On December 4–5, the Center’s director, Professor Olena Budnyk, along with her colleagues from the Faculty of Pedagogy, Professor Liudmyla Matsuk and Associate Professor Nadiia Lazarovych, participated in the international scientific and practical conference titled “Innovative Processes in the Educational Sphere of Ukraine and Central Europe: Status, Problems, and Prospects.” The Western Ukrainian National University hosted the event organized by the Department of Education Studies and Pedagogy.
The scientific event brought together almost 300 participants from around the world (USA, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria): scientists, practicing teachers, heads of educational institutions and students, school principals, preschools, and teachers. The discussion focused on topical issues of developing the theory and practice of education and Ukraine’s establishment in the international information, scientific, and innovative educational space.
In her report at the plenary session, Professor Olena Budnyk emphasized the issues of inclusiveness in (post)war Ukraine, creating barrier-free physical, mental, and educational dimensions. Considerable attention was paid to the philosophy of inclusion based on equality, tolerance, mutual assistance in educational institutions of various types, and psychological and pedagogical support for children with special educational needs during martial law.
The conference participants discussed the prospects for international cooperation and shared their experience in implementing the latest pedagogical technologies.