 |
|
|
Research Area: |
Social sciences, Education (007 S). |
|
Scientific Interests: |
School didactics; self-directed and personalized education; formative assessment; artistic culture education of children; teacher education. |
|
Present Position: |
Associate Professor. |
|
Education: |
2004, Šiauliai University. Doctor of Social Sciences (Education). 1990, Lithuanian Conservatory (now, Klaipėda University). Qualification of educational worker, leader of a dance group. 1986, Klaipėda A. Venclova Pedagogical School. Qualification of a preschool teacher. |
|
Experience (Past Positions): |
2021 to now, Institute of Education, Associate Professor. Pedagogical and scientific work, Šiauliai Academy of Vilnius University.
2015 to 2021, Associate Professor of the Department of Education (renamed in 2018: Institute of Education). Pedagogical and scientific work, Šiauliai University.
2010 – 2012, Vice-dean of the Faculty of Education. Administrative work, Šiauliai University.
2010 – 2015, Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Systems. Pedagogical and scientific work, Šiauliai University.
2008 – 2010, Associate Professor of the Department of Art Education. Pedagogical and scientific work, Šiauliai University.
2003 – 2010, Head of the Department of Art Education. Administrative, pedagogical and scientific work, Šiauliai University.
2004 – 2014, Senior research fellow at the Centre for Educational Research. Scientific work, Šiauliai University.
2003 – 2008, Lecturer of the Department of Art Education. Scientific, methodological work, Šiauliai University.
2002 – 2004, Leader of the choreographic group “Aušrelė” of Šiauliai City Cultural Centre. Methodological work, Šiauliai City Cultural Centre.
1990 – 2003, Junior lecturer of the Department of Art Education, Scientific work, methodological work, Šiauliai University.
1982 – 1983, Head of Vadokliai kindergarten, Panevėžys district. Administrative, methodological work, Panevėžys district, Vadokliai. |
| Publications: | eLABA |
|
Study subjects: |
Development of choreographic expression. Practice; Development of theatrical expression; Human safety and child health education; Integrated education. Practice; Assessment and self-evaluation of achievements and progress; Creating educational environments. Practice; Teaching practice. |
|
Projects: |
1. 2020-2022, the project No. 09.2.1-ESFA-V-726-04-0001 co-financed by the European Union structural funds “Creation of general education curriculum and organization models and testing them in general education”. Project executor, expert. 2. 2019, “Development and testing of the model for the development of students’ entrepreneurial abilities My smart product for work and leisure”. According to the cooperation programme between Šiauliai city municipality and higher education institutions operating in the territory of Šiauliai city. Project manager. 3. 2010-2012, the project VP1-2.2-ŠMM-07-K-01-100 “Introduction of study organization and teaching/learning innovations at Šiauliai University (SOMID)”. Project organizer, executor. 4. 2010-2012, the project No. VP1-2.2-ŠMM-05-K-01-099 “Implementation of the self-directed learning organization model (SMOM) as a non-traditional form of education, applying education oriented to innovative solutions, in the schools of Northern and Western Lithuania”. Project organizer, executor. |
|
Applied research projects: |
1. Third-party research on the preparation of complex assistance measures for unorganized youth in the framework of “Promotion of partnership between the public and non-governmental sectors in the implementation of integrated youth policy”, project code No. VPI-4.1-VRM-07-V-01-001, 2009 (executor). 2. Third-party research “Information about pre-school, pre-primary education and educational assistance”. (Customer: Ministry of Education and Science), 2009 (executor). 3. Third-party research “The analysis of the abilities and qualification level of technology profession teachers of sewing and leather goods manufacturers and knitting specialties in the context of the world, the North and East region of Lithuania”. (Customer: Šiauliai City Vocational Training Centre), 2006 (executor). 4. Third-party research “Investigation of the need for technology profession teachers of sewing and leather goods manufacturers and knitting specialties in the Northern and Eastern region of Lithuania". (Customer: Šiauliai City Vocational Training Centre), 2006 (executor). |
|
Expert, consulting activities: |
- 2020-2022, expert of the activity 1.1 “Preparation and implementation of new education organization models in children’s socialization centres” of the project No. 09.2.1-ESFA-V-726-04-0001 co-financed by the European Union structural funds “Creation of general education curriculum and organization models and testing them in general education”. Prepared products: “Education organization model”, “A practical guide to the education organization model”, “Recommendations for the implementation of the education organization model”. - 2016, consultant, expert of the group for preparation of quality assessment guidelines for non-formal children’s education (except preschool and pre-primary education). |
|
Other Related Activities: |
- Member of the Lithuanian Educational Research Association (LETA) (member of the general education committee); - Member of the European Educational Research Association (EERA); - 2007-2014, scientific secretary of the scientific journal “Teacher Education”. |