For 1.3 years course (50CP) Specialization: “Diversity and Inclusion in Education” and “Learning and Teaching for Competence”: – Bachelor’s degree in pedagogy and education or the second level professional higher education or the equivalent education with 160 credit points acquired in total. – English language knowledge at B2 level.
For 1.3 years course (50 CP) Specialization: “Education Management” and “Human Behaviour and Education”: – Bachelor’s degree or the second level professional higher education with 160 credit points acquired in total or other equivalent higher education with 160 credit points acquired in total. – English language knowledge at B2 level.
For 2 years course (80 CP) Specialization “Pedagogy”: – Bachelor’s degree or the second level professional higher education with 120 credit points acquired in total. – English language knowledge at B2 level.
Entrance examination
Writing part: essay on the topical issues and problems of education (300-500 words). Oral part: An interview during which the applicant’s communication, leadership and foreign language skills are tested.
to promote the improvement of students’ professional pedagogical, management and research competence for competitiveness in education, to motivate for further academic growth.
Knowledge
understanding of educational sciences (integrating into them also other sciences related to human life) and their sub-branches, theories and practices, education systems, history, development trends, current research in Latvia, Europe and the world;
understanding of the research process, which includes research logic, diverse research methods, interpretation and dissemination of research data;
critical understanding of the links between educational theories, research, pedagogical regularities and practice;
understanding of the pedagogical process and the optimum learning environment in diverse educational contexts;
integrated knowledge and understanding of education management, interaction of participants in the educational process at different levels of education, research process, mentoring in education, communication in team work in educational institutions at different levels.
Skills
systematically and critically analyse societal processes related to education, theories, research data, educational policies and legal issues in Latvia, Europe and the world;
critically analyse complex issues of educational sciences at different levels of education and professional activity, substantiating and arguing orally and in writing, defending one’s opinion;
plan, implement and assess pedagogical activities according to the needs of different educational target groups in different contexts, creating a safe and supportive, optimum learning environment;
formulate, analytically describe and present information, problems and solutions in the educational sciences, in the professional activities of teachers and education managers;
explain and discuss complex or systemic aspects of professional activity of educational sciences and educators, education managers, results of international and local research both with specialists in the field, with non-specialists and the general public, present the results of research to various audiences;
independently use theories, methods and problem-solving skills to carry out research activities in educational sciences.
Competence
independently formulate and critically analyse complex scientific and professional problems in the field of education, substantiate decisions, if necessary, perform additional analysis of problems, using the acquired knowledge and skills in new or unforeseen situations;
to integrate knowledge and skills from different fields in the autonomous decision-making process, contribute to the creation of new knowledge, development of research and professional methods, taking into account the ethical responsibility for scientific results or the potential impact of professional activities on society in the context of sustainable development;
to encourage and introduce innovative, theoretical and research-based changes into the field of education in the workplace and in the society, responsibly assessing the potential impact of an activity on the relationship between education and society;
to lead or coordinate interdisciplinary teams, implement mentoring in practice, perform educational work in accordance with the needs of various educational target groups in an inclusive educational environment, taking responsibility for their own initiative, for the results of staff’s / team’s work;
to reflect on their learning process and achieved results, promote further development of their knowledge, skills and competences.
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