Pedagogy (VPUPK_088)
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen students' knowledge and understanding of the science of pedagogy and the basic didactic principles of adult pedagogy. Improve the ability to use the newly acquired knowledge and competences in the study process, in one's professional growth and activities for the benefit of patients/clients.
Prerequisites
Introduction to the studies, introduction to speciality.
Learning outcomes
1. Characterise the pedagogical categories within the professional context; assess their utility and potential risk factors.
2. Describe the nature of different pedagogical theories and their usage possibilities for patient/client's health care.
3. Assess the role of personality in running the pedagogical process and in communication with the patient/client.
4. Classify and compare the methodology of didactics in adult pedagogy.
1. Purposefully select, critically assess and structure the information according to the professional needs.
2. Analyse various didactic approaches, use theoretical knowledge in solving conflicts in specific situations.
3. Choose the most appropriate methods for the demonstration/forwarding of their experience in interdisciplinary (pedagogy, psychology, medicine) view.
1. Develop adult non-formal education programme based on recent pedagogical research in compliance with the professional activity.
2. Present the developed curriculum in an argued manner, including information perception promoting and interactive didactics methods in the presentation.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy, RFFN | 7 | Bachelor’s | Required | Irēna Upeniece |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiologopaedics, RFA | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Irēna Upeniece, Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Nora Jansone-Ratinika | |
| Occupational Therapy, RFE | 4 | Bachelor’s | Required | Irēna Upeniece, Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Nora Jansone-Ratinika | |
| Physiotherapy, RFF | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Irēna Upeniece, Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Nora Jansone-Ratinika | |
| Orthotics and Prosthetics, RFO | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Irēna Upeniece, Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Nora Jansone-Ratinika | |
| Nutrition, RFUN | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Irēna Upeniece | |
| Nutrition, RFU | 8 | Bachelor’s | Required | Irēna Upeniece, Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Nora Jansone-Ratinika |
