“A Single Flower Can Herald Spring”: WorldView Mentorship Scholarship 2024 Program Participants Conduct Workshops
The six-month 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program, which kicked off in June, is now in full swing. Participants are actively engaged in weekly lessons, homework assignments, the creation of educational resources, and, of course, organizing and leading workshops.
As part of the program, participants work toward five key outcomes, one of which involves conducting workshops for teachers in their communities. These workshops are designed to raise awareness about the WorldView educational platform, train colleagues on how to use it, and share the knowledge and skills gained during the six-month program. A single mentor teacher creates meaningful change in their community by passing on what they have learned and experienced to their peers, leading to a multiplier effect.
“When conducting workshops, teachers not only enhance their skills in using the WorldView platform for teaching but also cultivate leadership and collaboration abilities—essential for driving innovative changes in education. As the saying goes, ‘One flower doesn’t herald spring,’ but each of our mentees is like a flower in their community, capable of bringing spring with just one bloom. We are already witnessing this miracle,” emphasized Seda Kocharyan, the program’s chief methodologist and instructor.
The WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program equips educators with a wide range of skills, including technological literacy, communication, collaboration, taking initiative, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and more. Mentees also learn methodologies and modern teaching skills, significantly contributing to the enhancement of educational quality.
“This year’s 33 participants have distinguished themselves with their unwavering determination and eagerness to learn. Initially, the program was designed to award scholarships to 20 teachers. However, due to their exceptional work, enthusiasm, and persistence, the Foundation expanded the number of scholarships. Following a rigorous assessment process, all 33 participants successfully secured their places in the program.
The mentees are given the opportunity to immediately apply what they learn each week. While this can be challenging, they approach their work with remarkable determination. The program is truly an intensive and transformative experience for developing advanced teaching skills.”
“Our mentees are sharing their impressions and photos from the workshops, and we will be presenting them piece by piece,” shares Arevik Avetisyan, Head of the WorldView Program. We are excited to share some of these as photos with short stories below.
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“During the session, we first introduced the platform, followed by student ambassadors sharing their impressions, showcasing projects, and demonstrating the platform’s tools. Parents of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) also attended the seminar. They were excited to see the platform in action; previously they have only seen it in pictures. Experiencing its real-world application sparked great enthusiasm among the parents. To conclude, we presented the projects their children had created using the platform. The workshop was attended by over 15 parents and an equal number of students,” shared Kima Shahbazyan.
“The feedback was very positive, which was incredibly encouraging for me. Everyone was so enthusiastic! The workshop was attended by teachers of Armenian Language and Literature, Geography, History, Arts and Crafts, National Song and Dance, and Biology. The biology teacher mentioned that at first, she thought the session wasn’t relevant for her, but later realized how fascinating it was and how much she had learned.
I came home feeling happy because I did my best to share the knowledge I had gained over the past few months with my colleagues. This knowledge was made possible thanks to the training sessions organized by the Foundation, the scholarship program, the incredible WorldView team, and Seda Kocharyan,” shared Arpenik Ghazaryan.
Arevik Baghdasaryan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Lori, running a workshop for teachers and parents to raise awareness about the WorldView platform and the programs of the Visual Armenia Foundation.
“I began by talking about the Foundation, its patriotic mission, its programs, and the significant achievements of our school. Then, I demonstrated the smart board and the tools available on the WorldView educational platform, highlighting how it facilitates creating interdisciplinary connections. This approach received approval from the teachers, especially after I mentioned the Foundation’s plans to further develop the subjects. Parents were also present at the workshop; they found the platform appealing and promised to support their children in using it,” shared Arevik Baghdasaryan.
Meri Martirosyan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Syunik, conducting a workshop for 30 teachers, presenting the tools and features of the WorldView educational platform.
“The seminar participants expressed their appreciation for the platform, and one of them even mentioned that, in light of recent changes, WorldView was the most positive and necessary transformation. The participating teachers expressed their willingness to organize their lessons using WorldView, which greatly intrigued them. The meeting engaged and motivated the teachers,” shared Meri Martirosyan.
Nune Aghekyan, a mentee of the WorldView Mentorship Scholarship 2024 program from Yerevan, conducting a needs assessment for 28 teachers before the workshop. Since most teachers were unfamiliar with the WorldView platform, the workshop primarily focused on introducing the platform and familiarizing participants with its tools.
“The subjects available on the platform were introduced one by one, triggering a particular enthusiasm among the literature teachers. For those teachers already familiar with the platform, the introduction of several new tools that were recently added was a pleasant surprise. The teachers were also informed about the benefits and effectiveness of participating in the three-month training sessions,” shared Nune Aghekyan.
Varduhi Afyan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Yerevan, conducting a workshop attended by 30 participants including the school administration and pedagogical staff.
“The meeting was highly productive, with an atmosphere of lively discussions. The participants were fully engaged and expressed great interest in the presentation. History and geography teachers were already incorporating the platform into their lessons. Teachers of Literature, My Homeland, Art, Fine Arts, Biology, Mother Tongue, and Foreign Languages also became excited as they found out about the platform and its potential. Even the physical education teacher decided she could use articles about the Olympic Games in her classes,” shared Varduhi Afyan.
Gayane Karakhanyan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Kotayk, conducted a workshop for 36 teachers of various subjects. She presented the features and tools of the WorldView platform, as well as different methods and techniques aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the lessons.
“Some of the participants registered on the platform during the session, and there was particular enthusiasm from the preschool and literature teachers. We agreed to continue working in smaller, subject-based groups in the coming weeks. Finally, a platform has emerged that truly supports teachers and has increased the effectiveness of my work,” shared Gayane Karakhanyan.
Maryam Mikayelyan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Shirak, conducted two workshops – both in-person and online – working with 63 teachers.
“To be honest, the participants’ reactions were so enthusiastic and unexpected for me. I’ve been using the platform for a long time, and it was surprising to discover that many teachers in our community were either unfamiliar with it or wanted to use it but didn’t know where or how to start.
I’m really glad I could connect such a large community to WorldView, and I truly value raising awareness among teachers. The positive feedback confirmed that the meeting was both important and effective. I’m confident that the participating teachers will incorporate the platform into their work. Of the tools, geographers particularly liked the ruler, while historians favored the games and the lamp tool,” shared Maryam Mikayelyan.
Ani Havtoyan, a mentee of the WorldView Mentorship Scholarship 2024 program from Gegharkunik, conducts a workshop on the WorldView platform tools and features and shared her personal experience. The session was attended by 18 teachers.
Armenuhi Sukhiasyan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Shirak, conducting a workshop titled “Using the WorldView Platform and Innovative Methods in the Teaching Process.”
Eighteen teachers from various schools in the Armavir region attended the workshop organized by Arpenik Margaryan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Armavir.
Haykuhi Hovhannisyan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Kotayk, conducting a workshop attended by 32 teachers.
Surendukht Beknazaryan, a mentee of the WorldView Mentorship Scholarship 2024 program from Tavush, conducting a WorldView platform awareness-raising workshop for 20 teachers.
Armine Khachatryan, a mentee of the 2024 WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program from Yerevan, conducting a workshop on teachers’ skill development, during which effective tools, techniques, and methods for teaching history were shared with the participants.
Amalya Zolyan, a mentee of the WorldView Mentorship Scholarship 2024 program from Gegharkunik, conducting a workshop for teachers of the Gavar region. During the workshop, she introduced the tools of the WorldView educational platform and shared several key approaches aimed at developing students’ historical thinking.
32 teachers attended the workshop conducted by Hovhannes Harutyunyan, a mentee of the WorldView Mentorship Scholarship 2024 program from Tavush.
Parik Naghdalyan, a mentee of the WorldView Mentorship Scholarship 2024 program from Ararat, organized a two-day workshop at the Ararat Regional State College attended by 34 college lecturers.
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