HIGHER EDUCATION
Development of Anticorruption Education in Bulgarian Universities
Abstract. Anticorruption training is a key component in counteracting corruption, and its successful inclusion at all levels of education is becoming increasingly important. Policies for anticorruption education are becoming frequently proposed in documents in recent years, both on an international level, as well as on a national level. This article aims to explore the opportunities for developing successful strategies for anticorruption programs in Bulgarian higher education. The main policies for anticorruption education, concrete topics for developing of future educational programs, and the Anticorruption Academy initiative at the University of National and World Economy are presented.
Keywords: anticorruption education; educational strategies; higher education
Georgi Petrunov
University of National and World Economy
Inequalities in the State Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria: Income, Quantity and Quality
Abstract. For a consecutive year, the National Trade Union for Higher Education and Science at the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria presents statistics from public higher education institutions.
The article focuses on the widespread inequalities in the pay for teaching and the policies of some employers (rectors), authoritatively maintaining low incomes, regardless of the signals received from the union and the series of recommendations from the Ministry of Education and Science.
Through а thorough analysis, the basic requirements for achieving the strategic goals in the sector have been identified on the deepening inequalities in the higher education system. The results presented here are grounds for a change in the current legislation – undoubtedly in support of sustainable development, focused on human capital, and above all the attitude of employers towards young teachers at public higher schools.
Keywords: higher education; science; universities; autonomy; quality; funding; governance; reform; trade unions; social dialogue and partnership
Lilyana Valcheva, Agata Manolova
National Trade Union “Higher Education and Science”
Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Management of Innovations in the Educational Organisation of the ХХІ Century
Abstract. This paper aims to relate the recent technological revolution 4.0 and the necessity for development of innovation in the educational institutions. In relation to the urgency for a debate on the topic this paper will have two main objectives. Firstly to focus on outlining the most widely discussed contemporary issues with the management of innovations in the sphere of education. Secondly, to investigate the necessary conditions for successful innovation in Education. The paper will refer to several policies for successful development of innovations in Bulgarian schools.
Keywords: Education 3.0; innovation in education; management of innovation in education
Galin Tsokov
University of Plovdiv “Paisii Hilendarski”
Qualification of Teachers in the Context of Today’s Challenges for the Quality оf Education
Abstract. The quality of education corresponds to the qualifications of teachers facing challenges of a permanent nature. A fact regulated by the State Educational Standard for the status and professional development of teachers, principals and other pedagogical specialists. It (the standard) creates prerequisites for enhancing the authority and social status of teachers, establishing a system of continuing qualification, for professional development and career development. These prerequisites are the answer to today‘s challenges for the quality of education.
Keywords: quality of education; continuing qualification; career development
Violeta Kyurkchiyska
Department for Information, Qualification and Continuing Education
Episkop Konstantin Preslavski Shumen University
RESEARCH AND PARADIGMS
The Preparation of PhD Students in Pedagogy: Legal Dimensions and Satisfaction (Situation of the Faculty of Pedagogy, SWU “Neofit Rilski”)
Abstract. In the requirements` context of art. 78, para. 2. and para. 3. of the Higher Education Act regarding the quality assessment of PH.D. programs in the papers are presented and analyzed results of a study of contentment of Ph.D. students from the Faculty of Pedagogy at SWU „Neofit Rilski“ on the quality of their training. The selected criteria are relevant to the development of dissertation research, the acquisition of research competencies, the interaction between Ph.D. student and supervisor and training environment. The results are analyzed by the independent variable “status” of the trained persons: “defended dissertation” and “trainees”. Perspectives that the researchers see regarding their development after the successful completion of their Ph.D. studies are indicated.
Keywords: PhD programs; preparation of PhD students; research competencies; preparation environment; working with a scientific supervisor; quality of education
Trayan Popkochev, Aleksander Popkochev
South-West University „Neofit Rilski“
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Emotional Competence of the Social Teacher
Abstract. The article describes moral and humanistic qualities as key characteristics of a social teacher. The author examines the relationship of emotional and rational in retrospect, the teachings of Aristotle, also, the view of modern researchers (A. L. Fatykhova, I. Koleva) on emotional component as professionally significant qualities of a modern teacher.
Keywords: social educator; morality; emotions; feelings; emotional intelligence
Kadisha K. Shalgynbayeva
Ulbosin Zh.Tuyakova
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Kazakhstan)
Health Culture of the Students in the Context of the Strategy of the World Health Organization for Promotion of Health
Abstract. The article highlights the complexity of the concept of health culture, based on different understandings and opinions about health. The connection and the dependence of the problem with the strategy of the World Health Organization on the promotion of health in a different social environment, and in the school. It emphasized the need for a purposeful formation of the students‘ health culture. The essence of the main factors that determine it is revealed.
Keywords: health; health culture; health promotion; students
Nicol Doneva
Marinela Grudeva
Medical College
Medical University „Prof. Dr. P. Stoyanov“
REVIEWS AND ANNOTATIONS
The Child Aggression as a Model of Behavior
Albena Simova
University of Sofia
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