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Ilze Šūmane serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Education, Science and Psychology within the Department of Preschool and Primary Education. Her academic work focuses on inclusive education frameworks and teacher development for early childhood settings.
Her research interests center on Inclusive Education, Special Education, and Early Childhood Development, with particular emphasis on social environment construction in classrooms and support systems for children with special needs. She actively contributes to curriculum design for preschool teacher training programs.
Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on practical implementation of inclusive education in Latvian preschools, teacher readiness assessment, and multidisciplinary support models for special needs children. Her work bridges theoretical pedagogy with classroom applications across Eastern European contexts.
Professional recognitions include:
- ESF Expert for University of Latvia's 'Education, Pedagogy and Sports' study program (2019)
- Citizen in 31 Hours ERASMUS Project Lecturer (2021)
She supervises master's theses, diploma works, and qualification papers in preschool education, special pedagogy, and school pedagogy. Her external activities include serving as a Latvian language, literature, and theater arts teacher outside university settings.
