FOSTERING THE PROJECT-BASED METHOD AND INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

The article is devoted to adopting interdisciplinary approach and project-basedmethods to teaching vocational subjects as the emphasis is on mastering 21st century skills, recognising questions, identifying evidence, critically evaluating conclusions and com...

SCIENTIX – THE COMMUNITY FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION IN EUROPE

The article tells about Scientix – the community for science education in Europe. Described are different stages of development of the initiative, such as educational policies developed together with European School Network (EUM). The author examines the que...

THE TEACHERS’ PORTFOLIO – A TOOL FOR SELFASSESSMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHER IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING

The article focuses on a possible approach for solving the issue with the quality of the professional education and the career development of the teacher in vocational training. It is focused on the self-assessment card and on the teacher’s portfolio as a reso...

SCHOOL MEDIATOR – CHALLENGE AND REALITY (А PILOT SURVEY AMONG MEDIATORS FROM THE REGION OF SLIVEN)

The article presents a snapshot of a committed pilot survey among 66 mediators from the region of Sliven (students and teachers). Various motives that have helped in the selection of a mediator are introduced in the text. The article presents different conf...

THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT YOURSELF

PROTECTION OF INFORMATION OF COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER NETWORKS

In the text we will discuss the following classifications for protection of communication and computer networks: – classification according to physical range; – classification according to the method of administration; – classification based network opera...

DATA PROTECTION IN AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE SECURITY AND DEFENCE FIELD

The article discusses what is a secure information system; what is information protection system and what requirements brought thereto; what are the threats and causes security breach of information technology; What are the functions of protection and how shou...

MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS IN THE PROGRAM OF PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP

This paper is considered four areas of the concern presented in the program of the President of America, Mr. Donald Trump. These areas are in: innovation and \(\mathrm{R} \& \mathrm{D}\), taxes and \(\mathrm{R} \& \mathrm{D}\), development of broadbandand...

MOTIVATION OF TEACHERS FOR INCREASING THEIR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

The text discusses the development of education as a main task and priority not only as a government policy but also its perception by the entire society, each school team, and ultimately - by every teacher. Below are some serious challenges to the professi...

FOR THE “DIFFERENT” AND THE “OTHERS”

The author shares her teaching experience in working with children with special educational needs. The text shows the attitude of children to each other. Referred are the benefits of such type of inclusive education.

SMALL DECISIONS OF THE EVERYDAY TURN BIG DREAMS INTO TRUE, OR ABOUT THE SATISFACTION TO WORK IN ONE GREAT SCHOOL

The author tells in unusual way about school life and about recently considered as unusual approaches to teaching. Highlighted are accents that involve students in the learning process. Given are examples of unconventional approach to learning, working in fav...

THE WORK OF THE CLASS TEACHER AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – AN IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT OF STUDENTS

The text examines the ambition for creating a quality organization of training of students and for joint seeking of effective solutions for attracting and keeping them in school. Described are attractive forms of commitment of free time of students, through...

FOR THE FRIENDSHIP AND THE COMMUNICATION

The text describes a lesson that presents the theme of friendship and communication. The main perceptions of adolescence during childhood are justified by the theme of friendship. In communicating through friendship young people meet one of their basic needs...

OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND APPLY THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE IN PRACTICE

The activities performed in class, are always associated with preset goals that the author sets for the exact class hour. The goal is to develop also universal skills such as communication skills, teamwork, analytical thinking and students’ work motivation....