EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVES IN ROMANIA. A DIFFERENT TYPE OF SCHOOLING

<doi>10.24250/jpe/1/2021/CMC

Abstract

This paper makes an analysis of the impact that the National Conference on Educational Alternatives, A Different Type of Schooling, organised by "Lucian Blaga" University in Sibiu, on the participants, having as purpose the improvement of the offer and the conditions for organising this kind of activities. The conference took place online on 17th October 2020 and consisted of eight workshops. Each participant could be present at four workshops. 221 techers registred for the conference and 187 people participated: teachers, students and other interested professional categories.The survey was used as a research method, using the questionnaire as a tool. The paper is addressed to all those who want to get familiar with elements specific to educational alternatives: Waldorf, Montessori, Freinet, Step by Step, ONLINE activities specific to primary education, ONLINE activities specific to preschool education, Painting and Music. The conference enjoyed appreciation from all participants, on all measurement indicators, To a very large extent and to a large extent, over 77%. The most appreciated part was the atmosphere, during the workshops, which encouraged learning and the least degree of applicability in class of new acquisitions.