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IMAGE OF AN INTEREST-RELATED EDUCATION TEACHER: PERSPECTIVES FROM HEADS OF EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Full text linkThis article analyses the professional and personal qualities of interest-related education teachers, their impact on students and relationships with students, based on the results of a survey of 178 heads of educational institutions. The findings reveal that most heads believe that teachers are usually accurate and timely in their actions, build good relationships with students, and are not too harsh with them. In addition, the heads of the institutions are aware of the potential problems in the learning process and are ready to address these problems. These conclusions reflect the important role of interest-related education teachers in the learning process and point to the need to further develop teachers’ professional and personal qualities in order to ensure an effective learning environment and student development
POSSIBILITIES AND POTENTIAL OF PROMOTING A MICROENVIRONMENT BASED ON A CULTURE OF PEACE IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Full text linkResearch reveals that the culture of peace is an actual phenomenon of people\u27s social life, which is not only an approach to the prevention of violence and an alternative to the culture of war and violence but also creates a society that is probably only talked about in the context of utopia. In 2024, of course, it is not worth dreaming about utopia, however, educating the teaching staff about a micro-environment based on a culture of peace and its influence on the organization\u27s operation contributes to the achievement of the goals of the learning process and a human-centered work environment. At the same time, an influential educational resource on cooperation and conflict resolution, decision-making, all human rights, communication, and information exchange is being developed. The publication highlights the possibilities of promoting a microenvironment based on a culture of peace, using the gamification process, and its pedagogical and psychological possibilities in improving the microenvironment of educational institutions in Liepāja, describing the empirical experience from case studies where was survey and game “Peace Please” sessions. The study aims to analyze the possibilities of using the gamification process based on the culture of peace in improving the microenvironment of educational institutions in Liepāja. The study results provide information about the game "Peace, please!" possibilities of use in educational institutions, indicating the essential thing common to the culture of peace and the organization\u27s microenvironment. Problems specific to the micro-environment in educational institutions are identified and solutions are proposed for promoting a micro-environment based on a culture of peace.
EARLY SCHOOL LEAVING RISKS RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Full text linkSome of the main challenges in contemporary education systems are decrease of students learning motivation, students, who don’t engage in academic work and early school leaving. In Latvia the percentage of early school leavers still remains high. Main factors reported as the reason for early school leaving were not only risks related to students personality traits, family or social environment, but also risks related to school environment, diverging comprehension of the problems related to at-risk youth among teachers and school staff and different approaches within each school to prevent early school leaving. The method used in the research was questionnaires (with closed and open questions). 195 teachers from comprehensive schools (all districts) in Latvia were involved. The main goal of the research is to analyze teachers comprehension and assessment on early school leaving risks related to school environment and to analyze teachers views about possibilities to identify at-risk youth at an early stage. Another goal of the research is to create a sustainable action plan, to reduce early school leaving risks related to school environment
CASE MANAGERS\u27 EXPERIENCES IN HANDLING PERSONAL DATA IN THE CASE MANAGEMENT PROCESS
Full text linkThe article aims to uncover the personal data protection requirements within the case management process and outline areas for improvement. Objectives include analyzing case management, assessing families in social risk, and discussing personal data protection\u27s concept and necessity in case management. The study examines factors influencing personal data protection in case management and identifies opportunities for improvement when working with families facing social risks. Participants are Vilnius-based case managers with at least one year of social work education and experience. Research methods involve analyzing literature, conducting interviews, and evaluating gathered data. The application of case management to families in social risk is viewed as a complex system, with a coordinated support network reducing social risk factors. Personal data is defined as information identifying an individual, necessitating protection due to technological advancements. The study reveals case managers lack knowledge about personal data protection requirements but strive to adhere to prudent principles. Institutional fear impedes information gathering from various sources due to concerns about violating personal data protection
INTEGRATION OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS IN THE DESIGN OF FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING
Full text linkAs technologies develop rapidly and continuously, they are also successfully incorporated into fashion, integrated into clothing, along with opportunities to improve the properties of textile fabrics. Impressive innovations are being created that can not only improve the quality of people\u27s lives, but also show the creativity of designers in diverse clothing solutions, so it is necessary to study and analyse these possibilities and experiment with the implementation of achievements in a real environment. The perception of textiles has changed significantly to include electronic components, as a result today, smart textiles have been developed, that provide the user with increased functionality.
The purpose of the study is to identify the possibilities of integrating electronic components in the context of modern fashion design. The use of electronic components and examples from designer clothing collections are analysed, showing contemporary LED options and integrating them in the design project of the clothing collection.
In the course of the research, an experimental activity has been carried out in the research centre of Metalworking and Mechatronics (MM) of Rezekne Academy of Technologies. The purpose of the article is to evaluate the results of collaborative research of design and engineering students and their application in practice of design technology. Used research methods: theoretical – research, analysis of literature and Internet resources, empirical - experiment and its data processing. Participants of the research - students of engineering and design study programs, two lecturers, researchers. Study period 2022/2023. Project development is an extensive and complicated process, in order to fully develop a clothing model, it is necessary to make several prototypes until the best result is achieved. The research is of practical importance, as it substantiates cooperation in an interdisciplinary experimental process, its results and joint research activity.
 
THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON BUSINESS HOMEPAGE CREATION
Full text linkThis work examines the evolution of website development for business, highlighting the shift from complex, outsourced processes to artificial intelligence solutions. Initially, the development of websites required technical expertise from specialized IT companies. With the development of technology, AI-powered tools such as Wix and Squarespace now allow businesses to easily create their own \u27business card\u27 websites. The study looks at a number of AI-based platforms, including Wix and Squarespace. This work benefits society by democratizing the creation of websites and fostering a more efficient and dynamic digital ecosystem, boosting economic development and enabling entrepreneurs to succeed in the online marketing.
 
FRAMING AND NARRATIVES AS ASSISTANTS IN ADVANCING A SCIENCE-ORIENTED MINDSET. THE EXAMPLE OF THE POLICE IN THE BALTICS
Full text linkCountry-specific knowledge offered by police science is a necessary precondition for successful policing. However, cursory data on police science in the Baltic countries raises many questions about the real use of scientific knowledge opportunities in these countries.The paper elaborates on a framework to advance a science-oriented mindset in the police. Principles of narratives and framing were used to overcome a possible conflict between scientists and practitioners, and bridge all the parties related to policing. In this framework, scientists should take the lead. External, internal, and strategic factors, as Alisson’s three key management functions, were used to specify factors of the framework in the research. The framing process that holds a focusing function allows the use of discovered narratives and presents a variety of possible future directions. Creating a metanarrative with beginning, middle, and end grasps all the agents and ties into future developments
MODELING THE PROCESS OF FORMING THE SKILLS AND PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MUSICAL WORKS OF FUTURE MUSIC TEACHERS
Full text linkThe article highlights the importance of the skills of artistic and pedagogical analysis of musical works for the success of piano training of music teachers. The purpose of the article is to analyze the process of modeling the skills of artistic and pedagogical analysis of musical works of future music teachers. The research used a set of methods: theoretical (analysis of scientific literature, theoretical modeling, comparison, generalization), empirical (observation, questionnaires, testing), methods of processing experimental data for the purpose of quantitative and qualitative analysis of diagnostic results. The content of the concepts: «skill», «skill of artistic-pedagogical analysis of musical works» is clarified, the purpose, task, essence, features and functions of artistic-pedagogical analysis are defined. A model of the formation of the skills of artistic and pedagogical analysis of musical works in the process of piano training has been developed, pedagogical conditions, principles and stages (cognitive-informational, value-orientational, independent-creative) of its implementation have been substantiated. The results of the empirical study showed that in the process of piano training of music teachers, the artistic and pedagogical analysis is not sufficiently updated. At individual lessons in the piano class, only its individual elements are used: biographical information, stylistic features and analogies, analysis of means of expression. Innovative technologies and methods (motivational, cognitive, interactive) of forming skills of artistic and pedagogical analysis are proposed. It has been proven that artistic and pedagogical analysis is a powerful and effective means of developing social skills (soft skills), as it allows students to be involved in various types of musical activities: artistic-cognitive, artistic-analytical, artistic-performing. The conducted research confirmed the relevance of artistic and pedagogical analysis in the process of piano training of music teachers.
METHODS AND ACTIVITIES OF HEALTH COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT IN NON-FORMAL ENVIRONMENT: EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS
Full text linkDiabetes mellitus is a disease when certain processes in the body, which maintain a normal blood glucose concentration, get imbalanced. Research object is educational methods and activities used for the development and training of health competence. The aim of the research is to reveal educational methods and activities used for the development of health competence in non-formal environment, based on the experience of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Research methods: theoretical – analysis, comparison, and generalization of scientific literature; empirical – the use of focus group discussions with children with diabetes mellitus for data collection; Empirical research revealed that various educational methods and activities aimed at developing health competences are carried out for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in non-formal educational environments (medical facilities, summer camps and health camps). The following activities and classes are used in medical facilities: lessons, conversations, questionnaires, and games. Activities used in summer camps are as follows: walks, cycling, games designed to develop physical activity skills. In the educational environment of health cams, the following educational methods and activities are used for the development of health competence for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus: lessons, games, educational activities, trips, and creative activities
TRANSGENDER’S RIGHTS TO SPORT COMPETITIONS FOLLOWING THE NEW RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (2021)
Full text linkThe topic of human rights is taking on new relevant forms, especially when it comes to transgender rights. Their right to participate in sports has always been a subject of much debate. In November 2021 the International Olympic Committee adopted the new recommendations “Framework on Equity, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Intersex” on transgender people, which declared that each federation has to decide for itself when setting its own rules regarding the right of these people to participate in sports competitions. So, one thing is clear there is no common position on this issue. The article aims to reveal the practical aspects of such regulation regarding the possibilities and limitations of transgender participation in individual sports. The applied research methods are analysis of legal acts and other documents, review of articles and scientific literature, and qualitative comparative analysis. The research results showed that despite the principles specified in the Framework prohibiting discrimination, in practice these principles can be difficult to harmonize, especially if we speak about fair competition and equal opportunities