Scientists from leading universities of Russia (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Federal Scientific Center for Psychological and Interdisciplinary Research, A.I. Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University, St. Petersburg State University, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration) took part in the work of the platform.
Researchers from the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Ufa University of Science and Technology, other universities, as well as specialists from neighboring countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) and education system practitioners joined the discussion of key issues.
The key speaker of the platform was Academician of the Russian Academy of Education, Doctor of Psychology, Head of the Department of Educational Psychology and Pedagogy at Lomonosov Moscow State University Alexander Veraksa. The moderator of the discussion platform is Alla Tvardovskaya, Head of the Department of Preschool Education at the Institute of Psychology and Education of Kazan Federal University.
Modern children live in the era of information technology, which affects their development and behavior. New technologies have penetrated into all spheres of life, including communication, learning and games. These changes have led to the formation of a new type of culture, which is called information or network culture.
Existing scientific research on childhood is quickly becoming obsolete in light of the rapid development of technology and changes in society. Therefore, there is a need for new research that would take into account the peculiarities of modern childhood and help to better understand the needs and interests of today's children.
The participants of the event discussed modern approaches and strategies for childhood research, considered current technologies for working with children of early and preschool age from the standpoint of an evidence-based approach and interdisciplinary research.