Rudite Koka

Integrated Member

Partner Detail

  • Position :
    Doctor of Pedagogy, Associate Professor
  • Nationality :
    Latvian
  • Home Institution :
    Rīga Stradiņš University
  • Department :
    Department of Biology and Microbiology
  • Address :
    Rīga Stradiņš University
  • Qualifications :
    Bachelor`s and Master`s degree in Biology and a Doctoral degree in Pedagogy.
    Totally I have been working as a teacher for 25 years, 10 years of which in the Department of Biology and Microbiology at Riga Stradiņš university.
  • Professional Experience :
    Rudīte Koka- Primarily works with first year Medicine and Dentistry students in the Molecular Biology course. Authored a highly demanded elective course Medicinal Plants and Their Use. Her research focus is assessment strategies in higher education. She has implemented various formative assessment procedures, including the use of a classroom and online response system. International publications about mapping as a tool for biomaterials study content harmonization with significant research findings.
    Elective course for medical students : topicality, development, implementation, benefits.Formative assessment in higher education : from theory to practice.
    Formative assessment on an individual and an institutional level on the way to quality culture. One of her job responsibilities is cooperation with the Centre for Education Growth which includes participating in different teams and groups of researchers.
    Every year she shares my knowledge and experience with my colleagues in different seminars and conferences in Latvia and Europe. [2019]