Acting Rector of the Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU) Araksia Svajyan today met with the professors of the Faculty of Special and Inclusive Education. Dean Gohar Hovyan presented the main areas of activity of the Faculty, the activities targeted at international cooperation and internationalization and made recommendations to improve the activities of the Faculty.

During the meeting, Araksia Svajyan emphasized that the University has major tasks to complete in the context of the changes taking place in the higher education system and enlargement of universities. She attached special importance to the role of the Faculty of Special and Inclusive Education as a unique educational unit that prepares sector-specific specialists in the country.

The acting Rector highlighted the need to review educational programs and curricula and match the content of those programs and curricula with the modern demands. According to her, the University needs to prepare specialists for not only today, but also the future, and so, every course has to be modern, innovative and must be targeted at the development of the students’ professional capabilities.

Touching upon the use of artificial intelligence, Araksia Svajyan noted that introduction of artificial intelligence needs to be goal-oriented and effective, which will contribute to the development of students’ knowledge and capabilities and improvement of the quality of education.

Talking about the Faculty’s future actions, Araksia Svajyan emphasized that the Faculty has to play a more active role in the development of special and inclusive education in Armenia, undertake professional initiatives, organize training courses and strengthen its position in the sector.

The acting Rector also answered questions and listened to the attendees as they shared their comments and suggestions.