Evaluations and Attitudes toward Procedures for Selection of Principals of Educational Institutions – Preliminary Data
Yonka Parvanova, Bozhidara Kriviradeva,
Danko Kalapish, Deyana Milusheva
Sofia University
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.02
Abstract. The article presents some preliminary data of a study, aimed at opinions and evaluations of professionals in preschool and school education system about the procedures, mechanisms and criteria for selection of principals, implemented with Ordinance 16 from 2024. The study is part of a project which aims at developing a wholesome model for selection and continuous development of management personnel in educational system. The preliminary data shows that as a whole, professionals in the system consider the new procedure, methods and criteria as a positive change. There are some differences in opinions regarding the participation of representatives of Community Councils in selection committees, as well as the ability of different evaluation methods to provide objective information about managerial competencies of the candidates.
Keywords: principals of educational institutions; selection; methods; procedures; criteria
Constructing a Communicative Taxonomy Based on Techniques from Educational Drama and Theatre
Radka Vasileva
Sofia University
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.01
Abstract. The construction of a communicative taxonomy based on educational goals, which define different levels in the development of the group communicative process, is presented. The role-making technique fundamental to learning-based approaches in the context of educational drama and theater was used. The proposed framework for constructing a working version of a communicative taxonomy is modeled after Ringer and Gillis (1995). Qualitative research was conducted with experts in the fields of educational drama, theatre, learning, communication and personal development. On the basis of their shared observations, analysis and evaluations, a communicative taxonomy has been constructed, which, combining cognitive, affective and psycho-motor goals, will be able to be used as an educational resource in various humanitarian areas of university education. The focus is on the development of the communicative competence of future teachers and social workers.
Keywords: taxonomy; communication; communicative competence; role; role making; educational drama; theatre; social work; educators
Theoretical Aspects and Practical Observations of Some Contemporary Trends in the Music Education Process in Bulgarian Schools
Penka Marcheva
Pleven College of Pedagogy
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.03
Abstract. Current trends in music education in general education are explored in the present paper. Its design defines its aim, objectives and subject matter. From the point of view of the normative framework, emphasis is placed on the presence of B. Bloom’s Taxonomy as fundamental in structuring curricula. Contemporary trends in the development and implementation of the music teaching process in Bulgarian schools, discussed in the publication, are conditionally divided into two aspects - content and technology. In terms of content, the main approaches to music education, its implementation in the context of inclusive education, the application of social-emotional learning (SEL) as well as the concept of the musical sign are presented. Pedagogical solutions that have been explored are related to the use of algorithmic models in for the formation of musical concepts, as well as the Flipped Classroom model. The pros and cons of using ICT in general education are discussed.
Keywords: contemporary trends; music education process
Opportunities for Enhancing Mathematical Competence of Chinese Foreign Students in Ukrainian Higher Education through Language Proficiency
Svetlana Dimitrova
National Technical University
Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute (Ukraine)
Nadiia Morhunova
Kharkiv National Automobile and
Highway University (Ukraine)
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.04
Abstract. This article explores issues related to enhancing the efficiency of teaching higher mathematics to foreign students, with an emphasis on the significance of interdisciplinary connections in the process. The scientific innovation of the article lies in scrutinizing the theoretical principles of a nationally oriented methodology designed to cultivate the mathematical competence of Chinese students using linguistic tools. Methodological approaches are justified by considering the primary distinctions between the Chinese and Ukrainian educational systems. Practical test results of this methodology in Ukrainian higher education institutions are presented, showcasing its efficacy in fostering mathematical competence among Chinese students. The author’s nationally oriented methodology for developing mathematical competence is outlined, featuring examples of methodological techniques, tools, and forms. These include maintaining a working abstract, establishing a personal terminological dictionary, optimizing the use of visual aids, employing individual and group learning methods, considering psychological and pedagogical characteristics, implementing level differentiation, and customizing teaching approaches.
Keywords: mathematical competency; teaching higher mathematics; language preparation; international students
The Development of Gratitude in Secondary School
Svetlana Sariyska
University of Plovdiv “Paisii Hilendarski”
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.05
Abstract. The article presents a review of research on gratitude and its effects on subjective well-being, health, optimal functioning and development. Various activities and programs through which gratitude can be developed in the school space are examined, as well as the empirical evidence for their effectiveness. Some specific effects of gratitude on school satisfaction, the creation of a positive school climate and changes in academic motivation and achievement are also examined.
Keywords: gratitude; gratitude interventions and programs; subjective wellbeing; positive emotions; optimal functioning
Relationships between the Geographical-Economic Profile in High Schools with Regional Development Education in Universities: an Analysis of Opportunities for Interaction
Veselina Lyubomirova, Elka Vasileva
University of National and World Economy
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.06
Abstract. This is a comparative analysis of the school program in geography and economics in the second gymnasium period and the academic curriculum plans of the Bachelor Program in Regional Development at UNWE. The results outline a high convergence between the profiled school education and the upscaling academic content in the analysed area. The conclusions are in three directions. The first one is the high continuity of the analysed school and academic curriculum. Second, it has been argued that bachelor’s degrees in “Regional Development” are qualified to teach high school students in this field. Thirdly, possibilities for additional qualification of teachers in these disciplines with post-graduate educational modules in the field of regional development and economy are outlined. The topic has current relevance because already two years students with profiled high school education are in the university system.
Keywords: geography and economics; profiled education; second high school period; regional development
Exploring Entrepreneurial Readiness among University Students: Insights from a Preliminary Study
Lachezar Afrikanov
New Bulgarian University (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.07
Abstract. The entrepreneurial readiness of university students and graduates is the focus of this exploratory research, which is a component of the Erasmus+ AIM project. The study employs a questionnaire that has been specifically designed in accordance with the EntreComp framework. The questionnaire evaluated a variety of entrepreneurial readiness factors, such as market knowledge, ambition, and entrepreneurial zeal. The primary findings and conclusions of this article can be used to reevaluate and potentially improve the current entrepreneurship education programmes, including both academic and non-academic ones.
Keywords: entrepreneurial readiness; university students; Erasmus+ AIM project; EntreComp framework; entrepreneurship education; inclusive mentorship; Start-ups, innovation; economic development
The Other as Value in School
Alexander Krastev
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo
Pleven College of Pedagogy
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.08
Abstract. Otherness and difference are at the core of the world as we are able to know it through our senses and through them to make sense of our role and place in it. The beliefs we receive from our loved ones, from teachers, educational institutions, society also form a large part of the values through which we explain the world to ourselves and accept the other as a value or a threat. The need to improve and develop social-emotional competences among adolescents is also an occasion to study their values, to what extent they know how to apply them in practice at the level of competences. A study was conducted among students in primary, junior high and high school stages of education, looking for the connections between values and competences.
Keywords: value system; school; competences; social-emotional skills
On the Need for Alternative Approaches and Assignments in Teaching during the Creative Process of High School Visual Arts Students
Vanya Godzhelova
Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts
“Prof. Asen Diamandiev” – Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2025-3.09
Abstract. The article examines the problem of the lack of a built pedagogical structure that supports teaching during the creative process of students at arts high school. This complex stage in the development of visual literacy is individual and does not obey strictly defined rules. Because of its specificity, it is a challenge for teachers and students. The successful development of creative abilities is possible only when certain conditions are created that favor their formation. In this direction. The efforts of art educators need to be concentrated in this way. What could be done to enrich, update and modernize the educational process is the use of proven pedagogical methods and approaches combined with new ideas and practices.
Keywords: creative process; alternative approaches; pedagogical methods; curricula
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