METHODOLOGY & EXPERIENCE
Best Linear Unbiased Prediction Procedure as Statistical Tools in Educational Research on the Impact of Web-Based Educational Resources for the Formation of Environmental Competence in Biological Preparation of Students in 7th Grade
Absract. The study presents highlights of a pedagogical experiment on the contribution of web-based educational resources for the formation of environmental competencies in the teaching of biology and health education in 7th grade. The experimental data were subjected to statistical processing with the procedural model BLUP (Best Linear Unbiased Prediction). Thus, we demonstrate the possibilities for application of this statistical model in pedagogical research, which is the purpose of this study.
Keywords: web-based educational resources; environmental competencies; pedagogical research; statistical procedure; model Best Linear Unbiased Prediction; BLUP
1) Dr. Zlatka Vakleva, 1) Dr. Margarita Panayotova
2) Prof. Dr. Tonya Georgieva, 2) Prof. Dimo Penkov
1) University of Plovdiv “P. Hilendarsky”
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2) Agricultural University Plovdiv, Bulgaria
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The Principal’s Control Activities in the Kindergarten – Sharing Good Practices
Absract. One of the main functions of the principal in the kindergarten is the control activity one performs. The object and the subject of the control activity of the principal, the methods of control, as well as the organization of the control activity are entered in the plan for control activity prepared by the principal, after which it is necessary to perform an analysis of the control activity. The analysis is presented at a meeting of the pedagogical council and measures for improvement and refinement of the activity are proposed for discussion. The following activities are subject to control in the kindergarten: educational, qualification, administrative - managerial, social - household and economic, financial. The purpose of monitoring the control in a kindergarten in Sofia is to provide reliable information about the actual quality of the activity in the kindergarten and the related circumstances about the reasons that caused possible deviations and the ways to eliminate them.
Keywords: principal; kindergarten; control activities; planning; reporting results; analyzing results
Dr. Desislava Stoimcheva-Kolarska
Sofia University
The Golden Section Of The Golden Mask
Absract. Regional Historical Museum “Dr Simeon Tabakov” – Sliven preserves and exhibits a precious golden mask, which was found in 2007 during regular archaeological excavations, led by Dr Georgi Kitov in Dalakova mound, located in the village of Topolchane (Sliven region). As early as 2500 years ago, the ancient Thracian master applied the principles of ideal proportion corresponding to the “golden ratio” in geometry, art and architecture. Also known as the “golden section”, it symbolizes harmony, beauty and perfection, and was kept in strict secrecy by those who had inside knowledge of it.
Keywords: gold mask; Golden ratio; golden spiral; Fibonacci numbers; pentagram; Thracian art; Thracians
1)Mr. Denis Sirakov, 2) Ms. Marieta Sirakova
1) “Dobri Chintulov” High School in Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Sliven, Bulgaria
2)Regional Historical Museum – Sliven, Bulgaria
Application Of A Profile Approach When Addressing Students For Inclusion In The Educational System
Absract. The text presents an attempt to apply a Profile Approach in guiding students for inclusion in the education system. Described are the steps taken in applying the model, the methodologies used and the results. The conclusions and results will serve as a basis for future work on the application of the profile approach in “Nikolay Haitov” Vocational School – Varna.
Keywords: profile approach; educational system; model; methodology; students
Eng. Maria Georgieva, Eng. Petya Jordanova
Arch. Denitsa Ruseva
Ms. Zlatomira Mikhailova
“Nikolay Haitov” Vocational School
Varna, Bulgaria
LIFELONG LEARNING
Labour Law Frame Of The Educational Policies For Competitivness On The Labour Market
Absract. The article examines the actual norms of the labour and insurance law, regulating forms and educational policies, directed to the increase of the competitiveness of the workers and employees on the labour market. Accent in the exposition is on the national norms, as well as on the European policies related to the synchronization of the intern regulations with the European one. Based on the examination the authors make conclusions and recommendations for improvement of the legislation and adaptive to the new requirements practice of the employers.
Keywords: education; labour market; dual education; life-long learning
Dr. Andriyana Andreeva, Assoc. Prof.
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6632-3695
Legal Sciences Department
Dr. Galina Yolova, Assoc. Prof.
https://publons.com/researcher/3076630/galina-yolova/
University of Economics – Varna
SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS
Secondary School
“St. Paisius of Hilendar” -
Varbitsa (Bulgaria)
From Student’s Self-Governance To Shared School Management, Or To A Democratic Model Of School Management
Absract. This text presents a well-established democratic model of school governance in which students and parents acquire the status of equal partners and factors in the education and upbringing process with a decisive voice and an equal position. Smooth adaptation between the elementary and upper secondary stages; average score growth during the external assessment process in 7th grade; a steady zero dropout rate; well-established mentoring network – these are some of the results that the school reports at the end of a three-year “A new generation school – a space of shared management” innovation period.
Keywords: innovation; shared management; Students Parliament; mentoring; mentoring network; class tips; parents club
Ms. Miglena Koleva
“St. Paisius of Hilendar” Secondary School
Varbitsa, Bulgaria
Time Capsule
Absract. The text shares quite different experience, born by the childhood imagination. It emphasises on an interesting idea that arose in literature classes in 6th grade more than a year ago. Gradually, this idea became a mission and is about to establish itself as a tradition at “St. Paisius of Hilendar” secondary school. Two sixth grade classes made their own time capsule which buried it in the courtyard of the school. The text tells about the process for realizing the idea, faced difficulties and ways for overcoming them.
Keywords: literature; Gerald Durrell; idea; message; time capsule.
Ms. Yozlem Iskrenova
“St. Paisius of Hilendar” Secondary School
Varbitsa, Bulgaria
Project-Based Learning In English Classes – A Means Of Increasing Students' Motivation
Absract. The article examines the application of the design-based method of learning in English language classes and the opportunities it gives teachers to create tasks which complexity and openness imitate problems in the real world. Students can see the cross-curricular nature of these tasks and realize that each task can have more than one solution. Students who have the freedom to choose different strategies and approaches can be engaged more actively in the learning process, thus increasing their motivation for learning foreign language. Presented and applied in the classes are the theoretical foundations of the project-based training, discussed are the difficulties encountered and are presented the benefits of the participation of the students in the project.
Keywords: project-based learning; English language education; motivation
Ms. Iva Topchieva
“St. Paisius of Hilendar” Secondary School
Varbitsa, Bulgaria
SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS
“Geo Milev” Foreign Languages High School - Dobrich (Bulgaria)
Creative Laboratory “The Text Georgi Markov”
Absract. In October, 2019, the School Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (StudyBAS) announced a competition for creating small study-research communities (SSRC) within the framework of the program “Education and Science” financed by the Ministry of Education and Science and performed by BAS. The project made by the teacher of Bulgarian Language and Literature, Diyana Boeva from “Geo Milev” Foreign Languages High School – Dobrich, ”Creative laboratory “Georgi Markov as Text” – has been approved among over eighty project proposals from the entire country. This article showcases aspects of the concrete plan of the Laboratory, examines some challenging opportunities for the school students related to the development of their analytical skills so necessary for studying science. Thus, we overcome the stereotype that the literary field is an unattainable abstraction unrelated to science. Four students with their teacher prove that the name Georgi Markov is appropriate not only for a projection of a research community, but is also a way of legitimizing the humanities in times when purposefully or not the STEM education is being regarded in opposition to studia humanitatis.
Keywords: Georgi Markov; education; ideas; humanities; creative laboratory; writing
Ms. Diyana Boeva
Teacher in Bulgarian Language and Literature
“Geo Milev” Foreign Languages High School
Dobrich, Bulgaria
Stem Training – Education Of The Future
Absract. The article presents the notion STEM education and the reasons determining its introduction to the educational programs. This approach, not yet sufficiently known to the Bulgarian educational system, is project-based and creates interdisciplinary relations, challenges the school students and stirs an interest in science and technologies. There are variants of STEM education which could potentially be introduced to EG “Geo Milev“ – Dobrich, with instructions given for the preparation of a STEM lesson. The STEM education problematics are pointed out, as well as the positive aspects of this approach.
Keywords: STEM; project based; approach; interdisciplinary links; students
Ms. Mariya Kirilova
Teacher in Bulgarian Language and Literature
“Geo Milev” Foreign Languages High School
Dobrich, Bulgaria
The Teacher Today
Absract. The current article shares personal opinion of the author who became part of the educational system after 20 years of professional experience in other field. The text is an attempt for cultural analyses of the “Bulgarian teacher” phenomena. It gives different aspects of the specific environment where teachers are situated today and stresses on the substantial teacher’s role change and the problems that accrues.
Keywords: morality; professionalism; multifunctional; social role; chain link
Ms. Nadejda Ivanova
Teacher in Bulgarian Language and Literature
“Geo Milev” Foreign Languages High School
Dobrich, Bulgaria
