Year XCVIII, Issue 4s, 2026<<Archive>>
In this issue:
Rеsеаrch Insights
PERSPECTIVES FOR APPLICATION OF EMERGENT LITERACY APPROACH IN BULGARIAN KINDERGARTENS
A key assumption in the theory of emergent literacy is that in modern society, literacy develops from early childhood from real-world situations in which reading and writing are naturally embedded. By encouraging emergent literacy that comes across as a perso...
emergent literacy approach, emergent reading and writing; preschool age; preparation for reading and writing; Bulgarian kindergartens; personally significant pedagogical interaction
ENGAGING WITH HUMAN AND AI-AUTHORED STORIES: VIEWS OF TRAINEE LANGUAGE TEACHERS
The linguistic output evolvement of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and its implications for the pedagogical practice in language education merit detailed attention. There has been research on AI-generated texts in adult education but the potential of suc...
AI-generated stories; early language teaching; situational interest; text engagement
PHONOLOGICAL PROCESSING AS A PREDICTIVE INDICATOR OF ORAL LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT IN APHASIA
The present study analyzes the influence of phonological processing on oral language in individuals with aphasia, examining its role as an indicator of the quality of speech production. The study includes 60 participants: 30 individuals with aphasia and 30 c...
aphasia; phonological processing; oral language; language processing; cognitive models
IDENTIFICATION AND DIFFERENTIATED PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH TO TWICE-EXCEPTIONALITY IN STUDENTS WITH GIFTS AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
This article examines the theoretical and practical challenges related to the identification and pedagogical support of twice-exceptional (2e) students – those who simultaneously possess high abilities and special educational needs (SEN). A central issue is...
twice-exceptionality; gifted students; special educational needs (SEN); masking effect; functional assessment; differentiated pedagogical support; enrichment; inclusive education
BULGARIAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: AN ANALYSIS OF LINGISTIC COMPLEXITY AND LEARNING SPECIFICS
The article examines the perceived complexity of Bulgarian Sign Language (BgSL) as a second/foreigner language among L2M2 university students, with the aim of supporting the development of teaching methodology. A questionnaire survey conducted among 33 stude...
bulgarian sign language; sign language teaching; language competence; visual-spatial modality
SPECIFIC PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES IN PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
The article focuses on specific pedagogical approaches in prevocational training for visually impaired students with multiple disabilities. Pre-vocational skills are developed on practical, everyday competencies such as time management, communication and pro...
visually impaired students with multiple disabilities; pre-professional preparation; project-based approach; professional skills; and communication
GRAPHIC DESIGN IN EDUCATION AND ITS ROLE IN THE FORMATION OF VISUAL LITERACY
This article examines important aspects of visual culture and the main characteristics of the concepts of visual image and visual literacy. It also dwells upon the role of graphic design as primary means of visualization. An experimental study was conducted...
visual literacy; visual culture; visual image; graphic design; teaching