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TRANSITION OF MINORITY SCHOOLS TO TEACHING IN THE STATE LANGUAGE: THE CASE OF POLISH SCHOOLS IN LATGALE
Full text linkThe article examines the Latvian language learning process 1990-2024 in Polish minority schools in Latgale, namely Rezekne Polish State Gymnasium, Daugavpils J. Piłsudski State Polish Gymnasium, Polish primary school named after the Counts Platers in Kraslava. The linguistic attitude of the Polish minority towards Latvian as the state language is emphasized, not only in the school context, but also in the context of the Latgale region. The research was conducted using data obtained in interviews with Latvian language and literature teachers, school principals and acting principal (Krāslava) and content analysis of school documentation. Attention is also drawn to the regulatory enactments, which include the role of the teacher and the Latvian language as a linguistic element in the student\u27s everyday life. In the course of the work, issues related to the transition to education only in the national language were brought up, because September 1, 2024 marks the second year since the introduction and implementation of the "United School" reform in Latvian state educational institutions
DEVELOPMENT OF WRITING SKILLS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD OR MODERATE MENTAL DISORDERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Full text linkThe acquisition of writing skills is influenced by several factors related to a student’s physical and mental development, the environment in which they grow up and learn, as well as the attitudes of others. If any of these factors are disrupted or absent, individual work and various methods employed by special education teachers should be applied to support students with mild or moderate mental disorders in primary school classes in developing their writing skills.The research was conducted with the aim of theoretically and practically analysing the possibilities for developing the writing skills of primary school students with mild or moderate mental disorders in an educational institution that implements a program for students with these conditions.In the course of the study, findings on the acquisition of writing skills for students with mild or moderate mental disorders were analysed. The study investigated the characteristics of students with mild or moderate mental disorders in the pedagogical process and the necessary prerequisites for literacy development. It analysed literature and identified the difficulties students with mental disorders face in acquiring writing skills. Additionally, methods and techniques to support the development of these skills were deliberated, and a methodological tool for writing skill development was created. The research is based on document analysis, the evaluation of results from the use of developed methodological materials, and the analysis of interviews with teachers of five primary school students with mild or moderate mental disorders attending X Primary School, which implements special education programs.As a result of the research, it was concluded that in the modern era, less and less time is devoted to various basic skills. One such skill that the digital age has begun to replace is writing. Students lag behind in writing skills. This requires increased attention from preschool age. Special attention should be paid to the learning of writing skills for children who have mental disorders and prerequisites for the promotion of writing skills must be developed in all subjects, as well as learning should be done in a differentiated manner
IMPROVEMENT IN OPPORTUNITIES/METHODOLOGY FOR ENHANCING THE PHYSICAL TRAINING OF CADETS FROM THE STATE BORDER GUARD COLLEGE
Full text linkPurpose and aim of the study: is to develop and improve effective physical training methodologies for cadets of the National Security Service, which would meet the requirements of the service and improve their endurance, strength, speed and dexterity.The goal is to identify specific training techniques and programmes that would increase the physical and psychological preparedness of cadets for their service in the SBG, thereby promoting the professional competence of cadets and the quality of their service. Design / Methodology / Approach: a review of the literature; empirical methods; the experimental method; a method of observation and analysis.Main Findings: One of the main conclusions is that the physical training of State Border Guard employees is essential for the efficiency of professional activities and their health. Law enforcement officers require high levels of physical and psychological skills such as endurance, strength and speed to effectively perform their duties such as apprehension, pursuit and border enforcement. High-intensity training programmes help to improve these skills and allow them to withstand the intense physical and emotional stress required in stressful situations. A scientific approach to developing methodologies and researching different interval training protocols can ensure optimal training efficiency and cardio-metabolic health. Originality: unlike general physical training programmes, this study specifically adapts and optimizes training methodologies specifically for SBG cadets, taking into account the specifics of the service. Using modern sports science research and best practices, methodologies are developed that contribute to more effective and faster improvement in physical fitness. The research focuses on how customized programmes affect cadet motivation and achievement compared with standardized programmesImplications: Knowledge Transfer: The findings of this study can be shared with other security and law enforcement agencies to improve their training programmes.Long-Term Health Benefits: The emphasis on physical fitness and cardio-metabolic health can have long-term health benefits for SBG cadets, reducing their risk of developing chronic diseases and promoting overall well-being. Continuous Improvement: The study highlights the importance of ongoing research and analysis to continuously improve training methodologies and adapt them to the evolving needs of the SBG.By investing in the physical development of its cadets, the National Security Service can cultivate a highly capable and resilient security force that is better prepared to protect national security and serve the public effectively.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS
Full text linkPurpose and aim of the study: The research aims to examine the perception of sustainable development problems in general education schools.Design / Methodology / Approach: The research employed the following methods: descriptive and logical construction were used for reviewing and analysing research papers and other information sources, as well as for scientific discussion. Statistical analysis was employed to process and analyse primary (survey) data on students’ and teachers’ understanding and knowledge of sustainable development. The graphic method was applied to better represent and compare the research results. Main Findings: sustainable development was found to be determined by a balance between the needs of the present and future generations, based on the rational consumption of resources. The research results revealed that awareness of sustainable development is a key driver for sustainable development and that it is important to integrate sustainable development issues into the school curriculum to introduce sustainable habits into society.Originality: The research examined the concept of sustainable development in the context of the education industry, assessing the opinions of general education school students and teachers on sustainable development problems.Implications: The research provides a basis for further research on aspects of sustainable development in general education schools
STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS AND MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Full text linkPurpose and aim of the study: the aim of the paper is to develop principles that project managers should consider when managing the concerns of stakeholders. To achieve this aim, the following tasks have been set: to examine the concept of stakeholder concerns and determine the actions to be taken before implementing stakeholder concern management principles.Design/Methodology/Approach: the monographic and descriptive methods, the logical construction method, the graphical method. Main Findings: the paper examines the concept of stakeholder concerns and highlights the key management principles: responding to weak signals, a joint decision-making process, and information transparency. Based on the research findings, focusing on these solutions can significantly reduce stakeholder concerns. By decreasing the level of these concerns, managing the stakeholder becomes easier, leading to project success. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential for the successful implementation of any project. Originality: the paper proposes the circumstances in which the concept of stakeholder concerns should be used and develops previously unpublished principles for managing stakeholder concerns in project management. Implications: based on the research findings and applying the author`s proposed principles, stakeholder concerns can be significantly reduced, minimizing these concerns facilitates the management of stakeholders and increases the likelihood of project success. The author`s recommendations are relevant for practical project managers and researchers.
“SCHOOLS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN” AS A SPECIFIC FORM OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN FAR EAST COUNTRIES (China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore)
Full text link”Schools for Ladies and Gentlemen" is a term commonly used to determine a non-formal educational institution in some of Far East countries where the students are taught mainly abroad ethics and aesthetics. Such educational institutions can be considered a vestige of the foreign countries` presence on the territory of the countries under consideration in the 19th-20th century, since it was the social activity of some European countries and US that largely determined the shape and value orientation of the education system in China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore in particular. The second half of the 20th century in the countries considered is characterized by a revision of foreign educational trends, which led to the departure of the abroad educational experience from the mass formal education. However, the social prestige of “foreign education” and the introduction of a child to “foreign ethical and aesthetic canons” as an indicator of financial well-being and social elitism has been preserved and has found its expression in the sphere of non-formal education in the form of clubs, circles, the services of private tutors, etc. The article examines the exact forms in which this trend is present in the educational sphere of one or another country in the Far East.
ALCOHOL USE IN A GROUP OF ADOLESCENTS AS SOCIALLY DEFINED DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
Full text linkAlcohol consumption among adolescents in social theories is considered a formally defined deviant behavior. There is no doubt about the negative health consequences of this behavior, however, several researchers point to its role in the process of growing up and socialization. Along with the development of theories of deviant behavior, the question – whether alcohol consumption among adolescents is still identified as deviant behavior, becomes relevant. To assess the aspect of alcohol consumption as a socially determined deviance, the results of a longitudinal cohort study among Latvian schoolchildren were analyzed. The analysis of the research data includes such indicators as the characteristics of the situation and age of the adolescent when they try to alcohol first and the attitude of parents towards adolescents alcohol use. The research data were compared in four stages from the start of 7th grade (T1) till the end of 9th grade (T4). The results indicate that adolescents are well informed about the legal ban on alcohol consumption (at the beginning of the study in the T1 period, 89.3% were aware of the ban on the use of alcohol by minors). Still, the contradictory behavior of the parents, allowing adolescents to consume alcohol (in the T4 period, 65.9% of students who have consumed alcohol, their parents have permitted to do so) creates an ambiguous perception of alcohol consumption as a deviant behavior among adolescents. In general, this contradiction can reduce the effectiveness of normative and communicative tools in the prevention of alcohol initiation among adolescents. The results of the study confirm - that to delay the initiation of alcohol consumption among adolescents - it is necessary to define alcohol consumption among adolescents as deviant behavior in society as a whole.
THE INDENTITY OF THE DOCTORAL STUDENT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW DOCTORAL STUDENT MODEL IN LATVIA
Full text linkThe article analyzes issues related to the introduction of the new doctoral study model in Latvia. The transition affects several dimensions - institutional, quality, funding, etc., while the identity of the doctoral student is of great importance. Qualitative scientific research is of interest not only to the doctoral student himself, but also to the university and the country as a whole. The authors of the article believe that the new identity of the doctoral student can be strengthened by emphasizing the understanding of his duties and responsibilities, including so that the results of the doctoral student\u27s scientific research work are used, realized and contribute to the development of the country. economy (and not only).
PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS USING ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Full text linkThe article theoretically substantiates, develops, experimentally verifies the effectiveness of Ultimate Frisbee authors’ training program for secondary school students to improve fitness level. There was positive dynamics in fitness level in the experimental group. The research aim is to determine the effectiveness of Ultimate Frisbee equipment use in physical education of secondary school students. The fitness level has been determined and the effectiveness of the Ultimate Frisbee program in physical education of secondary school students was verified. 45 schoolchildren were engaged into the study. Research methods: literary sources analysis; methods of obtaining empirical data (determining fitness level by T. Krutsevich methods); pedagogical experiment; mathematical statistics methods. The program to introduce Ultimate Frisbee into the physical education lessons for secondary school students has been presented and scientifically substantiated. The content of the program included studying the history of the game, the basics of game technique and tactics, how to play Ultimate Frisbee, refereeing rules; development of competitive activity skills; increasing fitness level. The developed program has been implemented into the educational process and its effectiveness has been proven. The results of the study showed the positive effect on secondary school students fitness level, which was confirmed by the mathematical statistics methods.
INDIVIDUALISATION OF STUDENTS\u27 LEARNING IN GRADES 5-8: EXPERIENCES OF TEACHERS
Full text linkThe article analyses the experiences of teachers in general education schools in the field of individualisation of students’ learning in grades 5–8. It theoretically discusses individualised learning strategies based on the guidelines of universal design for learning approach and teachers’ abilities in selecting approaches to individualise students’ learning. The implementation of individualised learning requires an increasing amount of theoretical and practical preparation of teachers in order to facilitate students\u27 individualised learning. Teachers, therefore, need to explore innovative strategies and approaches to meet the broad and ever-changing learning needs of their students, to diversify their methods and to create dynamic learning experiences for their students. The analysis of the qualitative research findings has revealed that: teachers’ experiences of individualising students\u27 learning are varied, conditioned by the ability to know the personal characteristics and abilities of the student; teachers’ experience of individualising teaching is characterised by a collaborative approach to dialogue and reflection; teachers’ insights into the strengths and weaknesses of their ability to individualise students\u27 learning; and teachers’ insights into practical experiences of using the methods of individualisation