Kyiv, December 12-13, 2024
On December 12-13, 2024, TESOL-Ukraine hosted a remarkable teacher training series titled “Mastering the Craft: Writing Techniques and Insights from Professional Authors and Educators” in partnership with the Fulbright Ukraine Program at America House, Kyiv. This two-day event brought together educators from across Ukraine to explore innovative writing techniques, share best practices, and gain insights from seasoned professionals in the field.
The training was a resounding success, filled with engaging sessions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees left inspired and equipped with new tools to bring creativity and purpose into their classrooms, empowering students to become confident writers.
Training Program
Event Highlights
Day 1 – December 12, 2024
The first day began with a warm welcome from Olena Ilienko, TESOL-Ukraine President, and Liliia Shylo, Cultural Assistant from the RELO U.S. Embassy, Kyiv. Their opening remarks set the tone for a dynamic and collaborative event.
The session “The Hormone Effect: Capturing Minds and Hearts Through Stories” led by Olena Ilienko, Lilia Kuznetsova, and Maryna Tsehelska captivated the audience, demonstrating how storytelling can deeply engage learners.
Other sessions included:
- “Story Circle Icebreaker and Other Activities” by Liudmyla Sinna, which offered practical activities for fostering creativity and collaboration.
- “Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Writing” by Yuliia Korobova, emphasizing group dynamics and purposeful activities.
- “Fiction Text: What Is Hidden Behind” by Olena Halapchuk-Tarnavska, unveiling the layers of meaning in storytelling.
- “The Power of Place: Stories Told for a Purpose” by Lyudmyla Hnapovska, highlighting the significance of setting in narratives.
Day 2 – December 13, 2024
Day 2 began with an inspiring presentation from Serhiy Zaitsev of Fulbright Ukraine, sharing opportunities for Ukrainian educators.
A tour of America House and a coffee break provided participants with a chance to recharge and connect.
Highlights included:
- “Integrated Storytelling-Based Creative Methodologies” by Hanna Podosynnikova, showcasing innovative approaches to storytelling.
- “The Set of Tools for Digital Storytelling” by Bohdana Saliuk, offering practical digital resources for engaging lessons.
- “Enhancing Language Teaching with Real Images and Capturing Culture Through Photos” by Nataliia Pyliachyk, Iryna Malyshivska, and Olha Bilyk, which demonstrated the power of visuals in language education.
- “Making Writing Your Favourite Skill” by Svitlana Batsmai, inspiring educators to reimagine writing as a joyful skill.
The event wrapped up with a heartfelt closing ceremony, celebrating the success of the series and the commitment of all participants to advancing English language education in Ukraine.
A Platform for Growth
TESOL-Ukraine extends its gratitude to the Fulbright Ukraine Program and America House for their unwavering support. This event reinforced the importance of collaboration and professional development in shaping the future of education.
TESOL-Ukraine Teacher Development “Mastering the Craft: Writing Techniques and Insights from Professional Authors and Educators”
America House Kyiv 12-13, 2024
| # | Name | Position | |
| 1. | Batsmai Svitlana | English teacher, Lutsk Lyceum #21 named after Mykhailo Kravchuk | |
| 2. | Bilyk Olha | Associate Professor, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University | |
| 3. | Chugai Oksana | Associate Professor, National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” | |
| 4. | Debbie Nelson | Business English Program Director, Private Lessons through International Partnerships | |
| 5. | Dubinina Alla | English teacher, Brovary Lyceum №5 named after V. Stus | |
| 6. | Gladushyna Raisa | Associate Professor, English Language and Communication Department | |
| 7. | Gorbenko Yuliya | Language Centre Polyglot, CEM | |
| 8. | Gusewa Anna | Head of the Department of Foreign Languages for Professional Purposes | |
| 9. | Halapchuk-Tarnavska Olena | PhD, Associate Professor, Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University | |
| 10. | Hnapovska Lyudmyla | Associate Professor, Sumy State University | |
| 11. | Husar Oksana | English teacher | |
| 12. | Ilienko Olena | O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv | |
| 13. | Istomina Raisa | Senior Lecturer, H. Skovoroda KhNPU | |
| 14. | Kharchyshyna Yuliia | Teacher Assistant, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University | |
| 15. | Klymovych Yuliia | Senior Lecturer, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University | |
| 16. | Kniaz Hanna | English Teacher, Kyiv School of Economics | |
| 17. | Korobova Yuliia | Senior Lecturer, Sumy State University | |
| 18. | Kuzmenko Olena | Associate Professor, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University | |
| 19. | Kuznetsova Liliia | Associate Professor Lviv National University | |
| 20. | Liamzina Nataliia | Head of Foreign Language Department, M. Lysenko National Music Academy | |
| 21. | Lytvyna Yuliia | English teacher, Melitopol Gymnasium #4 | |
| 22. | Malyshivska Iryna | Associate Professor, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University | |
| 23. | Melnyk Inessa | Associate Professor, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University | |
| 24. | Mishchynska Iryna | Associate Professor, Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine | |
| 25. | Nesterenko Ksenia | Senior Lecturer, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University | |
| 26. | Palchykova Oleksandra | Assistant Professor Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University | |
| 27. | Pariyeva Olena | Linguistic Centre CLASS | |
| 28. | Petrenko Serhii | Associate Professor, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv | |
| 29. | Podosynnikova Hanna | Head of the Department of English Philology and Linguodidactics, Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko | |
| 30. | Prokopchuk Nataliya | Associate Professor, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University | |
| 31. | Pyliachyk Nataliia | Associate Professor, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University | |
| 32. | Rohach Zhanna | English teacher, Letychiv Lyceum №1, Khmelnytskyi region | |
| 33. | Saliuk Bohdana | Associate Professor, Berdiansk State Pedagogical University | |
| 34. | Shumilina Iryna | Lecturer Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University | |
| 35. | Shevchenko Iryna | Senior Lecturer | |
| 36. | Sinna Liudmyla | Senior Lecturer, National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine | |
| 37. | Shtokhman Liliia | Associate Professor, West Ukrainian National University | |
| 38. | Tkach Polina | Associate Professor, National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine | |
| 39. | Tsehelska Maryna | Director, Educational Centre Interclass | |
| 40. | Yehorova Alla | Teacher at Prime Time Linguistic Centre | |
| 41. | Zabolotnikova Valentyna | Senior Teacher, Foreign Languages Department, Dnipro University of Technology | |
| 42. | Zelinska Olga | Associate Professor, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University | |
| 43. | Zuyenok Iryna | Associate Professor at FLD | |
| 44. | Yashenkova Olga | Associate professor, Kyiv National State University | |