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EDUCATIONAL PATTERNS IN THE PAST AND IN THE PRESENT IN BULGARIA

This presentation explores historical and present Bulgarian educational patterns, unity of traditions, and innovative practices. It covers the Lancasterian Monitorial System, Maria Montessori's pedagogy, Waldorf education method, and the Step by Step program.

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EDUCATIONAL PATTERNS IN THE PAST AND IN THE PRESENT IN BULGARIA

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  1. EDUCATIONAL PATTERNSIN THE PAST AND IN THE PRESENT IN BULGARIA

  2. This presentation aims to present a concise but systematic Bulgarian educational patterns in the past and in the present and the unity of traditions and innovations in it.

  3. Historical development of the education system in Bulgaria The first monastery schools Types: • to monasteries • to the churches • schools with public character, whose emergence dates in the 18th century

  4. New trends: • Introduction ofthe Lancasterian Monitorial System of Education • The emergence of the first Bulgarian Primer • Fish Primer of Petar Beron - the first textbook

  5. Effect of foreign theories after the liberation of Bulgaria • Russian experience • German theory of civic education • John Dewey's ideas about labor school • John Rasli`s ideas for better use of art as part of training • The ideas of Rousseau and Tolstoy for active education

  6. Applicationof Lancasterian Monitorial System today Lancasterian Monitorial System of Education

  7. Lancasterian Monitorial System - Language School Montana Results: • absorption of the material in a relatively short time • promoting self-confidencefor trainers • already increased ambition in students

  8. Public school in Rousse Experimental class Results: • experimental classes exceeded a success of the other classes • the number of poor ratings have fallen sharply • the number of the excellent marks has increased • learn the material faster and easier

  9. Peer education • This educational activity is presented as educational activities of young people who train others "close to them in age, origin or interest." • This type of training is considered more as obtaining advice from a friend • The topics are mainly health education

  10. Little impact on the Bulgarian educational models and theories have Maria Montessori, Walldorf and the programme "Step by step", applied primarily in preschool education.

  11. The pedagogical system of Maria Montessori (1870-1952) "I teach children, and they teach me how to be trained" The Italiandoctor complies with : age characteristics in Child Development its needs at any particular stage children to learn with minimal effort and with much joy The objectives of the system are: child to feel individual, respected by adults and peers children to develop according to their natural internal plan they accumulate the required practical experienceThis makes them independent and autonomous

  12. Pedagogy of Walldorf –"Pedagogy of the equal opportunities" Method: • baby developing harmonious • combining knowledge of the world • aesthetic education practical skills The followers of Walldorf watch the activities of the teacher as an art. They agree that: • The main task of the child in this first period of his life is to develop your body mainly through a lot of movement, rhythm games, listening to stories and free games. • That consideration of the individuality of the child at any time and any daynost is the only • A healthy lifestyle for children is a fundamental principle, which requires slow pace of work, closeness to nature and protection from the fallout of civilization (the excessive use of plastics, TVs and computers) • The only way children learn, they say, is personal example of the adults. For all that the teacher's behavior at work is consistent with this, what it has set itself the task to teach children.

  13. The programme "Step by Step" The philosophy of the programme "Step by Step" is built mainly on theoretical concepts of Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson and L. S. Vygotsky on personality development. Objectives of the programme: • To create a learning environment on the basis of mutual respect and democratic principles • Forming attitudes to change, creative imagination, making choices and critical thinking • To build exercises for self-discovery and problem solving

  14. Innovation and tradition are two interdependent sides of the development of Bulgarian education. Traditions are characterized by sustainability, stability and a certain inertia. On the other hand, education can not exist unless it is developed and updated. Universal characteristics of each educational culture is unity between tradition and innovation.

  15. Innovations in education are 3 types : • In educational legislation • The new Draft Law on Public Education in Bulgaria will be ready in 2-3 months.It provides for the introduction of new European educational practices and current models that will enhance the quality of education and consistency with the requirements of mobility and European values.

  16. Structural Innovations • lighter curriculum by 50 percent • the ratio of new to old lessons will be reduced to 60 to 40 • Private Schools • External evaluation • state matriculation exams; • 2-year compulsory pre-school education and training from age 5 • full time education up to grade 7 • Introduction of ICT; • Qualification of teachers • Integrated education of children with SEN • Differentiated teacher pay • Delegated Budgets • Career development for teachers

  17. Pedagogical innovations • Project development in Bulgarian schools • Good school practices based on a new application of interactive methods • Students` self-government and civic education • Extracurricular and club activities • Work with outstanding students 19-year old student decided mystery that 2 thousand years of struggling humanity. Radko Kotev by the National Mathematics High School presented Apollonius decision task, which stunned the world of science • Models of integrated education • Multimedia presentations, electronic tutorials, websites

  18. Priorities of the Bulgarian education: 1.Raising in the education to a top priority of the state policy. 2.Introduction of the universal preschool education. 3Development of the basic education for all as a basis for quality and specialized vocational training and lifelong learning. 4.Development of current mobile system for vocational education in a market economy. 5.Undertaking special care and education of children in socially disadvantaged, those with special educational needs and children at risk. 6. Development of the network of current mobile and formal and informal forms of adult education as a basis for a successful career and lifelong learning. 7.To build a modern teaching environment to provide conditions for quality education. 8. Raising in social and professional status of the Bulgarian teacher.

  19. Thanks for your attention MariyaDancheva – a teacher of English

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