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Phone: +370 670 61789 |
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Research Area: |
Social Sciences, Education |
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Scientific Interests: |
Strengthening an inclusive society by socio-educational measures, Psychosocial welfare and social education, Socio-educational support for the child and family |
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Present Position: |
Associated professor, Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, Institute of Education |
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Education: |
2019–2022. Supervisor, Vytautas Magnus University 2007–2011. PhD in Social Sciences (Education Studies), Šiauliai University 2004–2006. Master’s Degree in Education Science, Šiauliai University 2000–2004. Bachelor‘s Degree in Social Work, Professional Qualification in a Social Pedagogue, Šiauliai University |
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Experience (Past Positions): |
2021–2022. Lecturer, Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy 2011–2020. Lecturer, Šiauliai University 2019–2020. Chief specialist of Research and Art Department, Šiauliai University 2012–2016. Head of Department of Social Welfare Studies (until 2016, Department of Social Pedagogy and Psychology), Šiauliai University 2011–2012. Junior researcher of Scientific Centre of Educational Researches, Šiauliai University 2011–2014. Lecturer, Šiauliai State College 2007–2010. Assistant, Šiauliai University 2006–2010. Assistant, Šiauliai State College |
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Publications: |
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Study subjects: |
Child Rights Education, General Pedagogy, Strategies of Family Welfare, Organization of Social Services. Practice, Human Rights and Social Policy, Social Work / Socio-Educational Activities in Community, Group Supervision (Practice in Family Centers; Practice in Rehabilitation Centers for Addicts, Migrants and Prisoners; Scientific Research Practice of Social Work), Methods Data Processing of Social Research, Qualitative Research Methods in Social Work, Volunteering and Social Partnership. Practice |
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Projects: |
In the Project “Life Long Learning programme, Leonardo Da Vinci Partnership (Lets Study) Recommendations for Inclusive Vocational and Higher Education for Persons with Disabilities”, project No. LLP-LdV-PRT-2013-lt-0449/06-47-SU-102: participation in the project activity (“Workshop 6: General recommendations for staff training organizing and educational institutions disability policy adoption”, Juvenile Justice International – Shepway Business Centre, Ashford, JK), 2015 In the Project “Creation and Realization of the Second Cycle Joint Study Programme Social Work in the Collaboration with the University of Ukraine (SOCNET)”, project No. VP1-2.2-ŠMM-07-K02-069: member of scientific group / associated professor, 2013–2014 In the Project “Development of the Competences of Pedagogues and Other Staff at Children‘s Socialization Centres and Correction of the Behaviour of the Educated (SOCPEDKOM)”, project No. VP1-2.2-ŠMM-03-V-01-001: junior researcher - consultant, 2012–2013; senior research worker - consultant, 2013 In the Project “Creation and Implementation of the National System for Popularisation of Science”, project No. VP1-3.2-ŠMM-02-V-02-003: creator of virtual portal content, 2012 In the Project “Self-managed Learning Organization Model (SMOM), as Non-Traditional Learning Form Using the Innovative Solutions-Oriented Education, the Implementation in Schools of the North-West Region of Lithuania”, project No. VP1-2.2-ŠMM-05-K-01-099: junior researcher, 2011; lecturer, 2012. In the project “Implementation of organization of studies and training (learning) innovations at Šiauliai University (SOMID)“, project No. VP1-2.2-ŠMM-07-K: training participant, junior researcher, 2010–2011. |
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Internships, Grants: |
International Summer Camp of Social Work “Social Work from a Global Perspective”. University of Lapland (Finland), 23/24-05-2013 |
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Practical experience: |
Certified Supervisor from 2022 Supervisor from 2020 |
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Applied research projects: |
“The Demand for Educational Services for Families in the Context of Implementation of Lifelong Learning Conception (EDUPA)”. Contract for the use of Šiauliai city municipality budget No. SŽ-303/06-47-SU-12, 06-03-2015. Period of implementation: from 26-03-2015 to 31-12-2015 |
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Scientific Dissemination: |
Maraškaitė, I., Rūdytė, K. (2016). Jaunimo verslumo ugdymo galimybės socialinių pedagogų patirčių aspektu. In Suaugusiųjų švietimo paradigma: kontekstualumas, iššūkiai ir aktualijos: tarptautinės mokslinės-metodinės konferencijos pranešimų medžiaga, 2016-11-16, Šiauliai (pp. 10-24). Šiauliai. Šiauliai: Šiaulių suaugusiųjų mokykla. Bakanovienė, T., Burškaitienė, R., Jurevičienė, M., Masiliauskas, D., Masiliauskienė, E., Ponelienė, R., Rūdytė, K., Smilgienė, J., Šapelytė, O., Tomėnienė, L. (2015). Edukacinių paslaugų šeimoms situacija ir poreikis Šiauliuose. Švietimo naujienos: informacinis leidinys. Priedas „Švietimo panorama“, 1, 5-6. Rūdytė, K. (2014). Expression of the freedom of a child in the informal independent learning process. In Children's rights to non-discrimination: 2nd international crean conference, December 4&5, 2014. Vilnius, Lithuania: [agenda, concurrent workshops, presentations] (pp. 28). |
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Expert, consulting activities: |
Member of the working group on the development of Šiauliai City Strategic Development Plan 2015-2024 / the area of public security, social affairs and health, 2015–2016 Member of the working group on the development of Social Services Plan of Šiauliai City Municipality, 2015 |
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Awards: |
The letter of acknowledgement awarded by the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania for professional activities important in the social field, creation and implementation of innovations, dissemination of good practices, promotion of cooperation, 2015 |
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Other Related Activities: |
Member of the Association of Schools of Social Work of Lithuania, since 2015 |