DEFEP проекти

Developers of the educational program “Social Work and Reintegration of War Veterans” discussed ways to improve it within the DEFEP project

20.03.2025 by admin

A meeting of the working group of developers of the educational program “Social Work and Reintegration of War Veterans” of the second (master’s) level of higher education in the specialty 10 “Social Work and Counseling” was held at Uman National University. The program is being implemented, among other things, through distance learning as part of the international project DEFEP (Distance Education for Future: best EU practices in response to the requests of modern higher education seekers and the labor market).

During the meeting, the participants discussed promising areas for improving the educational program, as well as updating and strengthening its methodological support in accordance with modern European standards and labor market demands.

Particular attention was paid to taking into account the feedback from students, which will improve the quality and competitiveness of the program, ensuring its compliance with the current needs and expectations of future professionals.

Working Group Meeting on the Quality of Distance Learning Held at Uman National University

20.03.2025 by admin

On March 19, within the framework of the international project DEFEP (Distance Education for Future: best EU practices in response to the requests of modern higher education seekers and labor market), a working meeting was held at Uman National University between the project coordinator from the university, professor, vice-rector for scientific and pedagogical work Mykhailo MALYOVANOI and a working group consisting of professor Inna NOVAK and associate professors Alla OSIPOVA and Nina PITEL.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the conduct and further use of the results of the survey of distance learning students, as well as the survey of stakeholders and teachers. Special attention was paid to the issue of monitoring the internal quality assurance system of higher education in the specialty 232 “Social Security”.
The discussion was constructive and made it possible to identify further steps to improve the quality of distance education, taking into account modern European practices and labor market expectations.

The UNUS team took part in the DEFEP project meeting

20.03.2025 by admin

On March 13, 2025, the team of the Uman National University of Horticulture took part in a meeting of the international project DEFEP (Distance Education for Future), which took place online.

An important topic was the issue of continuing to enroll students in distance learning in 2025 and the possible expansion of the list of educational programs. The participants of the meeting discussed in detail the prospects for improving methodological support, measures to popularize distance learning, and the possibility of further disseminating the project results.

Considerable attention was paid to the preparation and organization of the final conference of the project, which is scheduled to be held in October 2025 in a mixed format. The participants discussed the need for universities in Ukraine and Moldova to prepare presentations on the project’s implementation practices and identified the main directions for the future development of distance education. They also discussed the need to amend the grant and partnership agreements due to the reorganization of one of the partner universities.

The meeting was constructive, and the Uman NUS team actively participated in the discussion and determination of the next steps in the implementation of the DEFEP project.

Students’ impressions of distance learning within the DEFEP project

19.03.2025 by admin

An examination of students’ perceptions regarding distance learning within the DEFEP project reveals that Uman National University has effectively adopted contemporary methodologies in the domain of distance education, particularly within the specialty of 232, “Social Security.” The training is facilitated through the electronic platform Moodle, which ensures accessibility to the educational process irrespective of the applicant’s geographical location. The educational program “Social Security Economics” at the second (master’s) level is being implemented within the framework of the DEFEP project (Distance Education for Future:

Best EU practices in response to the requests of modern higher education seekers and labor market).

One student, Oksana Didenko, has offered insights into her educational experience, which can be found below.

She asserts that distance learning at Uman National University has emerged as the optimal choice for her, as it enables her to seamlessly integrate work, personal life, and academic pursuits. The Moodle platform, in particular, is noteworthy for its provision of straightforward access to educational materials, assessment tasks, and the facilitation of communication with instructors and peers.

A notable benefit is the flexibility in scheduling, which allows students to manage their time and commitments in a manner that suits their individual needs and preferences. It provides students with the autonomy to manage their time and the flexibility to adapt their learning pace according to their individual needs and preferences. Moreover, the adoption of European methodologies and best practices in distance education enables the acquisition of knowledge that aligns with contemporary labor market demands.

I am confident that the skills and knowledge gained will become a reliable foundation for my professional development in the field of social security.”

The implementation of distance learning at Uman National University substantiates the efficacy of contemporary European practices in delivering superior higher education.