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Education

Language of instruction

lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Master of Education Sciences

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 73, LT-44249

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 8/31/2020

Data provided or updated (date)

7/27/2016

Order on accreditation

SV6-15
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
Master’s in Educational Science has acquired fundamental and working knowledge in education and the skills of extending their knowledge independently by research performance, applying the knowledge to new situations without guidance and/or instructions, exercising personal responsibility in career fields concerning education and learning, establishing cooperation with experts/professionals from other disciplines and fields of activities on equal basis. Graduate is able to permanently develop transferable skills applicable in different contexts.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and Its Application:
A1 Know and understand the system of education science knowledge in the classical and contemporary relationship of educational paradigms, as well as the importance of fundamental subjects for social sciences - philosophy, sociology and psychology as well as education theory and practice; the importance of interdisciplinarity in educational science
A2 Know and understand theories and conceptions of educational science, education management, leadership and organizations
A3 Know and understand conceptions and models of education innovations, management of changes and their projects
A4 Know and understand tendencies of world and European education systems' development, globalization processes as well as social, economi and cultural changes influencing the development of education systems in differen countries
A5 Are able to define, analyze and assess relavant terms and concepts of education science as well as be able to compare national and European educational thesaurus
A6 Are able to generate ideas, make decisions and solve problems in the context of educational phenomena and processes
Research Skills:
B1 Are able to perform qualitative, quantitative and mixed researches of educational systems and social phenomena by constructing and / or modifying valid and reliable research instruments
B2 Are able to collect, analyze and systemize information, to master methods and techniques of its analysis that allow creating reliable basis for decisions
B3 Are able to process, summarize, interpret the results of educational phenomena in broader social context
B4 Are able to perform research independently and in teams
Subject–Specific Skills:
C1 Are able to find necessary information and acquire the knowledge relevant for education theory and practice
C2 Are able to develop educational practice by conforming contemporaryrequirements for life and work; global and European tendencies and national needs
C3 Are ableto reflect the knowledge and experience being acquired by comparing with own value system and by developing it
C4 Are able to apply the knowledge existing in the junction of education and management sciences in order to solve urgent problems
C5 Are able to assess educational system and its activity, to plan the activity of a school or other educational institution as well as educational processes
C6 Are able to develop, implement and assess projects of institution's development; to make self-assessment
Social Skills:
D1 Are able to communicate and collaborate with a person, within a team, learning partnership network by conveying knowledge and phenomena of education science clearly and witrh arguments
D2 Are able to coordinate the development of education system and its organizations with principles of sustainable development
D3 Are able to work in a team by organizing and implementing projects of education science and their development as well as implementing educational innovations
D4 Are able to clearly communicate and present the results of the performed researches and projects
D5 Are able to develop leadership in personal, group and organizational level
Personal Skills:
E1 Are able to independently plan and develop personal career by perceiving the importance of life-long learning
E2 Are able to substantiate the competence acquired by formal, non-formal and informal ways and to present it in competence portfolio
E3 Are able to strategically, critically and creatively think and make innovative decisions of the activity
E4 Are able to reflect the acquired knowledge, experience and act by understanding own social responsibility

Activities of teaching and learning:
Material of the study module is gained both by activity in auditorium and individual work. Activity in auditorium includes lectures, group research and practical work. Individual work is comprised by study of theoretical material, preparation for lectures, group research and practical work, midterms and exam. It also includes preparation of homework, projects and other activities.
Study programme is accomplished by final degree project.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Knowledge, abilities and skills, that the student will acquire during the course of the programme, are graded and registered to databases twice: during the evaluation of the student’s independent work (positive or negative grade) and during the exam session (grade in ten-point scale).
The final degree project is defended in the public session of the studies’ branch qualification committee.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Subjects developing competences of a researcher, analyst, creator and implementer of education innovations, manager, leader, personal learning. It is the possibility to choose compendiums of modules developing different competences of 18 credits’ scope.
Specialisations:

Optional courses:
18 credits of the study programme are intended to electives study subjects.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
A graduate has in-depth contemporary interdisciplinary knowledge in education and management on inter-organizational, organizational, group and individual levels, is able to apply them in new situations, analyse educational phenomena and develop his own knowledge.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can seek employment in research, educational and consultancy, coordinator positions, related to the implementation of information communication technologies in the processes of teaching/ learning at schools and other educational institutions.
Access to further study:
The graduate has access to the third cycle studies.