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Then a learner has to go through all the stages of learning again and tries to find an
answer to a new problematic question. These four stages are like a signpost in the process of
reflective practice. Experienced professionals often act automatically and don’t take sequence
into consideration. These stages are important when trying to find the most suitable and
effective methods for activities only for a learner who has just started learning in practice.
Practice organization at Vytautas Magnus University
Practice is a constituent part of the process of learning. Practice is studies led by a
practice supervisor (tutor who is a university teacher and mentor who works at a practice
place where a student’s knowledge, skills and abilities are tested through practical activities.
The order for practice implementation is set by the practice regulations.
Information related to bachelor study programmes is provided on the Vytautas
Magnus University website http://www.vdu.lt/lt/studies/.
Table 1 provides a general review of practice types for social sciences bachelor study
programmes (see Table 1).
Table 1. Practice in the Social sciences bachelor study programmes at VMU
No. Title of a bachelor study programme Types of practice
1. Social work bachelor study programme Cognitive
Qualification practice I
Qualification practice II
Pre-diploma practice.
2. Sociology bachelor study programme First practice matches a
course paper
Second practice matches a
thesis.
3. Psychology bachelor study programme Cognitive practice
Qualification practice I
Qualification practice II
Pre-diploma practice.
4. Career and vocational counselling study
programme
Qualification practice
Pedagogical practice
The following practice types are found in a bachelor study programme: cognitive
practice, qualification practice I, qualification practice II and pre-diploma practice.
Cognitive practice helps to form general understanding about future professional
activity. Qualification practice helps to develop practical skills at a real work place and to
assess one’s professional opportunities. Pre-diploma practice emphasises analysis of real
work situations when preparing one’s dissertation.
More detailed information, an example about practice in the Social work bachelor
study programme, studies (hours) and assessment of study results at Vytautas Magnus
University are provided in Table 2 (see Table 2).
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