Rethinking Teaching in the Third Millennium. Possible Suggestions for History Teachers

Author(s): Felicia Elena Tatu (Boscodeala) / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Our research starts from the idea that evaluating the quality of the educational process in history, in the conditions of the educational process in history, in the conditions of 21st century education, is an attempt as difficult as it is interesting and instructive. In recent years, Romanian educations has undergone numerous transformations, both in terms of curricular aspects, respectively the curriculum, study programs and textbooks, as well as those related to the managerial component. In this process, operations of request and response, analysis and synthesis, evaluation and application have intervened and continue to intervene, all built on the basis of strategies in which all educational factors are involved.

ИЛЮСТРАЦИИ

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 20/2021

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

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 3/2022

Пълни и кратки форми на прилагателните имена в руски и техните съответствия на български език

Author(s): Elena Yu. Ivanova,Maxim Stamenov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2022

In Russian, unlike in Bulgarian, two forms of adjectives have been preserved – full and short, where the short form in the modern language can be used only in the predicative position. The proposed article on the basis of a parallel Russian-Bulgarian corpus examines the question by what means of expression in the Bulgarian language the opposition of the two forms of Russian adjectives is manifested, how the series of their semantic, stylistic and syntactic differences are translated, including their ability to express a temporary and / or permanent feature. It is shown that the Bulgarian language reacts differently in cases when the Russian full and short forms differ semantically, as well as when the difference between the Russian forms is stylistic or pragmatic. There are also discrepancies in the semantics of Russian and Bulgarian predicative adjectives with identical roots in view of their ability to indicate the stability of the feature (i.e. to mean a property, characteristic) or its actuality (temporary state).

(Не)Приобщеният хумор: учебникът срещу анкетата

Author(s): Aglaya Mavrova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2022

Provoked by the one-sided placement of humorous texts in the space of Russian language textbooks for secondary school, the report focuses on the fuller disclosure of the linguo-didactic potential of these texts. For this purpose, part of the results of a large-scale survey is presented, establishing the attitudes of language teachers regarding an idea for the integration of humorous texts in Russian language classes. The analyzed results were obtained from answers to questions highlighting the possibility of including humorous texts in a variety of exercises and activities. The conclusions drawn show that texts containing humor can be an effective linguodidactic resource in learning the Russian language in secondary school.

PUBLIC EXPENDITURE ON EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: EVIDENCE FROM NORTH MACEDONIA

Author(s): Katerina Shapkova Kocevska / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

In this paper, we studied the impact of public education expenditure on GDP per capita in North Macedonia from 1991 to 2020. The main questions we examined were: 1) What is the relationship between public education expenditure and GDP per capita in the country in the short run?; 2) Does a long-term relationship between the aforementioned variables exist?; and 3) What are the policy implications? This research was based on the Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, originally developed by Pesaran et al. (2001). The empirical estimations produced interesting findings. In the short run, the relationship between public spending on education and GDP per capita in North Macedonia was negative and statistically significant. The long-term relationship between the variables remained negative but statistically insignificant. These results were robust and consistent with results from earlier empirical studies. The results suggested that government expenditures on education did not contribute to economic growth in North Macedonia in the analyzed period, ceteris paribus. We concluded that, from a public policy standpoint, intervention in the education system's financing is necessary to facilitate the transformation of education expenditures into productive human capital and enhance the nation's economic development.

IMPROVING WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EVOLUTION IN KENYA: THE CASE OF NAIROBI AND KAKAMEGA COUNTIES

Author(s): Sylvester Ngome Chisika,Chunho Yeom / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

This study aimed to investigate the progress of women's empowerment through employment opportunities in Nairobi and Kakamega Counties in Kenya between 2013 and 2017. Despite the increasing policies that aim to mainstream social equity and equality, there is still a significant gap between policy commitments and practices. The study evaluated whether the implementation of devolved governance in the two counties has improved women's empowerment. The study's framework included an in-depth review of policy documents, official records, and reports from official websites to understand women's economic empowerment status in Nairobi and Kakamega. The study analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from County Integrated Development Plans and other secondary sources. Specifically, it examined compliance with the 30% gender rule, requiring women to hold at least 30% of all elective and appointive positions. The study found that Nairobi commands the largest share of formal sector wage employment in Kenya, and women's access to employment opportunities remains slightly lower than men in both counties. Despite implementing the 30% gender rule, the study revealed the need for more comprehensive policies that promote gender equality and women's economic empowerment in both Nairobi and Kakamega.

Józef Tischner on Upbringing and Hope

Author(s): John P. Hittinger / Language(s): English Issue: 8/2022

The present article examines Józef Tischner’s idea of upbringing (wychowanie) in establishing the new awareness of solidarity among the Polish workers and people through an awakening to conscience. The present moment served as a revolutionary alternative to socialism. I look at Tischner’s critique of Marxism and the central issue surrounding base and superstructure. Then I turn to his recovery of the Polish tradition of ethical ideals, especially in the person of Maximilian Kolbe and John Paul II. The text provides a detailed analysis of the chapter on upbringing in The Spirit of Solidarity. Tischner’s notion that upbringing is a personal bond established in trust to live in hope for improvement in mind and heart is placed in the context of the solidarity as a social bond establishing an ethical community transcending the political quest for power and the need to find an enemy. The text analyzes the various counterfeit forms of education in order to deepen our awareness of the meaning of authentic upbringing. Salient points of his teaching are discussed in conclusion.

Лингводидактологически проблеми при изучаването на езиците висок валириан и клингонски

Author(s): Petar Todorov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 4/2023

The article focuses on two fictional languages – High Valyrian and Klingon. Learning them leads to various problems, mostly due to the fact that they are not officially spoken languages, and in practice are used only in the films for which they were created: Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon ( High Valyrian) and Star Trek (Klingon). For this reason, the learning resources are limited due to their specifics; neither are there specialists to teach them. In addition, unlike most spoken languages, neither a level of proficiency can be determined nor any formal certification can be issued for High Valyrian and Klingon. Although there are literary sources which deal with the two languages separately, mostly from the point of view of their lexical and grammatical characteristics, there are yet to be found publications in which the learning of these languages by real users is researched. The paper presents an analysis of the two languages from the point of view of linguodidactology and empruntology. A survey among users who learn the two languages on the Duolingo language learning platform and through other sources is provided. We reach the conclusion that using Duolingo to learn High Valyrian and Klingon leads to efficiency, but not to a 100% proficiency; therefore, additional sources and resources shall be consulted.

Propagowanie wychowania obronnego w kontekście edukacji morskiej, wychowania morskiego, tradycji i znaczenia związków Polski z morzem. Zarys problemu

Author(s): Bogusław Gogol / Language(s): Polish Issue: 2/2023

The importance given to Poland's relationship with the sea is significant for the Polish Navy, while for the state’s security and its economy, it is indisputable. The article aims to show how the idea of maritime education, here in the sense of aspiring to be associated in one's future professional life with work at sea, service in the Polish Navy, or, finally, with a passion such as sailing, is promoted and popularised among Polish society. The text attempts to answer the question of which of the themes presented in the public discussion in the "traditional" way (analogue media sources), as well as on the Internet, are of particular importance in this case. The paper reviews a variety of sources and attempts to identify the range and examples of literature, journalism, selected portals and websites, museums, etc., enabling a preliminary assessment of the scale and, to some extent, the methods of the social impact of the importance of defence education and maritime training. This is particularly important in the context of the new Homeland Defence Act of March 11, 2022. The topics related to defence, military and maritime training, maritime education and the relationship between Poland and the sea are present in the public space and are often discussed. This demonstrates not only its popularity but also its importance. Concern for the prospects of this subject is particularly important given the popularity among young people of professions related to the sea, including the uneasy service in the Navy. If the most modest prognoses of the prospects for the development of the Polish Navy remain, for the most part, only "on paper," the interest in tying one's life's destiny to the sea and the Navy will diminish among the young generation.

Международното сътрудничество в историческото образование в началото на ХХI век

Author(s): Kostadin Paev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2023

Among the emerging trends in history education in the first decades of the 21st century – strengthening of international cooperation in this field, change in value attitudes and orientations, as well as digitization in history education – the subject of this publication is the first trend. The article examines the activity of EUROCLIO and the International Association for History Didactics, their joint work with various organizations and institutions in the implementation of projects and the creation of history textbooks from the beginning of the XXI century.

Лингводидактологически симулации в часовете по чужд език

Author(s): Mihal Pavlov,Milena Yordanova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 6/2023

In this article, the object of interest is the linguodidactological simulations in the process of learning a foreign language. In the context of the leading modern trends in the field of research in private linguodidactology, an attempt is made to outline the figure of the foreign language teacher as a “methodical screenwriter” and the tasks he performs to optimize the mastery of communicative competence through the perspective of linguodidactology simulations. The methodology used is analysis of sources, observation of positive practices and modeling of techniques for transposition of a linguistic-communicative fragment of reality in the learning process of a foreign language. Based on an analysis of achievements in the field of theory and practice of interactive foreign language learning, guidelines are formulated for the development of various types of simulation activities for mastering the studied language, in which the learner acquires a leading role in the learning process. A model for a widely applicable linguistic didactic simulation in the conditions of active foreign language learning is proposed and the main activities that should be performed to achieve positive results from its application in the learning process are outlined.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TRUST AND POLICE PRESENCE IN SCHOOLS: IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL SAFETY POLICY

Author(s): Bojan D. Janković,Vladimir M. Cvetković,Zvonimir M. Ivanović,Aleksandar Ivanov,Svetlana Jovanović,Božidar B. Otašević / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2023

The study aims to determine the trust and presence of police officers in schools in Serbia, as well as the perception of the principals and secretaries, teachers and staff, parents, and students on how successful the specific police units dedicated to schools were in fulfilling their tasks. The ex-post analysis was conducted through PEST/SWAT analysis, mapping the key actors and using batteries of online questionnaires, besides interviews with the MOI representatives, surveyed with personal interviewing, computer-aided surveying, desk analysis, and content analysis. The survey was conducted from September 2021 to June 2022. The research methods were implemented in 1140 schools in Serbia, and 8,617 people were included in surveys: police officers (308); principals and secretaries (1085); the team for protection against discrimination (982); teachers and staff (2988); parents (938) and students (2316). The relationships between the covariates and perception were investigated using the t-test, one-way ANOVA, multivariate linear regression, and binary regression. The results showed that a project of school police officers was not fully recognized as one of the strategically essential instruments for safe schools; trust is low, but presence is high. Besides that, the results suggest that the entire public believes that police are needed in schools and that it positively affects school safety. Regarding school safety policy, it is necessary to undertake three measures for the sustainable development of trust and the presence of police in school: regulatory, informative-educational, and institutional-organizational.

The Just-In-Time Approach Applied to E-Language Learning

Author(s): Cristina Sáiz Enfedaque,Antonio Martinez de Baños Carrillo / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

From industry to teaching, being competent implies knowing how to do things in a complex, adaptable, and reflective way in a variety of contexts. It involves the integration of knowledge, procedures, attitudes, and values whose mastery and application change throughout life. Besides this idea of being adaptable, we want to add the “just-in-time approach” (JIT approach), which had a boom during the pandemic of COVID-19 and which focused on providing learners with the language skills and knowledge they needed at the precise moment they required to accomplish a specific task or communicate effectively in real-life situations. Unfortunately, it also proved that a generation gap existed between 20-year-old students and their teachers of older generations. Current officer cadets have not lived without mobile phones or the Internet which drastically have changed the way we communicate and had a significant impact on our lives. New technologies made communication more accessible and convenient with beloved ones, colleagues, and the conduct of business operations. Networking was not only advisable but a must and the pandemic proved how useful online teaching was and how well-adapted our cadets were. New technologies made it possible to access the Internet from anywhere, providing instant access to information, entertainment, and services.

Demontaż idei wolności. Degeneracja dydaktyki w humanistyce?

Author(s): Agnieszka Doda-Wyszyńska / Language(s): Polish Issue: 48/2024

Didactics is a function of an educational system based on examination-observation of the people who participate in the process of teaching and learning. In the process of conveying knowledge this observation of a student by a teacher/master, and vice versa, every now and then builds a practice of independent thinking. On the one hand, the process enables the development of ideas, but, on the other hand, also distorts them and exposes a humanities student to the pitfall of ideology. In my reflections about the disassembly of ideas and deteriorating education I shall make use of the concept of cognitive bias, the polemic about the contemporary University (Bill Readings), the concept of Jacques Lacan’s discourses, Hannah Arendt’s findings about willing and ideology, and Niklas Luhmann’s assumptions of social systems theory understood as autopoietic systems of codified rules of operation.

Humanism and Posthumanism in the Post-truth Era – Pedagogical Implications

Author(s): Małgorzata Obrycka / Language(s): English Issue: 48/2024

The research problem put forth in this paper is the seeking of an answer to the question about better and more effective ways of acquiring and transferring knowledge in the so-called post-truth era. Therefore, the point of reference here is the category of post-truth, defined as a phenomenon where the objective facts play a lesser role in the process of shaping a widely understood public opinion than emotions, evaluative judgements or personal beliefs. In such circumstances, a set of ideas, models of thinking, as well as ethical proposals – represented within the framework of such concepts as humanism and posthumanism – faces a huge challenge issued by the contemporaneity in the form of gaining social recognition and prestige. The phenomena developing in such process directly influence the way the pedagogical processes are perceived and being designed.

Teaching Private International Law in Times of Symbiotic Relations with Its Public Counterpart

Author(s): Antoni Abat i Ninet / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

The study of private international law in EU universities lacks a unified, standardized framework, leaving future legal professionals unprepared for the increasingly interconnected nature of modern legal issues involving cross-border transactions, disputes, and relationships. In today’s globalized world, private international law should be a mandatory core subject for law students, providing them with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of international legal practice effectively. A common curriculum is urgently needed across EU Member States to address this gap while preserving the distinctiveness of each legal system’s genealogy. This article explores the critical role of private international law in contemporary legal education. By analyzing various law degree programs, it argues that this discipline should be compulsory, central, and autonomous within legal studies to prepare lawyers for the transnational challenges of modern legal practice.

Human Rights in the Age of AI: Understanding the Risks, Ethical Dilemmas, and the Role of Education in Mitigating Threats

Author(s): Elena Shalevska / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of our everyday lives and is, undoubtedly, transforming the world as we know it. While offering significant advancements across various sectors, this rapid development raises many concerns about human rights. Having recognized these concerns, this paper examined how AI technologies can infringe upon privacy, perpetuate bias, and disrupt the principles of intellectual property. Using qualitative research methods, including a systematic review of existing literature and policy analyses, the study discussed the major challenges such as algorithmic discrimination, misuse of personal data, and harmful content creation. Special attention was given to the role of education in mitigating these risks, as education and educators are a powerful force for addressing the ethical dilemmas of using AI now.

Practicing Law for Students Through Legal Competitions

Author(s): Thao Le Thi,Thao Le Thi,Luong Doan Duc,Luong Doan Duc / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

The research identifies the increasing shift in legal education from theory-based curricula to practice-oriented methods, using competitions like moot courts, client consultations, and legal negotiations. The study combines qualitative and quantitative data through case studies, participant feedback, and experimental course designs to assess skill acquisition and student engagement. The research presents that legal competitions develop critical professional skills, such as oral advocacy, negotiation, and legal analysis, and foster resilience, teamwork, and effective communication. Moreover, structured coaching and preparation amplify these benefits, ensuring alignment with the needs of the professional legal community. The conclusion emphasizes integrating these competitions more formally into law curricula to balance theoretical and practical education, addressing gaps in traditional pedagogy while better preparing students for real-world human resources legal challenges.

ABSENTEEISM AND SCHOOL DROPOUT - A CHALLENGE OF THE DIGITAL AGE

Author(s): Ionela Maria Toda,Cristian Marian Ciorăneanu / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 40/2025

The digital era has brought us many things to enjoy, shortening the time for most activities undertaken by humans. Technology and digitalization have provided several advantages in education, but also a series of consequences, a flip side of the coin. One of the consequences we can observe in the Romanian educational environment, and not only there, is absenteeism or school dropout. This article aims to explain the practical aspects of this phenomenon, discussing the main causes and anchoring itself in the everyday reality of the educational phenomenon, addressing a topic of great importance for students, parents, and teachers as the main actors, as well as for the entire society that they shape and influence in the future. This phenomenon is not new and has been addressed multiple times in recent decades, and through this article, we want to review newer aspects that theory does not sufficiently pay attention to in the daily life of the triangle formed by students, parents, and teachers. We aim for a serious reflection and a profound problematization of the issues arising from absenteeism and school dropout in society as a whole, focusing on existing solutions and the prevention of this phenomenon.