Abstract
This research uses a case study design (Creswell and Creswell, 2022) to engage in a framework of reflection-in-action (Schön, 1983) exploring the implementation and impact of a series of small-scale micro-level events initiated between departments of education at a Ukrainian and UK university. This was as a response to the challenges faced by Higher Education Institutes (HEI) in Ukraine resulting from the major escalation of aggression by the Russian State on February 24th, 2022. The research briefly analyses current literature on the impact of recent conflict on HEIs globally, noting that much of it appears to focus on the immediate recovery phase post-conflict opposed to the current impact where Ukraine is still, literally, under fire. The impact of conflict on Ukraine HE generally and the particular HEI is discussed. Three of the ‘micro-level’ initiatives are described and analysed through a narrative process between the authors (Buckler and Moore, 2023; Cohen et al, 2017). These initiatives are: a digitally curated common-interest data-base; a digitally shared series of module sessions; a webinar engaging Ukrainian school teachers supporting UK school teachers who have Ukrainian refugees in their class; and this collaborative research. Possible lessons for the two HEIs and others in similar positions that require rapid response are discussed. Namely, the need to identify interventions that legitimately avoid stringent quality processes that UK universities operate within, the need to recognise and utilise student skills, and the advantage of a working relationship that recognises the importance of effective intercultural skills.
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Gareth Dart, University of Worcester, United Kingdom
Ann Kulynyak, Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, Ukraine
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Conference: ECE2023
Stream: Teaching Experiences
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To cite this article:
Dart G., & Kulynyak A. (2023) Under Fire: Developing Micro-Level Partnership Practices Between a Ukrainian and United Kingdom University as a Rapid Response to Threats to Higher Education During Military Invasion ISSN: 2188-1162 The European Conference on Education 2023: Official Conference Proceedings https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2023.37
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2023.37
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