The aim of the project is to contribute the modernization of higher education systems in Ukraine by introducing National Centre of Teaching Excellence for the promotion of European educational innovations.Specific project objectives are the following:1) to de-monopolize formal systems of university teachers’ professional development and certification in Ukraine by establishing of independent National Centre of Teaching Excellence and its 8 branches, as well as creating their network, focusing on enhancing the quality of university teaching;2) to introduce the professional university teachers’ certification programs based on European good practices and education innovations for ensuring teaching excellence;3) to develop and pilot a new teaching excellence curriculum, including courses syllabi, which are permeable with educational needs of Ukrainian academic community and resulting in professional certification of university teachers;4) to develop professional standards for university teachers and draft for regulating for teacher attestation.National Academic Council is to be formed. Benchmarking research on teaching excellence will be conducted, the report is published. Retraining of the academic and administrative staff (78) for NCTE will be conducted on special retraining program by the specialists from WrUT, UVSQ and TNU.8 NTCE branches will be established and well-equipped. Multilateral agreement will be signed.A curriculum will cover 4 modules on Innovative Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Academic Integrity for Excellent Teaching, Blended Learning Techniques for Teaching Excellence, Linking Research and Teaching in HE. Sample of courses syllabi and certification methodology will be piloted for 40 university teachers from Ukraine. MOOC in Teaching Excellence will be launched to improve dissemination effect.Proposals to legislation will be submitted to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to validate TE curriculum and certification.
To modernise the formal system of professional development and certification of university teachers in Ukraine, to design and pilot professional development programmes for university staff based on European best practice and pedagogical innovation, and to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and professional development of educators. Through these targeted activities, the project aims to bring about transformational change in the higher education system in Ukraine.
The quest for excellence in Ukrainian education is driven by the realisation that the quality of teaching has a direct impact not only on the level of student learning, but also on the overall development and modernisation of the country's education system and economy. Although Ukraine has long recognised the importance of improving teaching excellence through regularly updating qualification requirements, the implementation of the system has been fraught with limitations and inefficiencies.
<< Background >> The quest for excellence in Ukrainian education is driven by the realisation that the quality of teaching has a direct impact not only on the level of student learning, but also on the overall development and modernisation of the country's education system and economy. Although Ukraine has long recognised the importance of improving teaching excellence through regularly updating qualification requirements, the implementation of the system has been fraught with limitations and inefficiencies. << Objectives >> To modernise the formal system of professional development and certification of university teachers in Ukraine, to design and pilot professional development programmes for university staff based on European best practice and pedagogical innovation, and to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and professional development of educators. Through these targeted activities, the project aims to bring about transformational change in the higher education system in Ukraine. << Implementation >> There are different visions of Excellence in Teaching. Still, all of them are in a changing social, economic and political context, which was felt by the project team, whose work came first during the Covid-19 and then during the russian attack on Ukraine. These factors made it necessary to continue and ensure the quality of the educational services provided in force majeure situations, the need to adapt the educational process to rapidly changing conditions and high psychological stress. << Results >> By implementing dynamic teacher professional development programmes, drawing on international expertise and facilitating collaboration between key stakeholders, and establishing 9 independent Centres of Teaching Excellence, the project has contributed to the ongoing development of collaboration and knowledge exchange between Ukrainian and European universities, as well as expanding opportunities for future achievements in teaching excellence, educational quality and institutional development.