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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Guna Svence
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Pedagogical Psychology; Psychology

Objective

Provide students with an understanding of basic theories of educational psychology and evidence-based solutions in order to be able to analyse typical learning situations (motivation, self-regulation, classroom management, socio-emotional learning, learning difficulties), reasonably justify options for action and critically evaluate research-based information by demonstrating it in knowledge tests, situation analyses and final essay.

Prerequisites

General Psychology (introduction to Science), developmental Psychology, cognitive and personality Psychology

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.SR1 defines and explains basic concepts of educational psychology and key theoretical approaches (learning, motivation, development, class management, SEM).

Skills

1.SR3. analyses the learning situation by identifying the main psychological factors and formulating the problem.

Competence

1.THE SSR6 discussion and written work shall respect the basic principles of professional ethics in the educational environment (confidentiality, borders, security, inclusive approach).

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Psychology4BachelorLimited choice
Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Psychology 5BachelorLimited choice