Year XCVIII, Issue 4, 2026<<Archive>>

In this issue:

Rеsеаrch Insights

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THE WORK OF THE UNIVERSITY TEACHER THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE THREE “Ps” (OR ABOUT TEACHER’S WORK AS A PROFESSION, VOCATION AND CHALLENGE)

The article presents the author’s position on the work of the university teacher through the approach of the Three “P”. The author’s goal is to show the complex nature of teaching as a profession, vocation, and challenge. Drawing on Phil Reis’s ideas about...

higher education; university teacher; the teaching profession

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STUDENT HUB FOR RESEARCH, PROJECT, AND STARTUP DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE

The article presents the results of research addressing the theoretical and practical aspects of current integration processes in the field of higher education, with a focus on enhancing its practice-oriented nature. The aim of the study is to develop and sci...

research; project; startup; hub; school; competence

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THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEMS IN BULGARIA

The article presents a data analysis from a qualitative study conducted between September 2024 and April 2025 with teachers and principals in Bulgaria, as well as in two Bulgarian schools abroad. The aim is to identify the role of parents in the sustainable...

educational ecosystem; sustainability; family; school; interaction

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THE PATH OF CHANGE: FROM EDUCATION TO LIFELONG LEARNING

Dynamic societal changes and the rapid pace of knowledge development require a rethinking of traditional education as a one-time process limited to early life. The concept of lifelong learning, a continuous process of acquiring knowledge and skills from child...

lifelong learning; education policy; human capital; knowledge economy

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AUGMENTED REALITY AS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR GREEN EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: PRINCIPLES, APPLICATIONS, AND IMPLICATIONS

This article explores the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) in sustainability education within primary school contexts. Drawing on constructivist, experiential, and multimodal learning theories, the study frames AR as a transformative pedagogical medi...

augmented reality; sustainability education; GreenComp; primary school; pedagogy

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ADOLESCENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON INFLUENCERS – EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

This paper presents the findings of a study that focuses on adolescents’ perceptions of social media influencers and their content. The study was conducted with the objective of addressing the following research questions: do adolescents regularly consume cont...

publications by influencers; educational opportunities; formational interactions; teenagers’ perceptions; adolescents’ attitudes

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A BOARD GAME AS A DIDACTIC TOOL FOR GAME-BASED LEARNING IN THE SUBJECT MAN AND SOCIETY

The article presents an original educational board game designed for 4th-grade students in the subject Man and Society. The aim of the game is to support the consolidation of knowledge in Man and Society at the end of the 4th grade and to enhance students’ in...

man and society; primary education; didactic board game; social studies

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THE COMPETENCY APPROACH IN ENVIRONMENTAL TEACHING IN KINDERGARTEN

The article presents an innovative framework for the development of key competencies by applying a competency-based approach to teaching the World Around us in kindergarten. Three pedagogical situations are proposed, in the course of which key competencies ar...

еnvironment; kindergarten; education; competency-based approach; educational program