select and apply effective learning and teaching methods for demonstrating/transferring your acquired skills from an interdisciplinary perspective.
2.Present a well-argued educational program project for a specific target audience, based on the latest pedagogical research and corresponding to your chosen specialty.
Draft adult non-formal education programme
3.Develop a purposefully structured, research-based adult non-formal education programme for a specific target audience in its specialty.
Development of an adult informal programme
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.
Individual work |
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Independent familiarization with the materials intended for lectures and classes in e-studies. Willingness to discuss (raise questions for group discussions) during classes. Mandatory attendance of classes. Providing constructive feedback on the study course by completing its evaluation questionnaire. |
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2.
"Design of the adult non-formal education programme" |
5.00% from total grade
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Test
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Group work. Following a structure given by lecturers, ideas are prepared for the design of the adult non-formal education programme. During the lecture, students collaborate with coursematesto jointly prepare a design project for the programme. |
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3.
’’Developing educational material ’ |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Individual, paired or group work. Develop educational material as part of the adult non-formal education programme. During the lesson, the educational material is presented to course members simulating a conference poster examination period. |
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4.
An aquarium-type discussion on the subjects of pedagogy learned in eight lectures. |
5.00% from total grade
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Test
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The student must individually evaluate the content of eight lectures and prepare short summaries of them. Engage in an aquarium-type discussion during the lesson. |
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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.
Draft adult non-formal education programme |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Individual, paired or group work. Presentation and advocacy of the draft adult non-formal education programme. (PowerPoint presentation 7-10 slides; time limit 5 min per project). |
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2.
Development of an adult informal programme |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Individual, pairs or group work. Submit A PNIP to e-studies no later than one week after the last lesson in relation to the specificities of the chosen profession (physiotherapist, nutritionist, audiologoped, orthosoist - prosthesis, occupational therapist). (Word doc 5 - 6/7 pp with 2 attachments - study material and programme evaluation questionnaire). |
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3.
Knowledge test on learnings from the Pedagogy course. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The test (30 questions) is performed online, once during the final class. |
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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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Functional specialist as educator. Introduction to a student-centered approach and its link to patient-oriented healthcare.
Description
In the lecture, students will acquaint themselves with the functioning of the functional specialist in a pedagogical context and will learn the basic principles of the student-centred approach using Cornell’s notes system and active learning methods. The link between the student-centred approach and patient-centred healthcare will be analysed, contributing to professional development and pedagogical thinking. |
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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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Principles of student-centred learning and teaching.
Description
The lecture begins with a retrieval practice, after which students learn in depth the principles of student-centered learning and teaching through Cornell’s notes system and active learning methods. In reflection and evaluation activities, students analyse the lecture as learning experience and identify how the acquired knowledge can be transferred into their professional practice. |
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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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Evidence-based teaching activities in healthcare.
Description
The lecture begins with a retrieval practice activity and activation of students’ prior knowledge, followed by an explanation and comparison of evidence-based teaching activities in healthcare. Through a practical demonstration and reflective activities, students analyse the teaching process and evaluate how these activities can be applied and transferred to their own professional practice. |
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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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Feedback in learning: principles and good practice.
Description
The lecture begins with a retrieval practice activity and activation of students’ prior knowledge, followed by an explanation of feedback types used in learning (feed-up, feedback, feedforward). Through role-play and reflective activities, students practise using feedback in the learning process and analyse examples of good practice. |
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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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Organisation, content and development of adult education.
Description
Pedagogical, andragogical, heutagogical approach. Demand and supply. Lifelong learning. |
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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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The importance of educational work in professional activities.
Description
Development of adult non-formal education programme. Goals, objectives, achievable results. Competences and future skills in professional activity. |
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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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Didactic principles in healthcare and patient/customer education.
Description
Methods for motivating oneself and the customer/patient. Types of motivation. Health literacy levels. Health behaviour and behavioural change. |
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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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Pedagogy from the perspective of Generational theory.
Description
Learning and perception characteristics at a certain age. The specifics of educational work in a professional environment when working with clients/patients of different generations. |
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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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Design of an adult non-formal education programme.
Description
During the class, students will identify ideas for the adult non-formal education program and shape its structure. |
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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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Design of an adult non-formal education programme.
Description
During the class, students will identify ideas for the adult non-formal education program and shape its structure. |
-
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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Educational materials in the adult non-formal education programme.
Description
During the lesson, the educational material is presented to course members simulating a conference poster examination period. Students will provide and receive feedback to improve the educational materials developed there. |
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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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Presentation and evaluation of the developed educational materials.
Description
During the lesson, the educational material is presented to course members simulating a conference poster examination period. Students will provide and receive feedback to improve the educational materials developed there. |
-
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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Fishbowl discussion on pedagogy topics covered in lectures.
Description
Students will actively participate in an fishbowl discussion demonstrating the knowledge acquired during the study course. |
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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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Fishbowl discussion on pedagogy topics covered in lectures.
Description
Students will actively participate in an fishbowl discussion demonstrating the knowledge acquired during the study course. |
-
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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Presentation of the “Education Programme Project”. Evaluation of the methods acquired in the pedagogy course.
Description
Students present the developed draft education programme in the lesson, analysing and justifiably evaluating the teaching and learning methods acquired in the pedagogy course. Discussions and reflection emphasise the consistency of methods with professional practice and the possibilities for their transfer in the context of healthcare. |
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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
|
Topics
|
Presentation of the “Education Programme Project”. Evaluation of the methods acquired in the pedagogy course.
Description
Students present the developed draft education programme in the lesson, analysing and justifiably evaluating the teaching and learning methods acquired in the pedagogy course. Discussions and reflection emphasise the consistency of methods with professional practice and the possibilities for their transfer in the context of healthcare. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Principles of student-centred learning and teaching.
Description
The lecture begins with a retrieval practice, after which students learn in depth the principles of student-centered learning and teaching through Cornell’s notes system and active learning methods. In reflection and evaluation activities, students analyse the lecture as learning experience and identify how the acquired knowledge can be transferred into their professional practice. |
|
Design of an adult non-formal education programme.
Description
During the class, students will identify ideas for the adult non-formal education program and shape its structure. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Feedback in learning: principles and good practice.
Description
The lecture begins with a retrieval practice activity and activation of students’ prior knowledge, followed by an explanation of feedback types used in learning (feed-up, feedback, feedforward). Through role-play and reflective activities, students practise using feedback in the learning process and analyse examples of good practice. |
|
Design of an adult non-formal education programme.
Description
During the class, students will identify ideas for the adult non-formal education program and shape its structure. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Functional specialist as educator. Introduction to a student-centered approach and its link to patient-oriented healthcare.
Description
In the lecture, students will acquaint themselves with the functioning of the functional specialist in a pedagogical context and will learn the basic principles of the student-centred approach using Cornell’s notes system and active learning methods. The link between the student-centred approach and patient-centred healthcare will be analysed, contributing to professional development and pedagogical thinking. |
|
Organisation, content and development of adult education.
Description
Pedagogical, andragogical, heutagogical approach. Demand and supply. Lifelong learning. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Evidence-based teaching activities in healthcare.
Description
The lecture begins with a retrieval practice activity and activation of students’ prior knowledge, followed by an explanation and comparison of evidence-based teaching activities in healthcare. Through a practical demonstration and reflective activities, students analyse the teaching process and evaluate how these activities can be applied and transferred to their own professional practice. |
|
The importance of educational work in professional activities.
Description
Development of adult non-formal education programme. Goals, objectives, achievable results. Competences and future skills in professional activity. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Didactic principles in healthcare and patient/customer education.
Description
Methods for motivating oneself and the customer/patient. Types of motivation. Health literacy levels. Health behaviour and behavioural change. |
|
Pedagogy from the perspective of Generational theory.
Description
Learning and perception characteristics at a certain age. The specifics of educational work in a professional environment when working with clients/patients of different generations. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Educational materials in the adult non-formal education programme.
Description
During the lesson, the educational material is presented to course members simulating a conference poster examination period. Students will provide and receive feedback to improve the educational materials developed there. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Presentation of the “Education Programme Project”. Evaluation of the methods acquired in the pedagogy course.
Description
Students present the developed draft education programme in the lesson, analysing and justifiably evaluating the teaching and learning methods acquired in the pedagogy course. Discussions and reflection emphasise the consistency of methods with professional practice and the possibilities for their transfer in the context of healthcare. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Presentation and evaluation of the developed educational materials.
Description
During the lesson, the educational material is presented to course members simulating a conference poster examination period. Students will provide and receive feedback to improve the educational materials developed there. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Fishbowl discussion on pedagogy topics covered in lectures.
Description
Students will actively participate in an fishbowl discussion demonstrating the knowledge acquired during the study course. |
|
Fishbowl discussion on pedagogy topics covered in lectures.
Description
Students will actively participate in an fishbowl discussion demonstrating the knowledge acquired during the study course. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Presentation of the “Education Programme Project”. Evaluation of the methods acquired in the pedagogy course.
Description
Students present the developed draft education programme in the lesson, analysing and justifiably evaluating the teaching and learning methods acquired in the pedagogy course. Discussions and reflection emphasise the consistency of methods with professional practice and the possibilities for their transfer in the context of healthcare. |
Bibliography
Required Reading
Špona, A. Pedagoģija. Pārdomas. Atziņas (2022). Rīga: RaKa. 216.
Krūmiņa, A.A., Mihailovs, I.J. (2020). Izglītības organizācijas pamatjautājumi un izglītošanās iespējas Latvijā. Monogrāfija. Rīga: NordLynx, 204 lpp.
Dunn, T.& Kennedy, M. (2019). Technology Enhanced Learning in higher education; motivations, engagement and academic achievement. Computers & Education. 137. 113. 10.1016/j.compedu.2019.04.004.
Attard, A., Di Iorio, E., Geven, K., & Santa, R. (2010). Student- Centred Learning: Toolkit for Students, Staff and Higher Education Institutions. European Students’ Union.
Additional Reading
Mārtinsone, K., Miltuze, A. u.c. (2015). “Psiholoģija 2. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra". Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 304.
Krūmiņa A.A. (2018). Dizaina domāšana pedagoģijas kontekstā. Sabiedrība, integrācija, izglītība. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences materiāli. – IV.daļa. – Rēzekne: RA izdevniecība, 423-434.
Krūmiņa, A.A., Lubenko, J. (2016). Web-based intervention for developing long-term health literacy of individuals: Advantages and limitations. JTEFS, Vol.18, Nr.1, 69-83.
Mārtinsone, K. (red.). (2012). Pieaugušo izglītība. Rīga: RaKa.
Other Information Sources
Davies, M. Concept Mapping, Mind Mapping and Argument Mapping: What are the Differences and Do They Matter? High Education. 2011, 62, 3, 279-301.