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Conducting Learning and Teaching Activities for Professional Development

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:08.11.2021 17:06:58
Study Course Information
Course Code:LUSDK_265LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Pedagogy; University PedagogyTarget Audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Aivars Stankevičs
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Welfare and Social Work
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061575
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Psychology, general pedagogy at Bachelor level
Objective:
To master knowledge and skills in pedagogical work for the performance of social education and pedagogical activity and education of social work specialists.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Adult education. Andragogy.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Pedagogical process: structure and organisation.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Creation of curriculum and assessment of results. Digital competence, ICT resources and use.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
4Work with audience: forms and methods. Pedagogical ethics.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
5Conducting theoretical classes (lecture, discussion, seminar).Classes2.00auditorium
6Conducting practical classes (role plays, social case modelling, simulation)Classes2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Adult education. Andragogy.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Pedagogical process: structure and organisation.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Creation of curriculum and assessment of results. Digital competence, ICT resources and use.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
4Work with audience: forms and methods. Pedagogical ethics.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
5Conducting theoretical classes (lecture, discussion, seminar).Classes2.00auditorium
6Conducting practical classes (role plays, social case modelling, simulation)Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
• Each topic of the content of the course should be reflected in the portfolio. • After each lecture, independent assignments specified for the respective topic should be prepared for the next class, the materials should be included in the portfolio. • A report on one of the topics proposed should be prepared, presented during class and the questions asked should be answered. • Notes of one lecture / class should be prepared, its structure should be presented to other students, its content and logic should be justified.
Assessment Criteria:
Requirements for obtaining credit points:  attendance of and active participation in all practical and seminar classes,  performance of all independent assignments,  creation of notes of one lecture,  presentation of the structure of the lecture
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of mastering the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of adult education and the organisation of the educational process, the formation of modern curriculum and assessment of results, educational approaches, forms and methods, teaching and learning methods.
Skills:As a result of mastering the course, students will be able to create educational study and course programmes by integrating methods and evidence (research)-based knowledge, to prepare lesson plans and notes; to work with the audience and lead educational activities for the professional development of social work professionals.
Competencies:Will be able to carry out competent social, educational and pedagogical activities, participate in the preparation of social work specialists and educate social work specialists.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Mārtinsone K. Pieaugušo izglītība. 2012
2Ivanova I. Pieaugušo mācīšanās īpatnības. 2011
3Šteinberga A. Pedagoģiskā psiholoģija. 2013
4Johannes Conrads, Morten Rasmussen, Niall Winters, Anne Geniet, Laurenz Langer. Digital education policies in Europe and beyond. 2017
Additional Reading
1Pedagoģijas terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC. 2000
2OECD Latvijas Prasmju stratēģija: NOVĒRTĒJUMS UN REKOMENDĀCIJAS. 2019
3Prets D. Izglītības programmu pilnveide. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC. 2000
4Delors Ž. Mācīšanās ir zelts. Ziņojums, ko Starptautiskā Komisija par izglītību divdesmit pirmajam gadsimtam sniegusi UNESCO. Rīga: UNESCO Latvijas nacionālā komisija. 2000
5 Lonstrupa B. Mācīt pieaugušds ar atvērtību. 2. daļa. Rīga, 2003
6Lonstrupa B. Mācīt pieaugušos ar atklātību. 1. daļa. Rīga, 1995
7Broks A. Izglītības sistemoloģija. Rīga: RaKa. 2000
8Albrehta Dz. Didaktika. Sērija: Tālmācība pedagoģijā. Rīga: RaKa. 2001
9Beļickis I. Izglītības alternatīvās teorijas. Rīga: RaKa. 2001
Other Information Sources
1Žogla I. Didaktikas teorētiskie pamati. Rīga: RaKa. 2001
2Materiāli portālā PEDAGOGS.lv