Course code Peda4035

Credit points 1.50

Applied Vocational Education

Total Hours in Course40

Independent study hours40

Date of course confirmation20.04.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developer

author

Inga Andersone-Penčuka

Mg. paed.

Course abstract

In the result of theoretical and practical research it is possible to apply the acquired knowledge in new situations, compare the data, find correlations, analyze and synthesize information, evaluate the investment in the solution of pedagogical problems.
Students require knowledge, skills and reflection abilities including the aspects of theoretical, empirical kinds of researches and methods and their usage.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

In the result of acquisition of vocational education the students have a grasp of theoretical and practical knowledge corresponding to the content of the program and the set aim.
•knowledge are able to relate theoretical knowledge to solving of practical– an independent work;
•skills to set and to achieve them. Students are able to demonstrante pedagogical mastery– an independent work;
•competence i san ability to apply the acquired knowledge in action and to improve it– an independent work.

Course Content(Calendar)

1 Choice of subject and work title.
2 Formulation of goal, specification of work tasks.
3 Work on Literature Identification and Selection.
4 Literature studies, analysis, evaluation.
5 Design and submission of a course project and defense.

Requirements for awarding credit points

According to the requirements, the course paper is submitted and presented in time.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Students, according to the requirements, independently develop a course paper on a topic of their choice.
Individual consultations are available for students, incl. online advice

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Compliance with the requirements of independent studies and course work (also in the course paper).
The course paper has been elaborated and sent electronically a week before the defense.
Presentation of the course paper, defended course paper.

Compulsory reading

1. Dukulis, I. Apgūsim jauno Powerpoint!: Microsoft Office PowerPoint. Rīga: Turība, biznesa augstskola, 2006. 141 lpp. 2. Geske I., Grīnfelds A., Kangro A., Kiseļova R. Ko skolēni zina un prot - kompetence lasīšanā, matemātikā un dabaszinātnēs: Latvija OECD valstu Starptautiskajā skolēnu novērtēšanas programmā 2009. Latvijas Universitāte. Pedagoģijas, psiholoģijas un mākslas fakultāte. Izglītības pētniecības institūts. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2010. 163 lpp. 3. Lasmanis A. Faktoru analīze. Rīga: Izglītības soļi, 2004. 53 lpp. 4. Uzulāns J. Skolotājs mūsdienu informatīvajā telpā. IV. Rīga: RaKa, 2005.

Further reading

1. A Good Adult Educator in Europe. Recourse book. 2006. 2. Lasmanis A. Datu ieguves, apstrādes un analīzes metodes pedagoģijas un psiholoģijas pētījumos. 2. grāmata. Rīga: SIA Izglītības soļi, 2002. 3. Katane I., Pēks L. Izglītības ekoloģija: starpdisciplinārs virziens mūsdienu izglītības pētniecībā. Jelgava: LLU,2006. 55 lpp. Skills supply and demand in Europe: Medium-term forecast up to 2020 CEDEFOP. Luxembourg: Publications office of the European Union 2010[tiešsaiste] [skatīts 09.04.2011.]. Pieejams: http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/Files/3052_en.pdf

Periodicals and other sources

1. Mācību stundas prezentācija [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 20.11.2018.]. Pieejams: http://skolai.daba.lv/proj_materiali/macibu_materiali/d/PPprezentacija_prezent_rb_d.pdf 2. Profesionālā izglītība Latvijā [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 01.12.2018.]. Pieejams: http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/files/4134_lv.pdf 3. Profesiju standarti un profesionālās kvalifikācijas prasības [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 27.11.2018.]. Pieejams: https://visc.gov.lv/profizglitiba/standarti.shtml 4. Tuvinās izglītības un darba vidi [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 20.11.2018.]. Pieejams: http://www.izm.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/1867-tuvinas-izglitibas-un-darba-

Notes

Compulsory study course in the 1st level professional higher education program "Teacher of Vocational education".