Armenian State Pedagogical University After Khachatur Abovyan
ARMENIAN STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY AFTER KHACHATUR ABOVYAN
Summer School Program 2016
"Education, Culture And History In The Development Of Civilizations"
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the project students will:
Recognize the Armenian culture and outline its role in the history of civilizations,
Develop knowledge about the educational system in Armenia, Russia, Lithuania, Finland and Belarus,
Understand and explain the processes of transformation in education in the context of globalization and educational reforms,
Compare and analyze the relationship of different educational systems, as well as determines the further development of higher education in the participating countries,
Identify and compare the role of education in the development of Armenia, Russia, Finland, Lithuania and Belarus,
Express opinions and ideas, as well as defend their point of view with relevant arguments in discussions,
Express thoughts and effectively support interpersonal relationships in an intercultural environment,
Effectively work in a team.
Period: August 10-19, 2016
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Accommodation: ASPU Research-Educational Training Center, Aghavnadzor
FIRST DAY/WEDNESDAY/10.08.2016
Arrival of the students to Zvartnots international Aiport, YerevanCurrency exchange
Transfer to Aghavnadzor, placement
Presentation of the Summer School Program, Ice-breaking session, Group formation
SECOND DAY/ THURSDAY/11.08.2016
08:30 / Breakfast09:30-13:00 / Trip to Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery (84 km.)
Topic: Introduction to the cultural heritage of Armenia, Armenia at the crossroads of East and West followed by discussion.
Edgar Hovhannisyan, Dean of the Faculty of History and Jurisprudence
KhachaturStepanyan, Candidate of historical science, associate professor, Chair of History
13:00 / Transfer to Aghavnadzor
14:45-15:45 / Lunch
15:45-17:00 / Free time
17:00-19:30 / Work in groups on the script and shooting a short film on a given topic
19:30-20:30 / Dinner
20:30 / Free time (national dances, songs)
THIRD DAY/ FRIDAY/12.08.2016
09:00-10:00 / Breakfast10:00-11:30 / Trip to Ejmiatsin. Visit to Mother Cathedral Holy Ejmiatsin. Excursion along the cathedral. Visit and acquaintance with Gevorgyan Seminary of Holy Echmiadzin.
13:00-13:30 / Transfer to Yerevan
13:30-14:30 / Lunch
14:30-17:30 / Organization of a quest game in Yerevan, acquaintance with the city
17:30-18:30 / Transfer to Aghavnadzor
19:00-20:00 / Dinner
20:00 / Work in groups on the script and shooting a short film on a given topic (continuation)
FORTH DAY/ SATURDAY/ 13.08.2016
09:00 / Breakfast10:15 / Trip to Yerevan
Visit to the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Matenadaran
13:30-14:30 / Lunch at Tashir Pizza
14:30 / Visit toASPU, Introduction to the University
14:50-15:10 / Presentation on the Armenian State Pedagogical University after KhachaturAbovyan (ASPU)
Kristina Tsaturyan, Head of the International Cooperation Unit of ASPU
15:15-15:50 / Excursion to the museum of ASPU
16:00 / Walk along the city Yerevan
19:00 / Evening entertainment program (Opium club)
22:00 / Transfer to Aghavnadzor
FIFTH DAY/ SUNDAY/14.08.2016
09:00 / Breakfast10:00 / Trip to Yerevan
11:00-12:30 / Visit to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial and Genocide Museum
13:00-14:00 / Lunch
14:00-15:00 / Visit to Cafesjian Center for the Arts
15:15-18:00 / Visit to the city market Vernisaj
The popular market Vernissage is situated not far away from the Republic Square.
Here you can find not only paintings but also icons, semi-precious stones, daggers, carpets, copper pots and grinders of the last century.
18:00-21:00 / Evening entertainment program (Kami club)
21:00-22:00 / Transfer to Aghavnadzor
SIXTH DAY/ MONDAY/15.08.2016
09:00 / Breakfast11:00-13:00 / Sport events
13:00-14:00 / Lunch
15:00-18:20 / National Cuisine day
18:30 / Introduction of the cooked dishes
19:00-20:00 / Lunch
22:00-22:00 / Watching a movie: discussion
SEVENTH DAY/ TUESDAY/16.08.2016
09:00 / Breakfast10:00 / Trip to Lake Sevan
12:00-16:00 / Pool, games, meal at the beach
17:00 / Transfer to Aghavnadzor
19:00 / Lunch
20:00-21:30 / Debate: Intercultural communication and cooperation affect the Educational Process
Facilitator: TigranMikayelyan, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of ASPU
22:00 / Free time (national dances and songs)
EIGTH DAY/ WEDNESDAY/17.08.2016
09:00-10:00 / Breakfast10:00-12:00 / Presentation of the Armenian Higher Education. Presentations of students about the Higher Education systems of Armenia, Hungary, Russia, Finland, Lithuania and Belarus as well as the latest developments in this field.
Facilitator: Kristina Tsaturyan, Head of the International cooperation Unit in ASPU
12:30-13:30 / Lunch
14:00-18:00 / Group work: Folktales of the participating countries
19:00 / Farewell Party, Refreshment
NINTH DAY/ SUNDAY/18.08.2016
09:00 / Breakfast10:00-11:30 / Sport events
11:30-13:00 / Working with groups on the final assignments
13:00 / Lunch
14:00-17:00 / Working with groups on the final assignments
19:00 / Farewell Party
TENTH DAY/ MONDAY/19.08.2016
09:00 / Breakfast11:00-12:00 / Sport events
13:00 / Lunch
14:00 / Departure of the students
CONTACTS
ARMENIAN STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY AFTER KHACHATUR ABOVYAN (ASPU)
TIGEAN METS 17AVENUE, YEREVAN,ARMENIA
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION UNIT
HEAD:MS. KRISTINA TSATURYAN
E-mail:
Phone: 010 59 70 53
ArmSPU international department