Key issues of childhood pedagogy and psychology discussed at research conference

On October 27–28, the International Research Conference “Pedagogy and Psychology of Modern Childhood Development: New Contexts and Solutions” was held at the Arzamas branch of Lobachevsky University.

The conference programmeincluded a plenary session, sections, master classes, and round tables on a wide range of topics related to psychological and pedagogical education.

During the plenary session, fundamental problems and development prospects for the psychological and pedagogical field were outlined.Sections and master classes brought together leading experts and young researchers to address the most pressing issues in psychological and pedagogical science and practice, to share experienceand to outline a roadmap for creating a unified model of comprehensive support for children and families.

Experts from educational, healthcare, and child protection organisations presented pilot protocols for joint work, marking a real step towards creating a safe environment for children. Effective technologies for preventing professional burnout and tools for enhancing parents' psychological literacy were discussed. Clear criteria for evaluating such practices have been defined, allowing the scaling up of the most successful pilot projects and network communities across the country.

The event concluded with a concert to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogy, whose research and practical activities have become a key area for the Arzamas branch of Lobachevsky University.