A Brief Overview of Self-Determination Theory: Implications for Educational Psychology Narcisa Gianina CARANFIL, Oana Lăcrămioara BĂDĂRĂU, Marta-Iuliana VICOL

Abstract Three primary aspects of human motivation were distinguished in order to conduct a multidimensional analysis of this overall concept: cognitive, affective, and behavioral. Self-Determination Theory is based on concepts such as behavioral regulation, human needs, learning, psychological adjustment, etc. The theory’s founders began with the idea that a spectrum of self-determination levels, which serve […]

Strategies for Implementing STEM  Education in Preschool Education Violeta RAMAȘCANU,Venera-Mihaela COJOCARIU

Abstract The role of kindergarten is to efficiently prepare preschoolers for their encounter with the real world. This includes developing their skills, competencies, problem-solving abilities, as well as acquiring knowledge about themselves and their surroundings. STEM education can be a reliable ally in this process. The STEM perspective integrates four areas: S-Science, T-Technology, E-Engineering, and […]

Social Representation of Problematic Students Based on the Perspective of Preschool and Primary School TeachersViorel ROBU, Magda TUFEANU, Cristina-Maria STOICA

Abstract Problematic students burden primary school teachers and school counselors with many challenges. For this reason, we believe that investigating teachers’ perception of these students can create the basis for a better focus of training programs aimed at equipping teachers with the practical skills they need to support young school-age students to adapt as best […]

Examination of Opinions on the 2018 Turkish Language and Literature (TLL) Curriculum in Terms of the Components of Educational Programs Mesut BULUT

Abstract This study aims to investigate the opinions of aspiring Turkish language and literature teachers about the curriculum components of the 2018 program. Using a case study design, a qualitative research methodology was used to perform the study. 37 teacher candidates enrolled in a Turkish university’s faculty of education’s Turkish Language and literature teaching department […]

Current Theories and Models of Scholar Anxiety, Elena MATASĂ

Abstract School anxiety can have negative effects on the development of primary school students. Conceptually, school anxiety refers to disruptive thinking patterns and physiological behaviours that cause students to worry about underachievement. Theories and explanatory models of school anxiety provide a framework for understanding how it manifests itself and for identifying ways to reduce anxiety […]

Specific Elements of Education for Emotional Development in the Curriculum Documents of the Discipline Personal Development in Primary EducationLaura-Monica MORĂRAȘU

Abstract The purpose of the research is to identify the specific elements of emotional development activities at the level of curricular documents in the education systems of Romania and the Republic of Moldova. A comparative analysis of school programs and auxiliaries for the discipline of Personal Development was carried out. The criteria that formed the […]

Revolutionizing AI in Education: A Review of Ethical Challenges and Frontiers, Louiza BELAID, Liliana MÂȚĂ

Abstract AI driven language learning platforms and applications have revolutionized traditional teaching methods by offering interactive and adaptable tools. These platforms provide personalized study schedules and appropriate materials using natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning algorithms based on the participants’ proficiency level, learning preferences and skills. The integration of AI in foreign language education […]

Knowledge of Homosexuality Among Romanian University Students: An Exploratory Study, Viorel ROBU, Gabriel BULBOACĂ

Abstract Studies have shown that the level of knowledge that the general population or certain social and professional groups have of homosexuality can predict prejudice based on sexual orientation and homophobic attitudes. This exploratory study aimed to evaluate Romanian university students’ knowledge of homosexuality. A survey was conducted among 535 subjects enrolled in Bachelor’s and […]

New Trends of Online Communication in Education, Andreea RUSU

Abstract Communication and collaboration skills are recognized as core competencies of the 21st century, alongside those related to information and communication technologies. This study examines new perspectives on the concept of online communication, highlighting both its advantages and disadvantages in educational settings. The primary objective of the research is to conduct a systematic analysis of […]