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MOTIVATING ROMA CHILDREN TO LEARN: AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS\u27 EXPERIENCES
Get PDFA child\u27s motivation to learn is one of the most important factors in planning, organising, implementing, and achieving the child\u27s learning outcomes. The aim of this article is to reveal the motivation of Roma children to learn, based on the experience of educators working with Roma children. The type of qualitative research was chosen for the study, the research was collected using a semi-structured interview method, and the content analysis method was used to analyse the data. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of research ethics: confidentiality, anonymity, and voluntary participation in the research. The research question: how do teachers motivate Roma children to learn? The study involved 21 teachers with experience of teaching Roma children. The study identified that the motivation of a Roma child to learn is influenced on the one hand by the teacher\u27s efforts to create an educational environment that motivates the child and meets the individual needs of Roma children, and on the other hand by the efforts of teachers to involve parents in the child\u27s educational process by encouraging and assisting parents to create a learning-friendly environment at home. The study reveals that when creating a motivating educational environment in the classroom, it is important for the teacher to accept the child as they are, to create a warm, respectful, equal relationship with the child, to interest the child, to use various incentives to emphasize the child\u27s success, to differentiate and personalize activities, and to respond to the child\u27s individual needs. When working with Roma children, it is important to do as many tasks as possible in the classroom, to enable them to do their homework at school and to use other pupils in the classroom to help motivate Roma children to learn and to overcome learning difficulties. The results of the study show that teachers\u27 efforts to involve parents in their child\u27s education by encouraging and helping parents to create a learning environment at home is important to help Roma children to understand the meaning of learning, to show the benefits of learning now and in the child\u27s future perspective. The study reveals that cooperation between parents and teachers, a shared approach to the child\u27s learning, and a common understanding of what is required of the child are important for the child\u27s motivation.
TAX ADMINISTRATION PROBLEMS
Get PDFTax administration is a critical function of government responsible for the collection, management, and enforcement of tax laws and regulations. Effective tax administration is crucial for ensuring government revenue and fostering a fair business environment. Complex tax laws and procedures often lead to compliance difficulties for both taxpayers and tax authorities, resulting in errors in tax reporting and incomplete tax collection. Enhancing tax legislation, strengthening enforcement mechanisms, and investing in modern technologies are crucial steps to combat tax evasion and streamline tax administration processes. Furthermore, simplifying tax procedures, providing taxpayer education, and improving communication channels can promote compliance and foster trust in the tax system
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AUGSDAUGAVAS COUNTY
Get PDFAs a result of the administrative territorial reform of the municipalities of 2021, more effective implementation of the autonomous functions of local governments is expected, which will contribute to the development of the state and the welfare of the population. However, the reform has led to a significant increase in budget expenditure, putting heavy pressure on local government budgets. In addition, municipalities and their territories need economic development, which is very difficult because municipalities have a strong financial dependence on national decisions. Local governments in the State border area often do not have sufficient attention to their development opportunities, but for example, the municipality of Augsdaugavas county has the potential to develop by improving the demographic situation and attracting foreign investors
ENHANCING THE PAYMENT SYSTEM IN UZBEKISTAN
Get PDFPurpose and aim of the study: To explore Uzbekistan\u27s payment system and make suggestions for improving the payment system of Uzbekistan. Design / Methodology / Approach: The research employed the following methods: descriptive and logical construction were used for reviewing and analyzing research papers and other information sources, as well as for scientific discussion. The graphic method was applied to better represent and compare the research results. Main Findings: Modern payment systems are an important part of the global economy. The payment system in Uzbekistan is changing as a result of legislative changes and the growing use of digital payments. To reduce fraud and boost security in Uzbekistan\u27s payment system, it is essential to use cutting-edge technology and strong legal frameworks. The integration of artificial intelligence in Uzbekistan\u27s payment systems offers immense potential for improving fraud detection, transaction efficiency, and customer experience. Reducing cash circulation and promoting digital payments are critical for modernizing Uzbekistan\u27s economy. Originality: The research makes strategic recommendations that should increase customer trust in Uzbekistan\u27s financial services industry and promote economic development. By putting these policies in place, the financial services industry can become stronger and more inclusive, which will improve the economy\u27s stability and vibrancy.Implications: The research provides a basis for further research on possibilities of improvement of payment systems
MINIMUM WAGE IN THE BALTICS
Get PDFThe topic being analyzed in this article is Minimum wages in the Baltic countries. Authors paper analyzes the effect of the rise of the minimum wages within the Baltic States, particularly in Lithuania. Authors utilized SurveyMonkey website to aid in obtaining information about the effect of the minimum wage in Lithuania- particularly to do with price changes, redundancy as well as differences in the effect of minimum wage with respect to differing genders as well as ages and wage bands. Higher minimum wages, despite being controversial, are observed to be beneficial for the economy due to their effects on immigration and the perception of locals on their ability to cope with prices rising as well as their perception on experiencing the benefits of minimum wages increasing. Upon completion of survey, authors used SPSS software to effectively analyze results and determine any correlations.
INTEGRATION OF MUSIC AND ART: SOME ASPECTS TO TEACHING HISTORY OF ART
Get PDFOne of the trends in the process of updating the contemporary education is the use of the integratd approach to teaching. The integrated approach to teaching creates the environment which helps learners to understand relations between the areas of content of different arts. This approach is first and foremost oriented towards the development of learners’creative thinking and imagination. The program developed for teaching potential designers in Daugavpils University includes courses on history of Art. The History of Art operates with such common art categories as harmony, rhythm, genre, form, style, content, contrast, imaginative contrast etc. Being aware of mutual links between such arts as painting and music will develop understanding about associative imaginary links of the language of artistic expression. Comprehension of composer’s or painting’s creative work or an individual composition within the context of spiritual quest of the epoch allows us to broaden our perceptions about general regularities of the development of historical processes and art in one or another historical period. Those developmental periods of art, when the interaction between its different kinds was the most intensive and satiated the whole cultural aspect of the epoch (romanticism, impressionism, expressionism), attract the greatest attention. In music literature, the most delicate form of sound patterns is manifested in musical landscapes. Natural phenomena, due to their nature, can be not only seen but also heard, and therefore, the range of their reflection in music is tremendously broad. The research aim based on an integrated approach to teaching, to research the interaction between music and painting, as example using the creative work of Latvian landscapist Vilhelms Purvītis and Latvian composer Alfrēds Kalniņš. The paper focuses on the possibility to integrate art and music in the context of enrichment of students’ knowledge and skills.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS SCIENTIFIC WORK DURING UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Get PDFStrengthening the scientific component within the structure of the educational process in modern higher educational institutions in Ukraine has determined the task of clarifying students’ perception of the essence of conducting scientific work. The topicality of the research is determined by the fact that in the conditions of the current structure of university life, based on the principle of student-centeredness, students are autonomous subjects of study who participate in the educational process evaluation and improvement within the framework of the relevant curricula. The goal was to determine the perception and clarify the attitude of students towards the scientific work that is carried out in the university environment (based on the Ukrainian example) and to which they were involved during their studies. The following methods were used for its realization: theoretical (analysis, concretization, synthesis and systematization – while the scientific problem justification; generalization – for formulating the obtained results); empirical (written survey – questionnaire “Assessment of my scientific work during university study”); mathematical (calculation of the results). The article outlines three levels of students’ scientific work that takes place in the modern educational environment of the university: mastering the educational component “Fundamentals of Scientific Research”; involvement in various types of scientific work conducted in the system of higher educational institutions; carrying out research within the framework of the scientific subject-matter, scientific projects. The perception of students regarding the content and accomplishment of scientific work during their study at the university is presented, as well as recommendations for its improvement based on the results of the developed author’s questionnaire, which included 15 questions. Conclusions reveal the students’ awareness of the necessity for the scientific work tasks and their attitude towards their own participation as full-fledged subjects in the carrying out scientific research. The prospects of the raised problem will be the development of a strategy for improving student scientific work at the university through the prism of its evaluation by students
SOCIAL EXCLUSION AMONG PEERS AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION OF BULLYING IN A PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION GROUP
Get PDFBullying in preschool age often manifests itself as an indirect form of bullying – i.e. by social exclusion. Experiences of social exclusion in early childhood can have a negative impact on social development, future relationships and emotional well-being of a child. In order to reveal social exclusion among peers as an expression of bullying in the preschool education group, an approach of qualitative research was used. Analysis of a semi-structured interview and pedagogical observation data revealed the following forms of expression of social exclusion among peers as bullying: exclusion from a game/refusal to play together, showing physical distance or verbal resistance to friendship. It was revealed that the initiators of social exclusion among peers are usually 4-5 years old children with excessive mobility and dominance. The results of the study research made it possible to highlight the following factors of social exclusion: special educational needs and certain personality characteristics (aggressiveness, high self-confidence, closedness, sensitivity).
EDUCATIONAL ISSUES IN THE RESOCIALIZATION PROCESS OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS
Get PDFThe primary focus of the research is to investigate educational challenges in the process of resocializing individuals with criminal tendencies. The research aims to analyze educational issues in the resocialization process of offender to facilitate a more effective resocialization of criminally inclined individuals into society. The research tasks encompass various key objectives, including the analysis of offender characteristics, exploration of the formation process of offender personalities, formulation of proposals to mitigate the negative impact of macro-environmental factors, and development of resocialization recommendations. The novelty of the research is linked to changes in cultural values and social norms influencing the behavior, motivation, and transformation of social values among criminally inclined individuals. The outcomes of the research will contribute to the development of more effective strategies for crime prevention and the resocialization of offender personalities within society. The chosen research methods will provide a comprehensive insight into the formation of offender personalities and the factors influencing them. The monographic method will be utilized to describe existing research findings and provide conceptual explanations regarding offender personality and its formation mechanisms. The comparative method will be applied to assess issues related to the prevention of criminal activities among criminally inclined individuals in Latvia and other countries
TRILINGUAL EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN AND GRADUATES EMPLOYABILITY PERSPECTIVES
Get PDFDevelopment of trilingual education in Kazakhstan and use English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) is a complicated process with both positive and negative sides; so it is necessary to explore EMI policy in Kazakhstani Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and its role for graduates’ employability and career prospects and opportunities through qualitative and quantitative research in order to define holistic approach to higher education in the frame of trilingual education policy and the aspects of EMI that need improvement. The following subtopics will be explored during the research: - additional competences suggested by both regulating documents on implementation of multilingual education in HEIs in Kazakhstan and educational programs (EP) using EMI; - opinions of students enrolled into EP with EMI about opportunities and challenges of the programs / EMI education; - opinions of HEIs graduates who studied in English about opportunities and challenges of EMI education; - opinions of the employers of multilingual graduates about their professional skills, competences, and soft skills. The main research question that our study aims to answer is: What are the implications and challenges of EMI in HEIs in Kazakhstan for the employability and career opportunities of graduates? To answer the research question, a range of methods will be used for collecting data (surveys and interviews with students, graduates and employers)