Year XXXIV, Issue 1, 2026<<Archive>>
Rеsеаrch аnd Pаrаdigms
STUDENTS’ OPINIONS ON THE ACADEMIC STAFF AND DIPLOMAS IN THE NEW REALITY
The aim of the article is to attempt to define the nature and purpose of academic staff and higher education diplomas. To achieve this aim, the opinions of students on the current state of the higher education system were collected. 219 opinions were processed...
opinion review; COVID-19 pandemic; Bulgaria.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS BETWEEN BELONGING AND SELF-EXPRESSION
This article explores the topic of school uniforms, situating the issue within the Bulgarian educational context, particularly in relation to the structure of the national education system and the Law on School and Preschool Education. Central to the study is...
school uniforms; Bulgarian schools; students; belonging; selfexpression; survey
RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF BURNOUT IN HELPING PROFESSIONS: GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS AND TEACHERS
Burnout is a significant issue in helping professions such as coaching, education, and human resource management, where job demands can lead to severe physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. The importance of the burnout topic is evidenced by the exis...
burnout; helping professions; educational leaders; teachers
SYNERGY BETWEEN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITY: A NEW PARADIGM FOR CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION
The present article explores the potential of positive psychology and spirituality as a basis for transforming contemporary education and personality formation. It analyzes the state of society, emphasizing existential crises, spiritual voids, and increasin...
Positive psychology; spirituality; spiritual pedagogy; education; personality formation; flourishing; virtues; self-awareness
Rеsеаrch Rеsults
PROFESSIONAL SATISFACTION OF ACADEMIC STAFF PARTICIPATING IN ERASMUS TEACHING MOBILITY
The Erasmus program has facilitated international teaching mobility for academic staff across Europe, promoting not only academic collaboration but also professional satisfaction. This study explores the impact of teaching mobility under the Erasmus program...
Erasmus program; academic staff; teaching mobility; professional satisfaction; higher education
APPLICATION OF THE MATHEMATICAL FAIRY TALE TO ENHANCE THE MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT OF BILINGUAL FIFTHGRADE STUDENTS
This article presents the results of a pedagogical experiment aimed at examining the effectiveness of the mathematical fairy tale as an instructional tool in fifth-grade mathematics education, with a particular focus on bilingual students. The study was cond...
mathematical fairy tale; mathematics teaching methodology; bilingual students; cross-curricular connections; motivation; academic achievement
SCREEN BEHAVIOUR AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG 8TH – 12TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM STARA ZAGORA AND THE REGION
Technology addiction is a global issue. The increase of screen time leads to a sedentary lifestyle among young people. The objective of this study is to identify the characteristics of screen behaviour and the level of physical activity among 8<sup>th</sup>...
screen behaviour; physical activity; screen addiction