On 26–28 September, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University hosted, for the first time, the 43rd International Academic Seminar for mathematics and computer science teachers at universities and teacher-training institutions: “Mathematics Education at School and University: Content and Methods.”
The seminar’s main areas of work, organized into sections, were:
- Problems in the history and methodology of mathematics, computer science and mathematics education.
- Current issues in training mathematics and computer science teachers.
- Problems of teaching mathematics in school.
- Current issues in teaching mathematics at university.
- Mathematical research and computer mathematics.
The meeting brought together 60 mathematics and computer science lecturers from Russia and neighbouring countries.
The plenary session on 26 September 2024 opened with a video address by the Seminar’s founder, Alexander Grigoryevich Mordkovich, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, professor and Honoured Scientist of the Russian Federation. He noted that the seminar had been held since 1987, making it a truly long-lived institution.
He recalled that it had originally been conceived as a Russian national event, but became international over time. A video address from Minsk confirmed this. It was also announced that the Republic of Belarus would host the seminar the following year.
Olga Alexandrovna Sotnikova, Rector of Syktyvkar State University, wished all participants interesting encounters, lively discussions and professional achievements.
The plenary session was chaired by A. V. Yastrebov, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and professor at K. D. Ushinsky Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University.
The plenary session continued with presentations.
“Mathematics Education in 1970–2024 at Komi State Pedagogical Institute and Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University” was presented by V. A. Popov and N. I. Popov, the latter a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and professor at Syktyvkar State University.
V. V. Grinshkun presented “The Influence of Digital Technologies on Learning Systems.” He is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, professor and academician of the Russian Academy of Education at Moscow City University.
S. G. Grigoryev presented “Artificial Intelligence in Education.” He is a Doctor of Technical Sciences, professor and corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Education at Moscow City University.
V. A. Smirnov presented “Ways to Improve the Quality of Geometry Teaching in the Upper School Grades.” He is a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and professor at Moscow Pedagogical State University.
A. V. Borovskikh presented “Content and Contents of School Mathematics Education.” He is a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and associate professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
A. N. Mokrushin presented “Prospects for Using a Telegram Channel on Mathematical History in Mathematics Teaching.” He is the headteacher of Secondary School No. 25 in Kaluga.
M. F. Gilmullin, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and author of the Mathematics with Mansur-abyy Telegram channel, presented “A Doctor of Philosophy and a Teacher of Teachers in Tatarstan.” He spoke about Alfred Maksovich Lustig (1908–1985), a University of Vienna graduate, Doctor of Philosophy, physicist and mathematician, Austrian antifascist, Soviet Army soldier, outstanding educator and teacher of Tatarstan’s mathematics teachers. Lustig was an associate professor at Yelabuga State Pedagogical Institute. He lived in Yelabuga for 45 years and is buried there.
The seminar also included sectional meetings, workshops and a round table.
A special session commemorated colleagues who had died prematurely: Yury Alexandrovich Drobyshev of Kaluga and Gennady Anatolyevich Klekovkin of Samara.
Alongside the academic programme, participants enjoyed an extensive cultural programme: a visit to the Finno-Ugric Ethnocultural Park, theatrical performances in the Komi language, and city excursions including Syktyvkar’s sights, a traditional meal and the museum of Olympic champion Raisa Smetanina.
I wish all Seminar participants continued success and major academic achievements!