Teacher’s professional competence in the perception of contemporary society

Pētījuma mērķis ir izpētīt dažādu paaudžu skolotāju izpratni par skolotāja profesionālo kompetenci. Pētījumā iegūtie dati pēc informācijas apstrādes un analīzes sniedz ieskatu, kādas profesionālās kompetences raksturo mūsdienu pedagogu Latvijā. Pētījumā izmantotās metodes ir teorētiskās literatūras analīze, dažādu paaudžu skolotāju aptauja un aptaujas rezultātu ranžēšana pēc satura un biežuma. Centrālā doma ir skolotāju kompetence izglītībā un mācību procesā, kā arī profesionāli kompetenta pedagoga portrets sabiedrības izpratnē. Aktualitāte- sabiedrībā pastāvošā pastiprinātā interese par skolotāju profesijas pārstāvju darbu. Secinājums- visas skolotāja darbā nepieciešamās kompetences jāattīsta un jāizkopj kopsakarībā (pedagogu un audzēkņu kopējā sadarbībā ), lai veiksmīgi vadītu mācību procesu un rastu jaunas iespējas attīstīties. Bakalaura darbs sastāv no 62 lappusēm, kuras ietver 2 tabulas, 1 shēmu, 1 līkni, 7 diagrammas un 3 pielikumus.The aim of investigation is to investigate the teachers` of different generations understanding of teacher`s professional competence. The data obtained in investigation after the processing the information and analysis gives the insight into the professional competences that describe the contemporary teachers in Latvia. The methods used in investigation are the analysis of theory in literature, questionnaire of teachers of different generations and arranging the results of the questionnaire considering the content and frequency. The main idea is the teacher`s competence in education and in the process of learning as well as the portrait of professionally competent teacher in the perception of society. Topicality- intensified interest subsisting in society about the work of representatives of teachers` profession. Conclusion- all the necessary competences in the work of teacher have to be developed and cultivated in interconnection- ( cooperation between teachers and learners) to manage the process of learning successfully and to discover new possibilities to develop. The Bachelor`s Paper consists of 62 pages that include 2 tables, 1 chart, 1 curve, 7 diagrams and 3 appendixes

Trichinella sp. infection in Martens (Martes martes, Martes foina) in Latvia and Lithuania (Kaunas region)

Trichinella is widespread zoonotic parasite, common in almost whole world and wild animals are the natural reservoirs for these agents. Martens are common host for Trichinella species. Aim of this study, was to monitor distribution and epidemiological status of Trichinella spp. in pine and stone martens in Latvia and Lithuania. Marten samples were collected in hunting seasons of winter in 2012/2013 from different regions of Latvia and Lithuania (Kaunas region). Determined animal gender, age group and collected muscle samples (n = 98). Each sample analyzed for Trichinella spp. larvae and for detection used reference method - Magnetic stirrer method for pooled sample digestion (Commission Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005). Trichinella spp. prevalence in martens in Latvia and Lithuania (Kaunas region) was respectively 45.8% and 20.0%. Prevalence in stone martin was 54.6% and in pine martin accordingly 40.2%. Infection intensity varies from 0.04 to 61.20 (l.p.g.). Marten in Latvia show higher Trichinella spp. prevalence than in Lithuania (Kaunas region). Animal parameters (age group and gender) have low impact on Trichinella infestation. Main results of study show that in Latvia and Lithuania (Kaunas region) Martes species are frequent natural reservoirs for zoonotic agents TrichinellaVytauto Didžiojo universitetasŽemės ūkio akademij