SCHOOL, COMPANY AND MUNICIPALITY COLLABORATION IN CAREER EDUCATION

This article presents results of implementation of school, company and municipality collaboration model in career education in Latvia. The purpose of the study was to work out and implement an educational model for facilitation of student career choice and learning for working life in general education. Empirical data were collected through student selfassessment questionnaires, student portfolio evaluation and analysis of career counselor’s interview. Data collected in period from September, 2012 till February, 2013. 969 students and 19 counselors were involved in the study. Results indicate positive correlation between student’s future plans and quality of career management skills portfolio. For integration of career education in school learning process career counselor, class teacher and subject teacher collaboration is necessary

LATGALES KONGRESA SIMTGADES TEMATISKĀS IZSTĀDES „PĀRI SLIEKSNIM“ KONCEPCIJA

Pirms 100 gadiem, 1917. gada 26.–27. aprīlī (pēc v. st.), Rēzeknē notika vēsturiski nozīmīgais Latgales kongress, kurā balsstiesīgie delegāti lēma par Latgales atdalīšanos no Vitebskas guberņas un apvienošanos ar Vidzemi un Kurzemi. Atzīmējot Latgales kongresa simtgadi, tā atcerei Latgales Kultūrvēstures muzejs (turpmāk tekstā – LKM) izveidoja tematiski ceļojošo izstādi „Pāri slieksnim“. Izstādes mērķis ir, īstenojot muzeja misiju, ar krājuma materiālu starpniecību atspoguļot un sabiedrībā veidot izpratni par Latgales kongresa norisi Rēzeknē un tā nozīmīgo lomu ceļā uz Latvijas valsts neatkarību, kā arī popularizēt un radīt interesi par būtiskākajiem Latgales vēstures notikumiem. Galvenie pētījuma jautājumi: 1. Izstādes zinātniskās koncepcijas struktūras un teksta satura izstrādes pamatvirzieni. 2. LKM, kā arī citos Latgales un Latvijas muzeju krājumos (Franča Trasuna muzejs „Kolnasāta“, Cēsu Vēstures un mākslas muzejs; Skrindu dzimtas muzejs u. c.) pieejamo materiālu apzināšanas un atlases process (fotogrāfijas, dokumenti, priekšmeti u. c.). 3. Interaktīvās un izglītojošās sadaļas koncepcija. 4. LKM krājuma materiālu digitalizācija un audiovizuālo noformējumu sagatavošana izstādes vajadzībām. 5. Latvijas Nacionālā arhīva (Latvijas Valsts vēstures un Latvijas Valsts kinofotofonodokumentu arhīvi), kā arī Baltkrievijas Nacionālā vēstures arhīva materiālu pētniecība un izmantošana. 6. Izstādes izveides būtiskākie problēmjautājumi. LKM izveidotā tematiski ceļojošā izstāde „Pāri slieksnim“ ikvienam apmeklētājam un vēstures pētniekam sniegs informāciju par 1917. gada Latgales kongresa izveidošanās priekšnosacījumiem u. c. būtiskākajiem vēsturiskajiem procesiem Latgales reģionā kopš 16. gadsimta vidus līdz 1922. gadam

CRIMINALITY IN LATGALE IN THE REFLECTION OF THE NEWSPAPER “LATGOLAS WÒRDS” (1919–1921)

After the end of the Latvian War of Liberation (1918–1920) and the liberation of Latgale from the Bolsheviks, everyday life started to improve gradually, however, due to various objective circumstances (the geographical position – the border with the Soviet Russia, the presence of various criminal elements, relocation of refugees and several socio-economic factors such as unemployment, poverty, etc.), the region was still highly criminal. Processes and events including criminal offenses occurring in the territory of Latvia were reflected in various state and regional newspapers. The largest regional newspaper was “Latgolas Wòrds”, published by the Latgalian Christian Farmers’ Union, which eventually became an independent source of information for a large part of the population of Latgale. The aim of the study is to identify the main trends of criminality in the territory of Latgale as reflected in the newspaper “Latgolas Wòrds” (1921–1921). The content of publications under analysis indicates that there were various crimes committed (including murder, robbery, theft, etc.); the selected publications also reveal the overall socio-economic situation in the region during this period. The rapid spread of crime in the rural areas testifies to the socio-economic problems experienced by the population of Latgale (unemployment, devastated farms, the overall food deficit, etc.). Similarly, the publications outline the social portrait of criminals: among them there were socially disadvantaged people (rural population, etc.) and servicemen of different armies. Active or passive participation of certain social groups (soldiers, police officers, etc.) in committing crimes indicates not only certain problems in the activities of the Latgalian security institutions, but also in the general trends typical of the Latvian state on the whole. It should be noted that the news displayed in the newspaper can hardly be perceived as an opinion of the general public, but rather as an interpretation of events by a certain group or its representatives

COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTION OF STUDENT’S SELF-DIRECTION

This article presents results of promotion of students self-direction in cooperative learning in teacher training. The purpose of the study was to work out and implement an cooperative learning model for promotion of student self-directed learning skills in teacher training in university, and explore the relationships between the cooperative learning process and self-directed learning development. Empirical data were collected through self-directed learning-eadiness tests (SDLRS/LPA) and interviews at the beginning and the end of the semester. The data of experiment group were compared with control group data, and 170 students were involved in the study. Results indicate that self-directed learning readiness improves through cooperative learning processes for students of all levels, while in traditional process below average and average level students’ readiness improves, and above average level students’ readiness expressions are limited and readiness for self-direction decreases

PROMOTION OF STUDENT SELF-DIRECTION IN COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN UNIVERSITY

This article presents results of implementation of principles of direction and liberalization in cooperative learning in teacher training. The purpose of the study was to work out and implement an educational model for promotion of student self-directed learning skills in teacher training in university, and explore the relationships between the cooperative learning process and self-directed learning development. Empirical data were collected through self-directed learning-readiness tests (SDLRS/LPA), student self-assessment questionnaires, and interviews at the beginning and the end of the semester. The data of experiment group were compared with control group data, and 170 students were involved in the study. Results indicate that self directed learning readiness improves through cooperative learning processes for students of all levels, while in traditional process below average and average level students’ readiness improves, and above average level students’ readiness expressions are limited and readiness for self-direction decreases

RESEARCH ABOUT MUNICIPAL WASTE LANDFILL „SKUĶUPURVS” IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT

Waste management continues to develop, but it is important to also look back at its past and research environmental impact of old waste landfills. Research showcases determination of municipal waste landfills` “Skuķupurvs” impact on environmental quality. Quality of air, soil and water was determinated

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR REMIGRANTS

People have always looked for the best opportunities for life and for a variety of reasons there has been migration from country to country. The aim of the study is to find out, through questionnaires and interviews, the reasons for people leaving and the creation of support that would encourage returns. 23 respondents were surveyed, who answered 87 questions. Emigrants were interviewed using email lists to find out what people expected from their country, what differences they see in their home country and in their country of origin. The reasons for leaving are mentioned is credit, debt, marriage with foreigner and many other reasons. Career guidance for remigrants have the task to help them to find a job that is consistent with their abilities and interests and helping to build a successful career

ARHIVING OF ORAL HISTORY SOURCES IN LATVIA: EXAMPLE OF MUSEUM OF THE OCCUPATION OF LATVIA

Since second half of 1980s in Eastern Europe and Latvia importance of oral history sources is increasing in various study sectors. It has become relevant material for archiving, preservation, digitization and solving various problematic issues. The research is based on study of Museum of the Occupation of Latvia Audiovisual holdings source archiving experienc

OVERCOMING SOCIAL INCLUSION BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

The cultural changes that have taken place and the social sciences contributions that have been published over the last few decades have inaugurated a new vision of people with disabilities that upholds the values of rights, equality, participation, and social inclusion. Although these changes have been widely supported through the ratification of important international treaties (for example, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) and by scientific evidence, however, they are still struggling to penetrate into the wider social and cultural system, or to become common practice in services directed at people with disabilities. Social inclusion for people with disabilities, and in particular intellectual disabilities, remains, in fact, a difficult objective to achieve. Above all, cultural barriers are still a hindering factor in social inclusion processes. This paper is a commentary on the research carried out within the two-year European project ESEC (Extending Social Educators Competences)

Sustainability and Empowerment in Context of Inclusion of Disabled Persons

Creation without disassembling, using wisely, responsible  planing and estimation longer-term consequences giving priority to the person, respecting his/her individuality, diversity - this is a new approach and sustainable society features. Quality of life include all aspects of the way we live our lives. They allow us to fulfil our needs and aspirations. On the basis of results of the research EU policy materials and Lithuania and Latvia ways of realization these laws in the regional policy, that all global methods and wellbeing development actions have a direct impact for  people with intellectual  disabilitiess and influentto expanding possibilities self-expression, activating self-action, stimulating self-conception. Creatiwity –the way and possibility in empowering these people socialization and self – realizing. The researches in this field would answer to the questons: possible to optimize the quality of life  for people with intellectual deseases in their abilities limited space