On May 1, 2025, Associate Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages, Maryna Vasylik, took part in the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference with international participation titled “Transformation of Primary Education in the Era of Change: Challenges and Opportunities,” organized by the Department of Pedagogy and Methods of Primary Education of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. The event was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the university and honored the memory of Professor Ivan Rusnak — a prominent scholar, educator, and patriot.
The conference brought together Ukrainian and international researchers, educators, and stakeholders, and sparked lively interest within the educational community. Presentations addressed the challenges of war, the digitalization of education, the preservation of national identity, and the support of Ukrainian schools abroad.
Maryna Vasylik, together with colleagues from Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, made a significant contribution to the scientific discussion, emphasizing the importance of innovation in primary education. The conference concluded with the adoption of a resolution, the presentation of a documentary about Ivan Rusnak, and a proposal to commemorate him in the naming of the faculty.
The educational dialogue underscored the need for continuous innovation in teaching methods and the strengthening of interdisciplinary cooperation.
