| Statuss(Aktīvs) | Izdruka | Arhīvs(0) | Studiju plāns Vecais plāns | Kursu katalogs | Vēsture |
| Course title | Innovations in Didactics of Higher Education |
| Course code | Peda6009 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 6 |
| Total Hours in Course | 162 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 32 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 32 |
| Independent study hours | 98 |
| Date of course confirmation | 20/04/2011 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Mechanics and Design |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. paed., prof. Baiba Briede Mg. phil., Elīna Apsīte Dr. paed., Ludis Pēks |
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course | |
| Course abstract | |
| Students develop knowledge on various views in didactics in a higher school, various theories of didactics and developmental tendencies in Latvia and in the world. The students improve in the frame of the course: presentation skills in academic style and usage of e-learning environments, teaching methodology for courses of engineering and social sciences, and knowledge in developmental psychology. Discussions on teaching/learning problems in didactics are emphasized. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Knowledge: to comprehend, analyze and assess theories and conceptions on: development of studies in Europe, essence of didactics, studies and innovations, planned course results; improve knowledge on study methods, presentation, usage of visual, technical aids and e-learning environment; to comprehend, analyze and assess: a teacher and students as subjects of studies; theoretical conceptions on relation to EQF and pillars of life-long education.
Skills: to use knowledge in formation of courses and presentations in front of the audience; to make a dialogue; to perform and assess using various methods; to use Moodle environment Competences: able to use didactical knowledge and skills in formation of courses and presentations in order to promote students' ability to create new knowledge, skills and competencies and positive interface; able to cooperate with the students; able to perform in various audiences delivering information appropriately, and able to develop one‘s own competence. |
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| Compulsory reading | |
| 1. Briede B., Pēks L. Ekoloģiskā pieeja izglītībā. Jelgava: LLU, 2011. 160 lpp. Sērija „ Izglītības ekoloģija”. CD formātā 2. Facilitating Reflective Learning in Higher Education. Society for Research Into Higher Education. 2nd ed. Editors A.Brockbank, I.McGill. Berkshire: Open University Press, 2007. 384 p. 3. Katane I. Paradigmas Latvijas izglītības vidē mūsdienās. Jelgava: LLU TF IMI, 2007. 117 lpp. Sērija „Izglītības ekoloģija”. 4. Light G., Cox R., Calkins S.C. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: The Reflective Professional. 2nd. ed. London: SAGE Publications Ltd., 2009. 360 p. | |
| Further reading | |
| 1. Briede B. Mācību metodes. Līdzautori: M. Doils, H. Makintaire, L.Pēks, I. Šīlda. Jelgava: LLU, 1997. 68 lpp. 2. Pamatinformācija kursa veidošanai. LLU, 2009. Pieejams: http://estudijas.llu.lv/file.php/4/instrukcija_pasniedzeejiem_esf.pdf 3. Proceedings of the 2011 Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.06.2011.]. Pieejams: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/proceedings-of-the-2011-conference-on-higher-education-pedagogy/15098590?productTrackingContext=product_view/recently_viewed/left/1 | |
| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1. Higher Education. The International Journal of Higher Education Research. Print ISSN: 0018-1560. Online ISSN: 1573-174X 2. Journal of Further and Higher Education. Print ISSN: 0309-877X, Online ISSN: 1469-9486 3. Teaching in Higher Education. Print ISSN: 1356-2517, Online ISSN: 1470-1294 | |