PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES IN TEACHING FOLKLORE TO CHILDREN IN NON-FORMAL EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY FROM BULGARIA: PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES IN TEACHING FOLKLORE TO CHILDREN IN NON-FORMAL EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY FROM BULGARIA

Stefka Budakova

doi:10.46687/jsar.v27i1.404

Authors

Stefka Budakova Preschool and Primary School Education, Faculty of Education, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46687/jsar.v27i1.404

Keywords:

Pedagogical Challenges, Teaching Folklore, Children, Non-Formal Education, Transmission of folklore traditions, Case Study, Bulgaria

Abstract

This study analyzes data from a survey conducted among non-formal education teachers engaged in teaching folklore to children. It investigates effective practices and challenges these educators encounter in the transmission of folklore traditions to contemporary youth. Drawing on the collected data, the research proposes targeted strategies to enhance and optimize the teaching process, addressing the specific needs of both students and educators within this cultural and pedagogical context.

Author Biography

Stefka Budakova, Preschool and Primary School Education, Faculty of Education, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Bulgaria

Head of Rector’s Office, Technical Assistant to the Rector, Office: room 111, building 1, floor 1.

Preschool and Primary School Education, Faculty of Education, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Bulgaria, e-mail: s.budakova@shu.bg

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PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES IN TEACHING FOLKLORE TO CHILDREN IN NON-FORMAL EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY FROM BULGARIA