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2. Communicating the climate crisis : stories in the classroomNastja Prajnč Kacijan, Bernarda Leva, Barbara Majcenovič Kline, David Hazemali, Tjaša Mohar, Katja Plemenitaš, Tomaž Onič, Kirsten Hempkin, 2025, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: As the climate crisis escalates, educators find themselves frequently having to engage with this issue in a classroom context. A significant contribution that educators, especially language teachers, can make is connected to communicating about environmental questions and helping learners develop the critical skills and competences to engage with such questions fully. In this contribution, we present a series of tasks drawing upon the medium of stories – both fiction and non-fiction, for younger and older learners – which are designed to develop a number of key competences: enhance vocabulary in English relating to climate issues; develop awareness of the key themes regarding these issues; increase learners' critical thinking (regarding the use of language specifically) concerning information available on climate change and related issues.
Keywords: climate fiction, communicating climate crisis, stories in the classroom, didactics, language teaching
Published in DKUM: 26.08.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 10
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4. Adaptations in music lessons : inclusion of a student with autism spectrum disorderKatja Sevšek, Bojan Kovačič, 2025, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: The present research explores teaching adaptations in music education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream elementary schools. We examined how teaching experience and exposure to students with ASD impact the use of inclusive strategies and teachers' self-assessed competence by conducting a structured survey of music teachers in Slovenian elementary schools. Results show that adaptation practices differ depending on teaching experience, with experienced teachers more likely to implement structured routines, quiet spaces, and environmental modifications. There is a moderate correlation between the frequency of adaptations used by teachers and their ability to identify ASD characteristics. The findings highlight the importance of practical experience and targeted training in fostering teachers' confidence and competence, as well as the need for ongoing professional development to create inclusive and supportive learning environments in music education.
Keywords: inclusion, music lessons, teaching adaptations, classroom adaptations, ASD characteristics, mainstream education
Published in DKUM: 02.07.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 5
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5. An effective concept for teaching LabVIEW programming to engineering studentsBojan Gergič, Darko Hercog, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: In today’s technology-driven era, the demand for engineers with strong programming skills continues to rise across diverse industries. LabVIEW software stands out as a key tool in engineering, supporting applications ranging from test and measurement systems to automation and control across different sectors, like manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive. Proficiency in LabVIEW therefore enables engineers to work on a wide range of projects and applications. This article presents two distinct pedagogical approaches to teaching LabVIEW programming at the university level. The introductory course is taught using traditional direct teaching methods, with an emphasis on face-to-face teaching and classroom lectures. In contrast, the advanced course uses a flipped classroom model, where students work independently on preparatory material before participating in laboratory exercises. The latter course concludes with a large project, which the student must complete within four hours. The article provides details on the teaching methods and content of the individual courses, as well as an explanation of the assessment process for the final project. The analysis of the final project results confirms that the students have acquired the knowledge necessary to create functional LabVIEW programs with the appropriate programming style.
Keywords: LabVIEW, graphical programming, teaching, learning, flipped classroom
Published in DKUM: 24.09.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 14
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6. The evaluation of the role of teaching aids in stimulating pupils' activation in geographyTamara Višnić, Ljubica Ivanović Bibić, Smiljana Đukičin Vučković, Anđelija Ivkov-Džigurski, Eva Konečnik Kotnik, 2017, original scientific article Abstract: This paper discusses the methodological procedures of application of teaching aids through the subjects: World around us, Nature and Society and Geography, as well as an adequate choice of teaching resources that encourage students to earn a permanent knowledge. The idea is to use teaching aids in active teaching and to turn it into the practical use of the material, in order to efficiently adopt the fundamental knowledge about the nature of science in the classroom teaching. The procedures are identified, which are especially important from the point of maximum achievements in teaching the use of teaching aids, and especially significant for subjects the World around us, Nature and Society and Geography. The aim of this study was to determine the importance of teaching aids in active teaching, as well as whether the student becomes mentally active participant in the educational process using teaching aids. The study involved class teachers (154) who evaluated the importance of teaching resources for permanent adoption of knowledge of students. In addition, the survey was analyzed and different types of learning resources in terms of their values in the activation of thinking in students were analyzed as well. This survey has confirmed the hypothesis about the importance of teaching aids for thoughtful activation of the students.
Keywords: active learning, classroom teaching, geography, nature and society, world around us
Published in DKUM: 03.10.2017; Views: 1646; Downloads: 414
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7. Back to nature: exploring the potential for implementing the Norwegian idea of outdoor days in the Slovenian school systemKatja Gomboc, 2016, other scientific articles Abstract: Nowadays it is common to use the expressions ‘in the classroom’ and ‘out of the classroom’ (outdoors). In this article the word ‘outdoors’ will be replaced with the words ‘in the natural environment’, ‘into the natural environment’ and ‘within the natural environment’. These words accent the equal importance of nature as a learning area, a concept that is often forgotten, neglected or ignored. In this area, Norway has forged a real connection between people and nature, a way of life called “friluftsliv,” and has used experiential learning based on learning and playing in an outdoor area. In this article is presented a research study of teaching in nature, the Norwegian nature-oriented curriculum and the implementation of nature practice in the Slovenian school system.
Keywords: nature, teaching, teaching outside the classroom, free play
Published in DKUM: 20.09.2017; Views: 1592; Downloads: 150
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