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DOES BASIC LITERACY REQUIRE A REDESIGN IN THE CONTEXT OF ITS INTEGRATION WITH DIGITAL AND AI LITERACY IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
(Plovdiv University Press "Paisii Hilendarski", 2026) Vlaseva, Teodora
This article examines the need for a conceptual and curricular redesign of foundational literacy in primary Bulgarian language and literature education. A comparative document analysis evaluates the current curriculum and the reform proposals of the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science, focusing on the integration of linguistic, digital, and AI literacy. The analysis finds that the traditional dimensions of foundational literacy are relatively well supported, while systematic preparation for digital reading and learning is missing. The proposed reforms introduce elements of AI literacy but do not resolve this structural deficit. The article therefore argues for a redesign that incorporates digital navigation, locating and retrieving information, integrating multiple sources, and critically evaluating digital content into the framework of foundational literacy.
TRANSFORMATION OF BULGARIAN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: INTERACTIVE APPROACHES AND SHARED EDUCATIONAL ATTITUDES
(Plovdiv University Press "Paisii Hilendarski", 2026) Todorov, Martin
The issue of sustaining children's attention and overcoming passivity in the classroom is among the most pressing challenges in contemporary primary education. This article explores the potential of interactive methods in teaching the Bulgarian language, viewed in their entirety – through the synergy between digital tools and classical non-digital forms of interaction such as group work, discussions, and educational games. The main objective is to determine how this combined approach influences learning motivation and in what ways it activates students who traditionally remain passive during lessons.
The paper presents an empirical study that compares the authentic attitudes of primary school teachers, parents, and students. The data analysis reveals key correlations: over two-thirds of parents report increased motivation during home preparation, while the vast majority of teachers confirm a tangible activation among quieter children. The study offers a valuable pedagogical insight into the role of the competitive element in educational platforms, proving that when balanced with cooperative forms of work, it acts as a constructive stimulus without generating anxiety among more introverted students. The shared conclusions offer practical solutions for the work of the modern primary school teacher.
AGGRESSION AS AN ACTUAL CAPACITY IN THE TRANSITION FROM ADOLESCENCE TO EARLY ADULTHOOD
(Plovdiv University Press "Paisii Hilendarski", 2026) Dimchev, Nikolay
This article traces the dynamics of aggression during the transitional period between late adolescence and early adulthood. The primary focus is placed on examining aggression through the prism of Positive Psychotherapy, where the phenomenon is conceptualized not as a pure destructive deficit, but as a functional actual capacity of the personality for reaction and self-assertion. The empirical study, conducted among a sample of young people, outlines how aggression transforms from a 'rebellion' for autonomy in adolescents into a tool for social and academic fulfillment in university students, utilizing the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). The results reflect a correlation between the emotional and cognitive components of aggressive behavior, demonstrating that it can function as a compensatory system triggered by deficits in the capacity for trust. The conclusions provide practical guidelines for preventive work in psychological counseling and social support when working with adolescents, employing the balance model within the context of the positive approach.
THE “BRATSKA MOGILA” MEMORIAL IN PLOVDIV: MONUMENTAL SYNTHESIS AND ETHNOCULTURAL MODELS IN BULGARIAN MEMORIAL SCULPTURE IN THE 1970S
(Plovdiv University Press "Paisii Hilendarski", 2026) Nersesyan, Sarkis
The present study examines the “Bratska Mogila” memorial complex in Plovdiv as a characteristic example of the synthesis between architecture, monumental sculpture, and ideologically constructed cultural memory in Bulgarian art during the 1970s. The analysis focuses on the specifics of form-making, artistic and spatial organization, and the use of archetypal ethnocultural models in the construction of the memorial image. Special attention has been given to the interaction between the plastic solutions contemporary to the period and references to ancient Thracian, funerary, and sacred forms, as well as to the eternal flame, which are integrated into the structure of the complex as carriers of multilayered symbolism. The study considers “Bratska Mogila” not only as a work of socialist memorial culture, but also as an artistic object in which ideological suggestions are achieved through deeper cultural and archetypal visual mechanisms. The article analyzes the historical prerequisites for the emergence of the complex, the role of the authorial team, the specific features of monumental synthesis, and the place of the monument in the development of Bulgarian memorial sculpture of the period.
BETWEEN CAREER CHOICE AND PERSONAL VULNERABILITY: PERSONALITY PROFILES AND TAXONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS
(Plovdiv University Press "Paisii Hilendarski", 2026) Dimchev, Nikolay
This paper examines the theoretical and empirical model of the psychological profile of psychology students, based on the premise that personality traits are a key factor in the successful formation of the future psychologist as a professional. The choice of this career path is not accidental; rather, it represents a complex dynamic between vocational interests, individual vulnerability, and emotional regulation capacity. The theoretical framework integrates J. Holland's RIASEC model, C. G. Jung's "Wounded Healer" archetype, and D. Goleman's concept of emotional intelligence. The empirical study was conducted using the shortened personality questionnaire Mini-Mult-R among a sample of students (N = 53). The data were processed using descriptive statistics, Student's t-test, the Mann-Whitney U test, and non-hierarchical cluster analysis (K-Means). The results indicate that despite the general normative mean values, the sample is heterogeneous. Three distinct profiles of psychological functioning were identified: adaptive, distress (high-risk), and subclinical. Anxiety (Pt) and cognitive integration (Sc) emerge as the primary structure-defining differentiators within the group. The study confirms that individual psychological configuration of personality is a more reliable predictor of professional suitability and vulnerability than external demographic factors.