Pedagogy in Health Care
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen the comprehension of the basic categories of pedagogy and legalities in health care, to improve the skill in applying the knowledge to personal growth and the professional activity for the benefit of patients/clients, to ensure readiness to get involved in the assessment and solution of pedagogy problems with different target audiences.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes the latest scientific knowledge and research in the chosen profession
Actility in specialty and science, self-improvement
2.Defines principles for effective learning at different ages
Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 5 to 8 • Individual work
3.Explains the theoretical basics of learning and the modern patient-centered learning process
Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 1 to 4 • Actility in specialty and science, self-improvement
4.Evaluates the role of educational preventive work in maintaining health
Individual work
Skills
1.Uses professional terminology
Individual work
2.Demonstrates skills to analyse and structure information, present it in the study group
Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 1 to 4 • Actility in specialty and science, self-improvement • Educational plan for an individual patient or group of patients
3.Adapts and develops specific pedagogical strategies (asking questions, dialogue, paraphrase, etc.) in a study (simulated) environment
Solution to healthcare challenges with support from digital technologies and AI
4.Select methods of pedagogy appropriate to the health of the client/patient, their study and professional needs in communication
Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 5 to 8
Competences
1.Is competent to develop and present a solution to a health problem with the support of digital technologies and AI
Solution to healthcare challenges with support from digital technologies and AI
2.Independently develop a didactically substantiated educational plan for an individual patient or group of patients
Educational plan for an individual patient or group of patients
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Activity and initiative: according to the total amount of study course, prepare independently and purposefully for classes, including: • strengthen lecture material, • read additional information sources, • learn and use professional terminology, • engage in discussions, problem/case analysis, role play, etc. |
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2.
Actility in specialty and science, self-improvement |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Keep track of current affairs in the chosen profession. Prepare a presentation on the impressions of RSU Science week (other conferences at RSU or beyond). |
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3.
Solution to healthcare challenges with support from digital technologies and AI |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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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.
Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 1 to 4 |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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2.
Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 5 to 8 |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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3.
Educational plan for an individual patient or group of patients |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Lecture
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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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Introduction to pedagogy, basic principles and categories of pedagogy. Pedagogy in healthcare - trends and perspective
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Technologies in solving current healthcare problems and educating patients.
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2
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Theories of learning and teaching. Use of personalised learning strategies in healthcare.
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Principles of effective learning. Patient-directed learning process. Personalized learning strategies in healthcare.
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Development of a patient educational plan. Evaluation of learning outcomes. Selection and evaluation of teaching materials.
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2
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Topics
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Professional communication and patient education. Individual work with patients and work with patient groups.
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Characteristics of the perception and development of the individual at different stages of age. Insight into the functioning of statement processes (sensation, perception, memory, imagination, thinking, speech, etc.).
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Digital transformation of healthcare: benefits and losses, threats and risks. Challenges ahead for pedagogy in healthcare.
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Topics
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Discussion: The role of pedagogy in the growth, development and self-improvement of the personality of a healthcare specialist and patient.
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Group work: Solving healthcare problems with the support of digital technologies. Presentation and discussion of the developed works
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Discussion: Theoretical approaches in healthcare, learning taxonomies. Tasks for determining taxonomy levels.
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Group work: analysis of patient profiles for assessment of learning readiness. Analysis of situations. Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 1 to 4.
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Group work: Tasks for evaluation and improvement of learning materials and learning outcomes.
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Discussion: Specificities of teaching and learning individually and in groups. Analysis of video materials. Presentation of independent work: Current topics in specialty and science, self-improvement. Conference impressions.
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Auditorium
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Group work: Health situation simulation tasks. Independent work: “An education plan for an individual patient or group of patients”. Presentation of work, peer evaluation and self-reflection.
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Discussion: Current issues in healthcare science in the future - trends, challenges, solutions. Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 5 to 8. Summary of students activity and initiative. Assessment of the involvement in the study course.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Goodyear, V. Armour, K. (2019). Young People, Social Media and Health. Routledge, 232.Suitable for English stream
Slusser, M., Luis I. Garcia, L.I., at. a. (2019). Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Health Care - E-BookSuitable for English stream
Krūmiņa A.A., Mihailovs I.J. u.c. (2016) Komunikācija veselības aprūpes vidē. No: K.Mārtinsone, V.Sudraba (red.) Veselības psiholoģija (153.-177.), RSU
Bēta, G. (2017). Māsu profesionālā lietpratība pacientu izglītošanas procesā. Promocijas darbs, LiepU.
Additional Reading
Technology and Health. Promoting Attitude and Behavior Change (2020) 1st Edition.Suitable for English stream
SU-i Hou (2014). Health Education: Theoretical Concepts, Effective Strategies and Core Competencies.Suitable for English stream
Puķīte, M. (2012). Medicīnas studentu pedagoģiskās kompetences veidošanās studiju procesā. Promocijas darbs LU.
Cullen, R., Harris, M., Hill, R.R. (2012). The Learner-centered Curriculum: Design and Implementation. (The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) Ebrary Academic Complete, 272.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
Veselība 2020: Eiropas stratēģiskais ietvars visos pārvaldes un sabiedrības līmeņos veiktas rīcības atbalstam veselības un labklājības vairošanai: saīsinātā versija (2013). PVO Eiropas Reģionālais birojs; Rīga: Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs.