NEWS: WERA – Webinar: “Minority Teachers’ Abroad: Ukrainian Educators’ Challenges and Success Stories”



9 December 2024, 3-5 PM CET

 

On behalf of the WERA International Research Network (IRN) ‘Minority and Minoritised Teachers: Exploring Social Justice in Schools Around the World’, we warmly invite you to this insightful webinar that delves into the experiences and challenges faced by minority teachers from Ukraine. This event aims to foster a deeper understanding of the unique perspectives and contributions of these educators within the transnational context and difficulties they encounter on their professional path.

 

Webinar details:

 

Key topics:

  • Cultural Integration: Exploring how minority teachers navigate and integrate into different educational systems
  • Challenges and Resilience: Discussing the obstacles faced by minority teachers and the resilience they demonstrate
  • Educational Impact: Understanding the influence of minority teachers on students and educational practices
  • Support Systems: Identifying the support mechanisms available and needed for minority teachers to thrive.

 

Who should attend:

  • Educators and administrators interested in diversity and inclusion.
  • Policy makers and advocates for minority rights in education.
  • Researchers and students in the field of education and social sciences.

Anyone interested in the educational experiences of minority groups.

Link to webinar

Speakers:

  • Dr. habil. Nataliia Lazebna, Julius-Maximilian Universität Würzburg(Germany)
  • Dr. Kateryna Lut, National University „Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic“ (Ukraine)
  • Prof. Dr.habil. Tetyana Kozlova, Zaporizhzhia National University (Ukraine)
  • Prof. Dr. habil. Yuriy Kovbasko, King Danylo University (Ukraine) / Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (Brazil)
  • Dr. habil. Olena Gordiyenko, Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University (Ukraine) / University of Manitoba (Canada)
  • Dr. Liliia Bespala, Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University (Ukraine) / University of Oxford (UK)
  • … and other Ukrainian Educators from different parts of the world!

 

Format: The webinar will include presentations, panel discussions, and a Q&A session to engage participants and provide a platform for sharing insights and experiences.