School Pedagogy

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: To prepare students who are able to understand educational theories, apply pedagogical knowledge in practice, analyse and evaluate teaching processes, develop innovative educational solutions and reflect on their pedagogical activity in order to work as subject teachers and perform functions related to pedagogical activity in different types of general education schools and other institutions carrying out educational activities. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the study programme, the graduate will acquire all the necessary competences, knowledge and skills to work as a subject teacher and perform pedagogical functions in various types of general education institutions. The Professional Studies in Pedagogy programme leads to a qualification as a teacher and subject competences (120 study credits in the Subject module (60 study credits) and a Pedagogy module (60 study credits). Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures, seminars, discussions, independent studies, debates, essays, as well as literary, comparative, SWOT, case, problem-solving and other analyses, observation, planning and organisation of various pedagogical activities, individual, group and pair work, presentations, projects, research activities, portfolio method. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Cumulative (formative and summative) assessment in a 10-point system, selecting assessment methods that provide evidence of the results achieved: presentations of individual and group assignments, project work, reports, analytical written work, testing, essays, the essay method, the folder method, written answers to questions, (self-)reflection on pedagogical practice, self-assessment, and the final essay, its presentation and defence. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: 1. Pedagogy module (General Pedagogy; Subject Didactics; School Psychology; Pedagogical Practice 1; Pedagogical Practice 2; Final Thesis) 2. Subject module (Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Computer Science/ Mathematics/ English/ Lithuanian/ French/ German/ Geography/ Philosophy and Ethics). Specialisations: Optional courses: The student chooses one module of the subject selected as a specialisation, and the corresponding didactics and professional practice are assigned Distinctive features of a study programme: The study programme consists of two separate modules: the Pedagogy module (60 study credits) and the Subject module (60 study credits). Credits accumulated as evidence of the results achieved in the study programme may be transferred (credit for previously studied subjects (modules)) corresponding to the subjects taught in the programme. The decision on the transfer of accumulated credits shall be taken by the Study Programme Committee. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Graduates will be able to work as subject teachers and perform the functions associated with pedagogical activities requiring a teaching qualification. Access to further study: Graduates of the programme can apply for a Master's degree in Education without additional studies.