Course code Peda1015

Credit points 1.50

Introduction in Pedagogical Studies I

Total Hours in Course40

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Date of course confirmation19.02.2014

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developers

author prof.

Kaspars Vārtukapteinis

Dr. sc. ing.

author lect.

Silvija Reihmane

Mg. paed.

Replaced courses

Citi1014 [GCIT1014] Introduction in Studies

Peda1012 [GPED1012] Introduction in Studies

Course abstract

The aim of the course is give the students the necessary insight and knowledge on higher education, study process and study environment at the university and faculty helping to start the studies successfully paying special attention to the development of higher education in the world, Latvia, LUA, development of study programs, organisation of the study process and multiformity of student life, to introduce the students in pedagogical studies un professional bachelor study program “Home Environment in Education”.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge about the nature, levels and models of higher education and studies; LLU, history of the development of the faculty and study program; content of the professional bachelor study program “Home Environment in Education” and the expected results in studies.
• Skills to apply the knowledge acquired in the course to ensure successful process of studies.
• Competence to evaluate the basic principles of the process of studies for starting to study in the chosen study program.

Compulsory reading

1. Studiju ceļvedis. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 02.02.2014] Pieejams: http://www.llu.lv/studiju-celvedis
2. Studiju nolikums. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 02.02.2014] Pieejams: http://www.llu.lv/getfile.php?id=42210
3. Augstskolu likums [tiešsaiste]. [skatīts 02.02.2014] Pieejams: http://www.likumi.lv/doc.php?id=37967
4. Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte [tiešsaiste]. [skatīts 02.02.2014] Pieejams: http://www.llu.lv

Further reading

1. LLU Tehniskā fakultāte [tiešsaiste]. [skatīts 02.02.2014] Pieejams: http://www.tf.llu.lv/
2. LLU TF Izglītības un mājsaimniecības institūts. [skatīts 02.02.2014.] Pieejams: http://www.tf.llu.lv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=36
3. LLU Tehniskā fakultāte. Sast. K.Vārtukapteinis. 12. pārstr. un papild. izd. Jelgava: LLU, 2013. 136 lpp. Pieejams arī tiešsaistē:
http://www.tf.llu.lv/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=13&Itemid=26

Periodicals and other sources

1. Izglītība un Kultūra: Latvijas Republikas nedēļas laikraksts. Rīga : Izglītība. ISSN 1407-4036.