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The document discusses the values of the European Higher Education Area and how they are represented at Zaporozhye National University in Ukraine. It outlines how freedom of expression, independent student unions, and academic freedom foster critical thinking, diversity, and innovation. It also explains how free movement promotes cultural exchange, learning opportunities, and professional development.

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The document discusses the values of the European Higher Education Area and how they are represented at Zaporozhye National University in Ukraine. It outlines how freedom of expression, independent student unions, and academic freedom foster critical thinking, diversity, and innovation. It also explains how free movement promotes cultural exchange, learning opportunities, and professional development.

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The European Higher Education Area (EHEA) values are important for fostering a conducive and

progressive educational environment in Europe. These values have a significant impact on higher
education systems and institutions, and they contribute to the overall quality and effectiveness of
education in the region. Here are three reasons for each of the categories you mentioned:

1. Freedom of Expression:

a. Fosters Critical Thinking: Freedom of expression allows students and educators to openly discuss and
debate ideas. This helps in developing critical thinking skills as students are encouraged to question and
analyze different perspectives.

b. Promotes Diversity of Thought: It ensures that diverse opinions and viewpoints are heard and
respected, creating an inclusive environment where students can learn from a variety of perspectives
and experiences.

c. Enhances Creativity and Innovation: When students and staff are free to express their thoughts and
ideas, it often leads to the generation of innovative solutions and creative approaches to problems.

2. Independent Student Unions:

a. Representation: Independent student unions provide a platform for students to voice their concerns
and interests, ensuring that student perspectives are considered in decision-making processes within
universities.

b. Advocacy: These unions can advocate for student rights, better academic conditions, and improved
campus facilities, thereby enhancing the overall student experience.

c. Civic Engagement: They offer students an opportunity to engage in civic activities, fostering leadership
skills and a sense of responsibility within the student body.

3. Academic Freedom:

a. Quality of Education: Academic freedom allows educators to pursue their research and teaching
without undue interference. This leads to the development of high-quality academic programs and
research.

b. Innovation and Progress: It encourages scholars to explore new ideas and challenge established
norms, which can result in groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in various fields.

c. Intellectual Diversity: Academic freedom promotes intellectual diversity by allowing scholars to


pursue a wide range of topics and perspectives, enriching the overall academic discourse.

4. Free Movement of Students and Staff:

a. Cultural Exchange: It promotes cultural exchange as students and staff from different countries
interact, learn from each other, and gain a broader global perspective.

b. Enhanced Learning Opportunities: Students can access a wider range of educational opportunities,
including specialized programs and research facilities, by studying in different EHEA countries.

c. Professional Development: Faculty and staff benefit from international collaboration, attending
conferences, and engaging in research projects, which enhances their professional development.

The values of the European Higher Education Area are widely represented at Zaporozhye National
University. Considering the fact that we have a student-oriented university, I will start with student life.
So we have student associations through which students can realize their ideas (for example, I was the
head of the debate club and the organizer of the game on What? Where? When? and I was also the
secretary of the student election commission) we have the opportunity to develop our skills and
abilities. Thanks to such student movements, there are various events for sharing experiences (Forums,
tournaments, etc.). Also, Student council fights for the rights of students, so the student council
eliminated working hours for dormitory students or revised the rules for receiving points for student
activity.

Also at our university there is freedom of expression, we can choose our subjects, give feedback on
them and make education better. Also the concept of black and white books, in which students can
express their opinions about the level of education. This will also include the opportunity to resolve the
issue directly with higher management. For example, we had a case when a teacher was not objective in
here assessments and we were able to immediately contact the vice-rector, head of the department and
deputy dean with this question. Also, at most meetings, different branches of Student’s life are
represented. For example, students and teachers, as well as administration.

As for academic freedom, as I already mentioned, we can choose our own subjects, teachers can
modernize them and offer different courses for academic development. At our faculty, due to exchange,
new subjects appear regularly (for example, teaching methods or critical thinking). However, we do not
have complete academic freedom, because we still have a rigid education plan tailored to the number of
credits. I think this is not least due to the problem of choice in our country. Immediately after school, a
teenager immediately needs to choose his specialty, which is not given time to think about, and
therefore strict frameworks are needed to ensure the competencies necessary for the chosen specialty.

As for mobility, our university succeeds in this, largely thanks to the professor of our faculty, Elena
Tupakhina. Thanks to her work, we have many European grants for the integration of European courses
within the Erasmus+ framework, and we also have academic exchange for both teachers and students.
So I have friends who went on exchange as part of the Erasmus exchange. There are also many students
(most often from the history department) who go on exchange trips to summer internships and schools.
I also took part in the academic mobility program this summer. Our teachers also go on business trips,
and our faculty has already had a long history of cooperation with the Slovenian University and the
Uzbek University in Urgench.

Thus, in my opinion, we have something to reform. However, at our university, European values in
education are perfectly manifested and make us part of European society.

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