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In this paper the results from a study, performed in several European countries, are presented, aimed to identify the main challenges which teachers face when trying to implement innovative teaching methods, stressing on the situation in Bulgaria. The overall design of the study is presented and the used research method is described. The main research activities, performed during the study, are outlined and compared with similar research efforts and initiatives. At the end, systematic analysis of results achieved is performed and proposals for further improvement of the competence development of teachers were made.
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The research is done with financial support of Enhancing Learning In Teaching via e-inquiries (ELITe) project, Erasmus+, KA2 - Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices, Strategic Partnerships for school education, Project Code: 2016-1-EL01-KA201-023647.
The article is partially supported by Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” research science fund project 80-10-217/24.04.2017 “Inquiry-based learning in high-tech area as an application of modern ICTs”.
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Nikolova, N., Stefanova, E., Mihnev, P., Stefanov, K. (2018). Opportunities and Challenges for Efficient and Effective STEM Teachers’ Competence Development. In: Rocha, Á., Adeli, H., Reis, L., Costanzo, S. (eds) Trends and Advances in Information Systems and Technologies. WorldCIST'18 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 746. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77712-2_131
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