Educational psychology

Eurostat's latest figures reveal that Bulgaria ranks last in the EU for lifelong learning, with only 1.4% of Bulgarians participating in educational activities last year. This figure is nearly ten times lower than the EU average, indicating a significant lack of interest among Bulgarians aged 25 to 64 in continuing education.

Bulgaria ranks 25th in Europe for the number of people who read, according to a Eurostat study from 2022. With just under 40% of Bulgarians engaging in reading, the country is positioned fourth from the bottom in Europe, with Italy, Cyprus, and Romania demonstrating even lower interest in books.

Universities have had an active, albeit limited, role in the training programs run by the Public Employment Service (DYPA) throughout the previous period, and financed by the Recovery Fund.

High schools have been set to introduce "etiquette" lessons, where students will receive instruction on proper speech, attire, and conduct, aiming to foster appropriate behavior, while secondary school students will receive lessons in "good manners and courtesy."

The Education Ministry plans to bolster procedures for diagnosing learning disorders in children. The aim, Kathimerini understands, is to bring in more permanent staff to the country's Diagnostic, Assessment, Counseling and Support Centers (KEDASY) for people with special education needs instead of temps who are hired to fill gaps.

Something has been changing in the university entrance exams and it became obvious this year: Students are being asked to use their critical faculties more and rely less on memorization.

Greek Police said it has dismantled a criminal network that was paid to help candidates rig the exams for the acquisition of a professional pilot's license.

A new study has shed light on the limitations of remote learning during the pandemic lockdowns. Conducted as part of a postgraduate program at the University of Athens, the University of Thessaly and the University of West Attica, the research involved interviews with educators from various educational levels.

Social services in Greece already have a lot of ground to cover in order to converge with the European average.

They now have to face the additional challenge of adapting to the new demographics and social reality.

The state will soon be faced with an explosive problem if it does not organize social protection for the elderly.

Dr Piperoglou proceeded by giving an overview of the subjects he has committed to teaching in the near future