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Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and Influence of the Hart Rate Variability
Authors: Līcis Renārs , Molotanovs Andris
Published: May 2015

Before the competition are very important to be in optimal functional position. We were using CES to perform the functional position of optimization. Also we use CES to prescribe autonomic nervous system, analyzing the 11 handball players. After using cranial electrotherapy stimulation, we can see fundamental changes of heart rate, statistical analysis and spectral analysis indicator. After using electro cranial therapy stimulation, in one hour maximize autonomic nervous system tonus and parasympathetic activity. Using electro cranial stimulation are very effective before competition when sportsman feel`s tired, lowspirited, disquiet or upset.
The Physical Condition and Interest about Sports of Adolescents
Authors: Ļebedeva Jeļena , Porozovs Juris
Published: May 2015

Physical fitness has significant role in the improvement of individual abilities and health level of young people. Physical activity of young people has decreased during last decades. It is ascertained that students spend more time looking TV but less time going into sports. Sedimentary lifestyle leads to the increase of fat tissue, disturbances of metabolism and sclerotic changes into blood vessels. In order to promote more active lifestyle of young people it is necessary to rise their interest about sports and other physical activities. The questionnaire of 13 – 15 years old adolescents was carried out. Physical condition level of adolescents was estimated by Harvard Steptest Index (HSTI). The attitude toward sports and sport lessons, physical activities and sport activities during free time of adolescents was ascertained. Correlation between interest of sports and physical condition level of adolescents was estimated. Results of investigation showed that boys are more interested in sports than girls. Direct connection between positive attitude to sports and high level of physical condition was stated.
THE ANALYSIS OF PECULIARITIES OF PERSONAL ANXIETY EXPERIENCED BY PROFESSIONALS OF SOCIOEDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF LITHUANIA
Authors: Alifanovienė Daiva , Vaitkevičienė Asta
Published: May 2015

The article analyses the peculiarities of the anxiety state of professionals of socioeducational activities (social pedagogues and social workers). Employing Spielberger’s and Chanin’s personal anxiety scale, the level of personal anxiety was identified, and, using a semi-structured interview, situations provoking anxiety experienced by professionals of socioeducational activities were identified. Data of anxiety experienced by social pedagogues and social workers in 2011 were analysed employing the factor analysis method of multi-dimensional statistics, the data of the semi-structured interview were processed using the content analysis method. It was identified that about half of the respondents experienced a moderate level of personal anxiety, enabling to mobilise, look for innovative solutions in professional activities. Severe level of personal anxiety was identified for slightly less than half of respondents; it was perceived as dangerous and preventing professionals of socioeducational activities from successful development of professional activities and even warning about possible psychosomatic disorders.
Virtual Distance Lessons in Secondary School Teachers Continuous Education
Authors: Auziņa Ilze , Buliņš Zigmunds
Published: May 2015

The paper provides an overview of organization principles of interactive distance teaching as well as its implementation for continuous education course for bilingual education teachers of 6 programme’s subjects. Distance teaching sessions were organized in 10 school’s computer classes. There are considered possible solutions for interactive distance learning classes. Lessons organization, based on the server’s remote session control is described. It is arranged participating teacher survey regarding usability of applied environment and made conclusions about appropriateness of developed approach.
Genesis of Juvenile Pedagogy Development
Authors: Chaltseva Irina
Published: May 2015

Modern approaches to studying the phenomenon "youth" in the view of overcoming scientific isolation and lack of unity make it necessity to develop complex juvenile knowledge. Scientific and pedagogical knowledge concerning youth is a component of juvenile knowledge. The article is devoted to the issue of forming and developing an integrative branch of pedagogical knowledge of youth - juvenile pedagogy. The author presents the results of historical-pedagogical analysis of Juvenile pedagogy development as part of pedagogical theory and practice history. Criteria for stage development of juvenile pedagogy are allocated. The author gives detailed account of each period. The article also includes analysis of papers by Russian teachers on problems of educating younger generation, development of pedagogical knowledge of youth. Main directions of juvenile pedagogy development are stated.
The Value of Media in the Acquisition of Master Degree Program: Students’ Assessment
Authors: Černova Emīlija
Published: May 2015

Rapid development of innovative processes characterizes the conditions of the scientific and technical revolution. The understanding about the place and role of the man in the innovative society also changes. Therefore the readiness of the social and individual consciousness to changes in all spheres of life (including education) and the acceptance of the novelties as a value are important. It testifies about a new orientation of education which applies to methods as well as their forms, content and aim. But is the preschool teacher ready to use media in her professional work? Does the acquisition of higher education promote it? The aim of the article is to study the use of the innovative teaching/learning activities in the acquisition of the Master degree program.
SOME STRATEGIES OF THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Authors: Gvelesiani Irina
Published: May 2015

Nowadays, under the influence of drastic changes of the contemporary world, the institutions of higher education focus on the promotion of equity and quality. Special attention is paid to the cross-border education, bacause the mobility of students and staff facilitates the „formation” of highly skilled workers in certain specialized areas. The main precondition of a successful implementation of mobility programs is a profound knowledge of foreign languages. The given paper deals with the importance of second language acquisition and outlines the strategies of a successful teaching process. The main emphasis is put on the “enhancement” of students’ motivation (including a good teacher-student rapport) and teaching a language through teaching a culture. The first one is regarded as a key element of a classroom success, while the latter simplifies learners’ comprehension of second language reality.
GLOBALIZATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Gvelesiani Irina , Tvaltvadze Darejan
Published: May 2015

The process of globalization acquires the greatest importance in today’s world. The ongoing technological changes, the rise of the knowledge economy and the growth of skill requirements in the labor market have influenced the changes in the landscape of education throughout the world. The emergence of Bologna Process has facilitated the creation of the European Higher Education Area, which can be assumed as a sample of uniformity of the European system of higher education. The Bologna Process is focused on the following strategies: modernization of higher education; connection and creation of national, regional and global educational spaces; enhancement of the attractiveness and competitiveness of the EHEA. The implementation of these strategies implies innovative processes, which build an awareness of traditions and raise a world-wide importance and attractiveness of the Bologna process.
Topical Aspects of Distance Learning in General Secondary Education
Authors: Kazakeviča Marina
Published: May 2015

Nowadays education is the most important precondition for existence and development of society. In the world the information and communication technologies and their application in education develop more and more rapidly, encouraging the society to lifelong learning and building a knowledge society. To provide lifelong education in accordance with the interests of the people and concerns of regional socio-economic development, it is important to offer people a second-chance education that can be implemented through introducing distance learning in general secondary education in Latvia. Therefore, it is important to research the specificity of distance learning in general secondary education and to develop and implement distance learning programmes on the basis of theoretical knowledge. This article reveals that Liepaja Evening (shift) Secondary school is designing a distance learning programme with an emphasis on the support system, in which a great contribution is given by subject teachers, consultants, advisors and class teachers who help the students to orientate in the educational process and learning materials, and who encourage, support and motivate the students.
The Essence of the Concept of Responsibility
Authors: Ķinēna Kristīne
Published: May 2015

Social responsibility is a concept used across many field, for example, business, economics, political science, social and human science, etc. In every country has been made development plan,which is related to citizen's social responsibility and envionmental front. Every human daily routine begins with a sense of obligation and resposibility and action. People do not understand their actions and behavior of the direct consequences on the environment, other people and to ourselves.Conversely, by understanding ourselves as social and natural part, you can expect a long term positive results in the formation of responsibility and joint resposibility.This article deals with the concept of accountability structure and its relationship to the social environment.
Viewpoint on social-emotional learning of 5-10 year olds as area of predicting their academic success: Research data obtained in Western countries
Authors: Lieģeniece Daina
Published: May 2015

The article aims to provide an overview of research data analysis made in Western countries (namely in the US and the United Kingdom) on Social – Emotional Learning and academic success. The article consists of two parts. Part One provides a basis for understanding what social and emotional learning is by analysing some issues of socialemotional competencies. Part Two discusses the issue of associations of SEL with Academic Success. It is done with the aim to show the nursery and primary school teachers how important it is to have a clear understanding of the chosen approaches to address the problems of social-emotional competencies and academic success.
The Development of Higher Education Establishment Autonomy in Latvia
Authors: Mihailovs Ivans Jānis
Published: May 2015

The events, which were highly important for Latvian higher education development, were happened in the 1st part of 2011, incl. discussions about higher education establishment (university) autonomy frames and content. According to the national legislation and higher education establishment statuses, autonomy is mostly centred to the “inside” of the higher education establishment, bringing in “outside” duties to respect and comply with state regulation and standards etc. The analysis of current situation in Latvian higher education shows, that there are four models of autonomy, which have differences in legal regulation, management and daily practise. Also the targets of the founders, the priorities of educational activities are different and exactly influence educational relations, content of studies, study requirements, students, staff and administration duties and rights. In this context, discussions about the founder’s rights to supervise higher education establishment work and harmonization of society-statehigher education establishment still are opened for adjustment.
The Essence and the Peculiarity of Conceptions of Social and Pedagogical Support of Childhood in Russia, the Ukraine and the Belarus Republic
Authors: Rizhova Olga
Published: May 2015

The article says about the main theories and concepts of childhood social and pedagogical support in Russia, the Ukraine and the Belarus Republic. There singled out the main trends of the social-pedagogical and psychological support to the children which suffer from a difficult living conditions. Also the author determines the goals of international cooperation of CIS countries in the sphere of staff training for state institutions of child support.
PROMOTION OF ADULT EDUCATION IN THE INNOVATIVE BUSINESS
Authors: Silakalne - Arāja Daina , Arājs Raimonds
Published: May 2015

The notions of adult education and innovative entrepreneurship have been described and analysed in the article. According to the characterization of the essence of notions, conditions of innovative entrepreneurship have been analysed. The emphasis has been put on the main problem concerning sustainable community development related to the contributions made to human resources and adult education, enabling innovative entrepreneurship oriented on the human ability to create and use their knowledge in constantly changing environmental conditions, responsible for work organisation satisfying current people’s social and economical needs, thought at the same time not endangering next generations. The following theories like the essence and process of adult education, innovations as a source of a rising viability and competitiveness and development trends of innovative activities in Latvia and the rest of the world are revealed in the article.
Problems of Modern Russian Teenagers’ Social Competence Development
Authors: Sorochinskaya Elena
Published: May 2015

The given article provides theoretical analysis of the process of modern Russian teenagers’ social competence development as part of Russian presidential initiative “Our new school”. The author gives a detailed account of the key components of the process of teenagers’ social evolution within which social competence is developed. The essence of psychological-pedagogical approach to the given process is revealed. The author analyses approaches by scientists-pedagogues to the issue under study, in particular, academicmethodical support of the given process. The conditions necessary for efficient teenagers’ social competence development are dwelt on.
Dance in Ancient Greek Culture
Authors: Spalva Rita
Published: May 2015

The greatness and harmony of ancient Greece has had an impact upon the development of the Western European culture to this day. The ancient Greek culture has influenced contemporary literature genres and systems of philosophy, principles of architecture, sculpture and drama and has formed basis for such sciences as astronomy and mathematics. The art of ancient Greece with its penchant for beauty and clarity has been the example of the humanity’s search for an aesthetic ideal. Despite only being preserved in its fragments, the dance of ancient Greece has become an example worthy of imitation in the development of classical dance as well as the 20th century modern dance, inspired by the notions of antique dance by Isadora Duncan. Research in antique dance helps sunderstand the historical relationships in dance ontology, axiology and anthropology.
Vocational Education Network Optimization Program Implementation Problems and Solutions
Authors: Šīna Inga
Published: May 2015

The aim of the paper is to analyze two-year results of the optimization programs of vocational school network and vocational education balancing solutions in the European Social Fund project " Improvement of national qualification system, vocational education contents and co-operation among the bodies involved in vocational education." The topic is of particular importance as the prestige of vocational education is low, the school network optimization yielded no results and vocational training does not deliver the qualities and eduation demanded by the job market. Innovation of the article - there have not been evaluation of network optimization results. Methodology applied: monographic, study of related documents, survey,interviews. The author concludes that there is a lack of a differentiated vocational education network,which is appropriate to the demographic trends; and the funds have not been allocated properly. It is offered to create integrated schools, which would be implementing basic education, vocational programs, adult education and lifelong learning.
Higher Education Provided by the Service Warranty
Authors: Zīvarts Juris
Published: May 2015

Several issues are absorbed in practise and research of law applying, concerning the protection of consumers in „traditional” business and services. But issues conserning a warranty of higher education services, evoke indistinctness and difficulties in real practice, as there is no regulations in legislation of the Latvian Republic. It complicates customer protection in education, therefore creating untransparent and problematic service. Aim of the paper is to study warranty problems of higher education services and outline the possible solutions to these problems, also emphasizing the need tosolve these problems.
THE STRATEGIES OF COPING WITH THE DIFFICULTIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISORDERS, WHO HAVE LEFT INSTITUTIONAL CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Authors: Baranauskienė Ingrida , Lileikienė Alma
Published: May 2015

Coping with the difficulties according to the model of coping process created by Moos and Schaefer (Bagdonas (managing editor), 2007, p. 198) depends on personal features, social resources, ability to evaluate the situation. If there are no resources required, a person cannot employ suitable coping strategies. The more person’s mental health is disordered the more his/her coping is directed towards emotions and less adaptive behaviour. It is also reflected in coping with the difficulties among persons with mental disorders who grew up under institutional care. The article generalizes the researches on how persons with mental disorders who have left institutional care for children and youth cope with their difficulties, what coping strategies they use.
DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICAL LITERACY OF STUDENTS HAVING MODERATE SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS: APPROACH OF PEDAGOGUES FROM VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTRES
Authors: Baranauskienė Ingrida , Tomėnienė Laima
Published: May 2015

The article deals with the approach of pedagogues from vocational rehabilitation centres towards the importance of the development of functional mathematical literacy for vocational training of students having moderate special educational needs. It has been attempted to reveal the expression of the abilities of functional mathematical literacy of young people having moderate special educational needs, its importance for vocational training, to discuss the possibilities of the improvement of the education process of mathematics in a heterogeneous classroom, where students with moderate special educational needs learn. 124 pedagogues from Lithuanian vocational training centres and vocational schools who teach young people having moderate and severe special educational needs have participated in the research.
PRECONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS OF VOCATIONAL COUNSELLING OF PUPILS HAVING SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Authors: Baranauskienė Ingrida , Valaikienė Aistė
Published: May 2015

In contemporary society that is getting more and more modern maximal revelation of person’s possibilities, successful adaptation to the needs of labour market have great importance, therefore, effective and timely vocational counselling has decisive influence on person’s successful socialization and integration. The most vulnerable part of the society – people having special educational needs (SEN) belongs to the great risk group that is at risk to experience social exclusion, become long-term unemployed and find themselves below the limit of poverty. In 2011 in Lithuania the action research was performed in which 95 students having SEN participated. During the research internal and external factors conditioning the success of vocational counselling have become distinct. Stable relations in a family, adequate evaluation of one’s wishes and possibilities, early planning of vocational career are important preconditions for vocational adaptation of students having SEN.
PSYCHOSOCIAL EDUCATIONAL FOR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN IN LATVIA
Authors: Brokāne Larisa , Zaiceva Inamora
Published: May 2015

The article deals with the approach of psychosocial educational problems for hearing impaired children. These problems based on skill teaching and social interaction for hearing impaired children in Latvia. This review investigates the theories behind psychosocial educational and to be mostly based on psychoeducation theory. The findings of this review provide support for the use and further expansion of psychosocial educational interventions for hearing impaired children.
Use of the “Satisfaction With Family Life Scale” for Family Environment in Latvia
Authors: Dombrovskis Aivis
Published: May 2015

This study was conducted to ensure that the family environment research method “Satisfaction with the family live scale” (SWFL) (Agate, Zabriskie, et.al., 2009) can be adapted to Latvia’s circumstances. The research cohort (n=485) was made up of 161 men and 321 women aged 18-21. There were four hypotheses in the study: 1) SWFL should not be correlated with gender and age in the 18-22 age group; 2) SWFL should indicate positive correlation with cohesion in family and 3) negative correlation with conflicts in family 4) Items of instrument must establish one factor. The study analyses the adaptation of the survey and reflects the major results in terms of utilising the survey for scholarly research and practical work in relation to an examination of the family environment in Latvia. Internal compatibility was measured on the basis of the Cronbach alpha (ɑ = 0.86). The results of the research confirm the stated hypotheses and make it possible to conclude that adaptation of the survey was successful. The survey can, therefore, be used under Latvia’s circumstances, as well
Forgiveness and Components of I- concept Interconnection Regarding Adolescents Social Correction Groups
Authors: Dudkina Aija
Published: May 2015

The aim of the research is to clarify the components of the I-concept of the personality that promote maturity to forgive the adolescents in social-correction groups. The research results statistically reveal a meaningful interconnection among forgiveness and the components of the personality I-concept, for instance, the interconnection between the scale of forgiveness and the pesonality’s associations with I-real components, i.e., the submission to peer pressure and dependency components are linked with the emotional responsiveness scale in accordance with the questionnaire about forgiveness; also, the personality concept about the I- ideal components which are friendship and dependency as well as the authoritarian components are linked with the emotional responsiveness scale according to the questionnaire about forgiveness. Assisting adolescents and youth psychologically, the possible assistance should be focused on revealing I-in the Eyes of the Others. The analysis of the results let us judge that the concept of I- ideal differs greatly from I- real; in such cases the individual experiences discomfort and dissatisfaction as well. In the research discrepancies turned up in the personality I-concept; also, I-Ideal content greatly differs from adolescents current, real opportunities which, in their own way, may hinder a personality favourable development as well as do not encourage the development of forgiveness.
ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIAL INCLUSION SITUATION IN LITHUANIAN NGO’S
Authors: Gerulaitis Darius , Radzevičienė Liuda
Published: May 2015

Nongovernmental organizations are not just reinforcing the sense of sociality, but also permit to develop for the more universal inherent rights and abilities of a person: to extend the experience of a society while communicating with the people with disabilities, to create a social wealth with educational activities not for yourself but also and for others. The aim of a research is to reveal the principles of a social inclusion of people with disabilities but also and to reveal the assumptions in NGO's activities in Lithuania. The social model instead of a physical disability (also people that are treated as „problematic ones'“) failings suggested to identify the barriers that are socially contrasting in society (when people are facing difficulties). It was set up that one assumption of a successful activity of NGO is the ability of people with disabilities to cooperate that is also determined by peculiarities and motives of inter-communication of disabled, that encourages people for general activity. By the research there found factors that encourages and relieves the cooperation of people with disabilities: the content of NGO's activities and social openness and preparation to collaborate of NGO's members that are participating.
IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE APPROACH IN EDUCATION OF LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN LATVIA
Authors: Guseva Vija
Published: May 2015

The present article considers the provision of education for learners with special needs in modernist and postmodernist societies. It emphasizes that inclusive approach in education is a multi-stage process characterized by the following principles: provision of justice and equality, participation and inclusion, guarantee of achievement for all learners including those with special needs. The aim of the present article is to consider how keeping to the principles of inclusive approach in education initiates changes in the practical work of general education schools in Latvia and other countries having a significant experience of inclusion of learners with special needs, and how these changes lay the way to sustainable education. The article reflects the theoretical analysis of the normative documents regulating Latvian education policy and the assessment of international research results in accordance with the principles of inclusive approach and settings of sustainable education.
POSSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPATION OF MILD MENTALLY RETARDED ADULTS IN THE LABOR MARKED RELATIONSHIPS
Authors: Juodraitis Adolfas , Radzevičienė Liuda
Published: May 2015

Problem of long life learning talking about educational and integration processes of mild mentally retarded adults in present economical situation face with new and unsolved problems. Changing labor market appreciates creativity and innovations and employers look for employees who can easily deal with difficult situations. It concerns certain mild mentally retarded adults, who have great problems in finding and then keeping their post. The aim of this research is to identify and define main characteristics and possibilities of long life education of mild mentally retarded adults and role of educator in these long term process.
Factors of Psychological Well – being and Models of ideal and real Psychological Well - being
Authors: Kalvāns Ēriks
Published: May 2015

The article deals with the phenomenon of psychological wellbeing and factors influencing it. There are described contemporary approaches of social pedagogy to the interpretation of the phenomenon of social wellbeing and there are analyzed factors influencing it in the paradigm of positive psychology. The publication also reflects the results of the research aimed at exploration of factors influencing ideal and real psychological wellbeing according to which there are created models of ideal and real psychological wellbeing.
INFLUENCE OF THE PROJECT “QUALITATIVE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN” ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN THE PROJECT SCHOOLS
Authors: Nīmante Dita , Daniela Linda
Published: May 2015

The study „Evaluation of the project influence on the development of inclusive education in project schools” was implemented from 2009 till 2011 in the project “Qualitative inclusive education for special needs children” (Education initiative centre, State Education content centre, Soros Foundation Latvia, more information in: http://www.iic.lv) with the aim to find out whether the project results brought changes in defined inclusive education indicators. The article analyzes how the cooperation of school’s pedagogues in promoting inclusive education in general comprehensive school has improved as a result of the project.
Ethical Competence and Possibilities of Dialogic Education
Authors: Kincāns Vladimirs
Published: May 2015

This article is dedicated to the possibilities of shaping ethical competence through dialogic education. The problem of shaping a future specialist’s ethical competence in many respects depends on the quality of teaching ethics as a training discipline as well as on the teaching methods. Dialogic education is the most promising form of moral values introduction and ethical competence development.

 
Creating and Implementation Elective Courses at Higher Education Institution - Experience Analysis
Authors: Hahele Rudite
Published: May 2015

Rīga StradiņšUniversity (RSU) Internal Rules of Studies No 1 stipulate that alongside thecompulsory study courses, students must choose a number of elective courses inall six years of their studies. A considerable part of medical studentsare planning to work as general practitioners. Current trends in the societyand health care allow to conclude that more and more patients wish to usenatural remedies therefore family doctors must possess good knowledge in thisfield.  The staff of the Department ofBiology and Microbiology offers an innovative study course „Medicinal Plantsand Their Use”. The course must correspond to the highest quality standards inorder to be chosen by the students.  Thearticle summarizes the experience in developing the course, as well as analysesits implementation, evaluation and perfection.
Bilingual Academic Competition on Region Studies as an Effective Agent of Giving a Boost to Gifted School Children
Authors: Ryzhova Tatiana Semyonovna , Kuznetsova Natalia Yurevna
Published: May 2015

This article's focus is universities helping young learners make a motivated choice of their personal learning path. The necessity to support students' motivation from their early years to adulthood is emphasized. The article also introduces a notion of “bilingual academic competition”, which is regarded as one of the most efficient ways to achieve the goal, providing for the development of students’ creative skills, professional potential, and helping to recognize the learners identified as the gifted.

 

 
Challenges in Planning Study Course and Their Solution
Authors: Nagle Erika
Published: May 2015

In planning study course several relevant conditions were considered. Firstly scientific concepts on what study course is based were realized. Secondly- aim of the study course was defined, and thirdly – study course priorities were evaluated. Study course design involves learning outcomes, assessment as evidence for learning, and methods used in teaching process. Most common miscomprehension in study course design is associated with goals and learning outcomes. Study course goals are not measurable, but learning outcomes are and must be measurable. Goals determine learning outcomes and learning outcomes should be planned. Planning of learning outcomes provide the students with details about what exactly is expected of them at the end of the study course; it helps to work out assessment criteria. Priorities of the course determine assessment methods. Knowledge and skills are evaluated by the traditional assessment methods, but enduring understanding by complex, authentic tasks.
Globalization and Its Role in the Development of Post-Soviet Higher Education Institutions (on the Example of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University)
Authors: Tvaltvadze Darejan , Gvelesiani Irina
Published: May 2015

“The impact of the various trends and challenges related to globalisation of higher education institutions and policies is profound, but also diverse, depending on the specific location in the global arena” (Damme, 2010). The given paper is dedicated to the study of globalizing processes and their influence on the development of Georgian Post-Soviet higher education area. The contemporary educational strategies are highlighted on the example of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University – the leading educational institution of the whole Caucasus region. During the recent years Tbilisi State University underwent significant innovative processes comprising the following major directions: Internationalization – establishment of foreign centers; implementation of joint projects and exchange programs; creation of international winter and summer schools; Modernization – implementation of 4-level studies; creation of encyclopedic dictionary; restructuring faculties; redirection of scientific researches, etc. The significance of the above mentioned innovations, their impact on the development of Post-Soviet university life and Georgians’ steps made towards the rapid integration into the European educational space – these are contemporary strategic issues and major challenges of our work. The highlighted strategies can serve as an exemplary and useful model of progress for those Post-Soviet universities of the world, which strive to join the European Higher Education Area.
Aesthetic Theories as a Background of the Artistic Tolerance
Authors: Sobol Natalia
Published: May 2015

Artistic or creative activities appear in people’ everyday lives to any extent. They are especially important for personalities whose professional employment is in touch with art, for example teachers of music. Art is “the international language” of intercultural and historical communication between people and objects which lived before, live nowadays and will live in the future. Tolerance as a social phenomenon is present in each kind of interrelationship, consequently in art too. Therefore we attempt to justify the presence of tolerance in the artistic fields (music in particular). We call it an artistic tolerance and point out that it is relevant to any active creative processes. We are supported by the main ideas of aesthetic theories from the Antic till 18th century to find the relevance of artistic tolerance.

 
Art Pedagogics in Computer Graphics
Authors: Nebesayeva Zhanar , Koneva Svetlana , Tanirbergenov Medeubek
Published: May 2015

This article discusses the use of information technology, namely computer graphics. The possibility of using artpedagogicheskoy activities in computer graphics. From the perspective of the conceptual field students. Influence of processes unfolding in the information, spiritual levels, exacerbate the problem of improving the education system in accordance with the challenges of the time. In the context of the transformation of Kazakh school informatization of education is increasing scientific and practical need to find efficient models, innovative forms and methods of construction of educational pro¬tsessa. Providing favorable conditions for personal self-determination and human professio¬nalnogo. As well as substantial characteristics of the concepts of "artpedagogika" in the context of the problems solved by the visual arts. The place and importance of art in education of the younger generation.

 
Integration of Foreign Languages in Study Process
Authors: Liepa Diāna
Published: May 2015

The aim of the article is to describe language learning conditions for improvement of students learning experience. The practical task is to promote students' knowledge about language learning, foreign language learning pedagogical conditions and its transformation in the study process. The study is carried out in previous research analysis to gain insight into the overall situation of the foreign language studies in Latvia. The research provides an explanation of students’ learning and teaching conditions, the results show that a unified foreign language study conception should be developed and implemented in practice. Research Methods Theoretical methods: analysis of scientific and methodological literature, modelling. Empirical research methods: methods of data acquisition – observation, experimenting, data analysis by using the data processing software SPSS 17.0.The research is based at the Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy RTTEMA Pre-School and Primary School Teacher programmes.
The Use of E-learning Information Educational Environment in University under the Realization of Educational Programmes
Authors: Medvedeva Irina , Martynyuk Oksana , Pankova Svetlana , Solovyova Irina
Published: May 2015

The structure of information educational environment for the support of the students’ mastering the competence-oriented higher educational programmes is considered in the article. The experience of its using is submitted.

 
Theoretical Aspects of the Building Professional Competences of the Hospitality Industry Specialists
Authors: Silicka Inese , Ļubkina Velta
Published: May 2015

The theoretical aspects of the concept of the professional competences of future hospitality industry specialists are examined and analysed in the paper. The study is carried out within the framework of development of the doctoral thesis “Interrelation of the professional competence theories and the practice in the hospitality industry”. The components and constituent elements of the professional competences of the hospitality industry specialists are defined in the research; the concepts “professional independence” and “professional mobility” are defined.

 
Independent Reading of Adapted Science Texts in Teaching Russian as Foreign Language: Student Motivation
Authors: Abramova Marina
Published: May 2015

Many studies in the field of second and foreign language learning have focused on student motivation and the factors affecting it. Likewise, positive motivation is essential for individual learning and a key factor in successful individual reading in a foreign (second) language. Most teachers believe that science texts are more challenging for L2 learners; consequently, the issue of facilitating L2 learners’ motivation is highly significant in reading instruction. The objective of the currant research is to find out if the factors creating and maintaining foreign learners’ reading motivation are used in Russian language textbooks, in particular, in the structure of reading exercises. The paper includes a review of literature on motivation factors in individual reading and foreign language learning and provides an analysis of reading exercises of 25 Russian language textbooks in the context of reading motivation.

 
Identification of Career Management Skills Related Problems in the Study Process of Podologists
Authors: Saulīte Mārīte , Andersone Rudīte
Published: May 2015

Despite the competencies acquired in study process, results of learning, diploma and provided guidance measures podologs as same as other young specialists often lack skills to create successful proffesional career in their field.

At this moment in Latvia, specific proffesion, including podologs, career management skill set is not defined. For students of podology learning of mentioned skills is indirectly integrated in educational process, which is reflected by the study program aims, methods and expected results.The aim of the article is to analyse career management skills identification problems in study process of podologs and in this regard, by empirical research results on podologs career management skills in the study process.

 
Latent Structure of Reflective Learning at the Higher Educational Institution: Mixed Methods Research Results
Authors: Bubnys Remigijus
Published: May 2015

The article presents results of the research, conducted using mixed methods research strategy: the reflective learning model as a prerequisite for curriculum development and improvement in university studies. The qualitative study was implemented using unstructured reflections, written by 65 prospective special educators studying at the university. The phenomenological hermeneutical method of data analysis enabled to disclose students’ experiences as preconditions for reflective learning, continuing studies at the university, and reveal impact on changes in personal conceptions, based on reflection of experienced situations. The quantitative study, which was attended by 389 students, aimed to disclose general trends of students’ reflective learning in theoretical and practical studies. Primary and secondary factor analyses enabled to disclose the latent structure of the investigated phenomenon – reflective learning. The constructed reflective learning model, based on prospective special educators’ example, can be described by 7 key dimensions, which can be treated as main trends, seeking improvement of the curriculum, implementing reflective learning at the higher education institution, and development of students’ reflection competency during studies.

 
Essence of Self-Education Competence in Pedagogy
Authors: Striguna Santa
Published: May 2015

Promoting the challenges of future education system in the context of public education, the term of competence and self-education competence is set in the spotlight of the article. Analyzing the comprehension of the essence of the diverse competence, the author systematizes the qualities which characterize the competence. The term of self-education and its structure based on the analysis of theoretical resources is characterized, the criteria are conveyed which characterize the future teachers’ self-education process. The goal of the article: on the basis of the theoretical resource studies systematize the diverse comprehension of the concept competence and characterize the structure and components of the students, future teachers’ self-education competence.
Implicit Methods for Studying Attitudes: Modern Approach to Research in Social Sciences
Authors: Plotka Irina , Blumenau Nina
Published: May 2015

The aim of paper is to analyze the experience of the experimental studying of attitudes by implicit methods in social sciences. It is an experience of collaborative research of graduates and professors to develop a new tool - experimental procedures of the implicit association test and unconscious priming to measure various psychological constructs.The involvement of students into the creative atmosphere underpins the formation of a creative, competent and responsible psychologist who could learn how to work in any field of psychology. The concisely presented results of empirical research are focused on the study of ethnic attitudes, hardiness, gambling addiction and addiction to alcohol with implicit methods and self-assessment procedures. On the example of gambling addiction considered in detail,the benefits of implicit measurements were revealed. Implicit methods are successfully used not only in social psychology and its applied fields, but also in pedagogy (in revealing creative abilities).
Key Approaches to Professional Training of Social Teachers – Experts in Prevention of Teenage Deviant Behavior
Authors: Sorochinskaya Elena , Chaltseva Irina
Published: May 2015

The article is devoted to the problem of professional training of social teachers in the context of modern society. The authors prove the urgent need to change the content of training programs for social teachers, make alterations into methodological support and mechanisms of academic process organization. The authors share experience of social work aimed at prevention and correction of deviant behavior of children and teenagers of some regions of Russia. The paper covers the main approaches to organization of professional training of social teachers. The authors offer conceptual model of social-teachers preparation that enables to counter the challenges that Russian educational system has to face nowadays.

 
Applied E-Studies and Traditional Studies to Rise the Motivation of 1-St Year University Students
Authors: Ratniece Dace , Cakula Sarma
Published: May 2015

On-line education is quickly becoming a prominent and important piece of the education. There are four types of On-line education: online, web facilitated, blended/hybrid, traditional. Because online type of education is very popular way of communication among universities students and between student and teacher, it would be perfect kind to motivate students, especially in the 1st year, who, apart from reduced study fees, require extra motivation and moral support from educators. The goal of the paper is to research optimal proportion between traditional teaching and using digital technologies influencing on student motivation.

 
Teacher - Pedagogical Creativity and Developer Promoter
Authors: Riashchenko Viktorija , Živitere Marga Brigita
Published: May 2015

Creative trends in the formation of professional and pedagogical culture of the teacher, including the creation, development and use of pedagogical innovations is a means of updating educational policy with regard  to the training of highly qualified personnel . It is Therefore the development of pedagogical creativity is an important condition for successful education. Pedagogical creativity directly affects the development of the student. Furthermore, professional motivation is an important factor for the competitiveness of the institution. Higher vocational training is a fundamental component of an integrated system of continuing professional education in today's highly competitive job market. The process of developing professional motivation in modern conditions is not possible without the use of pedagogical creativity.
Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory Scale in a Student Sample
Authors: Kaupuzs Aivars , Vazne Zermena , Usca Svetlana
Published: May 2015

Problems with anxiety are one of the most common presenting problems for university students that affect the mental health. A sample of students (total n=318) were administered Spielberger's State and Trait Anxiety Scale. The demographics of the participants included 38.4% (n = 122) males and 61.6 % (n =196) females, participants ranged in ages from 18 to 25 years old. The average age of respondents was 20.92 (SD =2.07). This study was conducted to evaluate of psychometric properties of the Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory form in a student sample. The internal consistency for the STAI was calculated by Cronbach alpha coefficient (α = 0,809). Principal component analysis with Varimax rotation was performed to assess the factor structure for the total sample that yielded four factors. Descriptive statistics were also calculated for the sample. They were found to be moderately trait anxious (M = 38.89, SD = 8.92) with lower state anxiety (M = 35.79, SD = 9.80). The findings of this study suggest that the scale was shown to be reliable and may be valid for measuring anxiety in a student sample.
Innovative Basis of Improvement of Professional Development System of Higher Education Institution Pedagogical Staff
Authors: Begimkulov Uzokboy , Shoymardonov Tuymurod , Adashboev Shavkiddin , Obidov Azamat , Eshmamatov Ismoil
Published: May 2015

The article highlight’s innovative approaches of organizing pedagogical staff professional development in higher education system of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The essence of integrative model of distance professional development, continuous system of higher education pedagogical staff’s professional development is being described there.

 
Modern Tendencies Indevelopment of Pedagogical Staff's Professional Development System
Authors: Mirsolieva Mukhabbat , Giyasova Umida , Sultanov Anvar
Published: May 2015

The article considers the essence of the training as the basis for teachers’ professional competence development. The comparative analysis of organization of teachers’ professional developmentin foreign countries.The efficient ways, methods and main types of organizing higher educational institution teachers’ professional developmentin different countries of the worldare described there.