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On 25 November, the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan and Teach for Armenia Educational Foundation held a meeting gathering the graduating students of the Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs of over 70 professions at the Training Base in Aghavnadzor. The aim of the meeting was to help the future pedagogues enhance their teaching and leadership skills to meet the demands of modern education.
At the outset of the meeting, Head of the Department of Education Management and Reforms Samvel Asatryan delivered welcoming remarks on behalf of the University’s administration and emphasized that teachers of the 21st century must not only have in-depth professional knowledge, but also leadership capabilities, skills in working with media tools and effective communication capabilities.
During the day, the students took part in practical seminars and exercises and were introduced to the mechanisms for shaping classroom culture that are hinged on social-emotional learning and neuroscience. Through modeling of practical situations, they conducted trauma-sensitive instruction, which fosters capacity-building to work in difficult situations.
There were also effective communication exercises, which were aimed at improving public speaking skills. The students also discussed the importance of feedback and its effective use in teaching, ensuring major results in education.
During the meeting, the participants had the opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss the current problems in the education sector and the solutions to those problems. Representatives of Teach For Armenia Educational Foundation presented their programs and the opportunities for cooperation for future teachers.
At the end of the event, all the participants were granted 2-credit certificates that certified their participation and acquired skills. The students expressed their satisfaction with the organizing of the event and the valuable knowledge that they had gained.
Such events are important for young pedagogues who are planning to enter the education sector, armed with not only professional, but also leadership and innovative skills.
