Klaipėdos universitetas

Straipsnyje analizuojama Bolivijos vietinių (angl. indigenous) bendruomenių solidarumo reikšmė pasipriešinimo judėjimams ispaniškojo kolonializmo, liberalaus respublikonizmo bei neoliberalaus politinio-ekonominio modelio laikais. Tradicinis bendruomeninis žemės valdymas ir sprendimų priėmimas suformavo tvirtus solidarumo saitus, kurie buvo svarbiausias laisvės ir lygybės siekių išteklis. Atsiradus naujam tarptautiniam vietinių teisių diskursui, išaugus nevyriausybinių organizacijų ir antropologų pagalbai vietinių bendruomenių švietimui, solidarumo samprata keitėsi, įtraukiant į ją emancipuojantį klasių supratimą. Emancipuojančio solidarumo įgalinti socialiniai judėjimai pasiekė politinę pergalę 2005 metų rinkimuose – naujuoju prezidentu tapo vietinis valstietis Evo Morales.

The article analyzes the social and pedagogical conditions of rehabilitation of students with special needs. The attention is focused on the peculiarities of their integration in educational environment and on the support system of these students in Lutsk institute of human development of Open international university of human development “Ukraine”.

Motivation has long been identified as one of the main factors affecting the English language learning. The study examines the type and level of ESP learning motivation (extrinsic and intrinsic) of 148 first-year undergraduate students of Klaipeda University as well as their attitudes towards learning the English language. Identification of the kind of students’ motivation and their attitudes to learning will help to formulate measures for the improvement of students’ learning motivation and the subject learning quality.

Ištyrus Klaipėdos gyventojų, darbdavių ir kitų socialinių partnerių dalyvavimą neformaliojo suaugusiųjų švietimo ir tęstinio mokymosi procese nustatyta, kad per pastaruosius dvejus metus apie 42,5 proc. respondentų šioje veikloje nedalyvavo, 19,1 proc. darbdavių ir net 28,1 proc. socialinių partnerių neorganizavo jokių mokymų. Daugiausia klaipėdiečiai dalyvavo psichologijos, savirealizacijos, saviugdos, verslumo, vadybos ir projektų rengimo, kompiuterinio raštingumo, apskaitos ir finansų, sveikatos, sveikatinimo ir sveikos gyvensenos mokymuose. Klaipėdos įmonių ir socialinių organizacijų vadovai nėra labai aktyvūs planuodami savo darbuotojų / narių neformalų mokymą. Respondentai nurodė, kad didžiausia kliūtis mokytis yra lėšų trūkumas. Ištirta, kad pagrindiniai mokymų finansavimo šaltiniai yra asmeninės ir darbdavių lėšos. Trečdalis respondentų nurodė, kad mokymuisi, kuris susijęs su profesija ar asmeniniais interesais, iš viso negali skirti lėšų.

The aim of this article: To analyze the theoretical assumptions of organizational culture and to investigate the organizational culture in two Lithuanian and foreign capital organizations.

Nors perdraudimo veiklos ištakomis galima laikyti 1370 m., ši veikla XXI amžiuje vis dar yra aktuali. Įvertinus perdraudimo veiklos svarbą šiuolaikiniame pasaulyje, šiame straipsnyje pateikiamos teorinės įžvalgos apie perdraudimo veiklą. Pritaikius mokslinės literatūros sisteminimo, lyginamosios analizės, kokybinės turinio analizės ir atvejo analizės metodus, pateikiamos teorinės perdraudimo veiklos interpretacijos. Atlikus minėtą analizę, išsiaiškinta, kad perdraudimo veiklos svarba yra akivaizdi tiek pirminiam draudikui, tiek perdraudikui. Žinoma, atsižvelgiant perdraudimo formą, grupės ir rūšies sutarties sąlygos bei pirminio draudiko ir perdraudiko įsipareigojimai gali skirtis, tačiau vis tiek siekiama suderinti draudiko portfelį ir didinti draudimo pajėgumą, norint apsisaugoti nuo galimų katastrofinių įvykių. Viena iš šių tikslų siekimo priemonių ir yra perdraudimo veikla.

The aim of this article is to analyze the demographic changes that have taken place in Kaunas since the mid. 20th century – the end of the 20th century. The main source of research is field research material, collected in Kaunas during 2018, using the author‘s ethnographic questionnaire. Empirical material was collected using classic field research methods: participatory observation, interview, in-depth, structured and semi-structured interviews. Also the analysis of statistical and historical data was performed. The article is based on oral history theory. The results of the research revealed the participants‘ attitudes and beliefs related to urban changes and demographic trends during the Soviet period in Kaunas.

The article presents the results of continuing research performed at Vytautas Magnus University and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences which justifies the importance of collboration between social workers and other professionals working in the field of helping professions, creating a person’s supportive social environment, which the article perceives as a unity environment. There are analyzed theoretical and empirical aspects of cooperation between social workers, health professionals and educators, emphasizing the conceptual attitude of personal empowerment and its significance in an aging, transforming society. The interpretation of the research results revealed, the interdisciplinary cooperation in practice is discussed, the changes of professional training and continuing education are highlighted, emphasizing readiness to work in an interdisciplinary team. In the first part of the article there are discussed social tensions, their expression in social work and healthcare practice, revealing the challenges for a person – a professional and a client. The second part of the article highlights the interdisciplinary communication, leading to the creation of enabling environment of unity, and the importance of social tensions in the context of supportive cooperation discussed resolution it’s practice. In the third part there are analyzed cases for the conditions and possibilities of educational interdisciplinary cooperation: the results of the analysis of medical and social work study programs are reflected; introduced changes in the organization of study programs, discussed the expression of innovations in study programs and practice. There is emphasized counseling as a key factor in educational change in the implementation of a “learner center”, a lifelong learning strategy in the process of continuing education. In formal professional training, this can ensure the position of the tutor, empowering systematic studying; in practice, supervisor encouraging reflection on professional experience, thus developing competence.

Referring to research data of different authors, the article presents the Z generation characteristic by disclosing its essential features, which should be evaluated in modelling the perspective of this generation’s education/self-education. The article discusses the data of the qualitative research on the new generation, which was performed in 2014, by illustrating the Z generation features indicated by the representatives of the Y generation as well as their arguments on the attachment of some features to this generation. The insight of the Z generation’s education methodological direction discusses the sightings on the identification of the features of the new generation, which should be strengthened, by the Institute for Emerging Issues in North Caroline State, USA. The article also points out why in the education methodology it is necessary to highlight points of reference – educational references, grounded virtues, by means of them to substantiate educational interaction as well as to project all elements of educational system in the appropriate methodological approach. So it would suit to identify present characteristics of education actors as well as characteristics to be educated / self-educated.

The current tendencies in global society are clear: the internationalisation of studies in HEIs, the expansion of the labour market, foreign employees with a different cultural background in almost all organisations, etc. A successful professional life depends on the readiness of people to be open to global changes and innovation. Intercultural communication may lead to openness and a better preparation for a future career. This form of communication strengthens a positive attitude towards new trends in the labour market, global business, immigrants and foreigners. In addition, intercultural communication can be used to promote the local culture to others, and to become familiar with remote cultures. This article reveals the importance of intercultural communication for careers, and presents students’ perspectives. According to the results of the survey, intercultural communication is beneficial for personal development: it strengthens qualities such as self-esteem and confidence, and can form new abilities such as critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork. This type of communication provides students with more opportunities to study abroad, and ensures a competitive advantage in business. As students noted, intercultural communication should be practised constantly, and its beneficial aspects have a positive impact on the broader world-view, cultural awareness and career prospects.