General Pedagogy

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:6.00

Study Course Accepted:01.11.2024 13:32:34

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LSPA_010		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science		Target Audience:		Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Katrīna Volgemute
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		9	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		18
Classes (count)		20	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		40
Total Contact Hours								58
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		6	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		12
Total Contact Hours								20
Part-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								10
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
General secondary education.
Objective:
To foster professional competence of students promoting comprehensive general understanding of the principles of modern pedagogy and the nature of pedagogical work in teaching placement at schools and in the training sport environment.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to pedagogy and its historical development.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
2	Pedagogical development trends in the 21st century.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
3	Personality development and upbringing in the pedagogical process.			Lectures		2.00	other
				Classes		2.00	other
4	Development of intellect and cognition at different ages.			Classes		3.00	other
5	Pedagogical work with different age groups.			Lectures		1.00	other
				Classes		3.00	other
6	Diverse study methods, principles and techniques.			Classes		2.00	other
7	Didactics.			Classes		2.00	other
8	Study process.			Classes		3.00	other
9	Teaching theories			Classes		2.00	other
10	Research and creativity in pedagogy.			Classes		3.00	other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to pedagogy and its historical development.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Pedagogical development trends in the 21st century.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	Personality development and upbringing in the pedagogical process.			Classes		1.50	other
4	Development of intellect and cognition at different ages.			Classes		2.00	other
5	Pedagogical work with different age groups.			Classes		1.50	other
6	Diverse study methods, principles and techniques.			Classes		1.00	other
7	Didactics.			Classes		1.00	other
8	Study process.			Classes		1.00	other
9	Teaching theories			Classes		1.00	other
10	Research and creativity in pedagogy.			Lectures		1.00	other
				Classes		1.00	other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Lectures, practical classes, independent learning, seminars, interim examinations, final examination – examination. Students’ independent learning is organised individually and/or in working groups. Student independently prepare for seminar classes and interim examinations.
Assessment Criteria:
The total assessment is summative: Independent learning; Interim examination; Exam.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Will know: 1. Developments in the history and science of pedagogy. 2. Planning and implementation of the study process. 3. Knows the peculiarities of general development in the age of children and specific details of pedagogical work.
Skills:		4. Able to explain and define current problems in teacher’s work and education and their causes, as well as able to plan their resolution in a targeted way 5. Able to discuss the contribution of pedagogical work to promoting the quality of life, demonstrating communication and cooperation skills.
Competencies:		6. To identify individual learning needs, formulate clear and achievable study objectives, choose suitable study methods and develop interdisciplinary, individualised study approaches. 7. Analyses pedagogical situations of different nature, identifying support measures needed to improve pedagogical work. 8. Uses different approaches and methods in promoting the study process.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Albrehta Dz. Didaktika. Rīga: RaKa, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)
2	Jurgena I. Vispārīgā pedagoģija. Rīga: SIA Izglītības soļi, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
3	Žukovs L. Pedagoģija. Rīga: LSPA, 1994. (akceptējams izdevums)
4	Žukovs L. Pedagoģijas vēsture. Rīga: RaKa, 1999. (akceptējams izdevums)
5	Cobern, W. W. (1998). Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Science Education. (akceptējams izdevums)
6	Ārzemju studentiem/For international students
7	Cobern, W. W. (1998). Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Science Education. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Špona A. Pedagoģija. Pārdomas, atziņas. Rīga: Raka, 2022.
2	Janosone R., Fernāte A., Bula-Biteniece I. Sporta pedagoģija vakar, šodien, rīt. Rīga: Raka, 2016.
3	Špona A. Audzināšanas process teorijā un praksē. Rīga: RaKa, 2006.
4	Zelmenis V. Pedagoģijas pamati. Rīga: RaKa, 2000.
Other Information Sources
1	Zinātnisko rakstu datu bāzes, elektroniskie informācijas avoti.