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Subject Pedagogy Studies
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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To develop the pedagogical competence necessary for the practical activities of the teacher in the changing educational context at school.
Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/n-subject-pedagogy-studies/
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and its application:
Is able to analyse critically educational science theories and recognise the educational solutions based on them in professional practice.
Is able to design the educational process of a specific subject, taking into account the requirements of the general education curricula, teaching/learning, didactics and methodology.
Research skills:
Is able to critically analyse the data and outcomes of educational research to develop evidence-informed practice.
Is able to design and conduct action research and investigate educational practice.
Special abilities:
Is able to design a curriculum for different purposes and to modify it according to the needs of learners.
Is able to assess pupils‘ achievement and progress by combining quantitative and qualitative, formal and informal, formative, and summative assessment strategies
Is able to design and implement inclusive teaching and learning experiences for pupils‘ progress and achievement, choosing appropriate pedagogical approaches, motivational strategies, and resources.
Is able to support and develop pupils‘ confidence, autonomy and thinking skills, taking into account their individual needs, cognitive abilities, starting points, disabilities, and emotional maturity or difficulties.
Social abilities:
Is able to share expertise and communicate professionally in correct Lithuanian (oral and written) and at least in one foreign language with participants interested in education to support improvement.
Is able to build and develop collaborative, socially just, and respectful relationships with pupils, parents/carers, colleagues, the community, and external stakeholders.
Personal abilities:
Is able to critically reflect on and evaluate the teacher's role and responsibilities and how education and teaching are influenced by legal, institutional, and ethical contexts.
Is able to plan career-long professional learning, reflect on and update knowledge of subject specialism, values, and beliefs taking into account of research, new learning practices, and industry requirements.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, consultation seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence.
The study methods of active learning, such as design (programming), design thinking, challenge-based learning, creative workshops, group work, experiential learning, discussion, problem-based learning, reflective learning, idea (mind) mapping, etc. are applied to encourage the active participation and creativity of students in the study process. The achievements are assessed using the traditional assessment methods, such as laboratory examination, assignments, laboratory or project report, as well as other methods: work or competency file (portfolio), problem-solving task, engineering project, reflection on action, self-assessment, etc.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components).
The number of intermediate assessments and their expression in percentage are chosen by the study module’s coordinating lecturer. Besides the usual forms of assessment (for example, examination, oral presentation, project report, laboratory examination), an additional form of assessment “Assessment of student activity (level)” may be applied (up to 10% of the final grade) for the assessment of the student’s preparation for case analysis, an active discussion, participation in debates, etc.
Study subjects (modules):
Developmental Psychology, Didactics, Educational Psychology, Practice of Curriculum Planning and Its Realization, Teacher Career Development, General and Special Pedagogy, Pedagogical Internship 1, Final Degree Project of Pedagogical Studies, Pedagogical Internship 2.
Students have the opportunity to choose an educational subject (60 ECTS): mathematics, physics, chemistry, informatics, engineering technology, music.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The graduate has knowledge of pedagogy, subject teaching and student cognition and is able to apply them in practice. The graduate is able to assess students’ achievements and progress, motivate and support students, has competence in the field of professional behaviour, cognitive field, working together and emotional-motivational field, and demonstrates the abilities action research design, performance and self-assessment.
Access to professional activity:
A graduate can work in institutions providing formal and informal education and educational services.
