How to do acts with thoughts. Some implications of making philosophy available to children

Author(s): Anda Fournel / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2019

For a child to say "I see, I understand now!" is an awareness event, a light that exposes him to both a new challenge and to the unknown. If these sorts of moments are obviously an important personal event, along with the feeling of being an agent of his life, we could say a lot about their value at school, in the society or on the world stage. In this paper, my aim is limited to exploring how children and teenagers, involved in philosophical dialogues at school, enter into a reflective and dialogical process, become awareness of what is happening to them and draw out rules of action. Using a theoretical model inspired by Peirce's conception of active thinking, this study is based on both a qualitative analysis of discursive activity performed in communities of philosophical inquiry, and interviews with students who have been practicing philosophy for children for two or three years, in a French middle-school. Some practical implications in conjunction with educational projections could thus be outlined.

Study on the Perceptions of Teachers in Mathematics Related to their Pedagogical Knowledge

Author(s): Ivaylo Staribratov / Language(s): English Issue: 7/2021

The article presents a survey among teachers in mathematics with the idea to evaluate their professional and methodological skills as a factor in the results of national external assessment of 15-year-old students in Bulgarian school. The sample is representative - the opinion of teachers in mathematics from all over the country is taken. They are also part of the team trained in the methodology for assessing the exam. The results show that teachers have a high level of professional training, but the methodological expertise is less. The authors conclude that not only what is taught is important, but also how it is presented.

Нагласите на студенти – бъдещи учители, относно обучението в електронна среда по музикалнопедагогически дисциплини

Author(s): Penka Marcheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 7/2021

The purpose of the publication is to present the results of a survey conducted among students of pedagogical disciplines in various universities in Bulgaria, regarding their attitudes to teaching music pedagogy in an electronic environment. The idea is to establish not only the quantitative participation of future pedagogues in the process of music pedagogical education in a digital environment, but also to study their satisfaction with the use of different types of resources. It is essential to analyze the level of accessibility to different types of means of communication with teachers, to compare the degree of intensity of the music education process, conducted face-to-face and remotely in an electronic environment.

Оценката на качеството на средата за образование и грижа в ранното детство – предизвикателства и перспективи на съвременната практика

Author(s): Maria Atanassova-Trifonova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 7/2021

The article offers an analysis of the theoretical assumptions underlying the definition of the content and aspects of the quality of the educational еnvironment, as well as an overview of empirical research in contemporary practice, which are reference for policies for the improvement of the quality of ECEC. Evaluation of the quality of the educational environment pursues different goals in different countries, but it is an important step in identifying areas of concerns and their overcoming. Special attention is paid to the various dimensions of quality - structural and procedural, as well as to the necessity to study the complex inter-relationships between them, which determine their effect on children's performance. Defining the scope and different dimensions of quality is necessary for the choice of assessment methods and their mapping to the set of criteria.

The Benefits of Collaborative Learning in Examining Functions with Parameters in Dynamic Software Environment I

Author(s): Radoslav Bozic,Đurđica Takaci / Language(s): English Issue: 5/2021

In this paper the efficiency of collaborative learning of functions, of the functions with parameters, in GeoGebra environment is analyzed. The research was conducted during the calculus course at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, with the students with two groups of students, major physics and chemistry. The students in the experimental group learned in small, four member groups, formed by using Kagan’s (1994) principles, and the students in the control group learned individually. The students from both groups learned in GeoGebra environment. Their work is compared and analyzed.

Some Methodological Guidelines on the Creation of Educational Games on “Computer Modeling”

Author(s): Krasimir Harizanov / Language(s): English Issue: 5/2021

In the present study some ideas related to the development of educational games in the classes of "Computer Modeling" are presented. Attention is paid to some features in the creation of this type of games when using the block environment Scratch. An exemplary realization of an educational game based on the educational content of “Computer Modeling” is considered.

Добавена реалност при онлайн обучението на учители за придобиване на дигитална компетентност

Author(s): Evgenia Goranova,Valentina Voinohovska / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2021

The article presents an approach applied in the online training of pre-service teachers to acquire digital competence. The content of the concept of ‘digital competence’ in its sustainable and variable component is clarified. The understanding of ‘augmented reality’ to e-learning objects is presented. Two forms of ‘augmented reality’ have been proposed to visualize video information to a clarified concept. The first one is presented via a QR code for quick access and applicable for mobile learning. The other is provided by icons and is applicable to e-learning with a computer. It is believed that ‘augmented reality’ can differentiate students’ online learning according to the field-dependent and field-independent cognitive style and their preferences on the use of different digital learning devices.

Educational Environment as a Form for Development of Math Teachers Methodological Competence

Author(s): Olha Matiash,Liubov Mykhailenko,Vasyl Shvets,Oleksandr Shkolnyi / Language(s): English Issue: 5/2021

The problem of forming the professional competencies of a math teacher in the process of his (her) training at the pedagogical university and in the system of continuing education is extremely relevant not only in Ukraine but also abroad. This is especially true for the methodological competence of teachers, which largely determines the quality of the educational process in general and student achievements in particular. To solve this problem, we propose to create an educational environment, which, in addition to math teachers, includes specialists in mathematics teaching methods from pedagogical universities, instructors of teacher’s in-service training courses, master’s students in pedagogical specialties, who, in particular, are trained in dual form of education. As the results of the experiment show, such educational environment allows to realize professional training of mathematics teachers more effectively and qualitatively compared to traditional methods.

Организационен модел за провеждане на хоспитиране и текуща педагогическа практика по информатика и ИТ

Author(s): Philip Petrov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2021

The article presents the current standards for pedagogical practices for the subjects Informatics and Informational Technologies for students in Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and the evaluation criteria for them. Some difficulties with online education due to the COVID-19 pandemics are noted. The author presents an organizational model for pedagogical practices of students in Informatics and Informational Technologies in which the trainees swap between primary and high school in the middle of their semester. The research is in pilot stage and presents results only from the author observations and non-formal interviews with students.

Дискусионни моменти, свързани с обучението по статистика като дял от математиката в училищното образование

Author(s): Margarita Lambova,Vanya Stoyanova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2021

Reflections on problematic moments in the teaching of statistics as a part of mathematics school education are presented. The article concerns problems related to the predominant approach, on one hand the inclusion of statistics in school education, in which statistics is perceived as a part of mathematics, and on the other hand to the definition of the conceptual framework, ignoring the requirements of measurement theory and the lack of a systematic approach in teaching, as consequence of the configuration of the curriculum. In accordance with the set goal, an argumentation of the defended thesis is presented – the current approach approved through the curriculum prevents the development of systematic and logically consistent knowledge about the collection, processing and analysis of statistical information.

Necessity for Inclusion of Bad Posture Corrective Exercises Sets in Physical Education and Sport Classes at Bulgarian Universities

Author(s): Petya Hristova / Language(s): English Issue: 5/2021

For the past thirty years, there is a high incidence of postural and spinal disorders among young people worldwide as well as in Bulgaria. Currently, in Bulgaria, there is no legally assigned structure responsible for the regular screening and prevention of these abnormalities in the rising generation. In many Bulgarian universities in PE and Sport classes students practice one kind of sport. There are some sports, which are recommended in postural and early stages of spinal disorders, and others, which could worsen the condition. The study aimed to establish university students’ awareness of their postural/spinal status, and whether they experience the most common symptoms of postural/spinal disorders – pain, soreness, stiffness in particular parts of the body. The results show that almost half of 400 students have never been examined, and nearly 60% experience the typical postural/spinal disorders, symptoms. The authors recommend posture corrective exercise sets to be included in PE and Sport classes at universities as well as there establishment of legally assigned structure responsible for the regular screening and prevention of postural and spinal distortions.

Една рекапитулация на изследвания върху интеркултурните отношения. Какво следва от това за образованието?

Author(s): Plamen Makariev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2021

COATING METALS WITH ZINC AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE THICKNESS OF THE LAYER

Author(s): Miroslav Minchev / Language(s): English Issue: 5/2021

When a copper coin is immersed with zinc into a solution of a zinc salt (ZnSo4, ZnCl2 etc.) an electrochemical reaction occurs in the mixture. As a result, a thin layer of zinc appears on the surface of the copper which gives the impression for silver color. The purposes of this project are: to explain the phenomenon and to investigate relevant parameters; to measure the thickness of the zinc layer; to determine which metals can be covered with zinc in such experiments. Method for measuring the thickness of the zinc layer was obtained by using dimension properties of the coin – radius, height and mass. The advantage of this method is the fact that it can be applied for all metals whose form has an integrable volume. The thickness of the layer was determined to be in the order of 1 micrometer. The relationship between the thickness of the zinc and the time at which the coin has spent in the solution was also studied and an exponential tendency was observed. It was proved that only metals after hydrogen in the Reactivity series can be plated with zinc with this setup.

Интердисциплинарният урок в условията на дистанционно обучение

Author(s): Evgenia Paytashka,Yanushka Uzunova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2021

The application of an interdisciplinary lesson with the tools of the e-learning environment in the conditions of distance learning needs a didactic justification for organization and implementation. The aim of this study is to present good pedagogical practice on the researched problem, as well as to make a proposal for a generalized methodical model of an interdisciplinary lesson and the possibilities for its realization in distance learning. The research presents theoretical accents and describes a methodical model of an interdisciplinary lesson in which knowledge of biology and health education and chemistry and environmental protection are integrated. Conclusions are made for effective application of an interdisciplinary lesson.

Заедно – физическа култура и спорт, информационни технологии, български език и литература

Author(s): Neli Minkova,Kuzman Danew,Zdravka Georgieva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2021

The article presents a non-traditional pedagogical practice, which allows to combine the study of traditional Bulgarian folklore dances in the classes of physical education and sports with the knowledge and skills acquired in Bulgarian language and literature and in IT classes. The increase of the physical capacity combines with upgrading students' abilities to select, analyze and synthesize data on Bulgarian folklore, as well as to improve their digital culture.

Проучване нагласите на учителите от начален етап относно здравното образование на учениците

Author(s): Ivaylo Prokopov,Mirena Legurska,Vessela Mircheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2021

In critical situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which still continues, the role of teachers in improving health education and adolescent culture is growing. Namely in the initial stage of school education that a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and competencies in students can be laid. Then they can be upgraded in the next educational stages. The purpose of the present study is to establish the attitudes of pedagogical specialists working in the primary education system regarding health education and the approaches for its application among students, as well as to draw the relevant conclusions and recommendations.

KINDERGARTEN-FAMILY-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPAND PERSONALITY TRAINING

Author(s): DURA Ruxandra / Language(s): English Issue: 12/2019

The education and training of preschool children is carried out and supported by both kindergarten and family and community. Kindergarten has a well-defined role in the development of preschoolers, but for children's development to be completed, harmoniously, the family and the community must support it.Children are trained from an early age in order to be integrated into society and to help, in order tobuild it. The family and the community will later reap the benefits of developing these children, and this should be an impetus for them to become more andmore involved in educating preschoolers. Together with the decision-makers of the kindergarten, they must initiate and carry out partnership projects aimed at developing the personality of preschool children. The work that teachers do in kindergarten mustbe supported and continued by the family and the community. Teachers must be in constant communication and collaboration with them and convince them that these partnerships aim to develop children and transform them into future responsible adults

Folosirea mijloacelor muzeistice în predarea istoriei patriei în şcoala generală şi în liceu

Author(s): Nicolae Bîrdeanu / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 3/1976

Le musée se présente comme une immense collection de matériel didactique propre à l'enseignement de l'histoire dans l'école : tels les textes provenus des sources historiques, les cartes, les esquisses, les graphiques, les diapositives, les portraits, les photocopies, etc. L'utilisation de tout ce matérial ne fait pas charger la mémoire des élèves avec des dates superflues mais au contraire leur permet une meilleure comprehension et mémorisation des faits de l'histoire. Aussi, les visites régulières au mussé pourraient perfectionner l'enseignement de l'histoire, tout en lui offrant un cadre nouveau. Il se pose cependant le problème des diverses difficultés quant au déplacement des élèves aux musées ou même le manque de musée dans nombre de localités. Afin de remédier à cette situation il serait utile d'éditer et de multiplier un documentaire historique à l'usage des écoles. Une telle collaboration entre école et musée, entre l'activité de professeurs et celle des museographes laisse entrevoir la possibilité d'obtenir de meilleurs résultats scolaires ainsi que de nouveaux aspects d'étude sur l'enseignement de l'histoire.

Технологии, които ще променят бъдещето на образованието

Author(s): Natalia I. Vitanova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 8/2021

In this article, an attempt is made to present some of the best technologies that will change the future of education – targeting virtual and augmented reality, 3D Printing, sensors and networks, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Their characteristics, their possibilities for application in the field of education, as well as their positives and negatives are described.

Obrazovanje o genocidu nad Romima U Drugom svjetskom ratu u Republici Hrvatskoj

Author(s): Danijel Vojak / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 1/2021

The Roma population has been living in Croatian territories for more than six centuries and during that period was mostly persecuted by state and local authorities who sought to assimilate them. Such antigypsyism political practice was not unique only for the Croatian territory but was practiced in most other European countries. After World War II there was no commemoration and recognition of Roma victims in most European countries, including socialist Croatia (Yugoslavia). Such marginalization of the culture of remembrance of Roma war victims was reflected in the lack of education on this subject in the Croatian education system, where it is mostly mentioned in only a few words. The paper focuses on the analysis of how the issue of Roma suffering in the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) and Europe is (un)integrated into the Croatian education system.