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Bachelors or Diploma Thesis
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:10.07.2024 13:53:36
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LSPA_254 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 9.33 | ECTS: | 14.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Pedagogy; Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Inta Bula-Biteniece | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Rīga, LV-1006 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
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| Total Contact Hours | 10 | ||||||||
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| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
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| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | The intended study courses in the study courses in the programme have been mastered. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To deepen the competences of the future sports teacher – theoretical knowledge and skills, to apply them in the activity of sports teacher; to facilitate the development of the intellectual potential of the future sports teacher, developing independent assessment and scientific research skills. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Methodical instructions for the implementation of a Bachelor’s/Diploma paper | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Defence of the topic of the Bachelor’s/Diploma paper. (with paper supervisor – PS) | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Methodical instructions for the implementation of a Bachelor’s/Diploma paper | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Defence of the topic of the Bachelor’s/Diploma paper. (with paper supervisor – PS) | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Students’ independent learning is organised individually. Students independently, in consultation with the Bachelor’s paper supervisor, develop a plan for the topic the qualification paper and research plans, study scientific literature related to the topics of the Bachelor’s paper and perform its analysis. 1. To perform theoretical (pedagogical didactic, psychological and physiological anatomical) assessment of the problem of the selected topic. 2. To independently develop research methodology on the chosen topic and create a research, in accordance with CM Regulations on general secondary education and basic education. 3. To present and discuss with arguments on the reflected results of the Bachelor’s paper. Creation of a Bachelor’s paper plan. Analytical information on the highlights of the selected topic and a description of the problems. (Bachelor’s thesis I) Development of the research methodology. Compilation and description of research methods (Bachelor’s paper II) Conducting research at the placement base. (Bachelor’s thesis II) The research result obtained is described in the draft. (Bachelor’s thesis III) Preparation of the Bachelor’s thesis according to requirements and defence. (Bachelor’s thesis III) | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Assessment of learning outcomes. Bachelor’s thesis I – Creation and approval of the selected topic. Analysis and evaluation of problems in literature sources and regulatory documents. Bachelor’s thesis II – To independently develop a methodological plan in the selected topic for research (surveys, interviews, tests, test exercises, assessment protocols). Bachelor’s thesis III – Writing and defence of the Bachelor’s thesis. The National Examination Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board) assesses the conformity of the Bachelor’s paper of the applicant with the specialisation of “Sports and Teacher” and decide on the granting of the relevant professional degree. The assessment of the Bachelor’s paper is announced on the day of defence. Assessment criteria have been prepared in accordance with Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers No.468 of 12 August 2014 “Assessment of Learner’s Achievements on a 10-Point Grading Scale” (Annex 23). The assessment of study achievements on a 10-point grading scale consists of the following criteria: – Amount and quality of acquired knowledge; – Acquired skills and abilities; – Attitude towards education; – Dynamics of development of study performance. Student’s study achievements in a study subject are assessed on a 10-point grading scale (10 – with distinction; 9 – excellent; 8 – very good; 7 – good; 6 – almost good; 5 – satisfactory; 4 – almost satisfactory, 3 – weak, 2 – poor, 1 – very poor). When determining the assessment on a 10-point grading scale, the criteria are assessed as a whole. Diploma paper I – Assessment of the problems of the European and Latvian education system, including sports lessons. Diploma paper II – To independently develop a sport class plan on the chosen topic and create an assessment of the pupils’ performance, in accordance with CM Regulations on general secondary education and basic education. Diploma paper III – Preparation and defence of the diploma paper. The National Examination Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board) assesses the conformity of the diploma paper of the applicant with the specialisation of “Sports and Teacher” and decide on the granting of the relevant professional degree. The assessment of the diploma paper is announced on the day of defence of the diploma paper. Assessment criteria have been prepared in accordance with Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers No.468 of 12 August 2014 “Assessment of Learner’s Achievements on a 10-Point Grading Scale” (Annex 23). The assessment of study achievements on a 10-point grading scale consists of the following criteria: – Amount and quality of acquired knowledge; – Acquired skills and abilities; – Attitude towards education; – Dynamics of development of study performance. Student’s study achievements in a study subject are assessed on a 10-point grading scale (10 – with distinction; 9 – excellent; 8 – very good; 7 – good; 6 – almost good; 5 – satisfactory; 4 – almost satisfactory, 3 – weak, 2 – poor, 1 – very poor). When determining the assessment on a 10-point grading scale, the criteria are assessed as a whole. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Defence (Bachelor’s thesis) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Defence (Bachelor’s thesis) | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Studies of the selected topic in pedagogy, sports and health education. | ||||||||
| Skills: | To use qualitative and quantitative research methods in the selected topic. To collect, present the results of research, reflect comprehensive and new information obtained by collecting facts, news, observation and experimentation. To plan work for sports lessons and out-of-class classes. To create parameters and criteria for assessing pupils’ performance. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | To explore, analyse and form patterns in the selected topic on the relevance of the study aids, practical activity to children’s abilities and education goals, and teacher’s activities. To assess and improve personal professional competence. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2018.gada 27.novembra noteikumi Nr.747 (stājas spēkā 2020.gada 1.septembrī) | ||||||||
| 2 | Noteikumi par valsts vispārējās vidējās izglītības standartu un vispārējās vidējās izglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2019.gada 3.septembra noteikumi Nr.416 (stājas spēkā 2020.gada 1.septembrī) | ||||||||
| 3 | Jansone, R., Fernāte, A., & Bula-Biteniece, I. (2016). Sporta pedagoģijas vakar šodien rīt. Rīga, RaKa, 567lpp. | ||||||||
| 4 | Iepriekš apgūto studiju kursu obligata literatūra. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Lavin, J. (2008). Creative Approaches to Physical Education: Helping Children to Achieve Their True Potential. Routledge, 168 lpp. | ||||||||
| 2 | Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas vietne. | ||||||||
| 3 | Valsts izglītības satura centra vietne | ||||||||
| 4 | Projekta “Skola2030” vietne | ||||||||
| 5 | Laikraksts „Izglītība un Kultūra” | ||||||||
| 6 | Žurnāls „Skolotājs”. | ||||||||
| 7 | Žurnāls “Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy” | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Saskaņā ar patstāvīgo darbu uzdevumiem darbs datu bāzēs: PROQUEST EBRARY - Ebook Central THOMSON REUTERS - Web of Science SCOPUS - Bibliographic database SCIENCE DIRECT - World's largest electronic collection of science, technology and medicine | ||||||||
