Comments of MSUPE Experts in the Media: "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", "Izvestia", OTR
Russia-1, "Morning of Russia": Timecode 2:15:43. Duty shifts in school can become not a formality, but a way to develop responsibility and internal motivation in students. Anna Polosina, Associate Professor and Deputy Dean for Extracurricular Work at the Faculty of Social Communication at MSUPE, speaks about the importance of explaining the meaning of school duties to children, rather than limiting it to monitoring their completion. According to the expert, when students understand the value of their contribution to the common cause, duty is perceived not as a punishment, but as a part of class life.
Rossiyskaya Gazeta: Autumn blues can interfere with work, therefore, decreased productivity and increased fatigue should not be ignored. Marina Nistratova, Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Developmental Neuro- and Pathopsychology at the Faculty of Clinical and Special Psychology at MSUPE, advises adapting the work process to one's condition: completing tasks one by one, taking regular breaks, and postponing difficult tasks to the morning. According to the specialist, if the symptoms persist for two to three weeks or intensify, it is necessary to seek professional help, because a depressive disorder may be hidden behind the blues.
OTR, "OTReflection": The accessibility of information about mental disorders and the reduction of stigmatization help people to talk openly about their condition, but simultaneously contribute to the spread of self-diagnosis. Yulia Kochetova, Candidate of Psychological Sciences and Acting Head of the Department of Developmental Psychology named after Professor L.F. Obukhova at the Faculty of Psychology of Education at MSUPE, explains why people increasingly attribute depression, ADHD, or other diagnoses to themselves. According to the expert, behind the desire to find a diagnosis in oneself may lie the need for acceptance and support, the desire to explain one's own difficulties, or to gain the opportunity to allow oneself weakness.
MEL: What should a teacher do if one of the students causes physical aversion, and attempts to hide the dislike are accompanied by a feeling of guilt? Elina Tretyak, Candidate of Psychological Sciences and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Distance Learning at MSUPE, explains why such emotions do not make a teacher a bad specialist and how to separate feelings from professional behavior. According to the expert, it is important not to forbid oneself from feeling dislike, but to control one's actions and observe pedagogical ethics.
Izvestia: In five regions of the Volga Federal District, a project is being launched to "reengineer" the work of mentors with young teachers in order to reduce their resignations from 13% to 4%. Sergey Kosaretsky, Vice-Rector for Scientific Work at MSUPE, notes that young educators face not only a high workload and large classes, but also insufficient preparation for working with difficult children, children with disabilities, and their parents. According to him, among teachers with less than five years of experience, 18.5% consider the choice of profession a mistake; therefore, mentoring can become an important tool for supporting novice specialists.
Student Agency "Pervoye": The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation has launched a unified round-the-clock psychological help line "School of Trust". The project was officially opened by Minister Sergey Kravtsov. Arkady Margolis, Rector of MSUPE, said that the university intends to transfer knowledge and algorithms for the operation of the psychological help line "School of Trust" to colleagues in the regions to ensure even access to it throughout the country. He noted that MSUPE has more than 20 years of experience in distance counseling.
Trade Union Newspaper "Solidarnost": How should a manager act if the team is divided into two warring groups? Olga Krushelnitskaya, Candidate of Psychological Sciences and Head of the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Social Psychology at the Faculty of Social Psychology at MSUPE, tells how to recognize the leaders of the conflicting parties and build a dialogue with them. The expert explains why it is necessary to meet with both leaders simultaneously and how to use the psychological technique "trap for the leader" so as not to lose the status of an independent arbitrator.
Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation: Effective studying is not only time spent behind textbooks, but also the ability to organize work with the material. Anastasia Trofimova, Analyst at the Department of Coordination and Monitoring Activities of the Federal Coordination Center for Ensuring the Development of Psychological and Pedagogical Assistance in the Education System of the Russian Federation at MSUPE, tells how a student can better remember what they have learned and structure the educational process. In focus are useful habits that help to study more consciously and not forget what has been covered.
Tverskiye Vedomosti: In Tver, enthusiasts are restoring the Volynskoe cemetery, where more than 50 thousand residents of the city rest and evidence of its history is preserved. The work was started by local historian Vladimir Pimonov, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Legal Psychology at MSUPE, who was joined by caring citizens. Thanks to their efforts, the territory has already been cleared and more than a hundred burials have been found, and the names and destinies of the people buried here are returning from oblivion.
Informio: The round-the-clock line "School of Trust", which is used by students, parents, and teachers, has become an in-demand tool for psychological help: MSUPE specialists have already conducted about 2.4 thousand consultations. The main topics of the appeals were conflict situations and intrapersonal problems, as well as difficulties with studying. The callers ask for advice on how to build relationships at school, in the family, or with peers.
Vestnik Obrazovaniya Rossii: High-quality inclusion involves creating an educational environment capable of flexibly taking into account the characteristics and needs of each student. Elena Samsonova, Candidate of Psychological Sciences and Leading Researcher at the Institute of Inclusive Education Problems at MSUPE, identifies five components of such an environment: organizational, content-methodological, spatial-subject, informational, and socio-psychological. Together they provide comprehensive support for students—from adapted programs and an accessible space to the coordinated work of specialists and trusting relationships with teachers and parents.
Informio: The development of fully implantable cochlear devices makes technologies for helping people with hearing impairments less noticeable, but does not negate the need for pedagogical support. Alexandra Izvolskaya, Associate Professor at the Department of Special (Defectological) Education at the Faculty of Clinical and Special Psychology at MSUPE, emphasizes that the absence of a visible device does not mean the disappearance of special educational needs. According to the expert, these changes require specialists to improve their skills in recognizing such needs and to build support regardless of the external signs of hearing impairment.
MEL: Jokes about teachers in a closed class meme channel can escalate into bullying, and maintaining students' trust does not require the teacher's silent consent to the humiliation of a colleague. Margarita Finashina, Assistant at the Department of Pedagogical Psychology named after Professor V.A. Guruzhapov at the Faculty of Psychology of Education at MSUPE, explains how to define the boundaries of what is acceptable without destroying relationships with children. The expert recommends starting with a calm conversation about the differences between humor and bullying, and if systematic mockery continues, involving the school administration.
Trade Union Newspaper "Solidarnost": A conflict between groups of employees can become a reason to resolve accumulated contradictions, but without timely intervention, it risks escalating into a destructive confrontation. Olga Krushelnitskaya, Head of the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Social Psychology at the Faculty of Social Psychology at MSUPE, explains why a team is divided into warring camps and how to notice the first signs of a split. The expert emphasizes that the neutral position of the manager or trade union leader and the joint discussion of working disagreements help to preserve the unity of the team and prevent a transition to personal accusations.