Course code PedaP093
Credit points 22.50
Application of Research Conceptions
Total Hours in Course600
Date of course confirmation20.04.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developer
Iveta Līce-Zikmane
Dr. paed.
Course abstract
Approbation of theoretical knowledge and innovations of selected areas within aspects of actual problems. Master students improve their skills and competences to use pedagogical and psychological theories in formal, non formal and informal education and research results in all education/teaching stages. Student approbates research conceptions in micro-, meso- and exo- environment. Master student’s portfolio reflects results of studies, where is shown his achievements and participate in school, state and international projects, the reports at least in two scientific conferences and publications.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge: acquired knowledge in integrated study courses for its approbation in practice. Skills: to integrate and to apply theoretical knowledge in order to plan teaching /study objectives and processes of drawing up, implementing and evaluating educational programs for local region, Latvia and EU in the context of realizing education for sustainable development; ability to synthesize theoretical insights from their experience, to reflect the presentation; ability to present their research and findings of the conferences. Competences: able to cooperate with the leaders of scientific research and able to prepare presentations and publications of the results, able to manage pupils and student research paper, able to develop and prepare the publications of educational resources, able to approbate the research conceptions and innovative solutions in practice.
Compulsory reading
1. Augstākās izglītības kvalitātes pilnveides metode (2009). Pieejams:http://www.tsi.lv/Research/Conference/MIP_2009/6.pdf
2. UNESCO Latvijas Nacionālās Komisijas DARBĪBAS STRATĒĢIJA 2009.-2013., (2009) Pieejams: http://www.unesco.lv/custom/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20UNESCO%20LNK%20darbib%20
3. Briede B., Pēks L. (2011). Ekoloģiskā pieeja izglītībā [elektroniskais resurss]. Jelgava, Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte, Izglītības un mājsaimniecības institūts, 160 lpp. Monogrāfisko pētījumu sērija Izglītības ekoloģija. CD-ROM. ISBN 9789984480473
4. Beattie J., Jordan L.A., Algozzine B. (2006). Making Inclusion Work. Effective Practices for all Teachers. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications Company, 2006. 269 lpp.
Further reading
1. Uz EFQM modeli balstīta augstākās izglītības kvalitātes pilnveides metode (2009). Pieejams: http://www.aic.lv/eqfm/7_fona_in.htm
2. LLU IMI starptautisko konferenču "Rural Environment. Education. Personality" materiāli. Pieejams http://www.tf.llu.lv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&ig=152&Itemid=38
3. Hellersted K. (2009). The composition of new venture teams: its Dynamics and consequences. Jönköping: Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University, 212 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. The Journal of Educational Research. Online ISSN: 1940-0675 Pieejams: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00220671.asp
2. City, Culture and Society. Online ISSN: 1877-9166 Pieejams: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18779166
3. International Journal of Educational Research. Online ISSN: 0883-0355. PIeejams: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/491/description#description