Family Pedagogy (VPUPK_027)
About Study Course
Objective
To expand students' knowledge and understanding about family pedagogy, to deepen understanding about the role of pedagogical competence of a specialist (medical practitioner, health care professional, social worker, etc.) in educating families and solving social problems.
Prerequisites
Not required.
Learning outcomes
• knows the categories and problems of family pedagogy in nowadays;
• characterises the family as a social institution and its interrelationships;
• describes different types of families and the specifics of the functioning of the family.
• determines the model of relationships of children and adults in the family, assesses its impact on the child;
• analyses situations from family pedagogy's point of view, uses theoretical knowledge in solving conflicts in specific situations;
• explains the role of a family and upbringing in the development of the child's personality;
• can discuss and debate with parents about upbringing problems in family.
• develops a professionaly appropriate activity for family education;
• reflects on the complexity of the situation of children and families in today's context, sees educational perspectives, provides pedagogical support;
• recognises and evaluates the role of their pedagogical competences in solving social problems of families.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 1 | Free choice | Aira Aija Krūmiņa |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 2 | Free choice |
