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STUDY ON WAGE DIFFERENCES BY GENDERS IN LATVIA
Full text linkWage is one of the indicators that can be used to evaluate the observance of gender equality. Wage is also one of the factors that determine the level of well-being of the society, the quality of the labor force and the overall purchasing power in the country. The article provides a general description of wages as an indicator and conducts a study of the indicators characterizing wages in the regions. Latgale is the only region in which the gross salary of women was 0.2 % higher than the average gross salary of men in the first quarter of 2021
ISSUES IN THE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT: THE CASE OF LITHUANIAN AND UKRAINIAN COMPANIES
Full text linkThroughout the years logistic companies struggled with all kinds of difficulties such as the shortage of qualified drivers, transportation costs, environmental regulations, supply chain finance, sustainability, high fuel costs, enhancing customer service and other. Companies need new innovative ideas and implementations if they want to overcome certain kinds of challenges. Consequently, this article tries to explain what causes these problems and what the possible solutions are the logistics companies can take in order to solve them.
THE EXPERIENCES OF SIGHTED PEOPLE IN COMMON SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES WITH BLIND PEOPLE
Full text linkThe organisation of joint hikes for the blind and sighted is a completely new and untouched topic, the study of which can help to discover unexpected results, to show the significance and benefits of such activities not only for the blind but also for the sighted, their perception, new inner experiences, discoveries. Joint socio-cultural activities are not only a medium for the empowerment of the disabled, but also the education of empathic members of society and the promotion of new programs. The aim of the research is to reveal the experiences of sighted people participating in joint hikes with blind people. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect qualitative data. The research participants were 8 sighted people who had participated in joint hikes with the blind people. Thematic analysis was conducted. The experiences of the sighted and the blind have revealed that joint walks “erase” all differences, all borders. Sighted people see and learn what visual impairment is, what kind of world blind people live in – this brings them even closer to their comrades and encourages the desire to extend their friendship.
PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS\u27 PERSPECTIVES ON PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED DURING WORK-BASED LEARNING
Full text linkThis study investigates prospective teachers\u27 perspectives regarding pedagogical issues and evaluates their readiness to address these challenges during instructional practice. The research investigates the experiences and perspectives of 67 students currently enrolled in teacher education programmes by employing a narrative content analysis methodology. The results point to several significant areas of concern among prospective teachers. Initially, classroom management emerged as a primary challenge, with many students expressing anxiety about efficiently managing diverse classroom dynamics and maintaining discipline. This problem indicates the need to pay more attention to classroom management strategies in study courses. Furthermore, the findings emphasize difficulties in effectively differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners. It was indicated that there is a need for more concentrated training in inclusive teaching methods since students voiced worries about their capacity to adjust teaching approaches to accommodate a variety of learning styles and abilities. The study suggests that prospective teachers are generally enthusiastic about their future careers but also recognize significant pedagogical challenges. To properly prepare future educators for the realities of the classroom, these findings have implications for teacher education programmes. They indicate a need for a more specific focus on practical skills such as classroom management and inclusive teaching practices.
COMPETENCE OF LATVIAN PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TO INCLUDE NEWCOMERS IN EDUCATION
Full text linkThe 21st century is the time of globalization, and migration has become the norm. As a result of these trends, the education systems must be inclusive in order to ensure the right of all children to education, regardless of their background. Preschool teachers play an essential role in the implementation of inclusive education. They have the opportunity and tools to form a foundation for further education by creating a positive and supportive environment where all children can feel welcome. In order to promote inclusion, preschool teachers must have certain competences for the inclusion of newcomers in education. The paper presents a structural model of preschool teacher competence for the inclusion of newcomers in education and the results of the preschool teacher questionnaire. The research results show that Latvian preschool teachers\u27 competence to work with newcomer children is insufficient and needs to be improved
CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES IN TRAINING TEACHERS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NON-FORMAL EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA
Full text linkChina has seen significant changes in its educational landscape recently, with a growing focus on holistic education for primary school students. Alongside formal schooling, non-formal education has become increasingly important, seen as a vital supplement to traditional classroom learning. However, the Chinese government perceives the widespread enthusiasm among parents for non-formal education as a negative trend, hindering positive qualitative changes in formal education. There are concerns about the lack of control, particularly regarding ideological influence, educator training, and service quality within the non-formal education sector, which also involves substantial financial investment. This article, drawing from publicly available sources, assesses the current state of China\u27s non-formal education sector and examines the measures undertaken by the government in the past five years to enhance the quality of educational services. Additionally, it explores the future prospects of non-formal education in China within the context of policies aimed at reducing student burdens and improving educational service quality. The focus of the study is on primary and elementary school students, as this age group constitutes the primary target audience for non-formal educational opportunities in modern China.
THE EXPERIENCE OF TRANSFERRING AND OVERCOMING HISTORICAL TRAUMA IN SHORT STORIES: AN EXAMPLE OF JANA EGLE AND DACE VĪGANTE
Full text linkThe article aims to evaluate and characterise the reflection of the transference of historical trauma and the perspective of overcoming it in the short stories of contemporary Latvian women. The article deals with examples of the short stories of Latvian writers Jana Egle and Dace Vīgante, highlighting the impact of historical and psychological conditions and the traumatic consequences of the heroes’ fates. The theoretical and methodological basis of the article is the theoretical studies on postcolonial criticism, cultural memory and trauma, and intergenerational communication issues by Aleida Assman, Dominick LaCapra, Laurie Vickroy, Polly Jones, Gabriele Schwab, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, and others. The selected examples of Egle\u27s and Vīgante\u27s stories reflect the inclusion of individual stories in the collective trauma narrative. The chronotope of the historical memory in Egle’s and Vīgante’s prose forms a hard-to-exit labyrinth where the deep subconscious traumas resonate with insuperable conflicts after the Second World War and the unavoidable coincidences of circumstances. The characters have fallen not only into the historical and sociopolitical traps but also into the traps of personal traumas. Both writers highlight the limits of historical memory marked by the intersection of individual and collective memory.
ENGAGEMENT OF STUDENTS IN ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS: FOLLOW-UP STUDY IN LITHUANIAN GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS
Full text linkOnline learning platforms with integrated tools of learning analytics (LA) and artificial intelligence (AI) are growing in popularity in general education in Lithuania. Such platforms have a number of advantages in terms of the teaching-learning process, however, there is a lack of research about such aspects of use platforms in general education schools. The follow-up study was organized in schools that participated in the DIMA project for three months and tested different platforms with learning analytics and artificial intelligence components - LearnLab and Eduten Playground. The study aimed to monitor children\u27s progress with the platform, tracking interest and engagement. The same questionnaire was given 3 times within the period of one month. In total, 977 responses were received: 404 students completed in first time; 281 completed second and 252 completed 3d time. Results have showed that the students feel positive about working with online learning platforms, moreover every single time are becoming more engaged in the learning process, since they get acquainted navigation and operation of the program. As a result, the engagement of the students into online learning platforms depends not only on the quality or other features of online learning platforms, but also the ability of students to navigate within the program
BURNOUT SYNDROME IN SLOVAK TEACHERS IN RELATION TO SELECTED VARIABLES OF THE JOB DEMAND RESOURCES MODEL
Full text linkThe aim of this paper is to explore and analyse the prevalence of risk factors (and factors) associated with burnout among Slovak teachers. The research sample consists of 274 respondents: teachers, school principals, and other pedagogical staff. We used the Job Demand Resources Model (JD-R model), which suggests that the interplay between job demands and resources determines the overall impact on employee well-being. Jobs with high demands and low resources are likely to lead to burnout and health issues, while jobs with high demands but sufficient resources can lead to positive outcomes such as increased motivation and job satisfaction. Investigating burnout in teachers is essential for promoting the well-being of educators, maintaining a high-quality education system, and ensuring positive outcomes for both teachers and learners. Based on the Job Demand Resources Model, this study aims to analyse the relationship between selected variables and burnout syndrome among Slovak teachers
THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF OPTIMIZATION OF THE TRAINING PROCESS AND STRATEGIES FOR TRAINING STUDENT-ATHLETES OF HIGH QUALIFICATION IN TEAM SPORTS
Full text linkThe article discloses the main theoretical and methodological foundations of optimization of the training process and strategies for training student-athletes of high qualification in team sports. Team sports are particularly popular in Olympic and professional sports. The modern system of sports training is characterized by progressive principles, a wide range of interdependent tasks, scientifically based selection of means and methods, promising long-term planning, high organization of control, provision of hygienic conditions, etc. The purpose is to substantiate and experimentally test the theoretical and methodological foundations of optimizing the training process and the strategy of training student-athletes of high qualification in team sports on the basis of theoretical and practical analysis of the problem under study; to develop the content of the training process of student-athletes of high qualification in team sports. To achieve the goals, the following methods are used: verbal, visual and practical. These methods are most often used to optimize the training process and training strategy for highly qualified student-athletes in team sports. Also, we describe the methods of optimizing the training process and strategies for training student-athletes of high qualification in team sports, which are divided into general pedagogical, specific, additional methods that are specially developed for the needs of sports practice and optimization of the training process. The content of the training process of student-athletes of high qualification in game sports has been developed, which allows purposeful planning and adjustment of tactics and strategy of training student-athletes in team sports on an objective basis, can be used in higher educational institutions that train student-athletes, and can also be concluded in textbooks and methodological recommendations.