Theories and Methods of Adult Pedagogy (VPUPK_101)
About Study Course
Objective
Improve proficiency on theoretical approaches and methodology of the adult pedagogy, forming understanding of the paradigm of the transformative learning and integration into the pedagogical praxis.
Prerequisites
Interrelationship, ethics.
Learning outcomes
Students are familiar with basic adult learning concepts, guidelines of the lifelong learning policy, teaching/learning legal aspects, are competent in theories and methodological approaches of adult pedagogy (andragogy).
Classify and apply mastered theoretical frameworks of adult pedagogy; can operate with corresponding professional terminology; differentiate traditional and transformative learning/teaching approaches; choose adequate, effective learning/teaching techniques; can interpret adult learning theoretical and practical positions related to different sociocultural tendencies in Latvia and Europe.
As a result of mastering the study course, the student is able to choose the most appropriate teaching / learning approach, integrates theoretical and practical approaches in the process of self-directed learning; identifies and integrates acquired metacognitive skills and current adult learning needs in supervision in the context of future skills.
