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OLGA DEMENTJEVA
University of Latvia, Latvia
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PEDAGOGICAL AID MODEL FOR
PREPARING THE STUDENTS OF A SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR
FUTURE STUDYING
SUMMARY
Introduction. Nowadays one can observe that young people are often not certain into which HEI
should they enroll, do not finish their studies or cannot find job appropriate to their
specialization after graduation. This work has been done with a purpose to improve preparation
process of secondary school students for studies.
The Aim of the Study. Development of the aid model preparing the students of a secondary
school for studying in the HEI, based on HEIs ranking taking into account personal factors.
Materials and Methods. In the article, there are results of applying the most popular worldwide
classifications of HEIs of Latvia introduced and conclusions drawn about necessity to develop a
specific classification which will be able to meet students’ requirements from small countries
such as Latvia. The new classification development stages examined, additional indicators
introduced based on individual needs of students, which will be used in the aid model. There are
aid model blocks described.
Results. Implementation of the aid model into pedagogic process of secondary school is just
started recently, but there already is evidence of positive dynamics: increasing of interest,
focused desire to start preparing for entrance the HEI.
Conclusions. Such improvements of pedagogic process support pupil’s targeted preparation for
studying in the highschool. Pupils showed significant knowledge increase in particular subjects
as well as change and strengthen their attitude, what give an impact on socialization level.
Keywords: classification of higher education institutions, pedagogical process, ranking of HEIs,
studying, higher education
INTRODUCTION
There is constantly increasing competition on perspective studies and jobs. Especially, it
can be observed in the current world economic situation. Young people and their parents should
more seriously consider their choice of higher education because they are interested to be
enrolled into approved school and to receive a competitive diploma/occupation.
As a headmaster of a secondary school in Latvia the author of this article realizes that it
is essential to prepare secondary school graduates for duly targeted studies in higher education
institution (HEI) for the reason of competitiveness during study period and later in labor market.
Young people at the beginning of upper secondary school need guidance to make informed
choice of future occupation taking into account developments in the labor market and, as the
most important factor, their personal potential.
Analysis of the situation conducted among Latvian youth has showed that young people
are often not certain into which HEI should they enroll, do not finish their studies or cannot find
job appropriate to their specialization after graduation. A number of pupils were unclear of their
future professional life and were completely disorientated in the variety of higher education
institutions, study programs and enrolment requirements. All those factors led to complications in
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