In early December last year, the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava hosted an international workshop AdaMass Partnership Meeting. The event brought together teachers and researchers from different countries, including Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Norway, to discuss pressing issues in mathematics education and find innovative solutions. Representatives of the Department of Mathematical Analysis and Probability Theory of the Faculty of Mathematics and Statistics of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Olena Tymoshenko, Kateryna Moskvychova, and Olga Pelekhata also took part in the event (see photo).
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The main topic of the workshop was the challenges faced by the modern education system. Participants actively discussed the gaps in mathematics education that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war waged by Russia against Ukraine. So during the workshop, they shared their experience of overcoming these crises, analyzed their consequences for students and teachers, and looked for ways to improve the effectiveness of distance learning.
In her opening remarks, Kateryna Moskvychova emphasized the importance of cooperation with colleagues from different countries: “The events of the last decade have shown how vulnerable the education sector is. Joint efforts with European partners will allow us to create a high-quality math course that is accessible to everyone.”
Particular attention was paid to the development of new teaching methods and the introduction of technologies that will facilitate an interactive and inclusive learning process. During the discussions, the Step by Step Test system, developed by the faculty of the Department of Mathematical Analysis and Probability Theory of KPI, aroused great interest. This innovative tool is designed to improve distance learning in mathematical disciplines, and the department's teachers are already actively using it.
Olga Pelekhata spoke about the importance of innovations in teaching in her speech: “The exchange of experience in overcoming professional challenges with European colleagues was extremely useful and informative. Getting acquainted with new approaches to organizing courses allows us to expand our capabilities and improve our pedagogical activities in the field of mathematics education.”
The event was made possible thanks to Professor Yurii Rogovchenko, who, being a native of Ukraine, has built a successful career in Norway. He tirelessly supports his Ukrainian colleagues, making every effort to promote their professional activities and support the quality of mathematics education in Ukraine.
“I met Professor Rogovchenko during my MSCA4Ukraine grant program, when I came to the University of Agder to present my research findings,” said Olena Tymoshenko, ”This was the beginning of our cooperation, which today allows us to expand professional contacts, open new perspectives and jointly implement ambitious plans.
Participation in the workshop gave KPI teachers not only valuable experience but also inspiration for further improvement of the educational process. The event became a platform for exchanging ideas, introducing new teaching methods and strengthening international cooperation.