Ievads studiju nozarē(English)(1),20/21-R

During the first year studies at the University former high school students meet a rather different style of teaching and learning, they do not know each other and have unclear idea about their future profession. All above mentioned facts influence their motivation to continue studies in future. The objective of the course is to stimulate students’ early adoption to the requirements of the University and their motivation to study seriously and systematically meeting the stated requirements. This is achieved by making them acquainted with the specificity of the University studies (Faculty’s structure, requirements of the study process, pedagogical and scientific activities) during the first 3 lectures, as well as presenting the essence and perspectives of the chosen profession in the labour market on the basis of a business game during remaining lectures. In the context of the business game students are divided into several groups and each group, guided by its supervisor, develops a specific system by going through all stages in a system development process and identifying activities, working specialists and preparing documents at each stage. At the end of the course each group demonstrates achieved results and acquires feedback from the supervisor.