Общественото отношение към децата в специализирани институции и влиянието му върху насилието помежду им

Author(s): Sevina Genova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2014

The paper presents results from an empirical research, conducted among children in residential care. Aim of the study is to identify the influence of public attitudes on the relationship between children placed at the institution. Societal attitudes towards children at residential care can be considered in terms of two opposing positions. On one hand - compassion and pity, ongoing donations, on the other – non-acceptance, rejection, labeling. In both cases, the attitude towards those children is not adequate and could generates violence.

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.

Специфика на обучението по хорово дирижиране в специалностите „Музика“ и „Педагогика на обучението по музика“ в Пловдивския университет „Паисий Хилендарски“

Author(s): Zdravka Hvarkata / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

Teaching choir conducting in the specialties “Music” and “Pedagogy of teaching music” in Plovdiv university “Paisii Hilendarski” has its own specifics in view of the fact that the university is not a specialized one and the students do not have enough preliminary music background. This necessitates a more complicated approach in teaching them, which includes elaborating various issues in the field of theory of music and putting the studied works in a broader music-and-history context. As a lecturer of choir conducting I made my own pedagogical system comprising a preliminary introduction to the studied authors, clarification of the stylistic peculiarities of the particular works and analyses of their form in view of structure and composition process when working out a conductor’s own concept of interpretation. When selecting songs for choir conducting my criterion is that they have high artistic impact and thus inspire the students, at the same time demand the acquisition of worthy conducting skills and techniques. In this paper such an example is the suggested comment about working on Claude Le Jeune’s “Battle song”.

Прилагане, адаптиране и важност на иновативния метод саундпейнтинг в предучилищна възраст

Author(s): Desislava Kostova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

Using Soundpainting to enhance and reinforce children's knowledge of holidays and custom can become a teacher's perfect weapon. Giving children the basic concepts of the different holidays and customs, and then giving them freedom of improvisation, makes them direct participants in the educational process in a very casual and even fun way for children. Incorporating Soundpainting in pedagogical situations gives the teacher unlimited possibilities to involve children's active participation in the educational process in an intriguing and impressive way. Having fun and learning-by-doing, children will easily remember the changes in nature, time-honoured traditions and customs, more about professions and their importance in the social way of life, about drawing and creativity. The main point here is that each teaching situation can become an unforgettable moment in which each child feels unique, unleash their creativity while experiencing each skill and knowledge through their own prism and rationality.

Дуалното обучение – едно добро решение на актуални социално-икономически проблеми

Author(s): Silvia Toneva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

The article describes the advantages of the dual system of education over the traditional one. The distinctive features of the dual system are considered as one of the possibilities for providing companies with the necessary staff. The advantages for the participants in dual training (trainees, business, vocational education system, state) are presented. The article defines tasks for the implementation of dual training as a permanent practice in terms of current challenges to education.

Работодателската марка като конкурентно предимство

Author(s): Nikolay Kanchev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

The article examines the employer branding as an expression of the reputation and experience that creates an organization as an employer (this is in practice the identity of the organization, which is perceived by the public). It has been pointed out that building a successful employer branding strategy is done through the development and ongoing implementation of policies, programs, rewards, benefits offered to potential job applicants and to existing employees benefits and advantages. Good employer branding has been shown to be a strong competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees. Even if no specific employer branding strategy has been created, this brand exists in reality and has an impact on a daily basis. If there is no such strategy, however, the brand is likely to be perceived in a different way than we want it to be perceived. The different stages in developing and implementing an employer branding strategy are therefore discussed.

„Моята улица“– проектно базирано обучение по математика в първи клас

Author(s): Veselina Georgieva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

Прилагане на PERMA модел в иновативен STEM предмет „Космически изследвания“

Author(s): Mihail Nenov,Sevil Ivanova,Greta Stoyanova,Tanya Srebreva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

The article traces the application of the PERMA model in the innovative STEM subject Space Research. The design of educational solutions takes into account modern trends in the development of “soft skills” and an integrated set of knowledge aimed at identifying and solving problems in the micro- (individual) and macro- (global) context of the individual and the community in a period of dynamic digitalization and robotization of personal and social parameters and their consolidation into business intelligent systems (BIS).The content design for the STEM subject Space Research is based on the PERMA model in positive psychology and presents the ways in which it is realized through: an integrated learning approach, combined with a set of hardware and software solutions that ensure the realization of goals, expanding the parameters of personal development of students and setting new challenges for learning and mental (cognitive and emotional) growth.

Интегративни връзки в обучението по околен свят, математика и информационни технологии в I клас

Author(s): Daniela Hristova,Veselina Georgieva,Tanya Srebreva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

The purpose of this article is to present how the interdisciplinary links in the subjects (Science, Mathematics and Information Technology) in 1st grade contribute to the formation and development of some key competencies in students in primary education. The presented lesson combines the work of different pedagogical specialists who simultaneously apply a variety of methodological tools in the classroom. Integrated learning as an innovative practice has an exceptional role in the pedagogical process in primary school. It has a positive impact on improving the quality of education of young students.

Visualization of Subordinate Circumstantial Sentences for Concession in the Context of Syntax Training in 8th Grade (Project-Research Model)

Author(s): Donka Ilieva / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

The article shares experience from the application of a model for project and research activities related to the acquisition of knowledge of complex compound with subordinate circumstantial sentence for concession – through the obtained additional information about subordinate circumstantial sentences for concession students upgrade their knowledge of syntax. The research focuses on the visualization of the acquired new knowledge by the students as a result of their active learning, which includes independent search, selection, interpretation and attractive presentation of the studied information. This series of consecutive actions of the student directly corresponds to the role of the teacher – this is where the skills of the teacher-innovator become apparent – he not only prepares an interesting project topic for work, but also correctly selects and distributes learning tasks, taking into account students' abilities, provoking their interest. Thus, having received support and guidance, students are highly motivated and willing to work on the project assignment.

Панаир на науката

Author(s): Greta Stoyanova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

For the successful implementation of the new Life sciences and Biology and health education curriculums it is essential to put the emphasis on the research approach. As a teacher who embraces innovations, I encourage and apply both the practical and project-orientated education. „Science Fair“ is a method of teaching and learning in which the students acquire new knowledge, develop skills and competencies, while planning, putting in practice and presenting the projects that they have created (individually and in teams). Working on projects turns the act of learning into an exciting and intriguing process, provokes the natural curiosity and research desire of the students, enhances their motivation for learning, improves the collaboration between the teacher and the students, supports the active and interactive learning, combines knowledge, experiences and actions in an innovative way with the aim of solving real and actual problems. The students are the main driving force, as they experiment, seek and find their own answers, which makes them feel like explorers and inventors. By doing so, I stimulate the development of the potential, creativity, proactivity, creative thinking and imagination of each individual student.

„Майнкрафт“ като образователен инструмент за реализиране на интегрирания подход

Author(s): Daniela Hristova,Tanya Srebreva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

Teaching the basics of coding at Alexander Georgiev-Kodzhakafaliyata Primary School develops students’ digital literacy, algorithmic thinking and skills to design familiar objects, processes and phenomena thanks to popular game Minecraft. This approach serves not to replace the regular lesson but as a parallel which extends and builds upon the learning process in order to develop synthetic competences. Thus emerges a natural necessity to look integrally at specific topics which fail to fit entirely into one scientific area. Students research historical records and then make a 3D Minecraft model of a historic site – the Greek Acropolis, which is part of the learning material in History in grade 5. They not only learn more about the site but also apply the skills of cooperation, effective communication, creativity and critical thinking.

Намаление, или защо учим математика

Author(s): Veselina Georgieva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

This article presents a lesson in mathematics class with the students from I “aˮ class of the primary school “Alexander Georgiev-Kodzhakafaliyata” – Burgas, in the 2017/2018 academic year. For the formation of key students’ competencies the team focuses on several basic pedagogical methods and approaches such as the project method, experiential learning and mainly on the integrative approach and the use of many interdisciplinary links in teaching, which gives children a fuller and clearer vision of the world around them and opportunity to build on the curriculum, so that theoretical knowledge is built on the basis of real life situations.

За корелационен и регресионен анализ в поведенческите и социалните науки

Author(s): Snezhana Gocheva-Ilieva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

About Correlation and Regression Analysis in Behavioral and Social Sciences. Application of Spreadsheets – Methodological Aspects

Най-големият симпозиум за науки за Земята в Европа през погледа на един студент

Author(s): Dragomir Dragomirov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

A walk through the biggest symposium for Earth sciences in Europe and the impressions of one university student from it. The General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) over the years, from its establishment in 2004 in Nice, France to its present home in Vienna, Austria. The article presents various events that accompany the conference, as well as an overview of the program, which gives maximum opportunity for communication between all participants, who at this year`s forum exceeded 14 000. The impressions from a very interesting presentation, which is a good example of the topics and the convincing way of presenting it, are summarized.

Modelling the Development of Oil Rim Using Water and Gas Injection

Author(s): Sudad Al-Obaidi,Wang J. Chang,Miel Hofmann / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2022

In this study, water injection and gas injection technologies are examined for their effectiveness in developing oil rims in gas fields. Considering the need for advanced development of the oil rims within a short period of time, reservoir simulation methods using horizontal wells have been used to rationally develop oil rims. It was confirmed that large volumes of gas must be injected to maximize oil recovery. This happens when gas breakthroughs from the gas cap into the bottom of the production well and from the injection well into the gas section. A cycle process was discovered when gas injection led to the development of an oil rim. The condensate from the gas was taken out, and the dryer gas was injected back into the reservoir. Condensate concentrations in the gas, especially those near the oil rim, are a major factor contributing to the interest in the proposed concept.

Концептуальная модель Hard Skills vs Soft Skills в структуре функциональной грамотности

Author(s): Natalya Jadko,Mariam Moiseevna Bezrukikh / Language(s): Russian Issue: 3/2022

The article continues the question raised in the previous publication about the structure of functional literacy as a speech activity. The article, first of all, examines the conceptual model of functional literacy itself, secondly, defines the structure and conditions for the formation of hard skills and soft skills competencies, and, thirdly, reveals the place and content of these competencies within the framework of the proposed model.

Tests in Specialized Latin for Medical Purposes

Author(s): Vanya Ivanova / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022