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UNIVERSAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL. EXHIBITION BY PER ISAK JUUSO FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN
Get PDFThis article explores the strategies employed by educators at the Sámi Center for Contemporary Art in Karasjok, Norway, in the production of educational materials related to an exhibition by Sámi duodji artist Per Isak Juuso. The study examines the process of creating materials that are suitable for various age groups of children and youth, and applicable to both local Sámi and international visitors. The research question is: How can the content of educational material within an art exhibition be designed to appeal to diverse audiences of children and youth? The aim of the study is to identify what kind of educational material about Sámi art can be used by different age groups and backgrounds, including local Sámi and international visitors. This aim is achieved through the following objectives: the design of educational material, presentation of the material to various groups of youth and children and their educators, evaluation of feedback on the content of the developed material, and a comparison, through observation, of the quantity of material used during the exhibition. The results of the research provide recommendations for art institutions and museums on how to develop universal educational materials that are suitable for various groups of learners and can be adapted by teachers to different levels of understanding during conversations
NEED ASSESSMENT FOR DESIGNING TRAINING COURSE FOR PARENTS IN PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN
Get PDFLithuania prohibited by law any kind of violence against children, however, reported cases as well as previous and resent representative research show that the problem still exists. The state takes various measures to prevent violence against children, and parents’ training is one of such possibilities, however, the parental training in Lithuania is not effective and one possible reason could be that various courses are not based on parents’ needs. The goal of this article is to present data of need analysis which was done as a prerequisite for training course development. The article is based on qualitative study by interviewing parents about their knowledge, perceptions and need for training. Research participants have knowledge about violence against children, they name and discuss physical violence, corporal punishment, neglect, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, however, do not differentiate them strictly. They see the need of parental training in preventing violence against children. The most wanted topics are reasons of the violence, knowledge about child development as they understand that children in different development stages have different needs and parents’ reactions to misbehaviour should be adequate to the development stage. Also, general topic of parenting – what does it mean, how to become a good mother/farther – is named during interviews
EMANCIPATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES OF A TEACHER ASSISTANT IN THE PROCESS OF MENTORING AT PRE-SCHOOL INSTITUTION
Get PDFWhen discussing the assistant\u27s emancipated participation in the educational process, it is important not to forget the pre-school teacher who often becomes a formal or informal mentor to the teaching assistant. It is the role of the mentor, his/her influence, that is one of the most important factors in the process of emancipation of the teaching assistant. Interrelationships based on support, respect, tolerance, sharing of experience and responsibility, constant help to each other, and support turn mentoring into a high-quality process that ensures emancipation. It is important that the mentor clearly defines what he/she expects from the assistant and is willing to help him/her to develop. Otherwise, it will not make sense to talk about the emancipation of the teaching assistant\u27s professional activity. Relying on the qualitative research findings it is possible to state that a teacher assistant is supposed to provide a qualified support to an educator and a pupil in ordinary and inlusive educational process. It requires from teacher assistant vide range of competences,enabling him/her to demonstrate rationality, clear value system, professionalism, i.e. to be an emancipated personality. The process of emancipation takes place when there is the harmony among the set of emancipatory legal, philosophical, social, and educational aspects and the personal reality perception, activity and will. In order to develop the emancipation of a teacher assistant\u27s, the competence of the mentor plays the key role, especialy his/her abilities to encourege and empower the mentee‘s independent, still community - directed solutions. Thus, the reversity of the mentoring process comes to the focus of the attention. The proof of the teacher assistant\u27s emancipation success is considered to be the process of reverse mentoring. The qualitative content analysis of the interviews of the teaching assistants working in pre-school education institutions revealed that the emancipation of teaching assistants is observed in the answers of all informants, but the emancipation of their activities in the mentoring process is only partially ensured.
HIGHER EDUCATION OF LAWYERS: THE CENTRALIZED QUALIFICATION EXAM
Get PDFThe research analyses the current situation of legal education in Latvia, Germany and United Kingdom. The current changes in the Latvian higher legal education system are mainly related to the introduction of the centralized lawyer qualification exam. The research aim is to find out the strengths and weaknesses of the centralized lawyer qualification exam, to offer practical solutions for improving the quality of higher education. The following primary methods have been used in the study: in order to assess the applicability of the new solutions in Latvia, the study analyzed the materials for the development of normative legal acts, opinions of lawyers and scientific literature. A summative content analysis was performed. In addition, the study is based on an analysis of the historical and contemporary experiences of United Kingdom and Germany. As a result of the analysis, it has been concluded that it is necessary to transform legal education programs not only at the master\u27s level, but also at the bachelor\u27s level. The future work will include the implementation of empirical studies in the field of analysis of training programs in Latvia. The research novelty: the research covers the challenges of implementing new measures and assesses the role of different actors in the transformation process.
AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED DRONES FLIGHT PLANNING, USING A MODIFIED SHORTEST PATH ALGORITHM WITH A LIMITED TIME FRAME
Get PDFThe aim of this work is to develop an algorithm to find the shortest path for drone flight planning with a limited time frame. Author used the local search shortest path algorithm to find the most efficient algorithm to use for further modification to apply to a drones flight calculation. The algorithm was modified to use the distance between points as a unit of time to limit the flight path length depending on the drone\u27s maximum flight time. As a result of the work, an algorithm was created which, upon receiving an array of points, finds the shortest distance between the points, but when it reaches the limit of the flight duration, it returns to the drone station to charge, and resumes flight once it’s done charging
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF DIFFUSION BOUNDARY PROBLEMS WITH PERIODIC BOUNDARY CONDITIONS USING MATLAB AND C++ FOR NUMERICAL AND ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS
Get PDFThe article examines a second-order parabolic partial differential equation of a three-dimensional (3D) non-stationary boundary problem with constant diffusion coefficients and periodic boundary conditions in the x and y directions. The method for reducing the (3D) non-stationary boundary problem to the corresponding one-dimensional (1D) non-stationary boundary problem using periodic boundary conditions in the x and y directions is discussed. The stationary (analytical) solution of the obtained (1D) stationary boundary problem is also obtained. The numerical solutions of the 1D boundary problem are obtained using the Matlab package "pdepe" and the C++ programming language. As a practical application of the developed mathematical model, the article discusses calculating the concentration of heavy metal Ca in a peat layer based on the obtained experimental data (measurements)
JĒKABPILS DISTRICT, DIGNĀJA PARISH HOMESTEAD FARM "NORIEŠI" DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF GRAIN FARMING PRODUCTION
Get PDFJēkabpils district Dignājas parish homestead farm "Norieši" is a small farm specializing in the production of grain and livestock products. The share of small and medium-sized farms is dominant in the number of Latvian rural farms. One of the tasks of the agricultural policy of Latvia is to preserve and motivate the production and integration of small farmers in the market. The aim of the study is to analyze the development possibilities of agricultural production in the homestead farm "Norieši". In the work, the author evaluates the correspondence between the wishes and possibilities of the homestead farm, predicts the further development of the farm
DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY FOR CHILDREN AGE 6-7
Get PDFCreativity is the ability to generate new ideas. Creativity is of great importance nowadays, because this skill is in demand in society. It is useful for preschool and school-aged children, when performing the tasks assigned by teachers in an educational institution, as well as applying this skill in solving household problems. At a later stage of life, when a person has already started his independent life - in solving everyday problems or in a professional career, where non-traditional solutions are needed. The aim of the article is to theoretically study the factors affecting creativity and analyze the possibilities of creativity development in 6-7 year old children. In the first part of the article studies and analyzed creativity in the theories of scientists and the factors affecting the development of creativity. The second part of the article analyzes and interprets the triangular evaluation data obtained from 2 groups teachers and 8 children\u27s parents, who evaluated creativity development of 10 children. There are many different factors that affect the development of creativity, so the teacher should be creative and competent in order to be able to apply both the right methods and create an environment favorable to the development of creativity
BUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LATGALE REGION
Get PDFPurpose and aim of the study: The present research aims to identify and assess business diversification opportunities for small and medium enterprises in Latgale region.Design / Methodology / Approach: The research also conducted an expert survey, and all the experts indicated that the introduction of new products/services is an important and very important opportunity for small and medium enterprises to grow. In addition, most of the experts indicated that implementing a diversification strategy by a company would contribute to reducing/diversifying risks thereto. Main Findings: The research identified the following disadvantages that could arise from business diversification: a decrease in quality (all available resources and attention are redistributed to several industries/products of diversification) and a lack of resources (human, technical and financial), depending on the kind of diversification strategy and the specifics of the company’s economic activities.Originality: The research gives insight into the theoretical aspects of diversifying the economic activities of enterprises and analysed development opportunities for small and medium enterprises in Latgale region.Implications: With the rapid growth of the market, small and medium enterprises need be able to effectively adapt to changing conditions, and consequently business diversification becomes important for such enterprises
OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS\u27 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETENCES AT HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL
Get PDFPurpose and aim of the study: The aim of the study is to explore the development of social entrepreneurship competences at higher education level, to identify which competences are relevant for social entrepreneurship and what methods can be used to develop them.Design / Methodology / Approach: General research methods are used in the research: information analysis and synthesis, content analysis, for obtaining quantitative data - questionnaires, and for obtaining qualitative data - structured interview and focus groups. Main Findings: The study explored the theoretical underpinnings of social entrepreneurship competencies, highlighted their role in promoting innovation, social impact and responsible entrepreneurship, and collected examples of best practice in creating an ecosystem within universities with structured support for the development of student competencies.Originality: The originality of the study lies in the possibility of detailed analysis of the existing experience in this field in different European countries and subsequent adaptation of solutions to Latvian reality. Implications: Social entrepreneurship, with its focus on innovative solutions to societal issues, has gained significant prominence in recent years, prompting the need for educational institutions to adapt their curricula to empower students in this domain