Year XXXIV, Issue 2, 2026<<Archive>>
Еducаtion in thе Informаtion Sociеty
DIGITAL SECURITY IN SCHOOLS AS A KEY FACTOR IN EDUCATIONAL POLICY
In the context of intensive digitalization, the school environment increasingly operates through electronic systems, making digital security a priority for educational policies. The dynamic entry of AI-generated learning content, along with the digitalizatio...
digital security; school education; educational policy; cyber hygiene; security culture; national security
BASIC ASPECTS OF THE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY “LEARNING BY DOING”
This scientific paper examines the essence and content of the educational strategy (paradigm) “Learning by doing – LbD” (“learning by doing” or “learning by activities”) in the context of modern higher education and the growing complexity of the information...
Learning by doing – LbD; learning through activities; productive learning; higher education; university information environment; information security; information theory; informing science; systems analysis; competencybased approach; model; active learning methods
Rеsеаrch Rеsults
AUTHOR-DEVELOPED TASKS – A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR REALIZING CREATIVITY AS A CROSS-CURRICULAR GOAL. Results from a Pre-pilot Study in Interest-based Activities
In contemporary primary education, creativity is increasingly defined as a cross-curricular educational goal; however, pedagogical practice often lacks well-developed tasks that can purposefully support it in the learning process. This article presents the...
creativity; author-designed tasks; pre-pilot study; open-ended tasks; interest-based activities; active cognitive engagement
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES OF GRADUATES IN PROFESSIONAL FIELD 1. 3 “PEDAGOGY OF TEACHING …”: A DECADE OF RANKINGS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION RATING SYSTEM
This article presents an analysis of the dynamics of ranking results in the Higher Education Rating System (HERS) in Bulgaria within professional field 1.3. “Pedagogy of Teaching…”. A sample of six classical and leading universities in the field was selected...
Higher Education Rating System; Professional Field 1.3 “Pedagogy of Teaching …”; z-scores; labor market outcomes; indicators; performance trajectory; correlation analysis
Еducаtion for Sustаinаblе Dеvеlopmеnt
TEACHING FOR SUSTAINABILITY: HOW BULGARIAN EDUCATORS ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The present study was designed to examine how Bulgarian educators nationwide engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by focusing on issues related to their implementation in classroom practice. <b>Method:</b> A survey was completed by 2801 ed...
education for sustainable development (ESD); UN SDGs; teacher engagement; classroom implementation
EDUCATION AS A FACTOR IN REDUCING THE SHADOW ECONOMY IN BULGARIA
The shadow economy accounts for a substantial share of Bulgaria’s gross domestic product (GDP), estimated to range between 20% and 40% according to various sources, and has a significant impact on the financing of education and research policies. This artic...
shadow economy; education policy; econometric analysis; Bulgaria; long-term time series
Rеsеаrch аnd Pаrаdigms
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING POLICIES – A CHALLENGE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN EUROPE
This article examines current policies and challenges related to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) as a key element of higher education reforms in Europe. The author emphasizes the growing importance of RPL in the context of lifelong learning. With in...
recognition; prior learning; non-formal learning; self-directed learning
ENHANCING COPYRIGHT PROTECTION ONLINE: LEVERAGING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR MONITORING
<b>The purpose</b> of this study is to analyze various artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for monitoring potential online copyright infringements and to examine their effective practical application through a personal experimental method. The use of AI...
copyright; protection; online; artificial intelligence; monitoring; intellectual property;