METHODOLOGY & EXPERIENCE
Gaming – a Successful Method for Teaching Biology and Health Education
Absract. The article describes an innovative way for teaching Biology and Health Education in 10th grade. The authors present the essence and benefits of a game they have created, through which they can be taught in the new knowledge dedicated lessons, in the formation of new concepts and talks in the "Biosphere" section. The developed game is an appropriate way to increase students' interest in ecology and environmental protection, their concern and responsibility for environmental issues, and to encourage responsible decision-making.
Keywords: gaming; teamwork; motivation; success.
Ms. Maria Veselinska, Ms. Atanasia Ilieva
Ms. Alexandra Manasieva, Mr. Luben Novoselski
Acad. Ludmil Stoyanov Foreign Language High School - Blagoevgrad
ntegrated Suggestopedic Lesson on “Life in Versailles ...or How Important it is to Have Sun in Our Yard”
Absract. The article aims to share an integrated tutorial on Suggestopedia at the Vocational School of Chemical and Food Technology – Pazardzjik (Bulgaria), in response to the introduction of innovative methods in the educational process. The use of didactic methods and forms in the course of the learning process that stimulates the interaction between teacher and student to verify knowledge and supports the learning process for a corresponding development of the trainees' personal qualities and the achievement of a lasting cognitive effect, including a method of suggestopedia, are an important issue.
Keywords: suggestopedia; method; integrated lesson
Dr. Mariya Gyulemetova
New Bulgarian University
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Motivation Structure for European Project “Judo in School
Absract. “Judo at School” is an EJU (European Judo Federation) expert educational project where children start between 6 and 8 years of age. The project is suitable for sports facilities in schools without the need for tatami or other specific materials for the development of the program. Judo helps complete personal development. The main aim of this paper is to reveal the psychological-pedagogical prerequisites for forming an active interest in judo activities. As the main method of pedagogical research, we used the survey. 172 children aged 6 to 12 years were interviewed. The results show significantly greater differences between sportsmen and non- sportsmen, with the radically difference in the formation of their interests. Judo as a sport offers exceptional opportunities for creativity, both in the field of high sporting mastership and in the physical education and development of the child's organism and character.
Keywords: project judo; motivation; education; psychophysical training
Dr. Nikolina Dimitrova
National Sports Academy “Vassil Levski”
Approaches for Conducting the Internships of Students in
ICT in Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Absract. In order to meet the requirements in their curriculum, each student must undergo a specialty practice. This is true for students in ICT, as in the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy apply permanently or experimentally these three approaches.
The traditional approach is to pass internships after the end of the second and third year to a certain term in the university or a company working in the field of information technologies. In universities, the practice is carried out by uniform plan and in relatively large groups. Another approach is to use the semesters to practice with a focus on the subjects studied this semester.
Introducing an experimental third approach to individual needs and the acquisition of professional skills by a small group of students. In this approach, teachers are managers who manage a virtual student company that executes a team-specific practical project. The purpose of introducing this approach is to involve students in the process, as well as to build skills that are not acquired in other approaches.
Keywords: internship; virtual university firm; individual education; professional skills; ICT
Dr. Yordan Sivkov
Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Varna. Bulgaria
STEPS TO SUCCESS
Inclusive Education in Uzbekistan
Absract. The text focuses on the development of inclusive education in Uzbekistan. Shown are the efforts of the Government of Uzbekistan to turn the inclusive education a part of the State education policy and the support on institutional and legislative level for the inclusion of children and adults with special needs into the society. According to teachers, included in the cited in the manuscript EU initiative, children with mental challenges have troubles with meeting educational standards but they socialise and behave more happily. According to parents of children with SEN, those children who participate in inclusive classes are developing well. Parents whose children have attended special schools before entering the inclusive education process emphasised that their children develop more slowly and inclusive education in their view is more effective compared to the education given at the special schools.
When introducing educational projects or programmes of any kind, and for the purpose of ownership, sustainability, effectiveness and impact, it is necessary to cover the Educational Value Chain from beginning to end, with each aspect adding value to the overall outcome. A consequence of the EVC is the fact that the careful implementation of educational projects whereby attitudinal change is required, takes a considerable amount of time, in general four to five years at least.
Keywords: inclusive education; children with special educational needs; SEN; teacher training; educational policies; social integration
Mr. Evgeny Ivanov
Sofia University
Financing of Institutions in the School Education System in Bulgaria – Practical Aspects
Absract. The activities in the system of pre-school and school education are financed with funds from the state budget, municipal budgets, national programs and European funds. The allocation of these resources in an efficient and equitable manner ensures both the proper use of public resources and the right of citizens to education. From the proposed practical example, it is clear that operating with funds provided by the state budget for institutions in the system of preschool and school education requires knowledge of regulatory requirements, assistance and synchrony in the work of primary and secondary budget holders, knowing and taking into account the peculiarities of each school. The main attention will be focused on the technology on which the funds from the state budget are distributed, which is also the subject of the present work. The research aims on financing of pre-school and school education with the state budget funds. The manuscript presents, analyses and evaluates the technology of distribution of funds from the state budget to the municipalities, respectively the school budgets, through a practical example. When writing the paper, the methods of comparative analysis and synthesis were mostly used.
standards; natural indicators; State budget; school budget; equal access
Dr. Angel Angelov, Mr. Musa Srakyov
D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics
SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS
“St. George” Vocational High School of Agriculture - Suvorovo (Bulgaria)
Good practices
Absract. The article describes the positive cultural, psychological and educational environment created at Vocational School of Agriculture – city of Suvorovo. Described are good practices in the field of mediation, participation in competitions and Olympiads, received awards.
Keywords: culture; psychology, educational environment; mediation; good practices
Eng. Mariana Velikova, Ms. Pepa Atanasova
“St. George” Vocational High School of Agriculture
STEM Lessons We Conduct
Absract. The article examines STEM training as an opportunity to enrich the content of the course and introduce an applied approach. An example of organizing such a lesson combining topics in the fields of internal combustion engines, physics, information technology and mathematics is presented.
Keywords: STEM lesson; internal combustion engines; physics; Information Technology; mathematics.
Eng. Maria Velkova, Mr. Todor Dobrev
“St. George” Vocational High School of Agriculture
REVIEWS AND ANNOTATIONS
European Projects and Their Importance for Enhancing the Knowledge, Skills and Competences of Students in Vocational, Cultural and Linguistic Training
Absract. The article discusses the advantages and particularities when working on European projects. The participation of the vocational high school in the initiatives is described, good practices regarding the effect on vocational education and training are shown.
Keywords: vocational education; Erasmus+; Leonardo da Vinci; European projects
Ms. Stanimira Marinova
“St. George” Vocational High School of Agriculture
Creative Thinking and Ideas for Solving Social Problems
Absract. The text examines the opportunities that the school provides for developing students' creativity. Examples of completed projects and the opportunities offered by new technologies for this type of creative activity are given. The benefits of implementing such type of initiatives are described.
Keywords: creativity; innovation; new technologies; creative activity
Eng. Mariana Velikova, Ms. Pepa Atanasova
“St. George” Vocational High School of Agriculture
Knowledge of marketing and economic informatics presented through the capabilities of the binary lesson
Absract. The article focuses on the desire of today's students to receive knowledge and information in a dynamic, intriguing, interesting way. In order to adequately meet their expectations, teachers are applying the benefits of ICT in the context of a new and more modern school environment. One example is the binary lesson - creativity of two teachers, which grows into a creative process for students. The activities in the described binary lesson are highly motivating for students because the boundary between marketing and economic informatics is very small. The teacher succeeds in engaging students, provoking creative pursuit and cognitive activity.
Keywords: school; ICT; binary lesson; cognitive activity
Ms. Albena Zhelyazkova, Ms. Sevdalina Kasabova
“St. George” Vocational High School of Agriculture
THE CREATIVE TEACHER – THE MOST VALUABLE INNOVATION
Absract. The article discusses the need to change the teaching model in favor of shaping student creativity and focusing on acquiring new skills and competences. The authors place the creative teacher at the center of the process – this is the one who is able to arouse students' interest in the subject being taught.
Keywords: creativity; educational model; skills; competencies
Eng. Mariana Velikova, Ms. Stanimira Jeliazkova
“St. George” Vocational High School of Agriculture
The Vocational High School of Agriculture “St. George”
Absract. The article tells about the history of the high school and the participation of its graduates in various international educational initiatives. Described are the material base and the use of various innovative resources in the learning process.
Keywords: projects; Erasmus+; teaching practices; positive climate; supportive educational environment
Ms. Stanimira Marinova
“St. George” Vocational High School of Agriculture
