Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (TSNUK) is a participant in the European project “Global Teachers for a Sustainable Future (GTSF)”, funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. The project is implemented at the Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology of TSNUK from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026.
- Priority: Cooperation in the field of higher education
- National Priority: Enhancing the quality and relevance of higher education, developing global competencies
TSNUK Project Coordinator – Olga Yashenkova, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor at the Department of English Philology and Intercultural Communication, Director of the Center for Foreign Languages Email: o.yashenkova@knu.ua
Project Goals and Objectives
The GTSF project aims to design and implement innovative, research-based educational practices in higher education institutions. These practices integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDG 4 – Quality Education) and promote the development of global competencies among both students and academic staff.
The main goal of the project is to prepare students to become conscious global citizens and agents of positive change, and to prepare teachers to effectively implement the principles of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and intercultural interaction into the educational process.
Key objectives:
- Equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for global citizenship and sustainable thinking
- Train educators to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into curricula using ESD tools and virtual exchange methodologies (COIL/VE)
- Develop a system of micro-credentials and mechanisms for their recognition and certification
- Promote the internationalization of Ukrainian higher education through the development of “internationalization at home” as an inclusive and accessible approach
- Support the UN 2030 Agenda in the field of quality education through educational and research initiatives
Project Partners
The project consortium unites leading universities, educational networks, and organizations from Europe, Asia, and Latin America, providing a unique platform for sharing experiences and best practices. Partners include:
- CEU Cardinal Herrera University, Spain (grant holder)
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
- Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
- Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania
- Ibn Haldun University, Turkey
- Jönköping University, Sweden
- Global Case Study Challenge NGO, Austria
- Spanish Network for Sustainable Development, Spain
- Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
- University of Monterrey, Mexico
- Colombian Network for the Internationalization of Higher Education, Colombia
Kick-off meeting of the GTSF team at CEU Cardinal Herrera University, Valencia, 2023
Key Activities
- Organizing international meetings, seminars, and training sessions for project partners
- Developing educational materials, including a teacher’s handbook
- Designing and launching a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Creating courses and micro-learning modules for students and educators
- Facilitating Virtual Exchanges (VE) and training VE facilitators
- Piloting and evaluating the effectiveness of developed programs
Working together for the future of global education
Educational Opportunities
For teachers, international coordinators, and researchers, a facilitator training program for virtual exchanges is offered, covering four key modules:
- Foundations of virtual international exchange
- Designing virtual learning experiences
- Intercultural facilitation and inclusivity
- Hands-on implementation of virtual exchange within GTSF
For students in teacher education programs, there is an international virtual exchange program that fosters global competencies, digital literacy, and environmental awareness, including:
- International team collaboration
- Sustainable development projects
- Interactive online sessions
- Virtual community tours
- Final project showcase
- Micro-certificates and LinkedIn badges
Facilitating change: Quality education in focus at the GTSF online training, 2025
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