2012-2013 academic year

GUEST VISITS OF FOREIGN PROFESSORS

• Prof. Brigitte Shpekenbah «Tatyana Kiseleva’s Eurhythmy», Eurhythmy Academy (Esh, Switzerland), September, 21-25, 2012;
• Prof. Marshall Christensen «Servant Leadeship», Co-Serve Int. (Portland, USA),
• 29.09 – 25.10. 2012;
• Prof. Valeriy Braynin «Development of Musical Development by Braynin’s Method», Vienna High School (Vienna, Austria), October, 19, 2012;
• Prof. Herard Sten «Metaphor, Consciousness and Time: the Paradox of Metaphor and its Solution», Amsterdam Free University (Holland), 28.10-2.11. 2012;
• Prof. Hristo Kaftadzhiev «Creating Effective Visual Advertising Technology», The St. Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia (Bulgaria), November, 1-2, 2012;
• Prof. Wojciech Marchwica «Polish Composers in the European Context», The Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland), November, 19-22, 2012;
• Prof. Ionas Kevishas «Spiritual and Ideological Orientations of Higher Arts Education in the Context of Multicultural Space», Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences (Vilnius, Lithuania), November, 8, 2012;
• Prof. Agnieszka Matusiak «Male Discourse in Ukrainian Society and Literature of Modern Era», The University of Wrocław (Wrocław, Poland), December, 6-13, 2012;
• Prof. Willie Van Peer «Principles and Possibilities of Using Empirical Methods Language and Literature», The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Munich, German), March, 18-21, 2013;
• Prof. Yaroslav Lavskiy, «Ukraine and Polish Romanticism», Białystok University  (Białystok, Poland), February, 22, 2013;
• Prof. Vyacheslav Medushevskiy, Honored Artist of Russia, Doctor of Arts, Professor of the Moscow State Conservatory after P.I. Tchaikovsky, deputy director of Social Innovation Center in Russia: «Epochal style in art» (Moscow, Russia), April, 9-11, 2013;
• Doctor Anna Yanicka, Doctor Ggegog Chervinski, Białystok University  (Białystok, Poland), 30.05-06.06.2013

Visiting professors conducted presentations, seminars and series of lectures for faculty and graduate students of the University.

GUEST LECTURES:

• Prof. Florian Kyhler - Head of Information Center of the German Academic Exchange (DAAD-IC) in Kiev, «Germany's Higher Education System, Its Features and Differences of Ukrainian Education System. DAAD Scholarship Programs». October, 9, 2012;
•  Prof. Franchesca Hiusano teacher of Waldorf Teacher Training Seminar in Kassel, Germany. «Social Aspects of Waldorf Education». October, 4, 2012
• Presentation of the Chairman of the East European Development Institute, Candidate of Historical Sciences, specialist on international development and foreign policy Prof. Mridula Ghosh, within the "Football Against Racism in Europe", «The social function of football», October, 29, 2012
• Presentation of Coordinator of exchange programs for scholars and students of the Fulbright Program in Ukraine Oksana Parafenyuk. " Fulbright Academic Exchange Program for Ukrainian Scholars and Students", October, 20, 2012
• Professor of Jagiellonian University, coordinator of educational programs International Fund "Perspectives" Mr. Wojciech Marhvitsa (Krakow, Poland). "The Education System in Poland, Scholarship Programs for Ukrainian Scholars and Students", November, 19-22, 2012;
• Professor of Heidelberg University Sylvia Zelke (Heidelberg, Germany). "The Education System in Germany» , December, 13, 2012;
• Heidelberg University professor Karl Holtz (Heidelberg, Germany). "Current Issues of Inclusive nEducation in Germany", December, 13, 2013;
• Rector of the Higher Pedagogical School Union of Polish Writers Stephen Meshalskoho (Warsaw, Poland). "Learning Styles in  Modern School", May, 15, 2013;
• Deputy Dean of Faculty of Education High School teacher of Polish Teachers' Union Leandro Korczak (Warsaw, Poland). "Education and Labor Market", May, 15, 2013;
• Leipzig University Professor Wolfram Pfeifer (Leipzig, Germany). "Features and Employment Problems of Students of Social Sciences: the German Experience", May, 16, 2013

VISITS OF FOREIGN DELEGATIONS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EMBASSY

• The delegation of educators (Moscow, Russia) headed by the first deputy head of the Moscow Department of Education, Doctor of Philosophy Mikhail Tikhonov, September 13, 2012.
• The delegation of the Kingdom of Bhutan, October 2, 2012.
• Delegation from Zhejiang Pedagogical University (Jinhua, China), October 25, 2012.
• Delegation of Heidelberg Pedagogical University (Heidelberg, Germany), 12-15 December 2012.
• Berat Yildiz, Attaché Embassy of Turkey in Ukraine on Culture and Information, February 22, 2012.
• Educators Republic of Tajikistan on ways to develop effective approaches to implementation, development and implementation of UPE, March 1, 2013.
• President of the UNESCO Prof. Alkis Raftis on the development of choreographic art in the world, as well as educational programs for youth aimed at improving the professional culture of dance, March 14, 2013.
• Ambassador of Spain to Ukraine Jose Rodrigues Moyano, March 25, 2012.
• The delegation of educators from Oslo (Norway), April 3, 2013.
• Meeting with the special education teacher Carol Vincent (in Yuma, Arizona, USA) in respect of the functioning of special classes in inclusive education in the U.S., April 4, 2013.
• British Ambassador to Ukraine - Simon Smith, April 19, 2013.
• The Polish delegation headed by the rector of the Higher Pedagogical School Teachers Union of Polish Stefan Meshalskym (Warsaw, Poland), May 16, 2013.

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL EVENTS IN UKRAINE AND ABROAD

• International Webinar "The practice of inclusion in preschool education" Moderator - Dr. Monica Lenhard (Germany), December, 3, 2012;
• Round table discussion with educators from Romania on “Educational dialogues and Ukrainian studies", March, 23, 2013;
• Round table discussion with educators from Oslo on training system and teacher training in Ukraine, April, 23, 2013;
• International online seminar with the students of Seton Hall University (NJ, USA) 1) "Religion in the United States and Ukraine", December, 5, 2013; 2) "Celebrations and traditions of Ukraine and the USA", April, 23 2013;
• Participation of students in Japanese tea ceremony "Cup of tea as a way of achieving peace.", September, 15, 2012;
• Ninth meeting of the Alliance partners USETI USETI, September, 18, 2012;
• Participation in the round table on the topic "International mobility of young scientists: the ability to support Ukraine and Germany." Organizer: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ukraine, October, 18, 2012;
• Participation in the seminar "The research landscape in Germany." Organizer-DAAD in Ukraine, October, 19, 2012;
• Participation in the Information Days "Ukrainian Tempus Information Day", December 13-14, 2012;
• Participating in the presentation of mobility programs under the "Erasmus", January, 25, 2012;
• Participation in the General Assembly and Annual Conference EUA EUA "European universities, global interaction", April, 11-12, 2013;
• Participation in the International Conference "Ukraine Tempus", May, 14,  2013;
• Participation in the working meeting with the Director and staff of the Parliamentary Development r Project II Ukraine (supported by USAID), May, 29, 2013.

UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

• Current Projects:
  • "Servant Leadership" Co-Serve International (Portland, USA) - guest lectures, workshops for faculty, staff and students of the University;
  • "Waldorf pedagogy" in cooperation with the Association of Waldorf pedagogy (Kassel, Germany) - two-year course of Waldorf pedagogy for students of pedagogical orientation;
  • "The conditions and requirements for inclusive education" together with Heydelberskym Pedagogical University (Heidelberg, Germany), supported by the German Academic Exchange Service - teaching students, guest lectures, internships for students and teachers in Germany;
  • Organization of courses in English language together with the British Council in Ukraine;
  • Improvement of external testing in Ukraine in partnership with the Alliance USETI in Ukraine (USETI) supported by USAID;
  • Conversation Club «English Speaking Club» with native speakers with an international organization «Conversational English Camps»;
  • "Building Understanding Across Borders"
  • Within the framework of cooperation with students of historical faculty of the University Seton-Hall. Conducting live TV broadcasts on different topics.
  • "English for Academics" pilot project with the British Council in Ukraine aimed at training teachers to teach subjects in English.