THE EFFECT OF LONG-TERM ENRICHMENT PROGRAM ON THE PERFORMANCE OF GIFTED STUDENTS IN THE NATIONAL CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD

The present study evaluates the effect of a specialized long-term enrichment program in chemistry, implemented as extracurricular courses at the Sofia Mathematics High School, on the performance of gifted students (Grades 8\(^{th}\) – 11\(^{th}\)) across th...

HOW IMPORTANT IS STEM INTEGRATION IN MODERN TEACHING: SURVEY INSIGHTS

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is one of the most significant parts of education that is broadly practiced in the school systems and has become popular over the last decade. Students are equipped with necessary skills that they n...

INTEGRATING VR/AR, ARDUINO AND AI-SUPPORTED PERSONALISATION IN LOWER-SECONDARY STEM EDUCATION: EVIDENCE, RISKS AND IMPLICATIONS

This article presents a structured narrative review of three technologies that are increasingly integrated into STEM education at the lower-secondary level: virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), open-source microcontroller platforms of the Arduino type, and...

QUESTION-BASED LEARNING IN NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR MEDICINE AND ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS

This article presents a pedagogical framework using questionbased learning (QBL) in nanoscience, nanotechnology, and their applications in medicine and engineering. This paper aims to create a multidisciplinary learning resource centered on question-based...

IT IS TIME FOR A NEW RED BOOK OF BULGARIA

The first (1984 – 1985) and second (2011) editions of the Red Data Book of Bulgaria are presented. The advantages and disadvantages of the two editions are compared. The need for the creation of a new third edition of the Red Data Book is highlighted.

IN MEMORIAM – PROFESSOR KEITH TABER