From September 1, 100 Russian universities will launch the “Service Teaching” course. This was reported as part of the Dobro.Conference in Samara on 6 June.
It was noted that the “Learning through Service” module was developed by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, together with the Volunteer Centers Union, under the instruction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The module includes the inclusion of special hours in the educational programs of universities, during which students can create public projects in their area of expertise, as well as defend themselves as diplomas.
There is currently successful application of the “Service Learning” methodology in various fields (social and psychological work, engineering education, design, information technology, medicine).
As the chairman of the youth policy committee noted, the chairman of the board of the Volunteer Centers Association commented that the inclusion of social practice in the educational programs of universities is another systematic step in the education and formation of youth. property of their countries, development of their regions.
“Modern students have a clear desire to expand hands-on education, project-based learning. Starting in September, they will be able to participate in solving real problems of local NGOs, authorities and local communities, gain practical experience and benefit society.”
Additionally, in his “Teaching Through Service” presentation, St. It has been learned that the All-Russian Youth Social Profession Forum held in St. Petersburg will now be devoted entirely to “Learning through Service”.
“It is important to generalize the experience that universities have, to find a middle ground that will be really comfortable for the integration of universities in terms of leadership, vice-rectors overseeing universities,” said Dmitry Pokrovsky, Deputy Head of the Department. State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.