Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physical Activity in Pre-School and School
Course Code
LSPA_469
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inta Bula-Biteniece
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Familiarise yourself with the basic principles of professional skills and ethics of the educator in order to ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and to promote the development of pedagogical competence.
Preliminary Knowledge
General secondary education.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Reflexive and critical evaluation of their knowledge, skills and motivation and the setting of objectives for professional development for the development of their professional activities, following up on developments and innovations in the professional field;
Individual work and tests
brain map • I- teacher
2.Self-analysis, self-assessment and self-reflection of pedagogical activity and collegiately constructive feedback;
Individual work and tests
I- teacher • brain map • Question • Educator profession
3.Targeted selection of skills necessary for the development of professional competence and awareness of strategies for self-directed learning;
Individual work and tests
brain map • I- teacher
4.Understands the principles of teamwork, organisation methods and the social role of the teaching profession, basic concepts, types of professional ethics, moral structure and ethical management styles.
Individual work and tests
Fingerkaleidodkops • Question
Skills
1.Provide constructive feedback to colleagues and discuss the contribution of pedagogical activity to the quality and well-being of pupils by demonstrating cooperation and communication skills;
Individual work and tests
Fingerkaleidodkops
2.Plan your professional development and career; reflexively evaluate your learning outcomes and organise self-learning;
Individual work and tests
Fingerkaleidodkops • I- teacher • Educator profession
3.Is able to apply the basic principles and norms of professional ethics by formulating the nature of the action and predicting its consequences in the activities of a sports educator.
Individual work and tests
Question
Competences
1.To provide professional support by promoting the development of their and colleagues’ pedagogical practices, in accordance with the requirements of education and social environment development;
2.Reflexively and critically evaluate their pedagogical practice taking into account the learning outcomes achieved, feedback provided by colleagues, the standard of the teaching profession and the latest developments in pedagogy;
Individual work and tests
Fingerkaleidodkops
3.Strategically plan your professional development, taking responsibility and showing initiative and leadership skills, and offering creative solutions in a diversity context;
Individual work and tests
Question • Educator profession • I- teacher
4.Able to integrate the skills and competences acquired in the professional development process into the pedagogical learning process, solving the ethical and moral education problems of a sports specialist independently and in a team, using modern methods, ethical styles of communication, evaluating codes of ethics, as well as expressing personal opinions and performing critical self-analysis, linking theory to practical activity.
Individual work and tests
I- teacher • Educator profession • Question • Fingerkaleidodkops
Assessment
Individual work
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brain map |
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Test
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Using a metaphor, develop a group explanation of the concept of learning to be an educator. |
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Question |
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Based on the inductive approach and the given learning strategies, research and develop the characteristics and acquisition methods of the professional skills of a teacher, explain and provide examples of the application of these skills in educational practice. Conduct a self-assessment of their pedagogical skills. |
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3.
Fingerkaleidodkops |
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Test
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By collaborating in a group, they analyze and evaluate examples of good practice/research and, by choosing a specific reflection framework and method, they base their new experiences and understanding on professional growth. |
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4.
I- teacher |
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Reflect on the content learned in seminars and lectures using the MAX framework to assess your self-directed learning. |
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Examination
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1.
Educator profession |
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Focusing on the integration of research and education, an interview is conducted with a teacher to explore his/her pedagogical skills, professional identity, and career progression in educational practice. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Profession of educator
Description
Learning to be an educator understanding and essence. Dilemmas in the professional development of teachers. |
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Profession of educator
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Learning to be an educator understanding and essence. Dilemmas in the professional development of teachers. |
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Profession of educator
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Learning to be an educator understanding and essence. Dilemmas in the professional development of teachers. |
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Teaching profession II
Description
Awareness of professional and autonomously self-guided learning. Awareness of operational objectives. |
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Teaching profession II
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Awareness of professional and autonomously self-guided learning. Awareness of operational objectives. |
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Learning and learning strategies
Description
Learning strategies. Professional skills: self-reflection, self-analysis, self-assessment, creativity, leadership, collaboration, etc. |
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Learning and learning strategies
Description
Learning strategies. Professional skills: self-reflection, self-analysis, self-assessment, creativity, leadership, collaboration, etc. |
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Reflection
Description
Learning reflection skills. Types of reflection, cases, methods for perfecting pedagogical activity |
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Reflection
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Learning reflection skills. Types of reflection, cases, methods for perfecting pedagogical activity |
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Educator identity
Description
Awareness of professional identity. The concept of the EU and finding personally meaningful meaning. |
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Educator identity
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Awareness of professional identity. The concept of the EU and finding personally meaningful meaning. |
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Educator identity
Description
Awareness of professional identity. The concept of the EU and finding personally meaningful meaning. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Career
Description
Pedagogical self-assessment in the career development of a future educator. Career development phases. Objective and subjective career |
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Career
Description
Pedagogical self-assessment in the career development of a future educator. Career development phases. Objective and subjective career |
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Career
Description
Pedagogical self-assessment in the career development of a future educator. Career development phases. Objective and subjective career |
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Ethics
Description
Subject matter of professional ethics and types thereof. Structure of professional morality. Sports ethics as a form of normative ethics. |
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Ethics
Description
Subject matter of professional ethics and types thereof. Structure of professional morality. Sports ethics as a form of normative ethics. |
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Ethics
Description
Subject matter of professional ethics and types thereof. Structure of professional morality. Sports ethics as a form of normative ethics. |
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2
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Codes of Ethics
Description
Professional codes of ethics. Sports code of ethics. Ethical values in sport. The nature of the culture of behaviour and work. |
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Study room
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2
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Codes of Ethics
Description
Professional codes of ethics. Sports code of ethics. Ethical values in sport. The nature of the culture of behaviour and work. |
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2
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Topics
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Codes of Ethics
Description
Professional codes of ethics. Sports code of ethics. Ethical values in sport. The nature of the culture of behaviour and work. |
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Location
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Ethics of the educator
Description
Ethics of educator, sports educator. Ethical management styles in communication. |
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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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Ethics of the educator
Description
Ethics of educator, sports educator. Ethical management styles in communication. |
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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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Ethics of the educator
Description
Ethics of educator, sports educator. Ethical management styles in communication. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Profession of educator
Description
Learning to be an educator understanding and essence. Dilemmas in the professional development of teachers. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Teaching profession II
Description
Awareness of professional and autonomously self-guided learning. Awareness of operational objectives. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Learning and learning strategies
Description
Learning strategies. Professional skills: self-reflection, self-analysis, self-assessment, creativity, leadership, collaboration, etc. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Reflection
Description
Learning reflection skills. Types of reflection, cases, methods for perfecting pedagogical activity |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Educator identity
Description
Awareness of professional identity. The concept of the EU and finding personally meaningful meaning. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Educator identity
Description
Awareness of professional identity. The concept of the EU and finding personally meaningful meaning. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Career
Description
Pedagogical self-assessment in the career development of a future educator. Career development phases. Objective and subjective career |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Career
Description
Pedagogical self-assessment in the career development of a future educator. Career development phases. Objective and subjective career |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Ethics
Description
Subject matter of professional ethics and types thereof. Structure of professional morality. Sports ethics as a form of normative ethics. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Codes of Ethics
Description
Professional codes of ethics. Sports code of ethics. Ethical values in sport. The nature of the culture of behaviour and work. |
-
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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Ethics of the educator
Description
Ethics of educator, sports educator. Ethical management styles in communication. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Ethics of the educator
Description
Ethics of educator, sports educator. Ethical management styles in communication. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kuzņecova, A., & Jakovļeva, M. (2015). Profesionālās ētikas kodeksi. Rīga, LSPA.
2.
Jolliffe, W., & Waugh, D. (Eds.). (2017). NQT: The beginning teacher′ s guide to outstanding practice. Learning Matters.Suitable for English stream
3.
Lange, J., & Burroughs-Lange, S. (2017). Learning to be a teacher.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Criss, C. J., Konrad, M., Alber-Morgan, S. R., & Brock, M. E. (2024). A systematic review of goal setting and performance feedback to improve teacher practice. Journal of Behavioral Education, 33(2), 275-296.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
4. Miķelsone, I., Odiņa, I. (2018). Goal Setting Skills in Teachers’ Professional Development. (pp. 313 -325). 4 th International conference on lifelong education and leadership for all.Suitable for English stream