Pedagogical Work (DN_186)
About Study Course
Objective
Get acquainted with the specific nature of pedagogical work.
Acquisition and development of teaching skills by a doctoral student as a professional doctor and a university lecturer, by strengthening the resident’s ability to structure and transfer the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge logically, within a limited period of time and in an understandable way to the relevant audience, patients, students, colleagues and society as a whole.
Prerequisites
Experience in postgraduate studies;
The study course “Higher Education Pedagogy” of the 1st year of doctoral studies completed.
Learning outcomes
The doctoral student will be able to outline medical or psychological theories, define basic findings, systematise, select teaching material; upon completion of the study course, the doctoral student extends the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired in the selected specialty, as well as acquires knowledge related to the application of teaching methods:
(a) in the pedagogical work of a higher education institution;
(b) in the provision of continuing education in the field of teaching postgraduates of medicine and medical support fields.
The doctoral student will be able to choose the best teaching method, design and integrate the material to be studied into innovative pedagogical technologies. Will develop the ability to explain the material in an optimal way, to organise the learning process and feedback.
Upon completion of the study course, the doctoral student will be able to carry out pedagogical work:
(a) at the university, including conducting theoretical and practical classes and colloquia for students. In addition to pedagogical skills within this type of pedagogical work, the ability to provide constructive feedback and to lead , mentor and motivate younger colleagues for professional improvement is developed;
(b) in educating patients, including developing interpersonal communication skills;
(c) in the field of continuing education.
The doctoral student will have developed professional, pedagogical, communicative and methodical competences related to the doctor's profession.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy), DVAfeng | 3 | Doctoral | Required | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy), DVAf | 3 | Doctoral | Required | Ilze Konrāde, Dace Bandere, Kristīne Mārtinsone | |
| Health Care (subprogramme Medicine), DVAmeng | 3 | Doctoral | Required | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Medicine), DVAm | 3 | Doctoral | Required | Ilze Konrāde, Dace Bandere, Kristīne Mārtinsone | |
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology), DVApseng | 3 | Doctoral | Required | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology), DVAps | 3 | Doctoral | Required | Ilze Konrāde, Dace Bandere, Kristīne Mārtinsone |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy), DVAfeng | 4 | Doctoral | Required | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy), DVAf | 4 | Doctoral | Required | Ilze Konrāde, Dace Bandere, Kristīne Mārtinsone | |
| Health Care (subprogramme Medicine), DVAm | 4 | Doctoral | Required | Ilze Konrāde, Dace Bandere, Kristīne Mārtinsone | |
| Health Care (subprogramme Medicine), DVAmeng | 4 | Doctoral | Required | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology), DVApseng | 4 | Doctoral | Required | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology), DVAps | 4 | Doctoral | Required | Ilze Konrāde, Dace Bandere, Kristīne Mārtinsone |
