Разрешаване на конфликтни ситуации в училище от учители медиатори

Author(s): Tatyana Dronzina,Biserka Mihaleva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2017

Life is too short to waste time, energy and stress in dragging the unresolved conflict – especially if it makes you suffer every day. Frequent clashes with violence in schools seem hopeless. Obviously, we can not approach in the same way, i.e. applying only disciplinary punishments and expect a different result. We need to use actual working instruments. Mediation is a powerful tool for resolving conflict situations in school. In school mediation that is also known as school intervention meetings are held in order to achieve mutually satisfying dispute resolution, supported by a neutral third party (mediator) in the cozy space of open dialogue and partnership. School mediation is an effective method for the so called “win-win” resolution of disputes, enabling both sides involved in the conflict to win and continue their relations, having mutual interest. It is possible to transform disputes by school mediation before they have occurred. It is also possible to transfer disagreements into creative energy. The article presents various conflict situations, real for Bulgarian school, and a way that they can be resolved by the teachers-mediators.

Професионалното развитие на учителите – гаранция за добри резултати и предпоставка за реформа

Author(s): Emiliana Dimitrova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2017

The article examines some challenges in the vocational development of teachers. Increasing their qualification and improving their status is essential for building a society forming national values for the future. The text examines state educational standards and number of international documents envisaging the role of teachers and their importance in society.

„Круг друзей“ – клубът, клубната дейност и кръгът на приятелите на руския език

Author(s): Dafinka Boteva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2017

The article shows good practice in the field of foreign language learning in Bulgaria. The author shares some approbated practical methods and case studies in this area. Specific examples for drawing lessons and for evaluation of acquired knowledge are shown.

Иновативен потенциал на малките и средните предприятия. Бариери при превръщане на знанието в икономическа дейност

Author(s): Vladimir Manolov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2017

The article analyzes the small and medium sized enterprises (SME), as a central economic subject, carrier and generator of innovations in the modern socio-economic conditions. General analytical conclusions are presented for the key role of SMEs in today’s knowledge economy and outline of their advantages before large enterprises. Object of analysis are the innovative capabilities of SMEs in Europe. Conclusions are made in regards to the necessary measures for the existence of a specific class innovative enterprises, capable of overcoming the barriers in transforming knowledge into market orientated results.

За диалога между педагозите в началното училище и специалистите, работещи в социално-педагогически институции

Author(s): Maria Dishkova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2017

This text highlights an extremely important and serious problem, which concerns the whole development of contemporary students. The name of the problem is lack of dialogue and interaction between the educational and social-pedagogical institutions. It is a fact that today’s educational reality is very different and definitely needs special attention from the pedagogical theory and practice. In school and in the classrooms almost every day we have cases that require serious intervention from specialized social-pedagogical institutions. To be effective, this intervention must be adequate and in time. In specific situations, the teacher is not only completely powerless to respond, but could complicate the situation if acting unprofessional. The article cites a research, conducted for several years. The aim of the study was to confirm or deny the hypothesis that there is no interaction between the educational and social-pedagogical institutions. The research is made through a questionnaire designed for educators working in the field of primary education. The reasons for absence of such interaction could be found equally in both sides. On one hand, the school rarely asks for outside help. On the other hand, the social-pedagogical institutions do not always respond in time, or in the best way. It turns out that the “cold war” in the education of Bulgarian children exists not only between teachers and parents, but also at institutional level - between the capacities that carry professional responsibility for training, education and overall development of the younger generation. Educational interaction is an indispensable condition for achieving positive results in the implementation of these processes. The lack of educational cooperation will not only stop progress, but can cause serious damage in shaping the character.

Оценка на ефективността на реализирани проекти за постигане на стратегическите цели на Центъра за образователна интеграция на децата и учениците от етническите малцинства

Author(s): Sofia Zahova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2017

The article presents the main results of a monitoring of the effectiveness and efficiency of projects, implemented by a selection procedure “Education in a spirit of tolerance and non-discrimination in kindergartens and schools by preserving and developing the cultural identity of children and students from ethnic minorities”. The aim is to be assessed to what extent the implemented projects contributed to achieving the strategic goals of the Centre for Educational Integration of Children and Students from Ethnic Minorities.

Science Can Be Fun – Murphy’s Law and Humour in Natural Science

Author(s): Milan D. Stojkovic / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2017

This article considers the possibility of implementing Murphy’s law and humour in teaching natural sciences. First, it describes the origin and development of Murphy’s Law, and considers the origin and defining of postulates arising from the research, scientific work and teaching practice. The central part of the paper deals with the use of humour in teaching mathematics and science, resulting from teaching practice. In addition, it presents the comic elements from films, TV series, cartoons, and school television programs, books for children and youth, and scientific popular literature. It considers the choice of the use of these media and their adaption to the needs of teaching natural sciences.

Практики във финансовото осигуряване на професионалното образование в периода 1878 – 1944 година

Author(s): Svetlana Nikolaeva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 9/2017

The financial support of the vocational education is said to be one of the major factors for its development. The text shows specific practices, related to the provision of financial resources. The searching of the balance in relation to the financial responsibility between the state, municipalities and commercial-industrial chambers is a subject of research and introducing by legislators, economic and educational figures.

Bulgarian Language Sunday Schools in the UK from the viewpoint of country of origin and the host country

Author(s): Valentina Alexandrova-Kirova / Language(s): English Issue: 6/2017

This paper gives an insight into the development of the Bulgarian Language Sunday Schools in the UK as promoters of the mother tongue and culture. The focus is on their features and benefits. In particular, the most important issues related to these Bulgarian organisations (such as the increase of the number of the schools and the reason behind this, their connections with mainstream schools and some of their problems) are discussed. At the same time, it is acknowledged that most of these issues need further in-depth studies.

За дългия път на етнологията до училището

Author(s): Violeta Koceva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2017

The article in general follows the path of ethnological science in Bulgaria in order to highlight the changes in the discipline at the level of university readings. In brief, the path of the discipline is presented from the bottom up - from the collection of cultural artifacts to the construction of the science as a university discipline. As a result, there is a breakdown of ethnology from the applied sphere. Today the experience of different institutions to bring ethnology back to the bottom of the educational process - primary and secondary education – is fact. Public and cultural dynamics impose a need for our own and foreign cultures to have a real effect in building a personal level of sense of self-dignity, initiating tolerant and empathic behavior. The shaping and codification of ethnology as a science results in this distance, and the return path is imposed by the new dynamics of social and cultural reality in Bulgaria.

Рефлексия за социално включване на уязвими етнически общнос­ти и групи

Author(s): Irina Koleva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2017

The study examines the contributing moments in the scientific work of Assoc. Prof. Vesselin Tepavicharov, concerning the approaches developed and approached by him for education in a multiethnic environment. Data from a survey conducted in educational institutions in the municipality of Straldja are analyzed.

Theoretical Grounds of Choosing and Designing Special Software to Teach Children with Minor Mental Retardation

Author(s): Efstratios Pantelis / Language(s): English Issue: 6/2017

The paper outlines some of the main theoretical aspects of choosing and designing special software to teach children with minor mental retardation in the context of the various strategies for choosing the contents and objectives of the curriculum. Furthermore the article aims at summarizing some the most important features of the software designed or adapted for the needs of special education practice.

Възприятия и нагласи на учениците по важни обществени въпроси (данни от международното изследване на гражданското образование – ICCS 2016)

Author(s): Svetla Petrova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2017

The article presents an analysis of data from International Civic and Citizenship Study (ICCS) 2016. ICCS 2016 includes 24 countries / regions, including 16 in Europe, 5 in Latin America, and 3 in Asia. The Bulgarian study is organized and carried out by the Center for Assessment in Preschool and School Education.

Technogenesis of Geoecological Systems of Northern Kazakhstan: Progress, Development and Evolution

Author(s): Zharas Galimzhanovich Berdenov,Kulchichan Dzhanaleyeva,Gulnur Mazhitova,Altyn Zhanguzhina,Tursynkul Bazarbayeva,Emin Atasoy / Language(s): English Issue: 6/2017

Заедно дефинираме проекта на бъдещето

Author(s): Maria Gabriel / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

Модулът на PISA 2015 „Решаване на проблеми в сътрудничество“. Концепция на изследването, анализ на резултатите и примерни въпроси

Author(s): Svetla Petrova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

For the first time, the international study PISA 2015 includes a special “Collaborative problem Solving” module in which students solve team tasks with one, two or more virtual partners. The study was conducted among 15-year-olds from all over the world. Its main objective is to assess whether students can effectively engage in problem-solving activities with one or more partners sharing their knowledge, skills and efforts to achieve a certain outcome.

Партньорство училище – родители

Author(s): Yanka Takeva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

Приобщаващото образование – нормативни аспекти и казуси от практиката

Author(s): Yosif Nunev,Borislava Nedyalkova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

The proposed material is connected with the inclusive education topic and consist of two main parts: interpretation on the most recent regulations - the Pre-school and School Educationa Act and the Inclusive Education Ordinance and a discription of two actual case studies with students who have been subject to inclusive education.

Успешният учител през погледа на конструктивистките идеи

Author(s): Elena Boiadjieva,Vladimir Tzvetkov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

Modern education is characterised by student-centered classroom, focus on real-life preparation and lifelong learning, modern and challenging learning environment. In these dynamic and ongoing changes in education, a center role plays the teachers. They need to have the necessary attitudes to face all challenges and develop themselves, and also a set of skills that differ from those of the teachers of decades ago. The aim of this article is to trace historically the concepts of teachers’ professional profile around the World and in Bulgaria, and on this basis to bring out the skills necessary for modern science teachers. Attention is drawn to the change in the role of the teacher, the learning environment, technological progress, family values. The focus of the study is on the views of the founders of constructivism – John Dewey, Lev Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner and others – for the professional and personal qualities of the teacher.

Резултати от обучението на студенти – бъдещи учители по биология, с цел формиране на методически умения за работа с интерактивни методи

Author(s): Maria Boycheva,Rositsa Davidova,Anita Petrova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

The study is devoted to the problem of organization and realization of professional education of students – future biology teachers, for formation their methodological skills for work with interactive methods of education with the school pupils. There has been presented fragments of the methodological structure of the lessons to the students. The analysis of the results of the study enables us to draw the conclusion that the presented lessons seem to be successful.