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THE EFFECTS OF THE LOWERED COMPULSORY SCHOOL ENTRY AGE ON THE CURRICULUM
Get PDFThe question at what age a child should start compulsory education raises debates both in the scientific and public interest contexts. This topic is also relevant all over the world, but a uniform answer is still not found, so the problem of the research emerges - the disclosure of the prerequisites for the change of the educational content during early primary education. The article raises questions related to the possibilities and assumptions of early school entry age for children and the structuring of educational content. 12 education experts and 6 preschool and primary education pedagogues participated in the study. Qualitative research methodology was chosen for this study: semi-structured interview and group discussion methods. During the research, 4 main topics were distinguished. They are as follows: relevance of lowering the school entry age of children; changes in the educational content when the educational age is advanced; characteristics of age change; change processes taking place in the education system. The research findings state that in order to lower the compulsory school age and achieve quality education, it is necessary to reform the educational content: educational programs must be reviewed, reasoned and changed, educational methods and tools must be selectedin a more detailed way, new educational environments created and developed, the evaluation system has to be changed, and teachers must be properly trained to work with younger children.
ASSESSMENT OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS\u27 GRADUATES COMPETENCES FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF EMPLOYERS
Get PDFThe modern logistics business world is changing and presents new challenges to companies, so it is currently necessary to pay attention to the competence of employees, but also to predict which of these competences will be necessary in the future. The aim of the this work was to research the competences of Vilnius College of Technologies and Design Transport Logistics graduates from the point of view of employers. Based on scientific literature and in dept interview of Lithuanian transport and logistics companies’ managers, the article reveals the significance of qualified transport logistics specialists. It presents the analysis of the competences of Vilnius College of Technology and Design Transport Logistics graduates. According to experts, 88.5 percent of Transport Logistics graduates of the Vilnius College of Technology and Design have very good knowledge and skills. They are zealous, possessing not only theoretical but also practical knowledge. They are able to analyse practical situations, not afraid of challenges.
ANALYSIS OF THE DYNAMICS OF PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL DURING THE PERIOD 2018 – 2022
Get PDFProstate cancer is a serious medical problem around the world. In many parts of the world, prostate cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and the second leading cause of death immediately after lung cancer. The largest proportion of cases of malignant prostate tumors is in men aged 60-80 years. The Latgale region has the highest proportion of seniors in the population (22.1%). The aim of this research was to evaluate the dynamics of primary diagnostic results over 5 years period in Daugavpils hospital patients. Objects of the study are 546 patients (men) aged from 47 to 88 years who had a PSA marker and prostate biopsy results (histological responses) collected in the period from 1 January 2018 until 1 July 2022. For quantitative evaluation of histological data, the Gleason score was used, as well as its derivative GRADE (degree of malignancy). To assess the dynamics of the quality of diagnostics of prostate cancer over 5 years, the correlation coefficient between the data on the Gleason score of newly diagnosed cancer and the 5 years period of the study was used. Relationships between PSA values, Gleason scores and patient age were also assessed. The SPSS data Statistics program was used for calculation. Difficulties in diagnosis in older patients were discussed
HOW STUDENTS ARE LEARNING TO REASON IN MATHEMATICS LESSONS
Get PDFThe goal of mathematics teaching in primary school is not just to acquire knowledge of mathematical ideas and procedures, but also to learn mathematical reasoning. While this is common knowledge, the reality in everyday primary math classrooms in Latvia is an open question. The results from recent national diagnostics give reason to re-examine common teaching practices. The aim of this study is to clarify what is happening in primary math classrooms and to understand the needs and gaps in mathematics teaching. This will serve as the basis for designing appropriate professional development for teaching mathematical reasoning. In this study researchers observed and transcribed primary math lessons. Teacher performance was appraised using “Framework for teacher performance assessment to support teaching 21st century skills”. The criteria used to assess teacher techniques were lesson design and clarity of learning content as well as student cognitive activation. The results of this preliminary study show that separate elements of student reasoning are present in lessons
EVALUATION OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF REVITALIZATION OF THE AUCIEMA FARM IN THE DEGRADED AREA
Get PDFTitle article “Evaluation of the possibilities of revitalization of the Auciems farm in the degraded territory” The aim of the article is to survey the information about the degraded territory of the former Auciems village farm, to assess their current condition, to evaluate the possibilities of restoration and to offer a possible alternative for cleaning up the territory. During the development of the article, the concept of brownfields and the causes of their formation were considered. An on-site assessment of the condition of the facility was surveyed
APPLICATION OF STATISTICAL RESEARCH METHODS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALIFICATION PAPERS OF THE STUDY PROGRAM “ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AGRICULTURE”
Get PDFOne of the requirements of the qualification paper is to process data and information, as well as to conduct research in the analytical part, it is mandatory to use various research methods. The aim of the research is to analyse the compliance of the application of research methods with the tasks of the qualification work and the usefulness of the research results to achieve the set goal, as well as to provide recommendations on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics in the development of qualification work
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN KEY MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES DURING THE DIFFERENT PERIODS OF ECONOMIC CYCLES
Get PDFThe article delves into the changes in the main macroeconomic indicators of the European Union (EU) countries in the different periods of economic cycles. The research problem is formulated by raising a problematic question: what are the changes in the main macroeconomic indicators of the European Union countries (Lithuania, France, Sweden and Greece) in the different periods of the economic cycles? The aim is to analyse the main changes in the macroeconomic indicators of the European Union countries in the different periods of economic cycles. Research methods: analysis of scientific literature, analysis of statistical data, grouping of variables, graphical representation. After analysing the changes in gross domestic product in Lithuania, France, Sweden and Greece, it can be stated that the largest positive change in gross domestic product (GDP) is observed in Lithuania, when it almost doubled at the end of the analysed period. The analysis of the statistical data revealed that the highest unemployment rate was recorded in 2010, during the global financial crisis and declining trend until 2020. It can be observed that changes in the unemployment rate during the period under review were affected not only by the global financial crisis in 2008, but also by the effects of the global health crisis in 2020. The analysis data on the dynamics of the inflation rate revealed that the highest inflation was observed in Lithuania. The data showed that in Lithuania in 2015 deflation was observed, possibly due to the introduction of the euro in the country. Meanwhile, higher deflation was observed only in Greece in 2013-2015 and 202
THE CONCEPT OF MEDIATION AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MEDIATION
Get PDFMediation is a structured process of voluntary cooperation in which the parties seek a mutually acceptable solution to a dispute through a mediator. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution in civil law with the help of a neutral third party (mediator). It promotes and supports the harmonization of relations, social cooperation and mutual ethics in legal relations. Mediation is a relatively new legal institution with a number of issues
ESSENCE AND TYPES OF ECOTOURISM: LITERATURE REVIEW
Get PDFEcotourism is one of the components of sustainable tourism. Ecotourism is perceived as an effective means of achieving sustainable development. Most countries in the world have begun to recognize ecotourism as a key tool for economic development and conservation. Ecotourism involves exploring nature to learn and carry out environmentally friendly tourism activities. Ecotourism provides an exciting natural experience that contributes to the economic and social development of local communities. Ecotourism mainly includes visits to the landscape, nature, flora and fauna, as well as others. The aim of the research is to study and analyze the essence, types and impact of ecotourism on the development of sustainable tourism
DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF MINDFUL LEARNING: CHALLENGES, BENEFITS, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Get PDFLearning is an individual process for each student. People can be aware of own learning or do not think about it at all in the diverse situations of life. However, in the pedagogical reality, the awareness of students\u27 learning is essential as it contributes to self-regulation of behaviour and self-reflection of actions, striving towards continuous self-development. It is important to be aware of oneself mentally and physically, understanding and accepting own thoughts or feelings. The integration of all areas of personal development becomes relevant, as changes in one area are linked to changes in another. Awareness of own learning directs the learner towards the social, emotional and academic dimension, including not only awareness of the knowledge and acquired skills, but awareness of own goals, motivations, emotions, interests, the personal relevance of the learning content and also the variability of the current situation, strategies for future learning, and other elements of the learning process. Mindfulness can also be seen as a powerful \u27antidote\u27 to common mental health problems, e.g. fatigue, exhaustion, apathy, anxiety and difficulty in concentrating. Mindfulness practices can be implemented at schools as an element of the lesson, but it is also important to purposefully create a culture of mindfulness at the institutional level, which can be greatly facilitated by the professional development of teachers. Mindfulness is a mental state of being reflective in the present moment. It provides the ability to live intensely in the present moment, acceptance of own thoughts and feelings, a sense of perspective and the ability to cope with stressful situations through conscious concentration. The aim of this publication is to analyze the theoretical aspects of mindfulness, the possibilities of facilitating the learning process through mindfulness practices, as well as to carry out empirical research evaluating 16-19-year-old students` self-awareness skills, the phenomenon of the presence of mindfulness in their learning process and its impact on their learning outcomes