1. EDUCATION IN BULGARIA Science teacher’s training
Mariana Mehandzhieva
Ani Epitropova
University of Plovdiv

2. Ministry of Education and Science
The Minister of Education and Science
The Regional Inspectorates of Education
The directors of kindergartens, school and servicing units. г.
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3. Structure of educational system in Bulgaria
PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
3-6/7 years of age
Kindergarten
SCHOOL EDUCATION
BASIC
PRIMARY
PRESECONDARY
SECONDARY
Comprehensive and Technical school
HIGHER EDUCATION
Bachelor
Master
Doctor’s degrees
Structure of educational system in Bulgaria г.
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4. Subjects: Bulgarian language and lierature Foreign language Matematics
ICT
Social sciences and civics
Sciences and environment education
Music and art
Physical education and sports
The curriculum includes three types of subjects:
Compulsory
Compulsory-elective
Free elective г.
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5. Primary school 7-10 years of age Science curriculum 32-45 h per year
One teacher is responsible for one class, and teaches all the subjects of the curriculum.

6. Pre-secondary school 11 - 15 years of age
Each subject is taught by separate teacher.
Sciences in 5-6 class is integrated subject.
In 7 class there are physics, biology and chemistry.

7. Secondary school 16 - 19 years of age
Biology – 72h; Physics – 72h; Chemistry – 72h.
Diplomas of completed secondary education and certificates of professional qualification issued by schools.

8. Assessment Formative and summative assessment
On the completion of primary, secondary and vocational education- national exams (tests)

9. School education in BG is compulsory by the age of 16.г.
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10. Higher education Universities, Colleges and Specialized Higher Schools
It includes the followings stages:
1th stage – a course of study of at least 4 years, receiving a Bachelor's degree upon graduation;
2th stage – a course of study of at least 5 years, or 1 year following a Bachelor's degree, receiving a Master's degree upon graduation;
3th stage – a three-year course of study upon obtaining a master's degree that meets the requirements for a Doctor's degree.

11. Organization of the science teacher training
At the Faculty of Education in The University of Plovdiv it is possible to obtain qualification of teacher for primary school level of (1-4 grade).
At the Faculty of Physics, Chemistry and Biology it is possible to obtain qualification of subject teacher on the lower and secondary school level (5-11/12grade).

12. Study programs
According to Bologna process in order to compare our curricula for bachelor’s and master’s level with similar curricula used in other EU countries, we present them described also in ECTS-credit points.
The credits points (cp) in the Faculty of physics for one semester are 30 and in this way the Bachelor’s Degree is equivalent of 8x30=240cp.

13. Organization of the science teacher training
The education of the Science teachers in the University of Plovdiv is two-subjects:
Physics and Mathematics in the Faculty of Physics
Chemistry and Physics in Faculty of Chemistry
Biology and Chemistry in Faculty of Biology

14. Diagram 1. The relative weight of the subjects
Diagram 1. The relative weight of the subjects. Specialization Physics and Mathematics
% of the credit points

15. Diagram 2. The relative weight of the subjects.
Specialization Chemistry and Physics
% of the credit points

16. Diagram 3. The relative weight of the subjects in the Master's degree Physics
% of the credit points

17. Conclusions
As it is seen from the diagrams the future science teachers are provided with a very strength basis in their subjects.
Pedagogical subjects are substantial part of the study duly 20.1% and 18.3% of the credit points.
Elective subjects give possibility students to choose a subject in which they can prepare a diploma project.
The teacher practice takes please in three semesters VI, VII and whole VIII.
The last one is assess as one of the State exams.

18. Thank you for your attention!
17/04/2017
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