The Rights Right to Work as a Teacher (Education Law) Person
who has pedagogical education, or who is acquiring one A
certificate shall be obtained at the State Service of Education
Quality for commencement of a pedagogical private practice
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Acquisition and Improvement of Education and Professional
Qualifications of Teachers The education necessary for working as a
teacher shall be acquired at educational institutions which
implement relevant accredited professional and academic educational
programmes Professional qualifications of a teacher shall be
attested by a diploma of higher pedagogical education, or by a
relevant certificate Improvement of professional qualifications of
a teacher shall be achieved in the form of self-education and in
institutions that implement relevant further educational
programmes
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Knowledge, skills and values for foreign language teachers
According to Merriam Webster dictionary, professionalism is: the
skill good judgment polite behavior that is expected from a person
who is trained to do a job well.
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Knowledge, skills and values for foreign language teachers
Modern teachers of EFL need to have following skills (Phd.
I.Rimne): Skills to adapt to rapid changes in technologies
Presentation skills Decision-making skills
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Knowledge, skills and values for foreign language teachers
Modern teachers of EFL need to have following skills (Phd.
I.Rimne): Team work skills Comprehension that foreign language
education is interdisciplinary, so they are able to teach grammar
and vocabulary, integrate other subjects in EFL lessons, use ICT,
promote discussions, presentation and collaboration skills. (Phd.
I. Rimne,2010.)
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TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN LATVIA SKILLS Teachers need
the following skills of: ICT (information communication
technologies) in EFL lessons Classroom management integrating
subjects (CLIL) organizing learning Continuous professional
development (CPD)
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TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN LATVIA SKILLS Teachers need
the following skills: To work with diverse learners to apply
theoretical knowledge in the classroom to asses students and
oneself to co-operate with colleagues, learners, parents, etc.
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TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN LATVIA KNOWLEDGE Teachers need
the following knowledge of: foreign languages teaching methodology
learners ' needs psychology communication process traditions and
culture of different countries
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TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN LATVIA VALUES Teachers need
the following values: Responsibility Positive attitude Creativity
Openness Tolerance to other cultures and nations Understanding of
teachers mission in the society
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Universit y of Latvia English Language Teacher Professional
Bachelors Study Program Study domain: Education, Pedagogy and Sport
Faculty: Faculty of Education, Psychology and Art Faculty of
Humanities Access to further studies: Masters study programs or
Second Level Higher Professional Education programs after awarding
of Bachelors degree Language of instruction: Latvian, English
Web-page: www.lu.lv www.lu.lv
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Faculty of Education, Psychology and Art Professional
qualification awarded: English Language Teacher Degree awarded:
Professional Bachelors degree in Education Study mode and lenght:
Full-time 8 semesters Part-time 9 semesters Program workload in
credit points: 160 CP or 240 ECTS www.ppmf.lu.lv
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English Language Teacher Abstract of the program: During the
studies, the students have the opportunity to learn different
courses in pedagogy and psychology. Special attention is paid to
high-quality English language learning and language teaching
methodology of theoretical and practical learning, and the English
language lesson modeling. An integral part of the study programme
is the annual International Students Research Conference.
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Other Higher Educational Institutions in Latvia Study
opportunities for future English as a Foreign Language Teachers in
Latvia Daugavpils University Rezekne University Riga Teacher
Training and Educational Management Academy
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Will teacher education be still important in future?