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Research paper thumbnail of Specialiųjų poreikių vaikų ugdymas

Vilnius : Vilniaus pedagoginis univ, 2001

Bibliogr.: p. 97-99Vytauto Didžiojo universitetasŠvietimo akademij

Research paper thumbnail of The Interpretations of the Concept of Critical Thinking

Social Work, 2018

Critical thinking is considered one of the most important skills, which determines the welfare of... more Critical thinking is considered one of the most important skills, which determines the welfare of the person and of the whole society. The importance of critical thinking is noted in the strategic documents of Europe and of Lithuania. Critical thinking is considered a key competence, which is necessary for the citizens in participation in daily life, and in the society and enables employees to make decisions and start activities; it becomes one of the essential characteristics that employers expect their future employees to have. Scientists continuously raise the question of critical thinking (Lloyd & Bahr, 2010), what specific skills of critical thinking should be developed and how to make them adjustable in practice and remain stable, if the existing instruments of assessment are sufficient (Facione, Facione, 2013; Lai, 2011). The existing variety of conceptions of critical thinking presupposes discussions about the skills, which are necessary for a critically thinking individual....

Research paper thumbnail of Neformaliojo ugdymo organizavimas vaikų socializacijos centruose

Research paper thumbnail of Facets of Intercultural Learning: Student Experiences

Societal Studies, 2018

In recent decades, the focus on intercultural studies has increased alongside the acceleration of... more In recent decades, the focus on intercultural studies has increased alongside the acceleration of globalisation and the resulting ability to move more freely from one country to another. Studies on intercultural learning in Europe started to emerge in the 1960s, with research in this field carried out both abroad (for example, Gill, 2007; Portera, 2011; Deardorff, 2011) and in Lithuania (for example, Virgailaitė-Meckauskaitė, 2011; Bielskienė, Duoblienė, Tamulionytė, 2012; Chodzkienė, 2012; Norvilienė, 2014). It is important to note that intercultural learning is not a stable condition, according to Virgilaitė–Meckauskaitė (2011), but “a complex construct, which is being developed all the time; it covers all socialisation factors, forms of formal and informal learning, lifelong learning strategy and an individual’s experience”. It is therefore continuous and dynamic, and to get a good grasp of such learning, it is not enough to know a foreign language; one also needs to have knowled...

Research paper thumbnail of The Manifestation of Critical Thinking in Lithuanian Higher Education Study Programs

Growing interest in the phenomenon of critical thinking is driven by the requirements of the 21st... more Growing interest in the phenomenon of critical thinking is driven by the requirements of the 21st century labour market, which demands that employees succeed in everyday personal and interpersonal environments, pursue professional success, and become an integral part of a smart society. Critical thinking is highlighted in policy documents as a competency that is necessary to respond to labour market demands and contribute to the progress of society. Higher education systems need to correspond to labour market needs, therefore the teaching and learning of critical thinking is becoming one of the most important tasks in higher education. It is emphasised that higher education institutions should not only train employees for a specific profession, but should also educate personalities with innovative skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication and cooperation, flexibility, and emotional intelligence. Knowledge remains important, but it becomes much more important to be ...

Research paper thumbnail of Inovacijoms palankios mokyklos aplinkos kūrimo priel aidos Utenos savivaldybėje

Research paper thumbnail of Tėvų požiūris į profesinį orientavimą bendrojo lavinimo mokykloje

Pedagogika, 2007

... Valdonė Indrašienė, Lina Grinytė Page 3. 121 ISSN 1392-0340. PEDAGOGIKA. 2007. ... Daugiau ne... more ... Valdonė Indrašienė, Lina Grinytė Page 3. 121 ISSN 1392-0340. PEDAGOGIKA. 2007. ... Daugiau nei trečdalis (37,5 proc.) mokinių tėvų yra in-formuoti apie šios profesinio informavimo institucijos egzistavimą mokykloje, tačiau į jas nesikreipė ir šiomis paslaugomis nesinaudojo. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Socialinių paslaugų teikimo Lazdijų rajono savivaldybėje vertinimas

Social Work, 2009

Straipsnyje nagrinėjamas socialinių paslaugų organizavimas ir teikimas, aptariama socialinių pasl... more Straipsnyje nagrinėjamas socialinių paslaugų organizavimas ir teikimas, aptariama socialinių paslaugų teikimo tvarka. Nepalanki demografinė tendencija Lazdijų rajono savivaldybėje, didėjantis socialinių paslaugų poreikis, todėl būtina tobulinti socialinių paslaugų teikimo modelį ir didinti jo efektyvumą. Dėl tos priežasties straipsnyje analizuojamas sio rajono savivaldybės gyventojų, paslaugų gavėjų, požiūris į gaunamas paslaugas, pateikiamas gaunamų socialinių paslaugų vertinimas.

Research paper thumbnail of Value of Critical Thinking in the Labour Market: Variations in Employers’ and Employees’ Views

Social Sciences

The fragmentation and narrowness of research on critical thinking in the labour market and the la... more The fragmentation and narrowness of research on critical thinking in the labour market and the lack of critical thinking analysis in the context of the interplay between lifelong learning, education and the labour market presuppose the relevance of this article. The article analyses the views of employers and employees, highlighting their attitude toward the importance and manifestation of critical thinking in the labour market and the need for improving critical thinking competency. The article aims to answer the following problematic questions: (1) How important are critical thinking skills and dispositions in the labour market? (2) How do employers’ and employees’ opinions vary regarding critical thinking in professional activities? (3) What need is there to improve critical thinking skills and dispositions? Quantitative research methodology was chosen for data collection using a questionnaire. It was found that both employers and employees consider inference and argumentation to...

Research paper thumbnail of Location-based games as a contemporary, original, and innovative method of seniors' teaching and learning

The handbook consists of three parts. The first chapter provides a diagnosis of older people and ... more The handbook consists of three parts. The first chapter provides a diagnosis of older people and their competence in new technologies. This chapter also describes the ICT education programmes for older people available in the partner countries. The next chapter contains a description and results of a pedagogical experiment aimed at comparing the effectiveness of the method of teaching seniors how to use smartphones. The experiment compared the class and lesson method, which dominates the educational offer addressed to seniors, with the method consistent with the strategy of edutainment – a location-based game. The last part contains scenarios of classes dedicated to the method of location-based games as well as traditional classes and classroom games. The handbook presented to the Reader may be an interesting position for practitioners dealing with andragogy, education of the elderly or ICT education, as it contains ready-made educational programs that can be directly implemented in...

Research paper thumbnail of Social workers’ attitude to functions of an executive in a social services organization

Social Work, 2008

Contemporary social work is inseparable from specialists’ professionalism. In order to ensure eff... more Contemporary social work is inseparable from specialists’ professionalism. In order to ensure efficient work of social services the personnel work organization and management functions administered by their executives is essential. The article analyzes the attitude of social workers towards the functions and actions that organization executive administers when organizing personnel activity. Constant changes require certain features that an executive should possess. The most important ones are ability to cope with changes, to be willing to learn and provide his employees with a possibility to learn, to work in teams and groups. Moreover, an executive should be good at efficient socialization, create safe and industrious atmosphere as well as positive organization culture. The article analyzes social workers’ attitude to the most relevant management functions: planning, organization, management, control, motivation. It was estimated that planning is the most important function of an e...

Research paper thumbnail of The role of a school leader in assuring the quality of education services

Social Work, 2010

The focus on quality gives a possibility for organizations to achieve better operational results.... more The focus on quality gives a possibility for organizations to achieve better operational results. According to various surveys, in order to reach a long-term operational process, the assurance of the quality of operational results and gain strong positions in the market, an organization has to apply one of the most progressive means—quality management, which should become the key goal of the organization. Assurance and improvement of quality in a school of general education is one of the main priorities of the education policy of the Republic of Lithuania. Schools execute the assessment of operational quality by applying various evaluation measures, forms and instruments. One of the most important roles in assuring the quality of an organization is attributed to its leader. Therefore, the authors of the present article analyse school leaders’ attitude towards change opportunities and the peculiarities of the evaluation of education services.

Research paper thumbnail of Factors Determining Satisfaction with the Studies of the Students of Schools of Higher Education

SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 2020

In the modern world conditioned by scientific–technical progress and globalisation it is becoming... more In the modern world conditioned by scientific–technical progress and globalisation it is becoming tricky for schools of higher education to respond to continuously changing needs of the labour market, to secure the expectations of the students towards the selected sought education and its realisation in certain situations of activities. Satisfaction of students with the studies and employment of graduates becomes one of the key criteria of the quality of studies which influences the academic activity of universities. The study introduces the factors which determine the satisfaction of the final years students with their studies. Quantitative research was selected – a representative survey was performed. The study population consisted of the students of the Lithuanian higher schools (universities and colleges) (n=459). It has been established that the key factors in the selection of study programs (demand of the study program on the labour market, the self–set career goals, clear pot...

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges for Education Career in the Lithuanian Schools of General Education: Experience of Career Specialists

SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 2020

The article presents the challenges for the career specialist in provision of career education se... more The article presents the challenges for the career specialist in provision of career education services in the school of general education. Based on the results of the qualitative research, employing the methods of the focus group discussion, the following conclusions should be made: The main problems faced by the career specialists providing career services in general education schools are the following: heavy workload, lack of cooperation among the career specialists; the schools lack informational and methodological means which would correspond to special needs of the students, of age groups; for improvement of efficiency of the activity of career specialists an information data base containing all available informational, counselling, methodological material designated for the career specialist is required; psychological tests on the subjects of self-awareness and career which could be applied by career specialists on their own, without having psychological education; lack of a...

Research paper thumbnail of What critical thinking and for what?

Social welfare : interdisciplinary approach, 2019

The article discusses the construction of the critical thinking concept in higher education and i... more The article discusses the construction of the critical thinking concept in higher education and its change in scientific publications between 1993 and 2017. Based on a systematic literature review, the following research questions are raised: how does construction of critical thinking concept change in the context of higher education during time? How are personal, interpersonal, and social aspects expressed in the concept of critical thinking in the context of higher education? The systematic literature review revealed significant grow of publications starting from 1998. It is also disclosed slight change in treating critical thinking as purely general or domain-specific competence. The authors of the researched articles do not make clear division between critical thinking as a general and as a domain-specific competence. Researchers in different fields tend to associate critical thinking with the development of a person’s cognitive and intellectual capacities, including skills and...

Research paper thumbnail of Development of the integrated assistance models to the child at institutional and inter-institutional level

SHS Web of Conferences, 2016

One of the aims of the Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET... more One of the aims of the Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020) includes improvement of quality of education and training and equal opportunities for all, as well as development of social cohesion at all levels. The National Progress Programme for 2014-2020 highlights the necessity to enhance the inclusion of the disabled and other socially vulnerable groups in the education process. Thus, in response to the current challenges and changing public needs, and in order to create conditions for all children to gain education appropriate to their age and needs, school as the main child's socialisation institution shall ensure provision of high quality and comprehensive social pedagogical assistance. Only joint efforts of various specialists equipped with relevant knowledge/information and a wide range of abilities can ensure effective organisation and provision of social pedagogical assistance. One of the main conditions in providing social pedagogical assistance is teamwork providing for coordination of the activity of individual specialists, better identification of social assistance needs and development of inter-institutional and crosssection cooperation. The Article provides a draft model of integrated assistance to the child and a peer review. The analysis includes the ways of providing integrated assistance to the child, as well as changes to be made in the process of assistance to the child. The Article is concluded with the discussion where research results are summarised within the context of international research and practical experience.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of the activity of the child welfare commission in pursuance of the minimal care of the child

SHS Web of Conferences, 2012

The Law on Minimal and Average Care of the Child of the Republic of Lithuania (in effect since 1 ... more The Law on Minimal and Average Care of the Child of the Republic of Lithuania (in effect since 1 January 2008) established the procedure for provision of minimal and average care for the child having behavioural problems and susceptible to crime. The article analyses activities of child welfare commission in implementing the minimal care of the child: the first part of the article provides a description of the concept of minimal care of the child and the responsibilities of implementing institutions; the second part analyses obstacles in implementing the law and envisages possible measures for a more effective activity of preventive work groups in municipalities and schools.

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ professional development: The case of Lithuania

Επιστημονική Επετηρίδα Παιδαγωγικού Τμήματος Νηπιαγωγών Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων, 2013

Lifelong learning paradigm raises higher requirements for a teacher: quality and effectiveness ar... more Lifelong learning paradigm raises higher requirements for a teacher: quality and effectiveness are the two key words defining the general education policy of the EU and the main objectives of the current period. Today teachers are required to be able to work in a multi cultural environment, flexibly respond and adapt to changes, individualise and differentiate the content of education, and pursue various social functions (such as vocational counseling, conflict management, mediation etc.). Besides high professional requirements teachers are also required to participate in the continuous/further learning process including formal/non formal professional development, selfeducation, and studies in state and private vocational training organisations not only within the framework of education but also in other spheres. The following question have been raised in the article: how the process of teachers' professional development is organised in Lithuania?

Research paper thumbnail of Assessment of Home Help Services

The number of home help service recipients has a tendency to increase. As a result, home help ser... more The number of home help service recipients has a tendency to increase. As a result, home help service is becoming an increasingly important part of the Lithuanian social security system. The article discusses the main aspects of home help service assessment of recipients and carers. The aim of this article is to analyse the aspects of assessment of home help service by recipients and carers. Survey data collection involved unstructured interviews with home help service recipients and focus group interviews with carers. The data revealed the main home help service satisfaction factors. It turned out that for the successful provision of services, the skills and knowledge of carers are dapted them into the direct work with clients, as well as the ability to understand clients’ needs. If the services implement the recipients’ expectations, they are satisfied, and if not—they are dissatisfied. The assessment of analyzing home help support services revealed the need to increase the profes...

Research paper thumbnail of Saviugdos formavimosi kontekstas

Socialinis darbas, Jul 16, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Specialiųjų poreikių vaikų ugdymas

Vilnius : Vilniaus pedagoginis univ, 2001

Bibliogr.: p. 97-99Vytauto Didžiojo universitetasŠvietimo akademij

Research paper thumbnail of The Interpretations of the Concept of Critical Thinking

Social Work, 2018

Critical thinking is considered one of the most important skills, which determines the welfare of... more Critical thinking is considered one of the most important skills, which determines the welfare of the person and of the whole society. The importance of critical thinking is noted in the strategic documents of Europe and of Lithuania. Critical thinking is considered a key competence, which is necessary for the citizens in participation in daily life, and in the society and enables employees to make decisions and start activities; it becomes one of the essential characteristics that employers expect their future employees to have. Scientists continuously raise the question of critical thinking (Lloyd & Bahr, 2010), what specific skills of critical thinking should be developed and how to make them adjustable in practice and remain stable, if the existing instruments of assessment are sufficient (Facione, Facione, 2013; Lai, 2011). The existing variety of conceptions of critical thinking presupposes discussions about the skills, which are necessary for a critically thinking individual....

Research paper thumbnail of Neformaliojo ugdymo organizavimas vaikų socializacijos centruose

Research paper thumbnail of Facets of Intercultural Learning: Student Experiences

Societal Studies, 2018

In recent decades, the focus on intercultural studies has increased alongside the acceleration of... more In recent decades, the focus on intercultural studies has increased alongside the acceleration of globalisation and the resulting ability to move more freely from one country to another. Studies on intercultural learning in Europe started to emerge in the 1960s, with research in this field carried out both abroad (for example, Gill, 2007; Portera, 2011; Deardorff, 2011) and in Lithuania (for example, Virgailaitė-Meckauskaitė, 2011; Bielskienė, Duoblienė, Tamulionytė, 2012; Chodzkienė, 2012; Norvilienė, 2014). It is important to note that intercultural learning is not a stable condition, according to Virgilaitė–Meckauskaitė (2011), but “a complex construct, which is being developed all the time; it covers all socialisation factors, forms of formal and informal learning, lifelong learning strategy and an individual’s experience”. It is therefore continuous and dynamic, and to get a good grasp of such learning, it is not enough to know a foreign language; one also needs to have knowled...

Research paper thumbnail of The Manifestation of Critical Thinking in Lithuanian Higher Education Study Programs

Growing interest in the phenomenon of critical thinking is driven by the requirements of the 21st... more Growing interest in the phenomenon of critical thinking is driven by the requirements of the 21st century labour market, which demands that employees succeed in everyday personal and interpersonal environments, pursue professional success, and become an integral part of a smart society. Critical thinking is highlighted in policy documents as a competency that is necessary to respond to labour market demands and contribute to the progress of society. Higher education systems need to correspond to labour market needs, therefore the teaching and learning of critical thinking is becoming one of the most important tasks in higher education. It is emphasised that higher education institutions should not only train employees for a specific profession, but should also educate personalities with innovative skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication and cooperation, flexibility, and emotional intelligence. Knowledge remains important, but it becomes much more important to be ...

Research paper thumbnail of Inovacijoms palankios mokyklos aplinkos kūrimo priel aidos Utenos savivaldybėje

Research paper thumbnail of Tėvų požiūris į profesinį orientavimą bendrojo lavinimo mokykloje

Pedagogika, 2007

... Valdonė Indrašienė, Lina Grinytė Page 3. 121 ISSN 1392-0340. PEDAGOGIKA. 2007. ... Daugiau ne... more ... Valdonė Indrašienė, Lina Grinytė Page 3. 121 ISSN 1392-0340. PEDAGOGIKA. 2007. ... Daugiau nei trečdalis (37,5 proc.) mokinių tėvų yra in-formuoti apie šios profesinio informavimo institucijos egzistavimą mokykloje, tačiau į jas nesikreipė ir šiomis paslaugomis nesinaudojo. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Socialinių paslaugų teikimo Lazdijų rajono savivaldybėje vertinimas

Social Work, 2009

Straipsnyje nagrinėjamas socialinių paslaugų organizavimas ir teikimas, aptariama socialinių pasl... more Straipsnyje nagrinėjamas socialinių paslaugų organizavimas ir teikimas, aptariama socialinių paslaugų teikimo tvarka. Nepalanki demografinė tendencija Lazdijų rajono savivaldybėje, didėjantis socialinių paslaugų poreikis, todėl būtina tobulinti socialinių paslaugų teikimo modelį ir didinti jo efektyvumą. Dėl tos priežasties straipsnyje analizuojamas sio rajono savivaldybės gyventojų, paslaugų gavėjų, požiūris į gaunamas paslaugas, pateikiamas gaunamų socialinių paslaugų vertinimas.

Research paper thumbnail of Value of Critical Thinking in the Labour Market: Variations in Employers’ and Employees’ Views

Social Sciences

The fragmentation and narrowness of research on critical thinking in the labour market and the la... more The fragmentation and narrowness of research on critical thinking in the labour market and the lack of critical thinking analysis in the context of the interplay between lifelong learning, education and the labour market presuppose the relevance of this article. The article analyses the views of employers and employees, highlighting their attitude toward the importance and manifestation of critical thinking in the labour market and the need for improving critical thinking competency. The article aims to answer the following problematic questions: (1) How important are critical thinking skills and dispositions in the labour market? (2) How do employers’ and employees’ opinions vary regarding critical thinking in professional activities? (3) What need is there to improve critical thinking skills and dispositions? Quantitative research methodology was chosen for data collection using a questionnaire. It was found that both employers and employees consider inference and argumentation to...

Research paper thumbnail of Location-based games as a contemporary, original, and innovative method of seniors' teaching and learning

The handbook consists of three parts. The first chapter provides a diagnosis of older people and ... more The handbook consists of three parts. The first chapter provides a diagnosis of older people and their competence in new technologies. This chapter also describes the ICT education programmes for older people available in the partner countries. The next chapter contains a description and results of a pedagogical experiment aimed at comparing the effectiveness of the method of teaching seniors how to use smartphones. The experiment compared the class and lesson method, which dominates the educational offer addressed to seniors, with the method consistent with the strategy of edutainment – a location-based game. The last part contains scenarios of classes dedicated to the method of location-based games as well as traditional classes and classroom games. The handbook presented to the Reader may be an interesting position for practitioners dealing with andragogy, education of the elderly or ICT education, as it contains ready-made educational programs that can be directly implemented in...

Research paper thumbnail of Social workers’ attitude to functions of an executive in a social services organization

Social Work, 2008

Contemporary social work is inseparable from specialists’ professionalism. In order to ensure eff... more Contemporary social work is inseparable from specialists’ professionalism. In order to ensure efficient work of social services the personnel work organization and management functions administered by their executives is essential. The article analyzes the attitude of social workers towards the functions and actions that organization executive administers when organizing personnel activity. Constant changes require certain features that an executive should possess. The most important ones are ability to cope with changes, to be willing to learn and provide his employees with a possibility to learn, to work in teams and groups. Moreover, an executive should be good at efficient socialization, create safe and industrious atmosphere as well as positive organization culture. The article analyzes social workers’ attitude to the most relevant management functions: planning, organization, management, control, motivation. It was estimated that planning is the most important function of an e...

Research paper thumbnail of The role of a school leader in assuring the quality of education services

Social Work, 2010

The focus on quality gives a possibility for organizations to achieve better operational results.... more The focus on quality gives a possibility for organizations to achieve better operational results. According to various surveys, in order to reach a long-term operational process, the assurance of the quality of operational results and gain strong positions in the market, an organization has to apply one of the most progressive means—quality management, which should become the key goal of the organization. Assurance and improvement of quality in a school of general education is one of the main priorities of the education policy of the Republic of Lithuania. Schools execute the assessment of operational quality by applying various evaluation measures, forms and instruments. One of the most important roles in assuring the quality of an organization is attributed to its leader. Therefore, the authors of the present article analyse school leaders’ attitude towards change opportunities and the peculiarities of the evaluation of education services.

Research paper thumbnail of Factors Determining Satisfaction with the Studies of the Students of Schools of Higher Education

SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 2020

In the modern world conditioned by scientific–technical progress and globalisation it is becoming... more In the modern world conditioned by scientific–technical progress and globalisation it is becoming tricky for schools of higher education to respond to continuously changing needs of the labour market, to secure the expectations of the students towards the selected sought education and its realisation in certain situations of activities. Satisfaction of students with the studies and employment of graduates becomes one of the key criteria of the quality of studies which influences the academic activity of universities. The study introduces the factors which determine the satisfaction of the final years students with their studies. Quantitative research was selected – a representative survey was performed. The study population consisted of the students of the Lithuanian higher schools (universities and colleges) (n=459). It has been established that the key factors in the selection of study programs (demand of the study program on the labour market, the self–set career goals, clear pot...

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges for Education Career in the Lithuanian Schools of General Education: Experience of Career Specialists

SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 2020

The article presents the challenges for the career specialist in provision of career education se... more The article presents the challenges for the career specialist in provision of career education services in the school of general education. Based on the results of the qualitative research, employing the methods of the focus group discussion, the following conclusions should be made: The main problems faced by the career specialists providing career services in general education schools are the following: heavy workload, lack of cooperation among the career specialists; the schools lack informational and methodological means which would correspond to special needs of the students, of age groups; for improvement of efficiency of the activity of career specialists an information data base containing all available informational, counselling, methodological material designated for the career specialist is required; psychological tests on the subjects of self-awareness and career which could be applied by career specialists on their own, without having psychological education; lack of a...

Research paper thumbnail of What critical thinking and for what?

Social welfare : interdisciplinary approach, 2019

The article discusses the construction of the critical thinking concept in higher education and i... more The article discusses the construction of the critical thinking concept in higher education and its change in scientific publications between 1993 and 2017. Based on a systematic literature review, the following research questions are raised: how does construction of critical thinking concept change in the context of higher education during time? How are personal, interpersonal, and social aspects expressed in the concept of critical thinking in the context of higher education? The systematic literature review revealed significant grow of publications starting from 1998. It is also disclosed slight change in treating critical thinking as purely general or domain-specific competence. The authors of the researched articles do not make clear division between critical thinking as a general and as a domain-specific competence. Researchers in different fields tend to associate critical thinking with the development of a person’s cognitive and intellectual capacities, including skills and...

Research paper thumbnail of Development of the integrated assistance models to the child at institutional and inter-institutional level

SHS Web of Conferences, 2016

One of the aims of the Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET... more One of the aims of the Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020) includes improvement of quality of education and training and equal opportunities for all, as well as development of social cohesion at all levels. The National Progress Programme for 2014-2020 highlights the necessity to enhance the inclusion of the disabled and other socially vulnerable groups in the education process. Thus, in response to the current challenges and changing public needs, and in order to create conditions for all children to gain education appropriate to their age and needs, school as the main child's socialisation institution shall ensure provision of high quality and comprehensive social pedagogical assistance. Only joint efforts of various specialists equipped with relevant knowledge/information and a wide range of abilities can ensure effective organisation and provision of social pedagogical assistance. One of the main conditions in providing social pedagogical assistance is teamwork providing for coordination of the activity of individual specialists, better identification of social assistance needs and development of inter-institutional and crosssection cooperation. The Article provides a draft model of integrated assistance to the child and a peer review. The analysis includes the ways of providing integrated assistance to the child, as well as changes to be made in the process of assistance to the child. The Article is concluded with the discussion where research results are summarised within the context of international research and practical experience.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of the activity of the child welfare commission in pursuance of the minimal care of the child

SHS Web of Conferences, 2012

The Law on Minimal and Average Care of the Child of the Republic of Lithuania (in effect since 1 ... more The Law on Minimal and Average Care of the Child of the Republic of Lithuania (in effect since 1 January 2008) established the procedure for provision of minimal and average care for the child having behavioural problems and susceptible to crime. The article analyses activities of child welfare commission in implementing the minimal care of the child: the first part of the article provides a description of the concept of minimal care of the child and the responsibilities of implementing institutions; the second part analyses obstacles in implementing the law and envisages possible measures for a more effective activity of preventive work groups in municipalities and schools.

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ professional development: The case of Lithuania

Επιστημονική Επετηρίδα Παιδαγωγικού Τμήματος Νηπιαγωγών Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων, 2013

Lifelong learning paradigm raises higher requirements for a teacher: quality and effectiveness ar... more Lifelong learning paradigm raises higher requirements for a teacher: quality and effectiveness are the two key words defining the general education policy of the EU and the main objectives of the current period. Today teachers are required to be able to work in a multi cultural environment, flexibly respond and adapt to changes, individualise and differentiate the content of education, and pursue various social functions (such as vocational counseling, conflict management, mediation etc.). Besides high professional requirements teachers are also required to participate in the continuous/further learning process including formal/non formal professional development, selfeducation, and studies in state and private vocational training organisations not only within the framework of education but also in other spheres. The following question have been raised in the article: how the process of teachers' professional development is organised in Lithuania?

Research paper thumbnail of Assessment of Home Help Services

The number of home help service recipients has a tendency to increase. As a result, home help ser... more The number of home help service recipients has a tendency to increase. As a result, home help service is becoming an increasingly important part of the Lithuanian social security system. The article discusses the main aspects of home help service assessment of recipients and carers. The aim of this article is to analyse the aspects of assessment of home help service by recipients and carers. Survey data collection involved unstructured interviews with home help service recipients and focus group interviews with carers. The data revealed the main home help service satisfaction factors. It turned out that for the successful provision of services, the skills and knowledge of carers are dapted them into the direct work with clients, as well as the ability to understand clients’ needs. If the services implement the recipients’ expectations, they are satisfied, and if not—they are dissatisfied. The assessment of analyzing home help support services revealed the need to increase the profes...

Research paper thumbnail of Saviugdos formavimosi kontekstas

Socialinis darbas, Jul 16, 2013