Again, on the Continuous (re)Training of the Teacher, Venera-Mihaela COJOCARIU

Review of the book Strategii moderne de formare a cadrelor didactice pentru predarea antreprenoriatului [Modern Strategies for Teacher Training on Teaching Entrepreneurship] Abstract The aim of this paper is to present the content of a new volume published at Cluj University Press. It connects two areas of knowledge / interest of maximum relevance: modern strategies […]

Chemistry Outreach – Reaching out to Students and Laypeople, Anca-Elena ANGHEL, Roxana TIMOFTE

Abstract Science communication is a promising means for improving the awareness and understanding of scientific concepts by the public, therefore facilitating the transition towards a society consisting mainly of functional adults, capable of making informed decisions, less susceptible to pseudoscientific currents. Science outreach initiatives are a form of science communication that can be used to […]

Explanatory Characteristics and Mechanisms of Family Influence in the Development of Emotional Intelligence, Lorena MAXIM

Abstract This article outlines and shares one view related to the correlation between emotional intelligence and the social environment of development – the family. I gathered information in regard with the theoretical explanatory characteristics and mechanisms of the emotional intelligence concept and the family influence as the main socialising agent. I explained the importance of […]

The Integrated Quality Assurance Model in the Context of Online Education, Gabriela CURPĂNARU

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to elaborate an integrated model of education quality management in accordance with the present requirements of online education. From a conceptual viewpoint, we have noticed lately a redimensioning of the notions related to education quality, in a direct relation with the social preoccupations, regulations and norms. The models […]

Content and Language Integrated Learning for Recently Immigrated Students Benefits of a Short-Term Intervention for Content and Language Skills, Mario SCHMIEDEBACH, Claas WEGNER

Abstract Previous research on education for recently immigrated students focused on the suitability of content learning in terms of interest, motivation, and possible advantages for the transition into the mainstream classroom. However, it is yet unclear to what extent students with limited language competencies actually learn “something” from early content instructions in their preparation classes. […]

Measuring the Level of Development of Neuropsychic Functions in the fields of Language and Memory in Preschoolers, Diana Alina BUGANU

Abstract The main purpose of the research was to assess the level of language development in correlation with mnemonic function in preschool age. A formative psycho-pedagogical experiment was performed. The research involved two categories of preschool children aged between 5 and 7 years: with typical development and language disorders (pronunciation-polymorphic dyslalia). The NEPSY test battery […]

A Psychometric Evaluation of the Attitudes toward Lesbians and Gay Men Scale-Short Version: The ATLG-S-9, Gabriel BULBOACĂ, Viorel ROBU

Abstract Measuring attitude toward homosexuality with well-validated instruments is a critical step for a better understanding of the anti-lesbian/gay public prejudice (formerly known as homophobia). The Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Scale-Short Version (ATLG-S) is one of the most known measures of attitude toward lesbians and gay men. This study aimed to test the […]