Year XCVIII, Issue 5, 2026<<Archive
In this issue:
Rеsеаrch Insights
SELECTION OF PRINCIPALS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN BULGARIA – CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
The article examines the selection and qualification of school principals in Bulgaria in light of recent reforms and the adoption of Regulation No. 16 (2022). The regulation redefines the role of principals, emphasizing leadership and managerial competencies...
selection of school principals; school principals qualification
FUNCTIONAL LITERACY AS AN EDUCATIONAL PRIORITY: SELF-ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS‘ AWARENESS LEVEL
This study examines the understanding of Bulgarian teachers of functional literacy and their role in building it in students. Theoretical statements and definitions that have become established worldwide are analyzed, including those of UNESCO, PISA and lea...
functional literacy; education policy; teaching
NUANCES IN THE METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING THE PERSIAN LANGUAGE IN BULGARIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
The present article offers an overview of the methodology of teaching the Persian language at universities in Bulgaria. Key aspects of the methodological process are analyzed, including the acquisition of the language’s graphic and phonetic systems, its gra...
Persian language; methodology; phonetics; foreign language teaching
EDUCATIONAL ESCAPE ROOM – AN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The authors of the article explore the potential of puzzle-based learning rooms as an innovative and inclusive environment for students with special educational needs (SEN). The study is grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, which e...
educational escape room; inclusive education; special educational needs
FROM FORMALITY TO PARTNERSHIP: THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARDS IN BULGARIAN EDUCATION
This article explores the role of school boards of trustees as a mechanism for parental and civic participation in school governance in Bulgaria. Based on a comprehensive literature review, legal analysis, and a critical examination of current practices in t...
school boards of trustees; education governance; civil society; partnership; education policy
PEDAGOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF STEM EDUCATION – A SURVEY
Nowadays, technological advances and scientific discoveries shape the future of society, the importance of education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics is constantly growing. This is why STEM education (Science, Technology,...
STEM in education; survey research; pedagogy; inquiry-based learning; interdisciplinary teaching
PROJECTIONS OF LANGUAGE POLICY IN THE CONTINUOUS QUALIFICATION OF PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALISTS (Results of a Survey of the Opinion of Pedagogical Specialists)
The paper provides analysis of the survey results on the attitudes and expectations of pedagogical specialists for their participation in various forms of continuous education. Teachers’ need for language training are identified as well as the needs for use o...
language policy; pedagogical staff; continuous education; foreign language communicative competences
A RECOMMENDATION METHOD TO ADAPT CURRICULUM AND IMPROVE LEARNERS PERFORMANCE
Higher education curricula have evolved to incorporate technologies, but adaptive models continue to yield limited results. This study proposes a recommendation method for an adaptive curriculum that improves student performance. The research followed a mixe...
adaptive model; higher education; teachers’ perceptions; learner’s performance; recommendation method
MEDIATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE (MLE) AND PARENTAL MEDIATION IN ADOLESCENT SMARTPHONE USE
This article examines the impact of adolescent smartphone use and the role of parental mediation in promoting healthy digital behaviors. Integrating Feuerstein’s Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) theory, it highlights structured strategies – such as intenti...
adolescent smartphone use; parental mediation; MLE, selfregulation; MPPUS-10