“I Will Never Forget This Lesson”: A Conversation with WorldView Mentor Teachers
At their core, Meri Martirosyan and Parik Naghdalyan are united by their profession and a shared love for school and teaching. Both are graduates of the WorldView Mentorship Scholarship program, and both affirm that the training fundamentally transformed the quality of their teaching. Together, these two teachers alone have already trained more than a hundred […]
A New Chapter for Music in Schools: “Symphonic DasA” with WorldView
The educational program “Symphonic Das A” will launch the new academic year from Gyumri, the cultural capital of Armenia. Students from all high schools in Gyumri will have the opportunity to embark on a unique symphonic journey into the world of classical music. Initiated by the “SymphonicA” NGO, with the support of the Manoogian Simone […]
“Our Voices Have Been Heard”: First Trainings for Armenian Literature Teachers at Visual Armenia
Another new beginning at WorldView: 205 literature teachers have joined the Literature teacher trainings with the expectation of starting the new academic year “with fresh tools, methods, and inspiration”—and with the hope of “surprising their students.” Their willingness to undergo training on the very eve of September 1st speaks volumes. It shows that our teachers […]
“This is by now the best way to connect a student to a lesson… it’s a lifeline for schools,” a conversation with the principal of Gyumri School No. 7
Gyumri School No. 7, situated on Alex Manoogian Street, has a deep-rooted connection to the philanthropic Manoogian family. Principal Gagik Karapetyan recalls the devastating 1988 earthquake, which left the school operating out of temporary shacks. It was then that he had a life-changing encounter with Louise Manoogian Simone, who succeeded her father, Alex Manoogian, in […]
Learning Through WorldView is Visual and Productive: Diaspora Teachers Engage with the Platform
Recently, nearly twenty Armenian diaspora teachers participated in a now-traditional training session organized by the Visual Armenia Development Foundation, designed specifically to introduce educators from the diaspora to the WorldView innovative educational platform. The training was part of a professional development course organized for the 9th consecutive year by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, […]
WorldView at the Summer School on Teaching the Armenian Genocide
On July 23, the Visual Armenia team had the opportunity to present the WorldView educational platform at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, focusing on its capacity to support the teaching of the Armenian Genocide for history educators. The two-day summer school, titled “Teaching the Armenian Genocide,” featured Haykanush Gevondyan—WorldView program expert and lead for alignment with […]
Visual Armenia Foundation Launches SYNTHESIS: A Non-Formal Educational Program for Teachers
We’re thrilled to announce that the Visual Armenia Foundation has developed SYNTHESIS, a new transformative non-formal education program designed for teachers committed to advancing their methods, adopting innovative approaches, cultivating essential 21st-century skills, mastering essay writing instruction, and becoming confident educators in the digital age. SYNTHESIS is officially endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Science, […]
Mandatory in Progress: Nearly 400 Teachers Undergoing Training at Visual Armenia Foundation
In early June, the Visual Armenia Foundation launched its mandatory training sessions for teachers preparing for Levels 2 and 3 certification. The comprehensive program covers key areas essential for modern teaching: 21st-century skills Resource management Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Lesson and course planning Learning assessment Teaching methods, strategies, and interdisciplinary connections At the heart […]
120 Schools, 120 Lessons: Tracing the Footprint of WorldView
As schools prepare to wrap up the academic year and head into summer break, we, too, take a moment to reflect on our journey—one that led us to 120 public schools across Armenia, from Yerevan to Chinari, from Tsaghkashen to Isahakyan. Over the course of three months, the Foundation’s team traveled more than 7,000 kilometers, […]
“You Don’t Notice How Fast Time Flies When You’re Doing Something That Truly Matters” A conversation with Armen Nersesyan, Head of Product Development at the Visual Armenia Foundation
“Our aim is for WorldView—Brainograph—to resonate across the globe, allowing Armenia to command a significant role in the international education arena, and thereby, perhaps, even enhance our country’s security. The reality is, those who master the most advanced technologies today will be tomorrow’s leaders and trendsetters.” Armen Nersesyan has played a unique and pivotal role […]