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FORMS OF THE DIFFERENTIATION OF WORK WITH TEXTS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Get PDFThis article justifies the importance and relevance of the use of differentiated work with texts starting with primary school. Results of the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, modern teaching practice on the reflection of the issue of using various forms and kinds of differentiation are described. It is underlined that differentiation of learning is based on discovering and reckoning with the individual characteristics of students and their differences. Individualization of teaching is interpreted as the highest stage of differentiation. Described ways and kinds of differentiation are the most adequate for the effective differentiated work with texts. Such criteria as the level of a student’s autonomy in completing tasks and the complexity of an educational work are at the heart of this classification. Varying levels of autonomy in educational work are ensured by joint completion of tasks, independent work, playing the role of a consultant. The difficulty of tasks is provided by various ways of formulating tasks and the variation in their content. One more regulator of the tasks’ difficulty is the volume and the level of difficulty of texts. As a result of effectiveness checks of the use of aforementioned forms and ways of differentiation of primary school students with educational texts significant positive effect was found.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION GRAPHIC GUIDANCE’S CONTENT OF SPECIAL ARTISTRY STYLE CREATION FOR YOUNG RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS
Get PDFThe artistic evaluation of the competitive composition has a significant effect on the final result in rhythmic gymnastics. An important criterion of artistry is the ability of gymnasts to prove the idea and image of music-accompanied composition dynamically and emotionally. Thus, special artistry like imagery and its style is one of the determining tools for making an aesthetic impression, which accordingly affects the subjective evaluation of the composition. Considering the early specialization in rhythmic gymnastics, it is necessary to develop imagery of gymnasts already at the initial preparatory stage by using visual communication metaphoric graphic guidance. The aim of the research is to create a content of visual communication graphic guidance to develop the perception of special artistry styles for young rhythmic gymnasts (ages 4-6). To achieve the research goal scientific and specialized literature analysis and modelling methods were used. The graphic guidance was developed according to each style of special artistry, based on the visual communication design principles, illustrating the styles in the form of age-appropriate metaphors symbolized by animals, flowers, the environment, and other elements. In total, the content of 32 visual communication graphic guidance was developed.
CONTENT AND COGNITIVE DEPTH IN TEACHING OF SOCIAL AND CIVIC STUDY AREA
Get PDFResearch problem - in Latvia from 2016 started Curriculum Development and Implementation project. For Social and civic study area (SCSA) subject context it means fundamental changes –social constructivist approach in teaching as well as new subjects and study courses were implemented.The research aim is to analyse clarity of the chosen content, cognitive activity (development of deeper thinking) and historical thinking concepts (HTC) in observed lessons (N=16) of SCS area subjects to preliminary define implementation outcomes of educational reform.In this research the authors wish to clarify:RQ1 How do teachers succeed in integrating the offered learning content and opportunities to delve into it in SCSA lessons?RQ 2 How is it possible to determine the extent to which teachers succeed in offering students the opportunity to develop historical thinking abilities in SCSA subjects?The primary method used was lesson study using lesson analysis rubric developed and previously validated by Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Innovation (University of Latvia). Observed lessons took place in seven schools in different municipalities at the first semester of academic year 2022 - 2023.It was concluded that HTC are partially evident in observed lessons and the cognitive depth differs.
PEDAGOGICAL PREREQUISITES FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Get PDFResponsibility for the inclusion of students with different learning needs in society should be shared equally by all: teachers, parents, education policy makers, local and national authorities, etc. It is not and should not be the sole responsibility of the educational institution, teachers and professionals of the support team. Inclusive education is an integral component of education policy, while a system of support measures is a key condition for inclusive education. Any student with learning difficulties must receive appropriate support measures in order to be able to learn in mainstream education. It is essential that student`s learning difficulties are identified as early as it is possible, so that individualised and professional support is provided on time. The humanistic pedagogical framework of the chosen teaching and learning strategy is important. Such approach consists of the varied, targeted and professional application of pedagogical approaches and methods appropriate to each student. This is an essential prerequisite for the successful implementation of inclusive education. Using theoretical research methods - analysis of literature and normative acts, as well as empirical research methods - survey, statistical analysis of results and visualisation of data, the aim of the article is to identify existing challenges and develop proposals for successful implementation of inclusive education in comprehensive educational institutions for students with learning difficulties. As a result of the study, the authors developed a number of recommendations for local authorities as school founders, school administrators, teachers and support team professionals in order to help the implementation of inclusive education at schools more effectively. The results of the study confirm the lack of resources for meaningful and effective implementation of inclusive education in educational institutions, as well as reflect the support measures applied by educational institutions for pupils with learning difficulties, identifying influencing factors in the implementation of inclusive education.
MAX WEBER\u27S THEORY OF LAW EDUCATION AND POLITICAL VIEWS OF RELIGION
Get PDFIn order to better evaluate Weber\u27s most popular views on the economic ethics of religion, by comparison and due to the interaction of the opposites and sets of views expressed in them, in this work, the discipline of human rights will also be analysed, which will closely identify Weber\u27s asceticism about the spirit of normative Protestantism and the ethics of capitalism and law school and education. The purpose of the research is to establish and identify the ideas expressed by Weber regarding the value scope of social classes, layers and typology of religion, by analysing them – conventionally, but specifically – through the doctrine of lex nature and education impact in school of sociology. Additionally, the purpose of the present work is to answer what is the general structure of Weber\u27s philosophical thoughts and views on school of law, to find and identify in it the asceticism of the sociology of religion, interspersed with the theory of conflict and domination. But the relevance of the research is rooted in the fact that the methods of Weber\u27s scientific approach are used to analyse the state\u27s institutional and orderly system-theoretical dependence from the bureaucratized forms of public authority and this impact in knowledge.
THE REALISATION OF CHILDREN’S RIGHT TO PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CARE HOMES
Get PDFThe article reveals the findings of a qualitative study the aim of which was to identify the realities of the realisation of the children’s right to participation in the community children’s care home (hereinafter referred to as CCCH). Research questions of the study: What are real possibilities for children to realise their right to participate in the decision taking in CCCH? How are children involved in decision taking? Nine social workers, working in CCCHs in different locations in Lithuania, participated in the study.The study revealed that to realise the child’s right for participation a positive attitude of an employee towards child’s participation. The positive attitude of an employee should be linked to a child-centre approach, which includes attentiveness to every child, openness to the child’s experience, opinion, non-dominance of an adult and the acknowledgement of the child being the expert of his situation. To realise the child’s right for participation establishment and maintenance of positive relationships with the child by employees which is linked to a respectful communication with the child, trust in the child and the child’s trust in the employee. It is also important to provide the child with information regarding his right for participation by informing that employees are ready to listen to him and that he has a right to express his opinion on different topics regarding himself. Another important aspect of the realisation of the child’s right for participation is cooperation with the child which is expressed through the provision of information in the manner which is understandable to the child, his empowerment to participate when taking decisions, listening to his opinion, taking into consideration his opinion, in order to ensure his best interests, the analysis of situations and discussions with children when taking decisions, assistance, but not substitutionary help when the child takes decisions. The study revealed that CCCHs create conditions for the child’s right for participation to be realised in his daily activity which is expressed the child’s participation when drawing up CCCH’s rules and adhering to them, planning and organising his leisure time, the child’s involvement in the creation and maintenance of personal and common spaces, daily choruses
PERSPECTIVES OF DEVELOPING DIGITAL EDUCATION IN MILITARY INSTITUTIONS
Get PDFDigital education and education transformation perspectives have particularly become the topics of interest and research during Covid-19 pandemic in all law enforcement institutions. Experience gained by overcoming weaknesses in e-learning and best practices identified need to be summarised and shared in order to strengthen existing border guards e-learning systems as well as timely prepare infrastructure and trainers for unexpected challenges and future education trends. The article outlines research results on the analysis of the current trends in digital learning in context of e-learning in the State Border Guard as a part of military education system in Latvia. Article includes research of main problems, risks and concerns regarding digital education in general as well as well as potential opportunities and recommendations for further development of e-learning for the Border Guard and the military. Existing problematic areas have been identified by historic research method, particularly from Covid-19 pandemic distance learning experience. Future perspectives in developing border guard’s digital education capacity and potential have been defined based on analysis of scientific literature, empirical observations based on experience lecturing within military education environment.
IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS
Get PDFIn the modern day, businesses face many challenges: from economic recessions to political and social trends, no wonder, that the modern enterprise should not just be aiming at earning profits but also at complying with the social norms and trends of the modern world. Sustainability is a vast term that describes many different things, therefore it is important for businesses to clearly define it, know what the examples of it are and which practices to use to stay sustainable. This article aims to provide theoretical basis for sustainability in businesses and evaluate the level of sustainability of some enterprises in Europe and to provide the theoretical basis for sustainability in business and conduct the analysis of levels of sustainability of four enterprises based in Lithuania and Ukraine
MONOLOGIC AND DIALOGIC METHOD IN THE PROCESS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDIES
Get PDFHigher education, faced with many of today\u27s global challenges, focuses on innovative approaches to the organization of the study process, which will be able to professionally prepare and develop students\u27 thinking. It is important for social science students, especially future social science professionals, to develop a holistic experience. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to analyze monological and dialogic methods in the study process. Studies based on verbal text knowledge transfer develop the working memory of a social science professional, but the ability to navigate and work in real professional situations remains very weak. It is hoped that students will acquire the necessary skills in practice, although in reality the acquired theoretical knowledge exists separately from the specific case and the ability to work with this case. The conclusions show, that it is necessary not only to teach students to work with a large amount of information, but also to highlight the importance of how to apply it in practice and whether it is possible at all. The most important conclusions show, that by using the dialogic method, students delve into various events, they develop an "image" of the topic, a context is formed for knowledge, an understanding of the studied phenomena is gained, and experience is formed. In order to implement the dialogic method, the teacher places significant emphasis on group relations and processes. Ideally, all group processes become study processes. The method of the article is the analysis of theoretical literature
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMAGE OF THE BORDER GUARD PROFESSION
Get PDFPurpose and aim of the study: Based on an assessment of the image of the border guard profession, the research aims to develop proposals on the possibilities of managing the image with the aim of building an attractive image of and positive public opinions on the profession, contributing to sustainable competitiveness of the profession and attracting potential new employees to the service. Methodology: Information for the research was obtained from research papers on the formation and management of the image of a profession, relevant legal acts and surveys. Main findings: The research results revealed that the image of the border guard profession currently presented in the media and to the public is relatively positive, although there are increasingly frequent discussions on the low competitiveness of the border guard profession and other professions related to internal affairs in the labour market; consequently, the government services are beginning to lack personnel. Originality: To date, the image of the border guard profession has been little recognized and the potential for it has been little researched.Implications: The present research represents the basis for further research on developing the brand of the border guard profession.