1. Selected Contemporary Research on Special Needs, Giftedness, and Talent in Slovenia2025 Abstract: This monograph covers an extensive array of topics related to special needs, talent, and giftedness in the Slovenian educational system. It consists of twelve insightful chapters written by twenty-three authors, mostly from the University of Maribor's Faculty of Education. Addressing a wide range of professionals, the book examines innovative research and strategies to enhance the support and education of these special populations. The topics covered include speech and language therapy, reading adaptations and adjustments to music lessons for autistic students, the inclusion of children with special needs in folklore, and the identification and support of twice-exceptional students. It also discusses student involvement in school-home cooperation, early identification of mathematically gifted children, musical talent development, dance creativity in kindergarten, multilingual reading to expand vocabulary, and classroom design to encourage artistic expression. Overall, the monograph promotes a better understanding of these populations' specific needs and encourages discussion about creating inclusive, supportive, and effective educational environments.
Keywords: special needs, giftedness and talent, inclusive education, supportive environments, Slovenian education system
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2. The national assessment of mathematics in high schools in Italy with Slovene as the language of instructionDaniel Doz, 2019, original scientific article Abstract: In the following paper, we analyzed the question types in the INVALSI national mathematics assessments in Italian high schools with Slovene as the language of instruction. Through a statistical analysis, we found that closed-type questions were more frequent than open-type questions. A greater presence of closed-type questions could lead to the issue of guessing and cheating. Moreover, a greater quantity of closed-type questions could lead to a partial evaluation of knowledge, since procedures and other mathematical competences are not considered. In our research, we also considered the topics of the questions that were presented in national assessments.
Keywords: mathematics, Slovene education in Italy, national examinations, testing
Published in DKUM: 10.06.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 0
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3. E-learning materials for the Slovene language in elementary schools (6th-9th grade)Alenka Valh Lopert, Mihaela Koletnik, 2019, original scientific article Abstract: The theoretical part of the paper presents the project Slovenščina na dlani (lovene in e al o or and) which is intended for the establishment of an interactive learning environment for the Slovene language (as mother tongue) in elementary and secondary schools. In this paper we limit the research to elementary school. In the empirical section, we focus on freely available e-learning materials for the Slovene language from the 6th to the 9th grade of elementary school and present the results of an analysis of 10,118 tasks according to their types. The findings indicate an unbalanced representation of different types of tasks, with short answer types in the majority, the task type that is least popular among students. By introducing the most advanced linguistic technology into learning processes, we try to overcome the limitations of existing e-resources for learning the Slovene language.
Keywords: Slovene language, language study and teaching, native language, elementary education, learning resources, projects, mother tongue, elementary school, elearning resources
Published in DKUM: 10.06.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 0
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4. Postmodern thinking and relativism theory in the field of pedagogyGrozdanka Gojkov, 2019, original scientific article Abstract: According to theoretical analysis, the text considers the influence of an understanding of postmodern thinking on pluralistic perspectives in education, pluralisation of the concepts of upbringing and education, critique of concepts like causality in gnoseological and epistemological assumptions - determinism, objectivity, rationalization and its consequences in the fields of, e.g., morality. It turns out that the traditional humanistic concepts of education and forming of personality, on the one hand, and learning and knowledge, on the other, demand reconsideration from a perspective involving postmodern scepticism about the idealistic and rigid preconceptions of modern thought. This raises the further question of the efficacy of modern pedagogy in the sense of its consistency with its scientific aims, i.e. its function.
Keywords: postmodern thinking, pluralisation of the concept of upbringing and education, pedagogy
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5. The contribution of art education to educational transitionsWolfgang Weinlich, 2018, original scientific article Abstract: The main purpose of this conceptual paper is to place selected areas of art education in parallel with educational transition. Thus, transition is associated with aesthetic behaviour and aesthet-ic biography, two notions that may represent two fundamental approaches to art education coined in German / Austrian / Swiss art education theory in recent decades. Both appear to be promising in regard to their potential linkage with transitional education. The study proposes a development in art education that includes and stresses an awareness of transitions; thus, we believe, art education holds great potential to contribute to successful educational transitions throughout early childhood education, kindergarten, school, university and the early phases of professionalization.
Keywords: art education, professionalization, transitions
Published in DKUM: 04.06.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 0
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7. Leveraging communities of practice to cultivate entrepreneurial mindset : a systematic review and practical insightsLjerka Sedlan Kőnig, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: This paper explores the role of Communities of Practice (CoPs) as a potential teaching tool to better promote an entrepreneurial mindset, particularly in the context of higher education. Through a systematic review of existing learning theories and the concept of CoPs, this paper identifies the challenges of entrepreneurial education and proposes changes in higher education that focus on creating entrepreneurial awareness, enhancing entrepreneurial competencies and developing students' entrepreneurial identity to foster an entrepreneurial mindset by supporting formal higher education with informal educational practices such as CoPs. The originality of this paper lies in the presentation of the alternative concept of Accountable Entrepreneurial Education. By combining theoretical insights with practical examples, this paper serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers and practitioners in the field of entrepreneurship education.
Keywords: teaching tool, entrepreneurial behaviour, higher education Innovative practice
Published in DKUM: 02.06.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 1
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8. Psychometric testing of the caring assessment tool: Educational version (CAT-Edu©)Kasandra Musović, Majda Pajnkihar, Dominika Vrbnjak, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Background
Caring is fundamental to quality nursing education, fostering effective nurse-patient relationships, empathy, and holistic care. Globally, including in Slovenia, nursing institutions struggle to integrate caring behaviors into curricula due to a lack of culturally sensitive assessment tools. This limits the measurement and development of caring competencies, potentially affecting education quality and patient outcomes.
Objectives
To translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Caring Assessment Tool-educational version (CAT-edu).
Design
A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was used to evaluate the CAT-edu's psychometric properties.
Setting
Four nursing faculties, with data collected from October 2021 until February 2022.
Participants
A convenience sample of 703 undergraduate student nurses enrolled in first-cycle Bologna degree programs.
Methods
The CAT-edu was translated using forward- and back-translation. Content validity indices were calculated to evaluate content validity by nine experts, and ten educators assessed face validity. Construct validity was evaluated through principal component analysis and internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and RStudio.
Results
Content validity was strong, with most items achieving high content validity indices; however, three items (26, 52, and 74) scored slightly lower. Construct validity was confirmed through principal component analysis, with Bartlett's test of Sphericity (p < 0.001) and a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of 0.974 indicating suitability. Seven components explained 59.70 % of the variance. The 62-item version showed high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.97).
Limitations
The study lacked a test-retest reliability assessment and may have limited potential generalizability due to convenience sampling and specific sample demographics.
Conclusions
The first Slovenian version of the CAT-edu for assessing caring behaviors in nursing education is a culturally sensitive and relatively psychometrically robust instrument. It supports faculty development, curriculum enhancements, and institutional policies. Addressing gaps like noncaring behaviors can foster caring competencies and improve patient outcomes.
Keywords: Caring, Education, nursing, Ssudents, psychometrics
Published in DKUM: 28.05.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 4
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9. Sustainable development goals and higher education : an efficiency analysisMaja Mihaljević Kosor, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: Higher education (HE) is a significant factor in a country’s economic
prosperity and plays a vital role in addressing sustainability issues and
actively promoting sustainable development. While many EU member
countries have well-developed education systems in terms of rankings and
SDGs’ attainment, little is known about the progress of other European
countries. The goal of this research is to estimate the efficiency of higher
education in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in
40 European countries. The method used to estimate efficiency is Data
Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with output-orientation and variable returns
to scale approach. In the final model specification, two input variables and
one output variable are used. Results indicate that the average technical
efficiency of the 40 European countries is relatively high and equal to 0.94.
Nine countries emerge as fully efficient in achieving SDG 4 with a coefficient
equal to 1. The four largest higher education systems achieved an aboveaverage efficiency score of 0.97 or higher. Six countries are recognized as
the worst performing. However, more analysis is necessary to examine the
sources of inefficiency in the worst-performing countries. Due to specific data
limitations indicated in this research, it remains a challenge to evaluate the
precise impact of higher education and its contribution to SDGs.
Keywords: sustainable development goals (SDGs), higher education, data envelopment analysis, SDG4, European countries
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10. Motivation for training at Paul Hartmann Adriatic d.o.o.Ivana Savić, 2025, undergraduate thesis Abstract: The motivation of adult learners in the workplace is an area of research that focuses on
understanding the factors that influence adults' desire to engage in learning activities
within an organizational context. We studied various internal and external factors that
contribute to the motivation of adult employees to acquire new knowledge, skills, and
competencies to accelerate their professional development and career advancement.
Understanding the motivations of adult learners at work is crucial for organizations that
want to design effective learning programs. With other factors, such as intrinsic and
extrinsic motivation, perceived relevance, and goal orientation, organizations can
develop strategies that promote and sustain employee motivation. This can ultimately
lead to improved engagement, performance, and professional growth among
employees.
Keywords: motivation, adult education, adult learning, motivational factors, lifelong
learning
Published in DKUM: 25.04.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 4
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