On March 19, 2026, at 16:00 (Moscow time), an online webinar “Developing Professional Competencies of Special Education Teachers in Contemporary Higher Education” will be held as part of the discussion platform “Science in Publications: From Idea to Practice”, with the support of the MSUPE “Boiling Point” platform.
The webinar will focus on video case analysis as an interactive method for developing professional competencies of students specializing in special education.
The search for innovative approaches to assessing graduates’ competencies and ensuring high-quality professional training is an essential component of the modern education system. The speakers will present a study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of both traditional and modern training technologies and their impact on students’ readiness for professional activity.
The presentation will include materials on the design, development, and implementation of a demonstration (professional) exam within both ongoing and final assessment of special education students at Moscow State University of Psychology and Education. Requirements for developing exam tasks, including video cases, will be described. The results of the implementation demonstrate the relevance and importance of practicing correctional and developmental teaching methods not only during field placements but also in seminar settings, including through the use of video cases.The proposed interactive formats not only diversify the training of special education students but also significantly improve the development of their professional competencies.
The webinar will be of interest to educators and psychologists working in higher education, as well as to special education teachers.
Participants are invited to reflect on the following questions in advance and share their perspectives during the discussion:
- should the training of special education teachers be updated in response to contemporary challenges, and what changes are needed;
- how can modern educational technologies (including digital tools) be effectively integrated to enhance training quality and competency development;
- which methods and practice-oriented formats are most effective for developing key professional skills (diagnosis, intervention, and support);
- what is the role of an interdisciplinary approach and collaboration with other professionals (psychologists, medical doctors, social workers) in developing comprehensive competencies;
- how can the effectiveness of competency development be assessed and aligned with current demands of inclusive education and society.
Speakers:
Eva E. Artemova, Candidate of Sciences (Education), Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Clinical and Special Psychology, Professor at the Department of Special (Defectological) Education, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education
Lyudmila A. Tishina, Candidate of Sciences (Education), Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Special (Defectological) Education, Faculty of Clinical and Special Psychology, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education
The 2026 webinar and meeting calendar for the “Science in Publications” project is available here.
Discussion Materials:
- Artemova, E.E., Tishina, L.A. (2025). Analysis of self-assessment of readiness for solving professional tasks among special education students in contemporary higher education // Bulletin of Practical Psychology of Education, 22(3), 55–71.
- Artemova, E.E., Tishina, L.A. (2025). Specific features of preparing special education graduates for solving professional tasks in contemporary higher education // Bulletin of Practical Psychology of Education, 22(4), 258–279.