The guest of the November 3rd episode of “Dprutyun” (Schooling) programme on Public Radio of Armenia, was Director of the Republican Pedagogical-Psychological Center (RPPC) Lilit Mnatsakanyan.
During the programme, several key issues related to creating a safe and secure educational environment were discussed, including:
- ✦ What is the purpose of the Student Protection (SP) Teams established in general education schools?
- ✦ How do these teams operate in practice?,
- ✦ Are schools prepared to address new challenges?
- ✦ How can bullying be prevented in schools?
The discussion presented the activities carried out by the Republican Pedagogical-Psychological Center to promote a safe and secure educational environment, emphasizing the key coordinating role of RPPC in supporting the development of Student Protection Teams, providing methodological guidance, and overseeing their activities. Particular attention was attached to the functions of SP Teams and the mechanisms for their establishment, the procedures for reporting and referring bullying cases, as well as the need to raise awareness of the teams’ composition, operating principles, and working methods.
RPPC Director also addressed the identification and prevention of bullying incidents and highlighted the measures aimed at fostering a healthy psychosocial climate in schools, emphasizing that their effectiveness depends on coordinated and cooperative efforts among various institutions. Particular emphasis was placed on the need for a systematic approach to documenting cases of violence and bullying and coordinating subsequent interventions.
The full interview is available at the following link: ↓
