Main Study Course Information

Course Code

DN_054

Branch of Science

Branch Pedagogy; Educational sciences

ECTS

6.00

Target Audience

Pharmacy

LQF

All Levels

Study Type And Form

Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Dace Bandere

Structure Unit Manager

Dace Bandere

Structural Unit

Department of Doctoral Studies

Contacts

Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409120

About Study Course

Objective

Get acquainted with the specific nature of pedagogical work. Acquisition and development of teaching skills by a doctoral student as a professional doctor and a university lecturer, by strengthening the resident’s ability to structure and transfer the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge logically, within a limited period of time and in an understandable way to the relevant audience, patients, students, colleagues and society as a whole.

Preliminary Knowledge

Experience in postgraduate studies; The study course “Higher Education Pedagogy” of the 1st year of doctoral studies completed.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.The doctoral student will be able to outline medical or psychological theories, define basic findings, systematise, select teaching material; upon completion of the study course, the doctoral student extends the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired in the selected specialty, as well as acquires knowledge related to the application of teaching methods: (a) in the pedagogical work of a higher education institution; (b) in the provision of continuing education in the field of teaching postgraduates of medicine and medical support fields.

Skills

1.The doctoral student will be able to choose the best teaching method, design and integrate the material to be studied into innovative pedagogical technologies. Will develop the ability to explain the material in an optimal way, to organise the learning process and feedback. Upon completion of the study course, the doctoral student will be able to carry out pedagogical work: (a) at the university, including conducting theoretical and practical classes and colloquia for students. In addition to pedagogical skills within this type of pedagogical work, the ability to provide constructive feedback and to lead , mentor and motivate younger colleagues for professional improvement is developed; (b) in educating patients, including developing interpersonal communication skills; (c) in the field of continuing education.

Competences

1.The doctoral student will have developed professional, pedagogical, communicative and methodical competences related to the doctor's profession.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
Pedagogical work with students of higher education institutions or colleges, with an audience of medical and medical support postgraduate students - conducting lectures, classes or research projects of students in co-operation with the supervisors of doctoral thesis and/or professionals within the sector. 1) acquisition of methods for teaching theoretical and practical knowledge and skills of medical science and medicine to transfer knowledge to students, patients, medical professionals (an audience selected according to the specifics of doctoral studies and professional development interests); 2) preparation of teaching materials relevant to the type of pedagogical work and the chosen audience.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
An opinion of the supervisor of the doctoral thesis or the Head of the Department.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

3.00

Contact hours:

0 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Test

Part 2