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Psychological Well-being of Students with Different Levels of Role Victimization
Authors: Polishchuk E.S.
Published: May 2016

of psychological well-being features in students with different levels of role victimization. Role victimization shall be understood to mean such a strategy of victim relations, which is based on the individual predisposition to produce a particular playing or social type of victim behavior (playing and social role of the victim) (M.A. Odintsova). The article presents the analysis of psychological well-being of students with different levels of role victimization (N = 82, average age 21 years). "Auto-viktim» (N = 28), "victim» (N = 31), "non-viktim» (N = 23) groups were formed according to the level and nature of manifestations of the role victimization, and a comparative analysis of the level of psychological well-being and perception of the image of the world in these groups was made. The study shows that while level of role victimization increases, psychological well-being of students reduces and negative attitude toward the world forms. "Auto-viktim" students while facing difficulties play the role of victim, and "victim" students use social role. "Non-viktim" students have positive self-esteem, they are optimistic, easy to set goals and reach them. Also the article present an analysis of the peculiarities of the psychological well-being, the perception of image of the world, the level of role victimization in groups of male and female youth.
Features of Social Interaction in Students in the Inclusive Educational System
Authors: Husnutdinova M.R.
Published: May 2016

The article describes how the new inclusive educational model affects the relationship between children with special needs. Empirical research data were collected by the Laboratory of monitoring studies of Moscow State University of Psychology & Education in 2014. We used two sociological method of data collection: questionnaire and interviews. Study sample was 611 respondents: 178 teachers, 386 parents and 47 high school students. The analysis of the social interactions in the system of inclusive education was carried out on the basis of several social and psychological criteria: students’ attitude toward their class and school, relationship between the children in an inclusive school, satisfaction of children by teachers’ and classmates’ attitude, the degree of special needs children inclusion in extracurricular school activity. The empirical study results show that in general children have positive attitude towards each other and relatively high satisfaction by inclusive learning.
Problems of Psychopathy Concept in the Modern Domestic and Foreign Psychology
Authors: Atadjikova Y.A. , Enikolopov S.N.
Published: May 2016

The article raises the problem of the heterogeneity of the group of persons with antisocial behavior and the need for dividing it into subgroups. This problem can be solved by adopting psychology of the subject and his identity specifically as mediating process. Psychopathy as a personal anomaly acts as a link enables a clear assessment of anti-social behavior mechanisms in a particular group of individuals. We describe the understanding of psychopathy concept also known as antisocial (dissocial, psychopathic) personality disorder by domestic and foreign authors. The article discusses the main debating points of psychopathy role in clinical practice, definition of the diagnostic criteria, terminological confusion caused by the concept of antisocial (dissocial) personality disorders, as well as the search for the reasons and psychological mechanisms of psychopathy emergence and developing. Analysis of psychopathy relations with such constructs as aggression, violence and anti-social behavior, allows examining applied problems and the prospects of using the psychopathy construct in medical and legal practice.
TEACHERS’ TRAINING BY DISTANCE TEACHING METHOD: THE 15-YEAR EXPERIENCE AT KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Bankauskienė Nijolė , Masaitytė Ramunė
Published: May 2016

The modern epoch raises greater and greater requirements for teachers’ competence and qualification. So a pedagogue is obliged to constantly develop them. For 15 years Kaunas University of Technology has already provided teacher training by distance teaching method. In order to achieve the aim it has modern technical base and the teacher training programme “Pedagogical Studies”. Considering the time and its requirements the programme content also changed. This article reviews the content and its change of the teacher training programme.
THE PROBLEM OF WILL: PSYCHOLOGICAL, PEDAGOGICAL AND CARITATIVE SOCIAL ASSESSMENT
Authors: Alksne Antra
Published: May 2016

Modern science proves that new psychological patterns that come to existence in early childhood, have an unchanging significance in developing abilities and shaping personality. Learning of social, moral norms relates to family which is influenced by historical, ethno-cultural, socio-cultural and socio-economic environment. Other persons play an important role in setting goals by their personal example. Action reveals the personality of man guided by certain motivation and striving towards defined, true goals. The purpose of the article is to further understanding of the role of will in shaping human personality. The reference literature researches the mechanism and reasons of formation of individual’s will. The basis of this paper consists of conclusions from the works of A.Augustins, A.Rubenis, A.Dannenfelde (anthropological aspect), V.Renge, J.Piaget, A.Abele and other authors (psychological aspect), D.Albrecht, A.Kuznetsova, R.Jansone and other known authors (pedagogical aspect). It is important for the person to be willing to establish his/her fundamental guidelines. Personality possesses its own vitality, creative character that is able to make a conscious choice and act responsibly in order to strengthen the ties with itself, social environment and God. Neither mind of soul, nor will are positioned in the spiritual world.
TEACHER TRAINING IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: METHODOLOGICAL DIMENSION
Authors: Dzerviniks Janis
Published: May 2016

In accordance with the current pedagogical principles, the view is emphasized that education should be individual-oriented, socially responsible, and inclusive. Inclusive education is focused on providing education for all children, regardless of their needs. The article deals with the emphases of inclusive education in the teacher training; evaluation of the study program "Teacher" is carried out on the basis of the criteria developed. The explored prior experience is a basis to improve methodology, content, and organization of the pedagogical study programs. It is essential that the prospective teachers would receive qualitative methodological support for the implementation of inclusive education.
THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD FAMILY EXPERIENCE ON PARTNERSHIP PROBLEMS AND BIRTH-RATE IN ADULTHOOD
Authors: Tretjakova Indra , Pipere Anita
Published: May 2016

The causes for the partnership problems and low birth-rate can be looked upon not only through an economical discourse, but also via the thorough exploration of psychological determinants of sustainable family relationships. The skills and abilities for the development of such relationships significantly depend on the characteristics of childhood family experience. Exploring the factors that influence partnership quality and birth-rate in Latvia 221 respondents were surveyed (185 women and 36 men) aged from 20 to 40. Majority of the sample indicated to their negative childhood experience (mostly parents’ conflicts, divorce, neglect, alcohol abuse) and admitted an impact of this experience on their partnership in adulthood. The respondents with negative childhood family experience reported conflicts in their current relationships more often than their counterparts with supportive childhood experience. The most frequent partnership problems appeared to be emotional violence and computer addiction, at much less rate – alcohol abuse. Though, the statistically significant correlations between the childhood family experience and the partnership problems as well as between the childhood family experience and nymber of childen in family were not found in the given sample. The problem of drug addiction had a statistically significant negative correlation with the number of children in family. Future research could focus on the ways in which positive and adverse childhood experiences interact to influence partnership quality and birth-rate.
TEENAGERS’ PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL BALANCE AS A DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEM
Authors: Rutka Lūcija , Ušča Svetlana , Žogla Irēna , Kriņģele Kristīne
Published: May 2016

Promotion of teenagers’ and youth’s physical and mental health is mentioned among the priorities in the state program for the health promotion of the country’s population. Problems of teenagers’ behaviour and communication, emotional reactions, as well as their learning motives and success are often related to their health problems. The investigation verifies that the problems of balance between the teenagers’ physical, mental and social development are often under-evaluated, especially at their initial stage. This might be a reason why the above mentioned problems are un-addressed and related to teenagers behaviour and communication.Theoretical analysis and empirical investigations are guided by the background assumptions of self-conception of the teenagers, as well as balance between their physical, emotional and social development. The article analyses and interprits the differences in the teenagers’, their parents’ and teachers’ views on the problems of the above mentioned balance, as well as related to it teenagers’ emotional reactions and communication.
HISTORY AS A SCHOOL SUBJECT IN NATIONAL CURRICULA FOR ESTONIAN GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLS IN 1874-2015.
Authors: Haljasorg Heiki , Läänemets Urve
Published: May 2016

This study is focused on development of the content of history as a school subject in Estonian general comprehensive schools in 1874-2015. Selection of the content for learning has been influenced by the socio-political context and ideology in all times reflecting the officially recognized and accepted values. Theoretical analysis of selection of the content for history learning in Estonian general comprehensive schools is based on the works of de Tracy, Marx, Engels, Maritain, Althusser, Habermas, Žižek, Mannheim, Foucault, Popper, Gellner, de Beauvoir, Tyler, Taba, Goodson, Pinar, Kelly and Autio. All curriculum documents of the mentioned period have been analysed considering their aims, content of learning, time allotted for learning, and methods recommended in a thematic monograph. This article is focussed on aims and principles for selection of the content of history learning in Estonian general comprehensive schools, influenced by ideologies and contexts at different times.
THE CAREERS OF THE EDUCATION IN TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES
Authors: Noga Henryk
Published: May 2016

A very important indicator of the usefulness of studies is the graduates’ career advancement. It indicates to what extent studies facilitate or speed up the professional career. The research concerned the careers of Education in Technology graduates and their professional adaptation. An attempt to assessment the quality of education has also been made. After graduation students are able to assess the quality of education and its impact on their lives and professional careers.
MORAL COMPETENCY OF GRADE 8 AND 9 STUDENTS
Authors: Augškalne Inese , Garjāne Beatrise
Published: May 2016

Sustainability of society demands diversified and balanced development of one’s personality with morality-based quality of knowledge and skills. This can be achieved by respecting the mission of education, namely, to facilitate integrity of social and personal competencies. The goal of the study is to highlight the understanding of teachers and parents about ethical views and moral competency of the young people. The article reveals views of teenagers about values of people and life, about human beings and their obligations. The study combined the quantitative and qualitative research methods, and included content analysis of research documents, surveys and data of pedagogical observations. Moral opinions expressed by the students in the framework of the study reveal that their views on human beings, their obligations towards themselves and society are superficial and declarative. Knowledge about morality and values is notional; therefore, it does not act as motivation for civic action. Moral competency, which is based on relativism, is not complete.
DESIGN AND LICENSING TRENDS OF THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN LATVIA
Authors: Mihailovs Ivans Jānis , Krūmiņa Aira Aija
Published: May 2016

The general education program designing and licensing trends in Latvia in the period from 2010 to 2014 are analyzed in the article. Based on the general education program licensing data, it found that there isn’t a trend to license author’s program in primary education, while the secondary level of education author's programs are designed and licensed more often. The fact that primary education is more licensed programs in mathematics, science and technology, but in general secondary education – the humanitarian and social direction of the program suggest a possible gap in primary and secondary education. At the same time it found that a quarter of all licensed educational programs is not implemented, which could be result of socio-economic and political change in society.
TEACHER TEAMS AND SCHOOLS BECOME LEADERS TO DISSEMINATE INNOVATIVE PRACTICE
Authors: Namsone Dace , Čakāne Līga , Sarceviča - Kalviške Dina
Published: May 2016

We will introduce a study about teachers taking part in networking for personal development and becoming teacher leaders. In 2011 a multilevel national joint collaboration network of schools with innovative experience was created to foster dissemination of new teaching and learning experiences among teachers. In order to organize learning for teachers, a lesson based collaborative continuous teacher professional learning model was implemented. The research shows that conducting and analyzing lessons has helped participants become more competent professionals and develop skills that are crucial for a good leader. Categories characterizing teacher leaders and lead schools were identified. Factors that facilitate or limit teachers or schools to become leaders are discussed.
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TEACHER AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT THROUGH LEARNING MATHEMATICS
Authors: Balode Maija
Published: May 2016

This article examines secondary school student and teachers cooperation through learning mathematics. The aim of the study is to find out whether the teacher and student cooperation is a partnership. The partnership is viewed as a cooperation where involved work toward mutual goals. Secondary school student - teacher partnership is possible if the teacher trusts students and together with them chooses the learning objectives, the teaching aids and methods of learning. Students take responsibility for their choices and they are motivated to accomplish them if there is possibility to make a choice. The article deals with teachers' views on teaching and students' opinions about what helps and what interferes learning mathematics.
PECULIARITIES OF COPING WITH PROBLEM SITUATION OF STUDENTS OF FORM 4 DURING THE LEARNING PROCESS
Authors: Plaude Alla
Published: May 2016

The Aim of the study is the peculiarities of coping with stress situations of students of Form 4 during the learning process. In many studies it is emphasised that the learning environment causes strong stress for a large number of children, which in its turn causes behaviour, emotional and mental problems. The present study analyses the most frequent stress situations, how children cope with them and how the types of coping with stress situations impact the learning results.The results of empirical study demonstrate that 52% of children are of the opinion that the causes for disturbances of mental balance are various physical traumas; problems in learning take up the second place, then follow strained relationships with peers and parents and various emotional experiences related to the situation caused by loss and fear.The strategy of adaptive coping has a positive correlation with the learning result. The strategy of passive behaviour has a negative correlation with the learning success. The correlations obtained in the study confirm also the findings made in other studies that if children don’t know how to use the strategies of adaptive behaviour or compensatory skills which help to solve problem situations, they have lower learning results, which can cause various emotional problems.
PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION AS THE TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIAL ADAPTATION AND REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN FROM AT-RISK GROUPS
Authors: Israilova Nodira
Published: May 2016

The article reveals the main direction of vocational counseling of children from at-risk groups using effective pedagogical technologies. Vocational counseling is considered as an important condition of professional life self-determination, successful social adaptation and rehabilitation of children in societies.
CONNECTION BETWEEN STUDENTS LEARNING MOTIVATION AND PERSONAL PECULIARITIES OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AND WORKING STYLE OF TEACHERS
Authors: Porozovs Juris , Kristapsone Silvija , Kauliņa Anda
Published: May 2016

Proficiency of students obtained during teaching process in school determine their competitiveness in the labour market. One of the most important factor for raising students’ achievements is learning motivation. The survey of 482 teachers from different Latvia schools about students learning motivation was carried out. Study results showed that teachers consider that the most popular subjects among students are English language, informatics and sports. One of the most suitable teaching methods is laboratory works. Various factors influence students’ learning motivation but the most important of them are the interest about subject, the desire to make a career and sense of duty.  The ability of teacher to create interest about subject depends from his or her attitude to students as well as from working style.
THE TRANSFORMATION OF CHILDHOOD IN A MODERN SOCIETY AND ITS EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT
Authors: Biernat Tomasz
Published: May 2016

The main aim of this article is to discuss two ways of perception of childhood in a modern society. The first way, which is preferred by essentialists, refers to the biological background of childhood and its traditional meanings. The second way of understanding childhood treats childhood as a kind of social construct. Both definitions bring up various consequences in the institutional education, raising children in families as well as in socialization of the young generation and sharing responsibility for education.
THE PARTICIPATION OF PARENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUPILS' READING SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Authors: Usca Svetlana , Rozenfelde Marite , Ogriņa Regina , Vindeče Aija
Published: May 2016

The skill of reading and comprehension of a written text will have a significant impact on the quality of life: during school years the reading effectiveness ensures optimallearning conditions, but in the long term – inclusion in today's economical, social and cultural processes.  The studies on pupils' literacy (OECD, ADORE, etc.) show that the average level of literacy is not high. It is necessary to pay more attention to the pupils' reading skill at the primary school, as well as to the development of reading interests and motivation.  Not only teachers but also parents should be actively involved in this process.The aim of the paper – on the basis of literature analysis and obtained questionnaire results of the project „Reading with Ease and Fun – REF”, 2015-1-BG01-KA201-014354, to draw attention to the role of parents and their responsibility in the development of child's reading skill and interest.
LEXICAL ERRORS IN THE ACQUISITION OF THE LATVIAN LANGUAGE AS THE SECOND LANGUAGE AT PRESCHOOL AGE
Authors: Tomme-Jukēvica Ingēra
Published: May 2016

The lexical component plays a significant role in the first stages of language acquisition. However, there has been relatively little research into the lexical errors of young second language learners at preschool age. Moreover, the Russophone children’s Latvian language as a second language has not been analyzed in lexical aspect so far. The aim of this study is to investigate types of lexical errors and the reasons for their occurrence. The data on 12 six-seven year old children, who study L2 (Latvian) in a formal language learning context were collected. Children’s speech (using the author’s compiled vocabulary test for identification of productive skills of single-word vocabulary) was recorded on a dictaphone. Errors were identified, classified and tabulated. The findings illustrate three categories of lexical errors: interlingual (L1-transfer), intralingual (L2-influence) and mutual (both L1- and L2-influence) in the oral presentations of the participants. Semantic, morphological, and phonological types of errors featuring in them were identified. The results imply that children (like adults) learning L2 vocabulary use the strategy of LI (Russian) lexical transfer (e. g., borrowing, coinage) to cope with the lexical difficulties imposed by the new vocabulary. Determination of the particular lexical errors, and establishment of the causes that generate them will help the teacher delimitate their approach to Latvian vocabulary teaching. To prevent children’s errors some recommendations are proposed. It is advisable to devise and incorporate special exercises and activities directed to the practice of problematic lexical areas.
CHILD’S MUSICAL PERCEPTION DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY YEARS
Authors: Līduma Anna
Published: May 2016

This research is an analysis of the succession in the child’s musical perception development. The theory based experimental study of the gradual development of musical perception revealed the specifics of children’s musical perception formation from prenatal period to the age of 3. The formation of the sensory and vocal experience in early years, and purposeful activity at the realization of the connection of memory and thinking in conjunction with listening to music are analyzed. The author has observed that both stages of musical perception in the early genesis: sensory and motor and a perceptive activity; perceptive activity gets developed during purposeful musical everyday actions. On the basis of pedagogical observations and self-experience at preschool, the role of adult’s purposeful activity in the timely started promotion of the child’s musical perception is highlighted.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CREATIVE THINKING IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Krauksta Daina , Rozenvalde Paula , Ciekurs Kalvis
Published: May 2016

The article analyzes the influence of outdoor activities to creative thinking in children of preschool age (5-6 years). In today's education already from pre-school age is not sufficient with traditional learning. At the same time the use of this knowledge must be developed for use in various life situations. This requires creative thinking - the creation of new ideas. Perschoolers imagination knows no boundaries and therefore must be used. Excellent confirmation gives the outdoor environment - nature and natural processes, changing weather conditions.Outdoor physical activities is a precondition for the acquisition of skills necessary for life, while creative thinking promotes the development of these skills in the further use of the various life-changing situations. The study analyzes the outdoor activities lesson content and their organization, and proven creative thinking of fostering positive trends in the experimental group compared to the children in the control group.
COLLABORATION BETWEEN CHILDREN, FAMILY AND TEACHERS, IN PROMOTING CHILD’S LEARNING SKILLS
Authors: Vanaga Asja
Published: May 2016

Partnership between teacher and parents forms understanding about mutual communication and the benefits for learning process out of that. Teacher’s observations points to a different understanding on the collaboration with children as a successive process in setting and achieving learning goals. The aim of the article is to reveal how to turn the initiative to involve in preschool learning process expressed by family, into planned engagement in learning process. Daily activities planned by teacher turns parents into educators and involves whole family into initiative fostering project, which strengthens overall partnership between teacher, child and family.
FACILITATION OF THE CHILD CREATIVITY THROUGH MUSICAL ACTIVITY AT PRESCHOOL
Authors: Liduma Anna
Published: May 2016

The theoretical substantiation of the scientific article develops from the notion of fantasy by philosopher P. Dāle, the activity theory by A. Špona, the theory of five minds for future by H. Gardner, the three creativity aspects by R. Bebre. The essence of creativity structure components, human creativity holistic development, possibilities for creativity  development stimulation at the sensitive preschool period have been established. The empirical research discovered that the child through musical reproductive activity accumulates self-experience due to the teacher’s support and realizes it as a self-dependent creative activity while listening to, singing, creatively manifesting the contents by movements and colours. The creativity promotion aids at preschool are the child’s spontaneous vocal and instrumental improvisation, integrative improvisation of sonorous gestures and movements.
SELECTED FACTORS OF THE SOCIALIZATION IMPACT OF COMPUTER GAMES AND THEIR CONTENT
Authors: Noga Henryk
Published: May 2016

Playing computer games is a very popular way of spending free time among teenagers. Taking a role of a hero in a game may be a source of behavioural patterns, may influence a system of values in life and may have an impact on teenagers attitudes towards others. It is important to examine what kind of features and values heroes represent and also what are the teenagers’ preferences when it comes to the type of heroes in computer games.
MANAGING CROSS-CULTURAL ONLINE COMMUNICATION IN MULTICULTURAL PROJECT TEAMS: THE CASE OF CULTOUR+ PROJECT
Authors: Siguencia Luis Ochoa , Gómez-Ullate García de León Martín , Ochoa-Daderska Renata
Published: May 2016

The paper aims to present the process and partnership building in multicultural project teams through the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) taking into account the Cultour+ communication project management plan to build virtual teams. CULTOUR+  is a Strategic Partnership (SP) of universities, local governments, SMEs and NGOs, that following the mainlines of the Higher Education Modernization Agenda, will offer high quality and innovative courses and tools, integrating innovation, international mobility and cross-border cooperation to enhance capacity building in higher education curricula in the fields of cultural tourism and hospitality, cultural management and shared cultural heritage.  This paper aims to enhance the effective use of ICT in project work by analyzing the way it fits in with various project activities having as an example the Cultour+ project. This approach may facilitate the choice of appropriate tools by each project team and show how ICT can support key processes like leadership, management, communication and co-operation within other European project teams.
PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS LIFELONG SELF-DETERMINATION AND SELF-ORGANIZATION PROCESS
Authors: Katane Irēna , Katans Edgars
Published: May 2016

Programming specialists are more and more demanded by modern information society.  The programming specialist’s professional development begins at school, when the young people choose their professions. The professional development is a lifelong process that does not end after obtaining of formal education and professional qualification. It is the self-determination process within which the important aspects are the programming specialist’s motivation, professional self-improvement, self-education, self-assessment of own professional proficiency and self-management of own career. The professional development is a multi-stage and multi-level cyclic process as a result of which the programming specialist can turn from a beginner into a highly level professional. At the same time it is nonlinear process, because the programming specialist’s professional development might have its rise and fall. The aim of studies is to substantiate theoretically the programming specialists’ professional development as lifelong self-determination and self-organization process within the context of career development, creating the methodological base for the further studies. The programming specialist’s career could be studied: 1) as a lifelong process (the career going horizontally); 2) as the development up to a high position in an IT company (a career going vertically); 3) as an independent developer’s career, when commencing business at his or her own company and/or within the framework of planned project (start up).   The programming specialist’s professionalism is an integral entirety of his/her many qualities, where competency is important in several spheres, not only in programming.
BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES: CHILDREN’S POINT OF VIEW
Authors: Alisauskas Algirdas
Published: May 2016

The author aimed at analysing the satisfaction with a school and education of primary school children, having behavioural problems, as well as to disclose the character and causes of their experienced difficulties, and describe their anxieties due to inappropriate behaviour. The structured interviews with children have been applied. Children had an opportunity to add their comments to certain question. It was found that the controversial approach towards the school is common for those children who experience behavioural difficulties. In the school the need of children to communicate with their peers is satisfied, however they are not satisfied within the requirements of education as well as with the conflict relationships with other students in a school. Children feel concern about their inappropriate behaviour, and experience anxiety and tension. However, they used to blame themselves because of inappropriate behaviour at school. Teachers are not enough focused on the support to a child, but usually shifts the responsibility on him or her.
FORMER PUPILS’ EXPERIENCED MENTAL HEALTH (MH) AND QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL) SOME YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF ADAPTED SECONDARY EDUCATION
Authors: Thomassen Gheir , Bachke Carl Crh.
Published: May 2016

The article addresses the following research question: Some years after having completed adapted secondary education, (a) how do former pupils assess their present status of MH and QoL, and (b) what aspects of the adapted education do they consider to have contributed positively to this status? The purpose of the study is to look for positive outcomes of adapted secondary education in pupils’ adult life, regarding their MH and QoL in particular. The study may also contribute knowledge that may be relevant in reducing drop-out from secondary vocational schools. Data collection was done by interviewing nine former pupils, all from the same school. Their statements were analyzed by a combination of editing analysis and quantitative content analysis. Firstly, findings show that the informants’ scored QoL of a similar level as found in other studies of the general Norwegian population. Presumably the MH is also similar. Secondly, the following aspects of the adapted secondary education are reported to contribute positively to this status: (1) The set of attitudes and relationship-building competence of the staff; (2) the good peer-milieu, and the efforts the staff invested in it; (3) the school’s well-organized program for apprenticeship and possibilities of working practically; and (4) the latter plus the modes of teaching which made the pupils achieve a feeling of coping.
ATTITUDES TO MUSIC THERAPY AS A METHOD OF MAINTAINING PSYCHICAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
Authors: Straksiene Diana , Radzeviciene Liuda
Published: May 2016

The article presents the pilot research on the attitudes to music therapy of people who have psychiatric diseases. The attitudes were analyzed according to the preferred form of relax and leisure; information they have about the impact of music therapy on psychical health of individuals, expedience of music therapy for maintaining positive psychical health, the attitude to music therapy as a tool of personal empowerment and the preferred type of music of the respondents, the level of their music education, the type of music they used for relax activities, the meaning of music as a tool of therapy. It was revealed that music therapy is acceptable for the most of the respondents, nevertheless, there is lack of information for patients and applied activities of music therapy in the processes of treatment or rehabilitation.
THE COOPERATION OF PARENTS AND SPEECH THERAPIST IN THE TREATMENT OF SPEECH IMPEDIMENTS OF CHILDREN AT PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION INSTITUTION
Authors: Rozenfelde Mārīte , Čapkeviča Olga
Published: May 2016

The issue of the involvement of parents in the treatment of children with speech impediments in cooperation with speech therapists at pre-school education institutions is examined in the paper, as the correction of speech cannot be fully effective, if the family is not involved in the process.  Parents' insufficient awareness on speech impediment and treatment, undervaluing the importance of speech impediments' early detection and timely actions, incorrect and sometimes harmful beliefs regarding child's speech, shows the necessity to cooperate at all the stages of treatment, provide parental education on the possibilities of children speech development. The author describes the research, carried out at a pre-school education institution, on the parents', whose children have speech impediments, perception of their role and the evaluation of their involvement in the speech impediments' correction, that proves that, estrangement occurs when children, being in specialized twenty-four hour care pre-school groups, do not receive the necessary interaction and overall development stimulating activities with their parents.
BINATIONAL MARRIAGES AND MULTICULTURAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Sowa-Behtane Ewa
Published: May 2016

Today, in the era of post-modernity, the ethnically, racially, religiously, culturally or nationally mixed marriages are more and more frequent phenomenon, contributing to the emergence of new types of cultural identity. Nationally mixed marriages (binational) define a new cultural quality when they do not concern only individuals, but when they become a phenomenon which is statistically frequent, and even dominant in a broader social context. The aim of the current project is an academic description of binational marriages which have been concluded by spouses from different nationalities, and thus characterized by different culture, tradition, mother tongue, and often religion and race, one of them being the representative of Polish culture.
SOCIAL MOBILITY OF FAMILIES AT RISK
Authors: Vaitiekus Edmundas , Šakalytė Danguolė
Published: May 2016

Social mobility is shifting from one social status to another, commonly to a status that is either higher or lower. Disadvantaged family affects all social risk: poverty, unemployment, and addictions, violence, crime environment. The authors try to review the situation of families at risk in the community; to investigate the changes of social mobility of the families at risk. The aim of research in presented article is – to reveal the social mobility and the changes of the social status of families at risk in X community. Performing the research, the literature analysis and instantly qualitative study were done. Several qualitative research methods: observation, genogram, family social network, and family functioning assessment questionnaire were selected.
THE EFFECT OF LOCAL VIBRATION IN CROSS COUNTRY SKIING (DIAGONAL STRIDE)
Authors: Ciekurs Kalvis , Krauksts Viesturs , Krauksta Daina , Grants Juris , Alekrinskis Aleksandras
Published: May 2016

Local vibration (LV) is innovation as a part of training method that helps athletes to regain the power and get ready for next training faster. There are many discussions about how to increase moving speed in cross-country skiing. Many scientists research the possibilities of increasing moving speed in this sport. Cycle duration in different moving strides along different course terrains is stated, including even stride cycle duration separately for the leg and arm movements. It is proved by many studies that moving speed depends on stride cycle duration. A pilot study was carried out. Two LASE specialization students participated in the study. The following methods were used in the study: videoanalysis, LV manipulations, the stating experiment and mathematical statistics. The videoanalysis was made with Panasonic digital video camera (50 Hz), and the obtained data were processed using a videoanalysis program. LV manipulations were done to the muscles m. Erector spinae, m. Latisimus dorsi, m. Deltoideus, m. Trapecius and m. Triceps Brachi using 100 Hz frequency and different pressure on the muscles. The total LV application time was 10 min. with 30 min. relaxation. The obtained data were processed using mathematical statistics. The results: having stated the result difference before LV and after it. The results testify significant improvement of diagonal stride results, what is showed by the difference of the mean results. The results: having stated the result difference before LV and after it, it was stated that the mean moving speed of both students (S1 and S2) in the cycle before LV was 4.14m/s (S1) and 3.97m/s (S2), but after the application of LV the mean moving speed in a cycle was 4.51m/s (S1) and 4.25m/s (S2), thus the difference of the means was 0.37m/s (S1) and 0.28m/s (S2).
THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS AND MODALITIES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON HEALTH VARIABLES IN ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
Authors: Rodionova Karina , Kļaviņa Aija
Published: May 2016

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) comprises 90% of people with diabetes around the world, and is largely the result of excess body weight and physical inactivity (WHO, 2015). Objective: To evaluate and analyze evidence based research studies exploring the impact of physical activity on health variables in elderly population age 50-70 years with T2D.Data sources: Web of Science, CINAHL, SCOPUS, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed and SPORTdiscus data bases were used for screening and selecting relevant research studies over the period 2005-2015.Study Selections: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Population: older adults or elderly with T2D. Intervention: All types of physical activity such as interval walking, aquatics or free living activity were included. Outcomes: glycemic control, lipid profile, insulin sensitivity, BMI, blood pressure and VO₂max. Methodological quality was assessed using the Delphi List.Data Synthesis: While 1773 potentially relevant studies were found and 213 RCTs were relevant to the topic, only 16 studies (patients n= 946) accepted to the review. Results: The circuit resistance training was associated with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) decrease (8.0 (.35) to 7.36 (.28)), body mass index (BMI) reduction from 22.0(.8) to 20.9 (.8) and body weight change from 53.3 (1.6) to 51.9 (1.7). Improvement of insulin sensitivity, VO2max and glycemic control were observable in 8 studies including 16-week aerobic exercise training, 16-week interval walking training, and combined aerobic and resistance training. Combination of aerobic and resistance exercises were associated with positive change in plasma fasting glucose and were 6.86 (1.40) and 6.19 (1.47).Conclusions: The most effective and time consuming physical activity is interval walking, circuit training or combination of different intensity and/or physical activity modalities.
THE EFFECT OF ANKLE AND SUBTALAR JOINT SOMATIC DYSFUNCTION CORRECTION TO IMPROVE ORIENTEER STATIC BALANCE
Authors: Smila Baiba , Fernāte Andra , Zaļaiskalna Velga
Published: May 2016

The most frequent injuries among sports orienteers are the ankle injuries. The one of the most effective means to prevent the ankle injuries and recurrent ankle injuries is balance and stability development. The aim of this study is to find out the most effective method to develop static stability in the previously injured ankle for orienteers: osteopathic treatment of the ankle and subtalar joints or balance exercises, or the combination of osteopathic treatment of the ankle and subtalar joints and balance exercises. The effectiveness analysis of the intervention methods was conducted with the use of Digital Balance Analyzer (DBA) for the assessment of statical balance. 36 orienteers (12 to 18 years old) were randomized in three groups to an intervention, after being assessed at baseline and then reassessed one week later. Static balance improvements are only when using osteopathy and ankle joints subtalar somatic dysfunction correction together with balance exercises. Separate osteopathy or balance exercises will not give results as effective as the combination of these two effects.
WOMEN`S MOTIVATION TO ENGAGE WITH THE NORDIC WALKING
Authors: Upeniece Irēna , Vīnberga Indra , Arnis Voldemārs , Erts Renārs
Published: May 2016

Physical activity beneficial effects on human health in various aspects are proved  by many research. In woman's health status maitenance and strengthening the important role has physical activitities. People engage with physical activities encourages a number of factors. Nordic walking as a physical activity has many benefits that would motivate women of different ages to engage with the Nordic walking. The research group was formed of 100 women between the ages of 25 -82 years. According to the World Health Organisation female age division (20), was created the following age groups (women from 25 to 44 years, 32 participants, women from 45 to 59 years, 35 participants, women from 60 to 82 years, 33 participants). Respondents attitude measurement was used Likert scale (Likert Scale, 2007) with 15 allegations. The obtained results show that the motivating factors as location outdoors in the fresh air, the joy of physical activity and health improvement is important for women of any age to engage with the Nordic walking. There are more differences between the participants of the age groups view about the factors as a stress reduction, pleasant instructor presence, society attitude, socialization process. For the younger women more important motivating factor is a stress reduction, middle-aged women, the weight adjustment, and older women, the opportunity to socialize or meet other people, compared with the other age groups. Literature data and the results of research allow to recommend Nordic walking for women regardless of age.
LEARNING AS PRECONDITION TO STAY ACTIVE IN LABOUR MARKET FOR ELDER PEOPLE
Authors: Rutkiene Ausra , Lengvinienе Silva
Published: May 2016

Nowadays society is getting older in European countries. Technologies, speed of life requires higher level of abilities and competencies. People who are 55 and older are very experienced in their workplace but some of them cannot catch changes in their professional area. Quantitative research results demonstrate that learning is one of important factors which helps to stay active in labor market for longer time. People participate in different learning activities to get more professional competencies or to change qualification, to get higher salary or learning was required from employer. The main barriers for learning were mentioned: lack of time, no needed learning at all and lack of information. People who have longer tradition and personal motivation use different learning ways more often, and they say that learning as precondition to stay active in labor market for elder people.
COMPETENCES OF SOCIAL WORKERS FOR WORK WITH YOUTH: CASE ANALYSIS
Authors: Merfeldaitė Odeta , Dilytė Justina
Published: May 2016

The Article reveals competences of social workers for work with youth based on the case analysis of social workers dealing with youth problems. It provides the content of social workers‘ competences, peculiarities of social work with youth from the professional point of view. Practical experience of social workers working with youth is interpreted as a reflection of professional activity of social workers which highlights the competences of social workers solving youth problems.  The aim of the article is to evaluate competences of social workers working with youth. The research strategy was based on the perspective of constructivism, research applied a targeted – partially structured interview data collection method. The research revealed strengths of social workers working with youth: development of trust-based professional relationship, ability to work with a group of young people, empathy, ability to take the initiative, and ability to flexibly and creatively respond to situations. Yet some weaknesses of social workers solving youth problems have been identified: understanding the role and professional restrictions of social worker and problem solution skills.
INTERACTION OF MATHEMATICAL ABILITIES AND THE CHOICE OF A VOCATIONAL CAREER
Authors: Tomėnienė Laima , Baranauskienė Ingrida
Published: May 2016

The article analyzes vocational education teachers‘ approach to the interaction between mathematical competence and working-class career choice in the educational process of the students with mathematics learning difficulties. There are distinguished basic mathematical subjects and mathematical skills, which, according to the teachers, are important and necessary for successful vocational training (learning).
COMPETITIVENESS OF TRANSPORT COMPANIES IN THE OPINION OF STUDENTS
Authors: Ginavičienė Jurgita , Sprogytė Indrė
Published: May 2016

The paper presents the results of a quantitative research study carried out with 280 transport logistics students in Lithuania. The research focused on the students’ opinion about the competitive advantage of Lithuanian transport companies. During their professional training, they filled out an electronic demographic data form online and evaluated the importance and attainability of the offered values on a 5-point Likert scale. The results revealed that when increasing the competitiveness of transport companies, the main attention should be paid to the customer - consumers, and their needs must be taken into account.
ASSESSMENT OF THE ACTIVITY OF RESIDENTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE LAG TERRITORY
Authors: Mietule Iveta , Zvaigzne Anda , Čerpinska Aija
Published: May 2016

Research on participation in local action groups and their influence on the overall development of regional territories has become urgent in recent years, given the implementation of the Rural Development Programme LEADER as well as the interpretation of local action groups as a new research object in theoretical and empirical research studies.  The research aim is to assess the activity of residents in the territory of a particular local action group and the overall development of the territory in the period 2009-2013. In 2014, 40 local action groups operated in Latvia. The present research focuses on the territory of a local action group and its residents. The research provides socio-economic characteristics of the territory (changes in the numbers of residents and business entities and in wages) as well as identifies and assesses the opinions of residents on motivations and hindering factors to starting up a business. A statistical analysis of resident survey data, employing the contingency method, shows that increase in the education level reduces one’s wish to start up a business and vice versa, whereas the age of the residents surveyed has no effect on their wish to start up a business.