In early September, the Rector of Lviv Polytechnic, Nataliia Shakhovska, took part in the international program Leadership for Educational Transformation founded by the Ukrainian Leadership Academy. The event took place in the city of Warwick, Great Britain. The program, which brought together education and science managers, is aimed at finding new approaches to the development of education, in particular in times of crisis and reconstruction.
The participants of the training got acquainted with the results of international research on the functioning of education systems in post-conflict countries. Special attention was given to ensuring access to education, supporting teachers, and restoring educational infrastructure after the war.
Ukrainian realities were discussed at a separate block. The participants analyzed the main problems facing the education system in our country today and looked for effective strategies for its reconstruction.
An important topic was the resilience of the education system – the ability to withstand challenges, recover quickly from crises, and create a safe educational environment for students and teachers. Participants considered examples from different countries and developed their own approaches for implementation in Ukraine.
The program includes training in anti-crisis management. Education leaders discussed how to make management decisions in conditions of uncertainty, how to coordinate the work of universities in emergency situations, and how to support the academic community during crises.
Participants worked in small groups, performing joint tasks and modeling management situations. This provided an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience and find new ideas for the development of educational institutions.
The final stage was group and individual work, which helped to systematize the knowledge gained and show how it can be applied in their own professional activities.
