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The objective of the research is to present an analysis of the participation of Bulgaria in the EU “Horizon 2020” Program. The research methods used in the study involve comparative and content analysis, table and graphical presentation of data. The results of the research represent generalizations and analyses of the success rate of Bulgarian applicants by type of applicant organization and recommendations for possible policy measures that could contribute to enhancing the effectiveness and quality of the research proposals. The results of the research provide ground for evidence-based recommendations and decisions on the future policy measures in the science sector and their implementation in Bulgaria.
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The reform of the secondary education is among the declared priorities of the present state government so the public witnesses a great effort in terms of multiple amendments of the regulatory arrangement and of the organization of the pre-school and school education system. One of the most important steps in this endeavour is the attempt to achieve a formal comparison between the International standard classification of education (ISCED 11) and the national curriculum by setting a firm ceiling of 12 grades for the period of school education as well as introducing elements of the PISA tests in the national external examination. The present study is aiming, with the help of economic principles and methodology, to analyse the current stage of development of that reform. The detailed review of the results by means of discussion the available evidence and of the legal arrangement shows that the measures taken lead to an outcome, different than the one expected by the society. The reasons are many and complex but the main one is that the newly introduced law regulating the secondary education system keeps the old-fashioned philosophy of the abolished law and views the compulsory education as a necessity but does not recognize and incorporate contemporary theories about the psychological and social development of the individuals. As a result, the established rules, first, put too steep obstacles for passing between some of the education levels and second, do not correctly estimate the systematic significance of certain study subjects forming key competencies of the young people in connection with the future demand needs of the labour market. The high frequency of changes in the regulations combined with missing transparency in the moves of the administration create preconditions that obstruct students to put together along-term strategy for improvement of their knowledge, skills, and competencies. The existence of these preconditions means that the students will view each consequent change as a treat for their development and that affects the public interest in their education.
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In the field of education in Bulgaria as an EU member state functioning pre-school institutions are bound to guarantee European competencies. The kindergarten has a legally established and institutionally organized mission in defining the trends for the formulation of topical goals through educational strategies at the municipal and regional level. The new challenges are the promotion and exchange of best practice in the specific educational area, an occasion for the presentation of pre-school education. The use of positive examples in institutional settings discusses the ability of educational institutions to respond to the societal, economic and personal educational needs on which their quality, accessibility, diversity, effectiveness and fairness depend on the Pre-school and School Education Law and educational standards.
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Achieving consensus in society on the role of education and the characteristics of competences for sustainable development requires an institutional plan to adopt a coherent picture of the individual and his or her characteristics, which, on the one hand, differentiate him from others but set common behavioral attitudes. This topic is essential for the sustainable, shared behavior of all people on planet Earth in adapting to climate change and protecting biodiversity. Human nature is a part of it, and it is important from the kindergarten to realize education in sustainable development in understanding and interpreting the natural and social world surrounding the child. Interactive forms for attitudes towards natural and social objects and phenomena (processes) are important. Standards No. 13 for the GEOI set criteria and indicators for its meaningful and organizational achievement in additional forms of interaction. On this basis, the report interprets an experimental design model for sustainable pre-school development.
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The new educational situation requires students to learn how to think, establish and develop critical thinking skills, which are the core of the key national regulations. In this context, the focus is put now on the outline of Program Standards (RWCT), encouraging students' critical thinking and self-learning.
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The article reveals the benefits of cloud-based education technologies and the possibility of using them in inclusive education for equal access to it. Inclusive education applies to all children, but the most vulnerable are those with special educational needs (SEN). Basic concepts related to cloud technologies such as cloud and cloud computing are discussed as well as some of their basic characteristics. Assistive Technology (AT), classification and major AT categories are defined. Some strategies for the use of cloud technologies in children and pupils with SEN as assistive technologies are mentioned, in particular for students with physical disabilities, hearing impairments and specific learning disabilities
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Based on an empirical research, the article traces trends in the development of research teaching in an academic setting. The problem is addressed in two areas: scientific-theoretical and reflexive-empirical. The scientific and theoretical part presents the relation between the quality of training and research training. The reflexive-empirical section presents the results of a study conducted among academic staff. The survey used to conduct the survey examines areas such as reflection and self-reflection in teaching. Theoretically justified conclusions are presented. The current trends in the research training of students at Bulgarian universities are outlined.
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This research is an attempt to solve a lexical riddle posed to the readers by the eminent Bulgarian fiction writer Yordan Yovkov, which has remained unsolved for more than a hundred years. The object of study is the French word poilus, about which Yovkov says that it has an exact Bulgarian equivalent but does not state it. The methods used are comparative analysis of Bulgarian translation analysis of empruntism poilus and the survey method. The progress of discussion is viewed and hypotheses are formulated on this traductological inquiry, making an attempt to give an argumented solution to the fictional riddle posed.
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The article examines pairs of Russian-Bulgarian lexical units characterized by a high degree of formal and semantic similarity. Specific examples confirm the thesis that the dictionary article is a comprehensive and illustrative form for presenting the results of a comparative study. The dictionary articles are developed in accordance with the principles of active lexicography. The different meanings of lexical units are differentiated and detailed, and a much larger amount of information about their compatibility, their pragmatic and cultural features is provided. This model can also be applied in teaching the Russian language to Bulgarians.
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The paper discusses Slovak studies abroad focusing on lectorates of Slovak language and culture worldwide. It describes a current form of their functioning based on international bilateral contracts and contracts between universities, as well as the position of Slovak studies in the frame of philological and Slavic education at foreign universities, and current dynamics reflected in numbers of lectors (since some lectorates abroad were closed whereas others were established). The paper also mentions criteria for lectors of Slovak language and culture abroad, namely qualification requirements, selection process, models of financing lectorates as well as issues related to the labour code and legal issues. The paper also describes forms of the methodical support for lectors in the area of Slovak as a foreign language, namely preparing and distributing didactic materials, textbooks and methodical guidelines, seminars, summer schools, scholarships, mobilities, as well as accredited programmes of further professional preparation of lectors
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The current publication is focused on the main characteristics of challenging behavior and the possible social-pedagogical approach that pedagogical staff members can use to manage it. The approach is applicable to both – school and out-of-school context. It describes the main logic of the support of children with emotional and behavioral difficulties and can be applied in various ways. In this current publication the challenging behavior is shown as a whole process that can be managed by the pedagogical staff members through different strategies for prevention, intervention and support.
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Current study research language impact on aggressive behaviour of at-risk children deprived of parental care. Bulgarian children without parents (n=40) comprehend intervention influenced by four interaction strategies: normal voice and positive language; high tone and positive language; normal tone and negative language, and high tone and negative language. Surveillance has been conducted for data collection accomplished by independent observer in a standardized checklist using the Buss-Durky classification of aggression. Results of current study demonstrate that the use of negative language would increase aggressive expressions of children to a greater extent when the tone is normal while raising the tone would enhance destructive behavior even more among aggressive children and children with emotional disorders
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Social partnership is fairly new way in management of educational institutions. In this way that institutions stay in the center of social and cultural environment and they find various partnerships with another persons, subjects and organizations. The article reveals the ways for applying social partnership for enhancement quality of civil and intercultural education. The author consider and analyze its pedagogic and social dimensions.
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European policy on research and technological development has been incorporated into European legislation as early as in the founding treaties. For the 2014 – 2020 programming period, the EU is implementing its support for research and innovation almost fully through the Eighth FP Horizon 2020, which focuses on three main pillars: Europe's leading position in industry; Societal challenges and Excellence in science. This article focuses on the third pillar, and in particular on one of its institutions – the European Research Council (ERC), analyzing the opportunities that its programs provide to European scientists as well as the challenges posed by the project funding procedures and by the insufficient information and preparation from scientists in different European countries. The participation of the scientific circles from Bulgaria is also analyzed. The article challenges some of the criticism of the ERC by offering other views and understanding that would motivate more scientific teams to use the opportunities provided by the ERC.
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The article addresses the problem of using games and competitions to transform traditional teacher-centered English for Specific Purposes (ESP) class into student-centered. The basic features of games are distinguished: following rules, getting immediate feedback and achieving a goal. Gamification is defined as a process of using games in education aimed at bringing democracy into educational environment and achieving better learning results by motivating students. The characteristics of teacher-centered and student-centered models are discussed in the article. Detailed descriptions of games and competitions are provided, the guidelines of introducing gamification in an ESP class are outlined. The author comes to the conclusion that gamification of education, aiming at achieving better learning results and employability of graduates, is effective if properly applied.
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Currently, there are too many pathological conditions among children and adults, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, late speech onset, epilepsy, hyperactivity, attention deficit, emotional and behavioral disorders. One of the possible reasons for this increasing of the conditions could be the prenatal ultrasound radiation. This paper presents the results of a study conducted in a two-phase research in eight years period (2011 – 2019). This paper is considered to be the first scientific publication in Bulgaria dealing with this issue.
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Contemporary children live in time in which technology is an inseparable part of our daily life. The mouse and the keyboard replace the pen and the paper. The new digital generation has access to the touch screen since early age. Fortunately, the education strategy of “Yoan Ekzarh Balgarski” Secondary School, Shumen, developed in 2016 outlines the following: Our priority is the necessity of effective application of information and communication technologies, innovations in the education methods and the establishment of inner information and communication structure as well as its relations for the implementation of educational goals.The article presents some effective methods of teaching English as a foreign language in primary school. The digital resources and the digital competences of the teachers, together with the cognitive activity of the students is a prerequisite for the quick implementation of distance learning and the creation of a virtual classroom.
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