Latvian Scientists (PSYCHOLOGY & PEDAGOGY)

Latvian Academy of Sciences

Latvian Scientists
(PSYCHOLOGY & PEDAGOGY)

© Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2000

Last updated: Febuary, 2005

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Silvija ABULA, Dr.med.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- personality development

Recent/Representative publication:

S.Abula. Role of music therapy in personality development of mentally and pshychically disturbed children, Changing Education in a Changing Society, 1999, Klaipeda, pp. 250--251.

Born: 1932, Latvia

Affiliation & Address:

Liepaja Pedagogic Academy
Liela iela 14, Liepaja, LV 3401
Latvia

Phone: +371 3422632. Fax: +371 34 24223
E-mail: daba@cs.lpu.lv

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Janis ANSPAKS, Dr.habil. paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- art pedagogy

Recent/Representative publication:

J.Anspaks. Development of art pedagogy at the University of Latvia: historical experience and modern solutions, LU Zinatniskie raksti (Proc.Univ.Latv.), 1999, N 622, pp. 113-126 (in Latvian).

Born: 1929, Preili district, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Jurmalas gatve 74/76
Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone: +371 2427465. Fax: +371 2424424.
E-mail: ozids@eduinf.lu.lv

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*Ivars AUSTERS, Ph. D.

Main interests:

Psychology
- social psychology

Recent/Representative publication:

I.Austers. Perspectives of Ethnic Group Attributions, 2001, Stockholm: Stockholm University, 94 pp. (Monograph).

G.Dimdins, H.Montgomery, I.Austers. The False polarization effect in explanations of attitudial behaviour. - Current Research in Social Psychology, 2003, vol. 20, pp. 275-301.

Affiliation and Address:

Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Jurmalas gatve 74/76
Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone/ Fax: +371 7034018. E-mail: austers@lanet.lv

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*Zoja CEHLOVA, Dr.habil.paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- methodology of pedagogy

Recent/Representative publication:

Z.Cehlova. Multicultual education in Latvia as a means of developing a child's opounes to cultural differences. - CiCe a Europe of Many Cultures, London, 2003.

Born: 1940, Saratov, Russia

Affiliation and Address:

Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone/Fax: +371 7034896. E-mail: alnet@latnet.lv

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*Jelena DAVIDOVA, Dr. paed.

Main interests:

Psychology
- social psychology

Pedagogy
- musical pedagogy

Recent/Representative publication:

J.Davidova, M.Marnauza. Evaluation of a music teacher' s as conductor' s professional maturity: the new approach in Latvian music pedagogy. - In: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: New Trends and Innovations, 2003, University of Aveiro.

Born: 1959, Daugavpils, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Daugavpils University
Vienibas iela 13, Daugavpils, LV-5400, Latvia

Phone: +371 54 25452. Fax: +371 54 22890
E-mail: davidova@dau.lv

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*Edvins GINGULIS, Dr. paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy, Psychology

- children' s intellectual development

Recent/Representative publication:

E.Gingulis. Motivation of 7-9 grade pupils for learning, their abilities and progress in learning mathematics. - In: Teaching Mathematics: Retrospective and Perspectives, Papers of the Int. Conf., 23-24 May, 2003, Tallinn Pedagoogikaülikool, 13 p.

Born: 1950, Jelgava, Latvia

Affiliation & Address:

Liepaja Pedagogic Academy
Liela iela 14, Liepaja, LV 3401, Latvia

Phone: +371 34 07734. Fax: +371 34 24223
E-mail: edvinsg@lieppa.lv

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Arija KARPOVA, Dr.habil.psych.

Main interests:

Psychology

- social psychology

Recent/Representative publication:

A.Karpova. Family Psychology, 2000, Riga: RAKA, 232 pp. (in Latvian).

Born: 1941, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone/Fax: +371 7034896. E-mail: karpova@lanet.lv

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*Tatjana KOKE, Dr.habil. paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- social and educational foundations of lifelong learning in the context of globalisation

Recent/Representative publication:

T.Koke. Conceptualisation and outline of literature review on learning society in Latvia. - Changing Education in a Changing Society. Teachers, Students, Pupils in a Learning Society. Association for Teacher Education in Europe, University of Latyvia. Riga, 2003, vol. 1.

Born: 1955, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone/Fax: +371 7034896. E-mail: tatjana@lanet.lv

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*Anna KOPELOVICA, Dr. habil. paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- teacher training in Latvia

Recent/Representative publication:

A.Kopelovica. Didaktika. Ieverojamakie pedagogi par macibu teoriju (Didactics. First-string Educators about the Educational Theory), 2000, Riga: RAKA, 344 pp. (in Latvian).

A.Kopelovica, L.Zukovs. Veränderungen in der Lehrerbildung in Lettland. - In: Reformpädagogik und Baltikum, Tallinn, 2003, S. 5-11.

Born: 1938, Byelorussia

Affiliation and Address:

University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 7034013. Fax: +371 7034014
E-mail: pedagogs@eduinf.lu.lv

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*Aida KRUZE, Dr.paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

Recent/Representative publication:

W.Horner, A.Kruze, D.Schulz.(Hg.). Grosse europaische Padagogen, 2004, Leipziger Universitatsverlag, 152 S.

Born: 1949, Talsi district, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone/Fax: +371 7034896
E-mail: kruze@lanet.lv

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Daina LIEGENIECE, Dr. habil.paed.

Main interests:

Psychology , Pedagogy

- intellectual development of children

Recent/Representative publication:

D.Liegeniece. Entirety Approach in Pedagogy. Theory, Praxis, 1999, Riga: Raka, 262 pp. (in Latvian).

Born: 1940, Talsi district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address:

Liepaja Pedagogic Academy
Liela iela 14, Liepaja, LV 3401
Latvia

Phone: +371 3423486. Fax: +371 34 24223
E-mail: lpa@cs.lpu.lv

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*Valerijs MAKAREVICS, Dr. psych.

Main interests:

Psychology
- tolerance in cross-cultural context

Recent/Representative publication:

V.Makarevics. Tolerance and democracy education. - In: Pedagogija: Teorija un Prakse , Part 1, Liepaja, 2002, pp. 166-176.

Born: 1951, Daugavpils district, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Daugavpils University
Vienibas iela 1, Daugavpils, LV-5400, Latvia

Phone: +371 54-28636. Fax: +371 54-22890.
E-mail: psg@dau.lv

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*Mara MARNAUZA, Dr.paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- the integrative approach to the process of studying conducting
- development of choral activity and choral culture

Recent/Representative publication:

J.Davidova, M.Marnauza. Evaluation of music teacher's as conductor's professional maturity. - The 3rd International Research In Music Education Conference. - Exeter: University of Exeter, 2003, pp. 48-55.

Born: 1963, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address:

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy
Imantas 7.linija 1, Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone: +371 7843015. Fax: +371 7843014
E-mail: marnauza@navigators.lv

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*Irina MASLO, Dr.habil.paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- social cultural learning models

Recent/Representative publication:

I.Maslo, L.Tilla, I.Schäffert. Inmitten. DaF 2. Teil I., 2003, Riga: ABC Zvaigzne, 160 S.

Born: 1951, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone/Fax: +371 7034896
E-mail: irinam@lanet.lv

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*Kristine MARTINSONE, Dr. psych.

Main interests:

Psychology
- social psychology
- women crisis and their coping strategies

Recent/Representative publication:

K.Martinsone. Emotional attitude toward self as an identity component. - Abstr. Identity and Self-Esteem -- Interactions of Students, Teachers , Family and Society, Riga: Latvian Association of School Psychologists, 1999, pp. 51-59.

Born: 1970, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Jurmalas gatve 74/76
Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone/ Fax: +371 7034018. E-mail: k.martinsone@one.lv

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*Anita PETERE, Dr.paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- efficiency of integrated teaching-learning

Recent/Representative publication:

A.Petere. Integrated studies in the light of the human aradigm. - Pedagogika 65, Vilniuus, 2003, 190.
A.Petere. Integrated learning and the child's development, Stockholm Institute of Education, 1999.

Born: 1954, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address:

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy
Imantas 7.linija 1, Riga, LV 1083,Latvia

Phone: +371 7808136. Fax: +371 7808034.
E-mail: apetere@rpiva.lv

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*Mihails PUPINS, Dr.psych., Dr.paed.

Main interests:

Psychology
Pedagogy

- social psychology

Recent/Representative publication:

M.Pupins, M.Pupina.The Psychological Bases of forming the negative attitude to amphibia and reptiles in Europe. - Ecological Electronical Journal, 2001, N 3.

M.Pupins. The psychological approach in systematization of zoocultures. - In: "Zooculture and Biological Resources. Collected Papers", 2004, Moscow: The Russian Academy of Sciences. Institute of Problems of Ecology and Evolution.

Born: 1962, Daugavpils, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Latgale Zoo
Vienibas iela 27, Daugavpils, LV-5400, Latvia

Phone: +371 54-26789. E-mail: mihails@dau.lv

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*Malgozata RASCEVSKA, Dr.psych.

Main interests:

Psychology

- structure of intelligence

Recent/Representative publication:

M.Rascevska. The structure of practical intelligence and gender differences. - J. Baltic Psychology, 2003, vol. 4, n 2, pp. 15-29.

Born: 1956, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Jurmalas gatve 74/76
Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone/ Fax: +371 7034018.
E-mail: rascevska@eduinf.lu.lv

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*Viesturs RENGE, Dr.psych.

Main interests:

Psychology
- social psychology

Recent/Representative publication:

V.Renge. Sociala psihologija (Social Psychology), 2002, Riga: Zvaigzne (in Latvian).

V.Renge. Development of the science of psychology in Latvia after regaining of independence (1991-2003). - J. Baltic Psychology, 2004, vol. 4, N 1, pp. 34-52.

Born: 1952, Madona, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Jurmalas gatve 74/76
Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone/ Fax: +371 7034018.
E-mail: vrenge@lanet.lv

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*Ilga SALITE, Dr.paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy
- teacher education

Recent/Representative publication:

I.Salite, R.Klepere. Biotism as a ground for the education of reflection in teacher education. - Journal for Teacher Education and Training (Daugavpils, Latvia), 2003, vol.3, pp. 44-58.

Born: 1952, Daugavpils, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Daugavpils University
Parades iela 1-221, Daugavpils, LV-5400, Latvia

Phone: +371 9257455. Fax: +371 54 22890.
E-mail: ilga@dau.lv

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*Sandra SEBRE, Dr. psych.

Main interests:

Psychology
- development of tolerance in youth

Recent/Representative publication:

S. SebreBehind the looking-glass: Intergenerational contexts of identity and self-esteem. - Abstr. Identity and Self-Esteem -- Interactions of Students, Teachers , Family and Society, Riga: Latvian Association of School Psychologists, 1999, pp. 59-70.

Born: 1953, USA

Affiliation and Address:

Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Jurmalas gatve 74/76
Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone: +371 7034018. Fax: +371 7034020
E-mail: sebre@latnet.lv

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*Guna SVENCE, Dr.psych.

Main interests:

Psychology

- interactive scientific encyclopedia of psychology research

Recent/Representative publication:

G.Svence. Professional motivation of teachers at changing society. - Int. J. Psychology I; XXVII International Union of Psychology Science, Stockholm, Sweden, 2000, 4 pp.

G.Svence. Pieaugu'so psiholo'gija. (Adults' Psychology), 2003, Riga: RaKa, 180 pp. (Monograph, in Latvian).

Born: 1959, Priekule, Latvia

Affiliation & Address:

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy
Imantas 7.linija 1, Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone: +371 9106837. Fax: +371 7843011.
E-mail: gunasvence@navigator.lv

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*Inta TILTINA, Dr. psych.

Main interests:

Psychology
- social psychology

Recent/Representative publication:

I.Tiltina. Mortality caused by external reasons of death in Latvia in the 1990s. - Humanities and Social Sciences. Latvia (University of Latvia), 2000, vol 3(24), pp. 97-113.

Born: 1942, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Jurmalas gatve 74/76
Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone/Fax: +371 7034018. E-mail: skdaina@one.lv

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*Mara VIDNERE, Dr.habil.psych.

Main interests:

Psychology

- social psychology

Recent/Representative publication:

M.Vidnere, A.O.Nucho. Interve'sanas prasmes ( Skills of Interviewing), 2003, Riga: RAKA (Monograph, in Latvian).

M.Vidnere, A.Nucho. Characteristics of adult survivors of childhood deportations to Siberia by the Soviet Regime from Latvia. -In: Issues of Competitiveness in Sustainable Economic Development. Proc. Int. Conf., Rezekne, Feb. 28 - March 2, 2002, pp. 459-462.

Born: 1951, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone/Fax: +371 7033896. E-mail: mvidnere@lanet.lv

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*Aleksejs VOROBJOVS, Dr.habil.psych., Dr.habil.paed.

Main interests:

Psychology
Pedagogy

- social psychology

Recent/Representative publication:

A.Vorobjovs. Personology: Problems of Personality’s Activity and Content, 1997, Daugavpils, 206 pp. (in Russian).

A.Vorobjovs, A.Ruza. Adaptive-nonadaptive alternatives of the person's behavior: the content and development. - LU, ATEE Spring Int. Conf., 2003, 9 pp

Born: 1948, Daugavpils, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Daugavpils University
Vienibas iela 13, Daugavpils, LV-5400, Latvia

Phone/ Fax: +371 54 28629.
E-mail: spk@dau.lv

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Oskars ZIDS, Dr.paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

Recent/Representative publication:

O.Zids. Educational studies in Latvia in the context of European countries, Humanities and Social Sciences. Latvia, Riga: University of Latvia, 1999, vol. 2 (23), pp. 17-29.

Born: 1948, Saldus district, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Faculty of Paedagogy and Psychology
University of Latvia
Jurmalas gatve 74/76
Riga, LV 1083, Latvia

Phone: +371 2427465. Fax: +371 2424424.
E-mail: ozids@eduinf.lu.lv

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*Irena ZOGLA, Dr.habil.paed.

Main interests:

Pedagogy

- theories and concepts of didactics

Recent/Representative publication:

A.Kruze, I.Zogla. Development of pedagogical ideas in Latvia. - Proc. Int.Conf. "Teachers, Students and Pupils in a Learning Society", Riga: Izglitibas so'li, 2003, vol. II, pp.369-378.

Born: 1941, Latvia

Affiliation and Address:

Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology,
University of Latvia
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1010, Latvia

Phone:/Fax: +371 7034896.
E-mail: irena@latnet.lv

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