Отношение на студенти в специалност Социални дейности към бъдещия труд в организации за социална работа (сравнителен анализ между СУ „Св. Климент Охридски“ и ТГПУ „Л. Н. Толстой“)

Author(s): Bozhidara Kriviradeva,Elena Torina,Yonka Parvanova,Yuliya Sharanovska / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2020

The article presents results from empirical research of students at Sofia University and Tula State educational university about their expectations regarding potential satisfaction of their future professional realisation at organizations for social work, the research tries to online possible work characteristics that students consider will contribute to their work satisfaction.

Проучване възприятията на студенти педагози за качеството на онлайн курсове по време на пандемията COVID-19

Author(s): Svetlana Angelova,Evgeniya Topolska, / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2022

The article presents the results of a study of students' perceptions of the online courses' quality in response to the changes accompanying the COVID-19pandemic and the need to make the transition from face-to-face to distance learning in higher education. This article aims to survey the pedagogy students’ perceptions– these future pre-school and primary school teachers towards the quality of online courses “Didactics of human – society and human – nature”, “Inclusive education” and “Ecological education” during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was conducted with 107 future teachers at Veliko Tarnovo University “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” – Vratsa Branch in June after the completion of the online courses in the summer semester during the academic year 2020/2021. The data collection tool is a structured questionnaire developed by A. Young and C. Norgard with closed ended items used in this survey in an adapted version and provided to respondents via an access link. In general, the results of the survey show that students have positive perceptions about the quality of online courses. However, they need to be encouraged to be active participants in each of the online courses, including by engaging in online discussions, other proactive interactions as well as performing a variety of assessment tasks, recognizing the importance of goals. Regardless of the outcome of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts towards the quality of online courses and the corresponding perceptions of students will therefore continue to be the focus, as changes in the learning environment become more sustainable and the future of higher education should adapt to these changes.

Explaining the Components of Reflective Thinking Based on Fuzzy Topsis Analysis

Author(s): Fateme Moradi,Lida Mousavi,Sedigheh Hosseini / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2022

Reflective thinking paradigm contains a set of trainings based on the pattern of mental tools and it helps its users to be able to present the educational materials in a framework that embraces the nature of thinking, various learning activities and the learning based on reflective, creative and critical forms of thinking. Reviewing of the related literature shows that most of the challenges are due to learning and learning-related factors. Accordingly, the present study examines the thinking level of senior postgraduate engineering students of Shahre-Rey University. For this purpose, the Reflective Thinking Questionnaire (RTQ)developed by Kember et al. (2000) was used. TOPSIS method was used to evaluate the thinking level of the subjects. The results showed that habitual action, which is one of the skills of reflective thinking, is ranked first and perception is ranked last, which means that the senior postgraduate engineering students learn superficially. It is suggested to ask professors and teachers to hold classes that train reflective thinking skills, so that they can be a good and appropriate model of using reflective thinking skills for their students. So that students can improve their thinking levels and succeed in their math problems solving and these learners have good academic progress.

Пролетна конференция на Съюза на математиците в България

Author(s): Albena Simova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2022

Modular-Cybernetic Approach for Development of Digital Competence of Students – Future Teachers

Author(s): Nikolay Tsankov,Ivo Damyanov / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

The present research aims to investigate opportunities for the development of digital competence of future teachers through the application of a modular-cybernetic approach and a technological variant developed on its basis. The experimental research focuses on diagnosing the cognitive and practical achievements of students in order to identify the possibilities and limitations of the modular-cybernetic approach in the development of digital competence. The empirical research was conducted with a group of 86 students admitted to study Bachelor's degree in the professional field of Pedagogy. The system of criteria and indicators in the course of the empirical research is used as a “core of the competence” with an emphasis on the cognitive and practical achievements. The Wilcoxon's Test (Wicoxon) is utilized to compare correlating groups. The results of the Wicoxon application show that the modular-cybernetic approach for the development of students' competence has a greater than average impact on knowledge formation and also affects the development of cognitive skills to a small extent. On the other hand, the applied technological variant does not help the development of problem-solving skills and practical-applied skills.

Формиране на професионални компетентности в процеса на университетската подготовка на студенти социални педагози и социални работници

Author(s): Nona Glushkova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

The formation of a complex of competences related to a specific professional field is a process aimed at achieving the two main dimensions of competence, namely: achieving the goals in the processes of education and training and accumulation of administratively defined professional characteristics of a specific position. The present article aims to present the results of an empirical study, reflecting the point of view of social service managers in terms of importance of specific professional and specific knowledge, individual qualities, and interpersonal skills, specific and necessary for the position. The findings in this study are accents to which part of the university training of the students in the specialties "Social Pedagogy" and "Social Work" could be directed.

Organizatıon of Developmental Training in Preschool Educational Institutions

Author(s): Sharafat Bakhishova / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

Self-realization, self-presentation is one of the most important qualities of the modern man. It is especially important to support this work in the educational process, bringing it to the centre of educators and children's activities. One important way of doing this is to give tasks that ensure independence of thought. It is possible to ensure and monitor the development of children through classwork. The children demonstrate skills such as understanding, application, analysis, etc. at different stages of cognition. An important condition in the lesson content is the development of a humane position in children, situation selection for children, creative search, problem-solving, communication and cooperation skills in training, a reflection of self-regulation, self-awareness, reflection, selection of methods that allow children to develop cognitive activity. Methods of raising cognitive activity include comparison, analysis, generalization, question method, solution of logical tasks, research, etc.

Humane Education – Benefits and Challenges

Author(s): Anna Arnaudova-Otouzbirova / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

Based on theoretical studies and content analysis of existing scientific literature and humane educational resources, this paper makes an attempt at defining the concept of humane education, briefly describing its historical development and emphasizing its benefits. The advantages of incorporating humane education into educational settings are discussed along with some of the challenges involved in its practical application. Furthermore, some implications are made for the inclusion of humane education in the pedagogical practice to raise the quality of education.

Digital Transformation Catalyzed by COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Solutions

Author(s): Eliza Stefanova / Language(s): English Issue: 3s/2022

The article presents a case study of digital transformation at Sofia University ‘’St. Kliment Ohridski’’, Bulgaria, catalyzed by COVID-19 pandemic. First, it summarizes challenges related to education and research, administrative processes, regulations, and culture from different perspectives – management of the university, professors and students. Next, the paper presents solutions, implemented as the answers of the challenges in order for transformation to happen in technological and non-technological directions. In the discussion section, we discuss the choices made to realize the digital transformation at Sofia University and the reasons behind them. In the final part of the paper, we conclude summarizing the main point of our case study and present expectations and perspectives for the future.

Academic Cooperation and Mobility: in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Maria Stoicheva / Language(s): English Issue: 3s/2022

In the article, through the prism of the analysis of the founding documents, policies and practices of the EU for the development of higher education, formulates and argues the author's position regarding the strategic perspectives and prerequisites for internalization of higher education against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some major challenges have been formulated that hinder the natural connections between universities around the world. Some expected long-term benefits from the development of full internalization in the conditions of digitalization of higher education are substantiated on the example of the activity of Sofia University and the conducted research. In conclusion, the author argues that the mission of universities to stay connected is a priority, even in the pandemic situation.

Teaching in the Digital Age during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Madeleine Danova,Danail Danov / Language(s): English Issue: 3s/2022

The present paper evaluates the way the digital age has changed how we teach at higher educational institutions and how that has helped us to adapt quickly to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus is on the way digital literacy has been re-defined in the last few years deeply marked by the pandemic and the way on-line resources and digital environment have been used at the Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology of Sofia University ‘’St. Kliment Ohridski’’ to ensure the continuation of the educational process in the conditions of a complete lock-down and pandemic restrictions. On the basis of the feedback by both students and university teaching staff, the paper analyzes the creation of new digital skills necessary for teaching the “digital natives” of today. The theoretical framework within which this analysis is carried out is closely connected to the study of the cognitive processes responsible for learning a foreign language and acquiring skills that are part of the new digital literacy of the twenty-first century. The conclusions can serve as a basis for suggested changes in the curriculum of teaching at the Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology at Sofia University.

Distance Learning in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemics

Author(s): Baktybek Keldibekov,Shailoobek Karagulov / Language(s): English Issue: 3s/2022

In the article, the authors considered the forms of distance learning that were used during the coronavirus pandemic, analyzed the positive and negative aspects of distance learning. Distance learning technologies have made it possible to build an individual training regime. For example, students could review video materials of lectures and classes at a convenient time, they had more opportunities for self-development and self-study. Also, the article discusses some types of electronic educational resources that are so necessary for distance learning.

Digital Universities: Features and Key Characteristics

Author(s): Marina Skiba,Maktagali Bektemessov,Alma Turganbayeva / Language(s): English Issue: 3s/2022

The article discusses the phenomenon of "Digital University". The goal is to identify the essence of this concept, its content, as well as the criteria for transformation into a digital university. The article outlines the problems of transformation and its ways. Digitalization, like any phenomenon, is multifaceted and can have both positive and negative effects on the educational process and the quality of education. The study conducted by the authors made it possible to describe in detail the key characteristics of a digital university, which has the features of a research organization, an educational organization, an IT company, information banks / knowledge repositories and marketing organizations.

Features of the Formation of the “Selfˮ Concept of Students Using Digital Technologies during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Berik Matayev,Kadisha Shalgynbayeva,Zaru Kulsharipova / Language(s): English Issue: 3s/2022

Modern psychological and pedagogical studies of professional training of undergraduate students in the specialty "Pedagogy and Psychology" in online learning conditions increase the relevance of research in the field of the "Self" concept. The psychological term "Self" in science has many meanings. On the one hand, the "Self", as mentioned above, is the result of the separation of a person from the surrounding communication space, which allows them to feel and feel their physical and mental state and to know themself as a subject of activity. On the other hand, self-realization of their own "Self" is an object of self-knowledge for them, especially at the stage of professional development. Diagnostics of the "Self" concept of students in the conditions of professional training was carried out using the methods of S.A. Budassi, M. Kuhn, T. McPartland "Who am I?", "I am in the past. I'm in the present. I'm in the future" and a specially designed questionnaire. The sample consisted of 141 students of Pavlodar Pedagogical University (PPU) and Toraighyrov University (TOU) aged 17 to 23 years, without work experience. Based on the results obtained, the hypothesis of the existence of a relationship between the "Self" concept and the professional training of future specialists was confirmed.

PÕLVKONDADE MURRANGUL. SÕJAAJALOO ÕPETAMISEST EESTI SÕJAVÄELISES HARIDUSES AASTATEL 1919–1940

Author(s): Igor Kopõtin / Language(s): Estonian Issue: 18/2021

Teaching military history disciplines have played a significant role in Estonian military education. Its foundations were established by Aleksei Baiov, a Russian émigré teacher and a former professor of the Russian General Staff Academy. It is also important to consider the changes proposed by Lieutenant General Nikolai Reek, an Estonian Chief of General Staff, pertaining to the teaching of military history. As a result of Reek’s activities, military history disciplines and their content were reshaped, military history assignments were established, and the relationship between military history and other branches of military science were clarified, subjecting military history to the needs of tactical training. When he was establishing the grounds of the Estonian military education system, Reek had no choice but to use Baiov and other Russian émigré teachers since there were not many ethnic Estonian specialists in this area. Despite the fact that Reek personally invited Baiov, a conflict quickly emerged between the two men. Although, in the military sphere, they had a different academic aptitude and calibre, their conflict is now part of the legacy of the Nicholas General Staff Academy. On the one hand, Baiov stood out in Estonia for his professionalism, but on the other hand, he represented the older generation of Russian military theorists. From a positive viewpoint, that generation valued systematic research and teaching of military history; from a negative viewpoint, it was hardly connected with modern warfare. It can even be said that Reek played the role of a progressive for the younger generation of Russian military theorists since he saw a fundamental need to modernise military history and its teaching. According to Reek, it should have focused more on studying and teaching modern armed conflicts since the earlier history of the art of war was merely necessary to establish a context for the knowledge. One of the progressive doings of Reek was modernising the teaching of military history through the use of active methods to engage with the audience more personally. He preferred an analysis of military history to mere factual knowledge. Still, military history continued to be taught in a lecture format until mid-1930s; students’ independent and group analysis was not highly appreciated. In addition, the teaching of military history depended on a lecturer’s ability to make the subject attractive to students.

Content based learning-Task based learning-Problem based learning in Teaching Romanian Language to Foreign Students

Author(s): Gabriel-Dan Bărbuleţ / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2022

When talking about the process of Romanian language teaching, learning and using the Romanian language, leads us to the idea that we are faced with a considerably large number of variables. No matter what happens during the process, there is always something good to acquire and put into practice. Despite this “methodological painkiller”, boosting efficiency is the determining factor. In the practical, everyday management of classes, it is common knowledge that it is more challenging for a teacher to do something “inappropriate” than to do it “correctly”. However, considering that almost all actions count, the teachers’ exclusive attention to the process comes as a necessity. As for the rest of the process, the things we have mentioned above are to be seen in a different way. Natural Romanian usage involves fluency and one can get the impression that Romanian is not difficult to learn and activate. It is pointless to say that this is a determining factor in encouraging students to be part of the “effort”. In contrast, artificial, highly automated Romanian tends to change into a nightmare for both teachers and learners. The context of CBL, TBL and PBL is represented by Communicative language teaching. The communicative approach was developed mainly by British applied linguists in the 1980s as a reaction against grammar-based approaches like situational language teaching and the audiolingual method. Strange as it may seem, the foreign language being taught during modern/current classes tends to lose the center of attention in this context. The main focus of attention is no longer on language but on some relevant subjects. Indeed, language should not be an end but a means. In different terms, the process works mostly with message-focused activities rather than form-focused ones. When it comes to modern approaches, the term “learning” becomes a very general one, mainly biased in favor of acquisition.

Egyháztörténeti pályatételek és pályamunkák a kolozsvári teológiai fakultáson 1898 és 1944 között

Author(s): István Biró / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 3/2021

In this study we present papers and theses of students submitted in church history, in response to teachers’ assignments at the Faculty of Theology in Kolozsvár/Cluj between 1898 and 1944. These works were closely related to the history teaching church history at the Faculty, being intended to promote independent scientific research and talent management. During the period analysed here, a total of twenty-six works in church history were completed as fulfilments of the thirty-four assigned topics. The number of works submitted and the number of topics assigned varied from period to period, but they are relevantly embedded in the framework of the institutional curriculum.

YUAN HANEDANLIĞI’NDA BİLİM VE KÜLTÜR

Author(s): Ayşe Beyza ERCAN / Language(s): Turkish Issue: 2/2021

Various reforms were made in administrative and social areas in the Yuan Dynasty, or the Kublai Khanate, which ruled China for nearly a century. Thanks to the ethnic diversity that existed in China at the time, there was sufficient human capital to carry out scientific activities which enabled Kublai Khan to ensure the success of his reforms. Remarkable advances were thus made in the fields of education, culture, translation and science during the Kublai Khan period. Examples in this progressive period include the establishment of an observatory and two different astronomy offices run by Muslim and Chinese scientists in the capital, Khanbaliq. Kublai Khan's reforms and state-sponsored support for developments in the field of science and culture began to bear fruit in a short period of time. Therefore, this new innovative state structure of the Yuan Dynasty managed to be different from other Mongolian nations in different areas of Eurasia. From the perspective of Mongolian history, this study will throw light on the early innovations made and the scientific and cultural studies, which was done in the Yuan Dynasty during this period. In addition to this, the cultural interaction between the Iranian Mongols and the Chinese Mongols will be examined.

Преподаване на ключови термини по гражданско образование на базата на предходен опит и езикови интуиции на учениците

Author(s): Elena Tsvetkova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

The article is related to the teaching of key concepts in civic communication. The aim is to propose an alternative approach for defining terms such as citizen, rights, person etc., which links the previous experience of the students with these words and their lexical definition. This approach is inspired by the ideas for applying the prototype theory and the study of metaphors in foreign language teaching. The hypothesis is that such methods can be successfully applied in the teaching of civic education, so that the training is related to practice. The article includes examples from civic education textbooks for 11th grade, which provide definitions inspired by these approaches. In addition, a comparison has been made between the linguistic intuitions of the students (shared in the generalized results of a survey) and the proposed definitions in the textbooks.

Взаимоотношения между очакванията за треньорска ефективност, емоционална интелигентност и лидерски стилове при треньори по футбол в България

Author(s): Tatiana Iancheva,Gancho Prodanov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

Coaches’ confidence in their own skills, their awareness of their emotions and the ability to control them, as well as their choice of behavior, according to a number of authors, influence their realization and the achieved sports results. The aim of this study is to reveal the relationships among Coaching Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Style of Bulgarian football coaches. The research was done not directly among 172 football coaches between 20and 56 years, with different level of qualifications (license), age group of the competitors, coaching experience, and experience as football players. In order to achieve the aim, we used: 1) Coaching Efficacy Scale (CES), (Feltz et al. 1999); 2) Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS), (Schutte et al. 1998); 3) Revised Leadership Scale for Sport (RLSS), (Zhang et al. 1997). The results reveal significant correlation interdependencies between the subscales of Coaching efficacy, Emotional Intelligence and part of the subscales of Leadership style, as well as between the subscales of Emotional intelligence and Leadership style. In this sense, our results confirm the data in the literature. There are significant differences among the coaches along all of the researched indexes. The results from the regression analysis reveal that Emotional intelligence serves as a predictor of Coaching efficacy and Leadership style. Coaching efficacy does not directly influence the subscales of Leadership style, which is different from the published data in the literature.