Pазвитие на емоционална интелигентност в началното училище чрез средства на изкуството

Author(s): Penka Marcheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2017

The publication discusses the specifics of the emotional intelligence as well as some aspects of its development by using musical and art education in primary school.Our study focuses on some technological practices to develop children’s emotional intelligence. In the theoretical part are examined views of a number of authors related to the nature of emotional intelligence. As a practical part are studied some of the technological capabilities of the musical training of primary school age.

Използване на интерактивни техники в обучението по български език в I – IV клас

Author(s): Iskra Dobreva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2017

The problem with the lack of concentration, the inability to keep attention and demotivation in nowadays children is growing even more these days. The article presents approbated interactive techniques in teaching Bulgarian language in 1st to 4th grade. These techniques help to provoke pupil`s interest and also help to interleave the lessons. Our expectation is to show the opportunities which will exceed the quality of teaching Bulgarian language in the elementary stage.

REVIEWING THE SUCCESSFUL PRIMARY EDUCATION SYSTEM IN BUKOVINA (1775-1914)

Author(s): Cristian Alexandru Boghian / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 32/2023

At the end of the Austrian-Hungarian rule, Bukovina, compared to the other historical provinces which united with Romania, had the highest number of literate people and the highest number of pupils registered in primary schools. However, even before the annexation to the Austrian Empire in 1774, this area in the North-Western part of the Principality of Moldova had begun, through its authorities, implementing an array of school reforms in the spirit of the Age of Enlightenment, which aimed to make education available to all and mandatory. Hence, how did the primary education system from Bukovina transform during the Austrian occupation? Did the people and ethnic minorities living in this area benefit from education in their mother tongue or where they subjected to a policy of cultural uniformization through the exclusive use of the German language? Additionally, the matter of the “Ruthenization” of Bukovina will be reviewed. This paper tries to update this matter and take into account the most well-known historiographical perspectives in a concise and unbiased manner.

Effect of Resilience on Burnout in Online Learning Environment

Author(s): Radina Stoyanova,Kaloyan Mitev,Sonya Karabeliova,Petya Pandurova,Nadezhda Zhechkova / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2023

The COVID-19 virus outbreak has affected all aspects of human life. The challenges of education during the pandemic could have an impact on coping with stress. The aim of the current study was to explore the effects of people’s resilience to stress on burnout symptoms. We used The Maslach Burnout Inventory (Maslach, 1982), while the capacity to cope with stress and recover was measured with the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003). There were 375 participants, 235 women and 140 men, between the ages of 18 and 48 years old (M = 21.43; SD = 3.93), learning in higher education institutions. We performed several regression analyses using a stepwise method. Adaptability (β = -.38, p < .01), external control (β = .23,p < .01), seeking social support (β = -.26, p < .01), and decisiveness (β = .17, p < .01) were found to be significant predictors of emotional exhaustion (R2adj = .175). When it comes to personal accomplishments significant predictors were purposefulness(β = .29, p < .01), decisiveness (β = .19, p < .01), and adaptability (β = .13, p < .01) (R2adj = .304). Social support (β = -.36, p = .00), external control (β = .24, p < .01) and purposefulness (β = -.18, p < .01) were significant predictors of depersonalization (R2adj = .186). The findings from the present study show that high levels of resilience to stress have a protective effect on the manifestations of burnout symptoms. These results have implications for proposing theoretical foundations for burnout prevention strategies in an online learning context. Also, enrich intervention techniques connected with achieving higher adaptability.

State and Prospects of Development of Academic Mobility in the System of Training a Special Education Specialist

Author(s): Tetiana Dokuchyna,Svitlana Myronova,Tetiana Franchuk / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2023

The article examines the problems of an integrated approach to the development of academic mobility in the system of training a special education teacher. The results of an experimental study are presented, which made it possible to find out the real state of readiness of future special teachers for academic mobility; to identify problems that have an inhibitory effect on this process. In general, they indicate the dominance of the student’s object position in the system of his professional development, so academic mobility is not perceived by them as an effective means of developing professional competence. This is confirmed by the results of a survey on the range of indicators of existing experience in academic mobility, the attitude to it as a factor of the quality of professional development and the presence of barriers that complicate it. The prospects of providing a systematic approach to the development of academic mobility of students are determined, within which it is necessary: on the one hand – to design the development of the student’s subject position in the system of his professional development on the basis of an individual educational trajectory, on the other – to develop gradually the possibilities of academic mobility based on increasing the active position of the student himself.

POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS AND METAMORPHOSES BETWEEN THE CULTURAL AND THE INTERCULTURAL

Author(s): Teodor Pătrăuţă / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 33/2023

In between the cultural and the intercultural there can be possible and, at the same time, real interactions and metamorphoses. We believe this to be true, and these can be transformed, in most of the time, in different forms and modalities. Culture is the one auctioning through the intervention of both the values and norms of some individuals, but mostly of humanity. Its contribution is unlimited in space and time to what the forming and development of human personality means.

A Study on the Possibilities to Integrate the Modern 3D Technologies in the Scientific Activities of the Higher Education Institutions

Author(s): Georgi Hristov,Ivan Beloev,Plamen Zahariev,Diyana Kinaneva,Georgi Georgiev / Language(s): English Issue: 4s/2023

The technological advancements in the last three decades have led to many innovations in the area of the Information and Communication Technologies, which in turn have fuelled the rapid development of the modern 3D technologies. This collective term is used to describe both the methods for the development of the digital content and the solutions and devices, which provide means for the attractive, interactive and innovative visualisation and popularisation of this content. The 3D technologies have provided many possibilities and never-before-seen opportunities, but they have also presented many new challenges. The high cost of the equipment, the complexity of the digitalization processes and the unexperienced staff are just few of the reasons for the slow adoption rate and the delayed integration and use of these technologies by the higher educational institutions. Currently, there are many different ICT solutions and systems in use in the colleges and universities in Europe and in the world. Nevertheless, only few of them are related to or use the modern 3D technologies. In this article we present and analyse some of the most popular methods and approaches for development of digital models, as well as how this content can be visualised, presented and popularised using different platforms and solutions. Last, but not least, we discuss the possibilities to integrate the modern 3D technologies in the scientific activities of the higher education institutions in Bulgaria.

Когато стотните имат значение: скалиране и калибриране на индикатори в критериалната система на националната агенция за оценяване и акредитация

Author(s): Elena Simeonova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4s/2023

Whenever it comes to evaluation and accreditation, what most excites the academic community is how far the criteria system applied by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation can accurately and impartially “capture” the quality of education in higher education institutions in Bulgaria. Often the differences in estimates are of the order of hundredths after the decimal point, but they have a significant differentiating meaning. The paper analyzes the criteria system of NEAA, emphasizing the possibilities for scaling and calibration of the indicators included in it. The main thesis is that the objectivity of the assessment, apart from the number of indicators, also depends on the precision and transparency of their sizing. In theoretical terms, the “reading” of the NEAA criteria system is based on the theory of measurement and the theory of fuzzy sets. In conclusion, the main findings of the criteria system are summarized and some recommendations for its improvement are given.

MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

Author(s): Claudia-Sorina Popa (Barbu) / Language(s): English Issue: 33/2023

The use of modern information technology in the study of modern foreign languages is important. Nowadays, interaction in the course of the educational process, carried out on the basis of modern communication technologies, requires from the teacher not only pedagogical, but also special technical skills, experience in working with modern technical facilities. Teachers, by balancing technological teaching with traditional teaching, need to pay close attention to learners’ responses to the use of technology.

The Role of the Universities as Accelerators for the Integration of the STEM Learning Methods in the Primary and Secondary Schools

Author(s): Georgi Hristov,Ivan Beloev,Plamen Zahariev,Georgi Georgiev / Language(s): English Issue: 4s/2023

The digital transformation of the industrial domains and the everyday human life has led to new ways of entertainment, safer working environments, better transport technologies, global connectivity and many other social and economic benefits, but it has also caused some indirect and unexpected consequences for the labour market – the emergence of numerous never-before-seen professions, which are closely related to the information and communication technologies. This has led to a sudden demand for large number of workers with knowledge and experience in the area of the digital technologies – something for which the educational systems of many countries were not adequately prepared and were caught by surprise. In order to meet the challenges of this digital revolution, numerous plans, programmes and mechanisms were created for the rapid and large-scale digitization of all levels of the educational system. Unfortunately, one of the most vital requirements for the introduction of the innovative teaching methods in the primary and secondary schools was significantly underestimated – the lack of sufficient time and capabilities to train and prepare the teachers. It is exactly here, where the role of the universities stands out, as they can respond appropriately to this need and they can prepare the teachers for the new digital challenges much faster and easier. The universities can also act as mediators between the business sector and the primary or secondary education institutions and can help them easily acquire financial or material support for the introduction of STEM classes in the educational processes. In this publication, we briefly discuss the STEM educational methods, their main goals and their primary characteristics. The article then presents a methodology for the rapid large-scale integration of these learning methods in the primary and secondary schools with the help and with the involvement of the higher education institutions. The last part of this publication presents in details the pilot initiative of the University of Ruse „Angel Kanchev“ for the introduction of classes in robotics and block-based programming in the primary and secondary schools in the Municipality of Ruse.

От STEM към BEST: два стандарта, една цел

Author(s): Andrey Zahariev,Stefan Simeonov,Tanya Todorova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4s/2023

The development of educational technologies in the 21st century allowed saturation with technological resources that dynamizes and digitizes the learning process. This new trend was logically supported with appropriate hardware and software. In the conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was digital communication channels and virtual learning environments that ensured the continuity of the national education system. In higher education, the decades-old academic distance learning centres have provided the learning process for full-time and part-time students and proven their effectiveness. In parallel with the financial provision in school education for the construction of STEM classrooms, a professional standard for an environment, nurturing development was achieved. Both teachers and students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics became the main beneficiaries. In contrast, in the system of higher education, delays and lagging are found, as often graduates coming from STEM classrooms end up in university classrooms which are decades behind in technological advancement. This paper therefore advocates the introduction of the tentatively named BEST standard, based on Business, Entrepreneurship, Science and Technology, in higher education as a logical build-up to the good STEM outcomes established in school settings.

Developing Interdisciplinary Connections between Sustainability and STEM by Integrating 3D Tools in Primary Schools

Author(s): Valentina Voinohovska,Denis Asenov / Language(s): English Issue: 4s/2023

Young people are the future of society and agents for social change. That is why it is so crucial to provide education that not only equips them with knowledge and skills but also changes their attitudes and behaviour towards sustainable development.

Ролята на социалните мрежи и микрообучението в дигитализацията на образованието

Author(s): Aneliya Ivanova,Elitsa IBRYAMOVA / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4s/2023

As social networks have evolved beyond their original purpose, and have proven to be a successful platform even for business and politics, it was only natural for the educational process to find its place in this virtual realm. As early as 2019, Facebook introduced the Social Learning mode, which provided excellent opportunities for publishing and structuring educational content within closed groups, taking the utilization of this social network to a new level in the learning process. It can hardly be disputed that social networks have the potential to offer rich access to a variety of educational resources, but recently, there has been a persistent migration of students from the digital generation to platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, where digital content in the form of small portions of visual and video information circulates. This trend leads to the need for a fresh interpretation of the concept of micro-learning and micro-content in the context of social networks, as well as the need to explore learners' attitudes towards such type of learning.

Развитие на информационното общество и интегриране на дигитални инструменти в образователния процес по време на пандемия – проблеми и предизвикателства

Author(s): Iskrena Dimitrova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4s/2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a complete reorganization of the educational process and its transformation into a digital form in all countries affected by the crisis. But all too often, school institutions fail to organize and implement high-quality digital learning. This situation reveals as a magnifying glass the deficit in the processes of digitization of education. Students, teachers and parents are faced with a number of challenges, realizing the importance of reliable infrastructure, well-thought-out digital concepts for teaching online and having the necessary competencies, both by teachers and students. The main step in developing appropriate educational approaches in the field of digitization of education is to evaluate the experience of this time and draw lessons to make society more sustainable in the future.

Digitalization of the Education System in Kazakhstan: Experience, Problems and Perspectives

Author(s): Zhanat Kunapianovna Nurbekova,Bakyt Nurbekov / Language(s): English Issue: 4s/2023

Digitalization of the education system in Kazakhstan, as well as in other countries, is a global trend in education development that aims to expand access, improve quality, and increase efficiency. Despite some similarities in the digitalization process with other countries, Kazakhstan has unique challenges related to unequal access and quality control measures. The international project HIEDTEC, which was implemented from 2018 – 2022 with the support of the EU Erasmus+ program, had a significant influence and importance. The project accomplished five major tasks, which will be highlighted in this report. However, problems such as unequal access, teacher training, quality control of educational content, and the adequacy of quality control measures to ensure accurate and effective content still exist. This report will present a forecast for the development of education through digital transformation.

STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING TRANSITION FROM ONE SCHOOL CYCLE TO THE NEXT

Author(s): Camelia Nicoleta MEDELEANU,Nicoleta MORON / Language(s): English Issue: 17/2022

In these trying times for the Romanian education system, due to the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, we intend to return to a topic of permanent relevance, namely the school transition of students from one school cycle to another. Through our research we aim to identify the views of teachers on how to successfully facilitate transition from one school year to another. Our research is qualitative, with the use of in-depth interviews. This study is based on the analysis of over 60 interviews conducted with teachers from educational institutions in the North-East Region of Romania. Findings: The solutions proposed by the respondents revolve around the idea of development in connection with professional skills, intercultural education, programs on parenting education, tutoring activities, development of common work strategies, development of school-parent-child partnership etc. The conclusions of this research underline first of all that an optimal solution of this moment is the development of the teachers' professional skills, the personal development of students, communication, information, constant interaction of parents, children and teachers. Education is not an isolated experience, but a lifelong interactive effort, involving resources and actors of change

NEW DIMENSIONS OF THE CHILD-CURRICULUM RELATIONSHIP IN THE CONCEPTION OF THE AUTHOR JOHN DEWEY

Author(s): Marius-Costel Eşi / Language(s): English Issue: 17/2022

The education is the result of the experience of culture which the child can amass and assimilate under certain conditions. Thus, the curriculum should guide the child's experience taking into account the shortest paths. However, the reference to the past should only be considered as a form of departure in what will later be the child's true experience. The experience is the result of all that humanity has accumulated over time forming ongoing experiences through a permanent process of cultural reconstruction. In other words, education is the very reconstruction of experience in relation to the previous experience

Учебникът по немски език на д-р Ботю Шанов в контекста на българската лингводидактология

Author(s): Vesela Belcheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2023

Dr. Botyu Shanov's German textbook is a contribution to historical studies of foreign language teaching in Bulgaria; it provides important evidence reflecting to a considerable extent the major problems of Bulgarian linguistic didactology in the first half of the 20th century and it can be interpreted with regard to the goals of numerous studies in the vein of modern linguistic didactology. The textbook comprises 33 lesson units which introduce students to “traditional” elementary level topics: the classroom and objects in everyday school life, color terms, some character traits, clothing, numbers, etc. The textbook also provides a general overview of basic elements of German grammar in the form of short unit notes.

A Wellness Tооl to Perform Healthy Lifestyle Practices in the Bulgarian School System

Author(s): Irina Nesheva / Language(s): English Issue: 5/2023

The number оf children with diabetes is growing alarmingly. The age limit оf patients has also decreased significantly. This material presents recreational physical activity through cheerleading. Methоds: The research aims to attract the attention оf educators (current and future) to the essence оf the functional effects оf cheerleading practice. The diagnostic оf the functional indicators were with the asset оf an innovative tооl for diagnosing functional changes, providing a personal QR code on the effects оf cheerleading practice. Results: The specific changes in dynamics inside the indicators that register the metabolic age, were studied. This detailed diagnosis is to develop wellness tооls in Bulgarian schооls as health prevention оf childhооd diabetes. Conclusions: According to the results of our study, functional indicator changes are related to the effectiveness of cheerleading programs. In order to diagnose functional changes, intelligent (smart) tools have been used to ensure high objectivity and personalisation of the data.

В НОВИТЕ БРОЕВЕ НА СПИСАНИЯТА НА ,,АЗ-БУКИ“ ЧЕТЕТЕ

Author(s): Not Specified Author / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5/2023