On December 9, 2025, the doors of MAOU Secondary School No. 21 in Krasnoyarsk opened to guests who arrived on a frosty morning to participate in a unique event— "In-person Reflective Design Workshop", led by Valentina Ovcharenko.

This event brought together delegations from Krasnoyarsk, the Abansky District, Zelenogorsk, Minusinsk, the Kuraginsky District, Berezovka, Lesosibirsk, and even Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic). This was an excellent opportunity to gain experience and discuss innovative methods of reflection for the well-being of teachers.

Bishkek delegation included Guzel Turdubayeva, Chief Specialist in Education Quality Assurance and Methodological Support, Department of Education, Bishkek City Hall; Rano Kutanova, Head of the Center for Teacher Professional Development and Inclusive Education, Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training, Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn; Salima Bazarkanova, Chief Specialist, Center for Teacher Professional Development and Inclusive Education, Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training, Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn​.

The initiative was developed by the management team of MAOU Secondary School No. 21 in Krasnoyarsk and won the first educational projects competition organized by Sberbank's Investment the Future charity foundation. The project aims to support the professional well-being and mental health of teachers.

Over the course of three days, December 9, 10, and 11, workshop participants were actively engaged in the process, meeting each other, and being inspired by new reflection methods. These methods, developed by ambassadors of the Developing Environment Program​ and successfully tested in educational institutions in the Krasnoyarsk Region and other regions of Russia, have already proven their effectiveness.

For all participants, the "In-Person Reflective Design Workshop" became not just a meeting place for professionals, but a true platform for creative interaction, sharing experiences, experimenting with innovative reflection methods, building a community of practicing reflective designers, and, most importantly, personal and professional growth.

Following the workshop, the following group projects were defended on December 11:

"Reflexive Neutrino" — an exploration of the mechanisms of deep reflection in the educational process;

"Body in Action" — the development of body-oriented reflective teaching methods;

"On-screen Teachers' Room​" — the application of film pedagogy to the development of a reflective culture in teachers.

 

The group project presentation included a brief conceptual presentation (5-7 minutes); a demonstration of key products (diagrams, algorithms, case studies); and expert feedback and questions. Particular attention was paid to integrating reflective tools into teaching practice.

Project prospects: Participants plan to test the tools they have designed at their educational institutions and continue the dialogue online.​