Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pedagogy for environmental and health sustainability
Course Code
LSPA_622
Branch of Science
Educational sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aira Aija Krūmiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To expand the knowledge, skills and competence of students in various study programs of RSU about the importance and role of pedagogy in public education in environmental and health sustainability issues and issues related to the impact of environmental changes on health and the impact of health systems on the environment in order to integrate them into their own with the help of modern pedagogic strategies in professional work with the client/patient.
Preliminary Knowledge
General knowledge appropriate to your level of study, profession and specialization. Basic knowledge in pedagogy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Acquires knowledge and understanding of the concept of pedagogy in the context of health and environmental sustainability, the nature of environmental and health problems and the possibilities of solving them, legalities, cause and effect relationships, their content and importance, as well as the importance and role of sustainability in public life and health preservation.
Skills
1.Analyzes and evaluates environmental and health problems, creatively uses pedagogic approaches and tools in the development and implementation of sustainable solutions in their professional work. Develops and defends his concept of sustainable education.
Competences
1.Understands the importance of pedagogy, competently judges environmental and health issues, appropriately integrating the acquired knowledge and skills in the professional environment. Demonstrates the ability to competently and creatively organize their work, as well as to build cooperation with colleagues, clients, patients, students. Critically and reasonably seeks and implements interdisciplinary (pedagogy, environmental and public health, health care, etc.) approaches. Purposefully and independently improve their professional competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independently carry out the selection and analysis of scientific literature in the fields of pedagogy, environmental science and health care - develop an independent work corresponding to the theme of each topic (individually or in a group of 2-3 students).
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Individually or in a small group (2-3 students; orally, 10 min) defended the developed concept of sustainable education, presented its presentation and description in e-studies (Word, 3-5 pages).
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• Individual participation in classes, discussions, group work (10%), presentations of independent work (40%). • Developed sustainable health and environmental education concept in the context of your chosen profession and its presentation (50%).
The final assessment consists of: • compulsory attendance and participation in classes (10%); • performance of all practical tasks assigned in each lesson (40%) and • defense of the developed concept of sustainable education (50%).
Assessment criteria for the test/exam:
1) scientificity – quality of literature and information sources;
2) relevance to the topic (environmental and health sustainability aspect emphasized) and to one's profession;
3) practical application possibilities in professional activities with clients/patients/audience;
4) the ability to cooperate, work in a team, reflect on one's performance and evaluate the work of a colleague;
5) correct presentation of materials submitted in e-studies.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Topics
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Pedagogy and education for environmental sustainability
Description
Annotation: Environmental pedagogy and environmental education. Sustainability aspect in environmental education. Historical dimension in Latvia and the world, a view of the future. Pedagogical solutions for ensuring environmental sustainability as interdisciplinary team work.
Topics covered during the class: Impact of climate and environmental changes on human habits and behavior. Shift of emphasis, change of paradigms. As a future professional, my opportunities to change habits, attitudes, behavior in different target audiences and age groups. Impact of climate and ecosystem crises, environmental degradation on health.
Literature: 1. Education and Climate Change: The Role of Universities. (2020). ed. by Reimers, F.M. Springer International Publishing AG.
2. UNESCO Stratēģija par izglītību veselībai un labklājībai: ieguldīšana ilgtspējīgas attīstības mērķos. https://www.schooleducationgateway.eu/lv/pub/resources/publications/unesco-strategy-on-education-f.htm
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Pedagogy and education for environmental sustainability
Description
Annotation: Environmental pedagogy and environmental education. Sustainability aspect in environmental education. Historical dimension in Latvia and the world, a view of the future. Pedagogical solutions for ensuring environmental sustainability as interdisciplinary team work.
Topics covered during the class: Impact of climate and environmental changes on human habits and behavior. Shift of emphasis, change of paradigms. As a future professional, my opportunities to change habits, attitudes, behavior in different target audiences and age groups. Impact of climate and ecosystem crises, environmental degradation on health.
Literature: 1. Education and Climate Change: The Role of Universities. (2020). ed. by Reimers, F.M. Springer International Publishing AG.
2. UNESCO Stratēģija par izglītību veselībai un labklājībai: ieguldīšana ilgtspējīgas attīstības mērķos. https://www.schooleducationgateway.eu/lv/pub/resources/publications/unesco-strategy-on-education-f.htm
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Pedagogy and education for sustainable health provision and preservation
Description
Annotation: Education for sustainable health provision and preservation – theoretical and practical scope. Impact of health systems (treatment, pharmaceuticals, technology, medical waste, etc.) "footprint" on the environment. Learning models in environmental and health education at different levels of education.
Topics covered during the class: Pedagogical techniques opportunities for improving the health, well-being and well-being of all generations. Environmental and health and information literacy in the digital and living environment. Meeting the skills and needs of the future today. Ways of thinking and categories in the context of sustainability (systemic, analytical, critical, outside the box, conscious, analogical, etc.).
Literature: 1. Nunes, R. (2022). Healthcare As a Universal Human Right: Sustainability in Global Health. Taylor & Francis Group. Chapter 6. Global Health in a Digital World. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003241065
2. Sport, Performance and Sustainability (2023). ed. by Svensson, D. et al. Taylor & Francis Group.
https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/62226/9781000883626.pdf?sequence=1
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Topics
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Pedagogy and education for sustainable health provision and preservation
Description
Annotation: Education for sustainable health provision and preservation – theoretical and practical scope. Impact of health systems (treatment, pharmaceuticals, technology, medical waste, etc.) "footprint" on the environment. Learning models in environmental and health education at different levels of education.
Topics covered during the class: Pedagogical techniques opportunities for improving the health, well-being and well-being of all generations. Environmental and health and information literacy in the digital and living environment. Meeting the skills and needs of the future today. Ways of thinking and categories in the context of sustainability (systemic, analytical, critical, outside the box, conscious, analogical, etc.).
Literature: 1. Nunes, R. (2022). Healthcare As a Universal Human Right: Sustainability in Global Health. Taylor & Francis Group. Chapter 6. Global Health in a Digital World. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003241065
2. Sport, Performance and Sustainability (2023). ed. by Svensson, D. et al. Taylor & Francis Group.
https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/62226/9781000883626.pdf?sequence=1
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Interdependence and interdependence of health and ecosystems. Specificity of educational work, importance, practical solutions
Description
Annotation: Innovations and challenges in pedagogy and higher education. Pedagogical methods in environmental and health education in practice. The use of modern learning strategies in health education and public education.
Topics covered during the class: Pedagogical goals, tasks and practical solutions for carrying out educational work and expanding understanding of health and environmental sustainability. Interdependence and relationship between human health and ecosystems. Developing a sustainable health and environmental education concept within the framework of your chosen profession.
Literature: 1. Eugene, E. (2019). Teaching sustainability: modern challenges / Eugene Eteris. Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing; Part 4. Goals and targets: solutions for teaching sustainability; Part 5. Educational challenges. RSU Bibliotēkas brīvpieejas abonements, RSU Bibliotēkas Informācijas centrs.
2. Koehn, P.H., Uitto, J.I. (2017). Universities and the Sustainable Development Future: Evaluating Higher-Education Contributions to the 2030 Agenda. Taylor & Francis Group. E- grāmata ProQuest Ebook Central datubāzē (RSU has unlimited access to this book)
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Interdependence and interdependence of health and ecosystems. Specificity of educational work, importance, practical solutions
Description
Annotation: Innovations and challenges in pedagogy and higher education. Pedagogical methods in environmental and health education in practice. The use of modern learning strategies in health education and public education.
Topics covered during the class: Pedagogical goals, tasks and practical solutions for carrying out educational work and expanding understanding of health and environmental sustainability. Interdependence and relationship between human health and ecosystems. Developing a sustainable health and environmental education concept within the framework of your chosen profession.
Literature: 1. Eugene, E. (2019). Teaching sustainability: modern challenges / Eugene Eteris. Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing; Part 4. Goals and targets: solutions for teaching sustainability; Part 5. Educational challenges. RSU Bibliotēkas brīvpieejas abonements, RSU Bibliotēkas Informācijas centrs.
2. Koehn, P.H., Uitto, J.I. (2017). Universities and the Sustainable Development Future: Evaluating Higher-Education Contributions to the 2030 Agenda. Taylor & Francis Group. E- grāmata ProQuest Ebook Central datubāzē (RSU has unlimited access to this book)
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Interdependence and interdependence of health and ecosystems. Specificity of educational work, importance, practical solutions
Description
Annotation: Innovations and challenges in pedagogy and higher education. Pedagogical methods in environmental and health education in practice. The use of modern learning strategies in health education and public education.
Topics covered during the class: Pedagogical goals, tasks and practical solutions for carrying out educational work and expanding understanding of health and environmental sustainability. Interdependence and relationship between human health and ecosystems. Developing a sustainable health and environmental education concept within the framework of your chosen profession.
Literature: 1. Eugene, E. (2019). Teaching sustainability: modern challenges / Eugene Eteris. Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing; Part 4. Goals and targets: solutions for teaching sustainability; Part 5. Educational challenges. RSU Bibliotēkas brīvpieejas abonements, RSU Bibliotēkas Informācijas centrs.
2. Koehn, P.H., Uitto, J.I. (2017). Universities and the Sustainable Development Future: Evaluating Higher-Education Contributions to the 2030 Agenda. Taylor & Francis Group. E- grāmata ProQuest Ebook Central datubāzē (RSU has unlimited access to this book)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Rui. N. (2022). Healthcare As a Universal Human Right: Sustainability in Global Health. Taylor & Francis Group.
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Education and Climate Change: The Role of Universities. (2020), ed. by Reimers, F.M. Springer International Publishing AG.
3.
Eugene, E. (2019). Teaching sustainability: modern challenges / Eugene Eteris. Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing; Part 4. Goals and targets: solutions for teaching sustainability; Part 5. Educational challenges.
Additional Reading
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Koehn, P.H., Uitto, J.I. (2017). Universities and the Sustainable Development Future: Evaluating Higher-Education Contributions to the 2030 Agenda. Taylor & Francis Group.
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Sport, Performance and Sustainability. (2023). ed. by Svensson, D. et al. Taylor & Francis Group.
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Eugene, E., Sparitis O. (2022). Modern Educational Revolution: Challenges and Solutions. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.
Other Information Sources
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Latvijas ilgtspējīgas izglītības stratēģija līdz 2030.gadam.
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UNESCO Stratēģija par izglītību veselībai un labklājībai: ieguldīšana ilgtspējīgas attīstības mērķos.
3.
Challenges, opportunities and innovations in social work field education / edited by Ronnie Egan, Nicole Hill and Wendy Rollins. New Yor : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. (2021). xxi, 201 lpp. Routledge advances in social work.
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PLANETARY HEALTH - Planetary Health Alliance
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AMEE Consensus Statement: Planetary health and education for sustainable healthcare: Medical Teacher: Vol 43, No 3 (tandfonline.com)
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List of issues Medical Teacher (tandfonline.com)