On the third day of the Forum educators from 140 Russian and 75 overseas universities took part in the International Research-to-Practice Conference entitled “The ideas of Janusz Korczak in preparing future teachers”.

President of the International Korczak Association, the former Commissioner for Children’s Rights in Poland Marek Michalak has awarded a commemorative token to the Deputy Director for International Activity, head of the Pedagogy Department, Honored Science Worker of the Republic of Tatarstan Roza Valeeva.

“Korczak’s ideas have become a beacon for you. You are the founder of Humanistic Paradigm of Upbringing and Education scientific school. Your name is among the pioneers of a humanistic approach in the Russian and foreign pedagogy. On behalf of the International Korczak Association I am giving you this commemorative token for your respect for children and recognition of inherent value of a child’s life, which are the most important tenets of humanistic pedagogy of Janusz Korczak whose contribution is enormous”.