In 2018, on October 9, YSU Ijevan Branch Hall hosted non-formal education training, with participation of 60 teachers of Tavush Region “Luys Mankanc” Project, YSU IB lecturers.

The program, together with Tavush Diocese, with the blessing of cleric Bagrat Galstanyan, is aimed at children’s spiritual upbringing and development.

The speaker of the training was education expert, Areg Tadevosyan.

During the training, the participants performed practical work, identifying 10 issues in the field of education.

The trainer presented the current challenges of education.

Expected educational outcomes (knowledge, savoir), skill (savoir faire), approach (savoir être) were thoroughly explained.

Key skills have been pointed out:

1. Communication in the native language
2. Communication in Foreign Languages
3. Mathematical, basic scientific and technological abilities
4. Digital abilities
5. Learn How To Learn
6. Initiative and entrepreneurial abilities
7. Cultural awareness and self-expression

The training participants, being teachers and lecturers, have the opportunity to share their knowledge of non-formal education training with pupils and students.

 The fourth-year students of YSU IB Faculty of “Applied Art” and “Design”, supported by YSUIB Directorate, visited Amberd where the students studied the 10th century architecture on October 7, 2018.

The students were accompanied by the lecturer of the Department of “Decorative-Applied Art “and “Design” of YSU Ijevan branch, chief architect of Tavush Region, Misak Melkumyan.

The university students also visited Yerevan where they studied various architectural structures, sculptures, landscapes of gardens and parks.

At the end of the day, the students visited Gallery.

During the study visit, students performed sketch work and selected and clarified their graduation paper topics.

Within the framework of the International Summit of La Francophonie, the official delegation of the French town of Valence headed by its mayor Nicolas Daragon and a group of 40 tourists visited YSU Ijevan branch on October 7, 2018.

The delegation included Valence Mayor N.Daragon, Deputy Mayor Frank Domas,  Chairman of  Valence Branch of ”Armenian General Benevolent Union” Kevin Markaryan, President of  ”Valence Twinning  Committee”  F.Rishben, Mayor Advisers, M.Maren, G.Rastklan, N.Ilozer, Assistant Director of “Maestris” University, E.Tan and other representatives.

 The meeting was attended by members of the Armenian General Benevolent Union, the former lecturers of the branch G. Danset-Hamzyan, Silvi Kochyan-Basmajyan, Silvian Geranyan, who promote pro-Armenian activities in Valence and hosted our students and lecturers during their previous visits.

Acting Director of YSU Ijevan branch, A. Cuculyan welcomed the official delegations of the town of Valence.

He expressed gratitude for visiting the University, promoting pro-Armenian activities in France, and supporting student exchange programs. Mr. Cuculyan put emphasis on French-Armenian friendship, noting that France became a settlement after the Armenian Genocide for many Armenians who have used their power for France prosperity. He also put forward that the student exchange program greatly contributed to the spread of La Francophonie.

Valence Mayor N.Daragon, thanking for the warm reception, noted that French Armenians rapidly integrate and make achievements in their work.

The mayor emphasized that France would support the student exchange program.

He expressed his readiness to cooperate with YSU Ijevan branch in terms of “Applied Art” and “Tourism” specializations. Mr. Daragon added that during this academic year, a group of 10 people would be invited to improve their French language at “Maestris” University.

After the exchange of views, the members of the delegation met with YSU IB foreign language learning students.

During the meeting Valence Mayor spoke about future plans and answered the questions of the students and lecturers.

The guests left with warm impressions and intentions to continue bilateral cooperation.