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The Effects of Student-Teacher and Student-Student Relationship on School Engagement: an Empirical Research in Bulgaria

Author(s): Petar Valkov,Elena Lavrentsova / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2019

School dropout is an important social and economic problem that affects society as a whole and is strongly tied to family psychopathology, individual characteristics and school related factors. Studies show that conflicting teacher-student and student-student relationships are closely related to students’ decision to drop out of school. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of teacher-student and student-student relationships, as perceived by students, on willingness to attend school, academic achievement, and prosocial behaviours. The sample consisted of 152 students (53,3% male and 46,7% female) who are studying in low secondary schools, including Roma schools. Results from statistical analysis support the significance of student-students and student-teacher positive relationship as an important factor for school engagement. In conclusion, supportive and caring teacher-student relationships and conflict free peer relationships are related to increased school engagement, motivation for learning, and academic performance. In contrary, children who experience lower quality relationships with teachers and peers (feel rejected or socially excluded) tend to become dissatisfied with school and are at a higher risk for dropping out.

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EQUALITY AND DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION

Author(s): Constantin Florin Domunco / Language(s): English Issue: 16/2021

The main purpose of the article is to highlight the implications of equality and discrimination processes in education and to allow the development of the capacity to analyze social reality by integrating pro-equality and anti-discrimination perspectives in teaching methods. In this sense, I reviewed some of the sociological perspectives for understanding the mechanisms of equality and discrimination. I focused on the perverse effects to show how equality can lead to inequality, and I addressed the implications of symbolic violence in the process of reproducing social inequalities. At the end of the article I propose two pro-equality and anti-discrimination solutions: sociological imagination and socio-cognitive conflict.

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IMPLICIT THEORIES OF INTELLIGENCE AND GOAL ORIENTATIONS IN RELATION TO SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT

Author(s): Adina-Petronela Vechiu,Roxana-Elena Leonte / Language(s): English Issue: 16/2021

This paper targets the exploration of the connection between the implicit theories of intelligence, the goal orientations and the school achievement in high school students. The group of participants contains 209 students from Iasi County. These students have filled in two research tools: Implicit Theories of Intelligence Questionnaire (Dweck, 2000) and Achievement Goal Questionnaire (Elliot & McGregor, 2001). School achievement has been operationalized considering the yearly average grades and it has been self-reported. The results have shown that the implicit theories of intelligence, as well as both categories of mastery-approach goals orientation, represent meaningful predictors of school achievement

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The Resistance to Mainstream Assumptions about Retribution in Job and Tobit as Theologically Positive Deviance

Author(s): Katherine Southwood / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

This article uses material from organizational studies and medical anthropology and sociology to address the value of the idea that bodily dysfunction or illness depart from a norm of health. It argues that examples of positive deviance can be found in the books of Tobit and in Job. Positive deviance describes behavior that notably departs from expected norms, albeit in a direction that a referent group finds positive. In much of the Hebrew Bible, there is a tight connection between the ideas of wrongdoing, bodily suffering, and retribution. However, the books of Tobit and Job are examples of a departure away from this norm. In Job and Tobit the portrayal of circumstances in the text depart from expected norms with a view to encouraging the referent group (i.e., audiences) towards a positive assessment of the departure. The character Tobit, in line with dominant thought about retribution assumes his blindness is a result of some inadvertent or inherited sinfulness. However, Tobit’s characterisation and dramatic irony prevents audiences agreeing with Tobit’s assessment of circumstances. Similarly, the advice of Job’s friends betrays their assumption that his physical condition must be retribution for wrongdoing. However, Job’s characterisation and dramatic irony prevents audiences agreeing with his friends. More shockingly, the character Yahweh departs from the expected role and becomes a deviant actor. Through resisting simplistic assessments of somatic distress as caused by retribution for wrongdoing, both books are examples of positive deviance that encourage audiences towards more positive norms.

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Проблеми при обучението в дигитална среда за преподавателите във висшето образование

Author(s): Milena Filipova,Radostina Yuleva-Chuchulayna / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2022

The changes generated by the current epidemic situation related to COVID-19 are significant in higher education. These changes affected the processes and methods of teaching, as well as affected the communication between teachers and students. As a result of the pandemic, universities ceased the attendance form of teaching and went entirely online through digital communication platforms. The teachers had to start their teaching activity with the students through new platforms, social networks, e-mails, etc., which caused some problems. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the problems of online learning among teachers in higher education. The main research methods are the method of analysis and synthesis, questionnaire, intuitive and systematic approach. The main research results are shown as clearly formulated problems, faced by teachers from higher education institutions in Bulgaria, during the transition to distance learning. The identified problems are grouped into three main groups – pedagogical, organizational and technological.

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Предизвикателства пред стратегическото управление на висшето образование в България в новото десетилетие (Национална карта на висшето образование)

Author(s): Iskra Mileva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2022

The scientific article presents the latest European strategic documents and the latest national decisions related to higher education and science, in the context of the challenges of the decade. A critical analysis of the process of creating a “National Map of Higher Education of the Republic of Bulgaria” was made. Conclusions and recommendations have been formulated for strategic management and specifically for strategic management of higher education, which should be useful for administrative science and management practice

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Swimming as Prevention of Harmful Effects of Modern Technologies

Author(s): Boryana Tumanova / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2022

Worrying is the fact that there is a deficit for educational information on health and the role of physical activity for improving it. Scientists have long found that one of the most risk factors for human health is the lack of physical activity. The development of modern technologies is a growing process in our society and further contributes for the prematurely damaging of the musculoskeletal system. Swimming, as a type of physical activity, gives opportunity for reducing the harmful effects of this process and is a good option for preventing a number of health problems associated with the improper posture while sitting in front of the computer or other smart device. Based on our research’s results were made conclusions focusing on prevention, health support and improving quality of life, by introducing a programme for rising the awareness of the harm and consequences of prolonged sitting in front of computers, as well as avoiding developing dependence on the use of modern technologies and counteracting it through the means of swimming.

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Species of mammals disappeared from the Fagaras Mountains (Southern Carpathians) and the opportunity of their reintroduction

Author(s): Adrian Mestecăneanu / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

The opportunity of the reintroduction of some species of mammals in the Făgăraş Mountains, after that the European bison (Bison bonasus) (Linnaeus, 1758) and the European beaver (Castor fiber) Linnaeus, 1758 reintroduction is already in progress, is analyzed in this paper. It was stated that the bobak marmot (Marmotabobak) (Müller, 1766) and the Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) (Linnaeus, 1766) most likely never lived in the area and their reintroduction is, thus, impossible, the Przewalski΄s horse (Equus przewalskii f. gmelini) (Antonius, 1920)and the Mongolian khulan (Equus hemionus hemionus) Pallas, 1775 probably lived in the historical times in the forests and could be reintroduced, but rather in the nearby plain areas, the aurochs (Bos primigenius) Bojanus,1827 existed in the area until a few hundred years ago, but its reintroduction is unfeasible, because, currently, the species is globally extinct, the Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) Linnaeus, 1758 certainly lived here, but its reintroduction depends on the cause and the moment of disappearance, still doubtful, and the elk (Alces alces) Linnaeus, 1758probably survived in the area after 15th century and could be reintroduced, but without the guarantee that it will remain stable in the area.

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„СЕЛО НАЗАЕМ“ И „РЕЗИДЕНЦИЯ БАБА“ - НОВИТЕ ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА БЪЛГАРСКИТЕ СЕЛА

Author(s): Hyuliya Ahmed / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 19/2021

The rapidly evolving consumer society is able to “enjoy” very quickly everything that the market has to offer – from communication technologies, through fashion in different spheres, to tourism products. In recent decades, so-called “rural tourism” has become particularly popular. Described as “the best way to get to know Bulgarian traditions” 295 in the Official Tourism Portal of Bulgaria, staying in the countryside, milking animals and mowing are offered as an attraction and fun way to spend the vacation. Being able to interact with people with different professions and interests in something as meaningful as reviving a desolate countryside and doing it voluntarily through projects such as “Selo Nazaem” and “Rezidentsia Baba” is one of the positive things that happen to society, thanks to the social networks. The ideas at the heart of these projects are spreading, complementing and finding new adherents through different people, who seek to preserve the cultural heritage, as well as to evaluate and pass it on to future generations.

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Using Online Platforms to Educate University Students in India to Raise Awareness about Covid-19: An Interventional Pilot Study

Author(s): Ruby Devaprasath,Sunitha Kuppuswamy / Language(s): English Issue: 76/2022

The purpose of this study is to explore the prospects of using technology enhanced active learning (TEAL) as pedagogical method in order to augment knowledge acquisition among media science students. It was intended to find out if the intervention is effective in terms of knowledge acquisition about Covid-19 in turn creating the necessary awareness about the same. Therefore, pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was used (Thyer, 2012). The participants were 100 first year graduation students. The Paired sample t-test was conducted to know if the intervention has impacted awareness level of Covid-19 crisis. The findings reveal that there is a significant improvement in knowledge gained about Covid-19 by the students in this approach. The findings have important implications for the educational reformers, researchers and teachers in India and any other developing country with the similar climate in education for that matter.

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Societal Progress Indicators and Co-Responsibility for All a Possible Answer to Sustainable Social and Economic Development during the Global Pandemic

Author(s): Elena Simona Tomozii,Lei Huang / Language(s): English Issue: 76/2022

The aim of this paper is to introduce a pertinent management model for municipalities and relevant groups to support the local communities in dealing with social and economic issues, or as in our case, with the effects of the global pandemic, while promoting sustainable development, through corporate social co-responsibility and efficient allocation and reallocation of resources. SPIRAL Methodology was used to implement exploratory research using the focus group as main research method and ESPOIR software for the statistical analysis. 2275 answers were collected from 198 citizens in Brasov Municipality. The citizens’ answers positively correlate with the social and economic situation, dominated by the effects of the Great Recession. Mostly, well-being through their eyes is related to the working place, purchasing power, education and mental and physical health. Secondly citizens focus on improving their lives and contributing to the society. Lastly, they pay attention to the personal equilibrium. SPIRAL represents a useful tool in supporting governments and local stake holders to identify the pain points, find solutions and locally available resources while, sharing responsibility and successfully overcoming the negative impact of the global pandemic over the economy and society. When comparing the effects SPRIAL methodology had in the communities where it was applied, with the current situation around the world and with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we contribute to enriching the management knowledge by providing a comprehensive tool that promotes sustainable development, measures wellbeing and nurtures cooperation and social innovation.

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THE IMPERATIVE OF HOLOCAUST EDUCATION

Author(s): Daniel Mariaschin / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

When I began my career almost 50 years ago, I emphasized in my speeches that one day there would be no Holocaust survivors to say, “I was there,” or to show their concentration camp tattoos, or to recount their first-hand testimony of being the victims of the worst brutality known to humankind. Sadly, we are almost at that point.

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EVALUATING HOLOCAUST EDUCATION: HITTING THE TARGET?

Author(s): Richelle Budd Caplan / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

According to recent studies of the Claims Conference, millennials in various countries believe that the Holocaust is an important subject that should be taught in schools. This topic is often included in national or state curricula, but educators do not necessarily receive accredited professional development opportunities about how to approach teaching this subject matter in their respective classrooms. Moreover, many Holocaust-related institutions around the world offer workshops and seminars geared for teachers, however, their programming is not always externally evaluated. This article will explore the results of a number of external studies of Yad Vashem's teacher-training efforts on an international scale, reflecting on aims and outcomes. Based on this data, there appears to be an added value to professional development training. However, additional research should be undertaken as these findings could support decisions made by policy makers.

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PERCEPTIONS OF THE RESCUE OF THE JEWS AND THE HOLOCAUST IN BULGARIA TODAY

Author(s): Lea Cohen / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

Over the last 20 years the perception of the Holocaust in Bulgarian society, including by various historians, is perhaps one of the most complex subjects in the national public space, and even beyond. The lack of consensus regarding the assessment and perception, as well as in the presentation and interpretation of historical facts, i.e. of the stories about what happened and what did NOT happen, prevents a structured history of the events from 1940 to 1944 in the Kingdom of Bulgaria. In various versions, that are often diametrically opposed, the persecution of Jews is presented using a hybrid mixture of facts from Bulgarian history of the same period (political, military, economic relations with Germany and Italy, the partisan resistance movement and relations with Soviet Russia, the specifics of political parties and political life in Bulgaria, actions of the Royal Palace and the Parliament), which either have nothing to do with the so-called ‘Jewish question’ or are only indirectly related to it. False theories of the ‘salvation of the Jews’ continue to be fabricated from this hybrid mixture of facts into an amalgam, which has many followers who believe these historical legends and myths over the past two decades. In this article I will look at some of these recent theories and discuss the reasons for their spread and, possible motives for the persistent desire within certain circles to impose on society these “alternate” interpretations of the salvation of the Jews.

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THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY FOR THE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE: THE BULGARIAN CASE

Author(s): Albena Taneva / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY FOR THE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE: THE BULGARIAN CASEThe article examines the concept of memory policies in different perspectives. A central category of analysis is Holocaust remembrance policies and the role of the institutional approach for achieving sustainable results and developing values in the social environment. The reasons for the deficits in the memory of the Holocaust, the periodization in the stories about the Holocaust in Bulgaria and the importance of the factors of the political environment for the dynamics in the interpretations of the past are analyzed. The importance of reflection on the historical past, and in particular that of the Holocaust is considered in regard to the social and generational transfer of memory and attitudes.

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HOLOCAUST MEMORY IN MODERN RUSSIA

Author(s): Ilya Altman / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

The main tendencies and features of the Holocaust memory policy in modern Russia are analysed in this article. Positive and negative factors in preserving the memory of the Holocaust are extracted that lie in the context of the memory of the Nazi occupation on USSR territory.

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THE FATE OF THE BULGARIAN JEWS DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Author(s): Rumyana Marinova-Christidi / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

The basic aim of the present article is to provide a historical overview of the Bulgarian state policy towards Jews in the country during the Second World War. The paper analyzes the variety of factors that played role in this specific case - such as the positive historical legacy of Bulgarian-Jewish relations that contributed to the salvation of Bulgarian Jews but also the negative factors that led to the deportation of the Jews from the occupied and controlled by Bulgaria territories.

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LOOTED JUDAICA AND EUROPEAN CULTURAL HISTORICAL HERITAGE

Author(s): Mina Tasseva Bencheva / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

During the Holocaust, the physical persecution of the Jews in Europe was conducted along with a series of policies aimed at the appropriation of Jewish religious art as well as objects related to the Jewish cultural heritage. These objects are known as Judaica and their systematic appropriation by the Nazi regime, in Germany and throughout Europe, is referred to as “the looting of Judaica”. The paper examines the relation between these objects and the European cultural historical heritage while discussing potential paths of interdisciplinary study of the looted Judaica.

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ANTISEMITISM AS AN INADMISSIBLE SOCIAL PHENOMENON

Author(s): Nikolai Mihailov / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

Antisemitism is a dangerous and destructive ideology based on incitement to hatred of the Jewish people and is associated with their persecution, discrimination, and in the variation of Nazi antisemitism - with their physical destruction and extermination. Despite the destructive and absurd ideas of this stereotype of national and racial hatred, it is very persistent and people still sometimes experience its consequences. Apart from rumors, conspiracy theories and outdated and denied notions of "world Jewry", these ideas, which are detrimental to humanism and freedom, are sometimes disseminated in the form of "science" or "journalism", "opinion", very often using the power of contemporary media. The word antisemitism always means hatred against Jews in the context of modernity. An important element of contemporary antisemitism is the identification of Jews with finance, urbanization, and especially capitalism. Different "scientific" explanations about “interiorness” of the Jews have had a strong influence on German society since the first decades of the 20th century, an influence that underlies the ideology that led to the brutal policy of the "final decision". The danger of spreading such misanthropic ideas in the form of some kind of "education" and under the guise of "scientifically-based" antisemitism has not passed today. That is why the emphasis on education of students, doctoral students, etc. is extremely important: they should learn not only about the tragic events of the Holocaust, but also to build a critical view of all those preconditions - historical, social, cultural, intellectual – that led to the emergence of racial theories, "explaining" social processes and leading to catastrophic and horrific cruelty events.

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ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THE COMMISSARIAT FOR JEWISH AFFAIRS

Author(s): Ivanka Gezenko / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

An old Jewish piece of wisdom runs: Not a single sheet of a book or document should remain unread and lost for the generations. This article presents the role of the institution of the Commissariat for Jewish Affairs in Bulgaria in its role of executing the policy of persecution of Jews. It tries to take a look and reconsider the past. To this day, however, there are unknown (or less familiar) documents patiently waiting their time to throw light on the facts revealing what happened. Once again, we have to face the ‘platitude of evil’, which was set as a whole and separately long before. The analysis is done in the context of more general picture of anti-Semitic laws in the Balkans and more generally in the European countries.

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