On 5 November 2026, the final conference of the international educational project REFLECT II - “Quality Learning through Peer-to-Peer System in Moldova” – took place in Chișinău.
The event focused on reviewing the project’s outcomes, sharing the experience gained and discussing opportunities for the continued application of a reflective approach in educational practice.
A delegation from Comrat State University attended the conference, bringing together university lecturers, a student enrolled in a teacher education programme, and inspectors from the General Directorates of Education of ATU Gagauzia and Taraclia District who had been involved in implementing and promoting the ideas of the REFLECT project.
For Comrat State University, participation in REFLECT II marked an important stage in developing professional cooperation among the university, general education institutions and education authorities. Throughout the project, particular attention was given to building a culture of professional reflection, improving lesson observation practices, fostering constructive feedback and strengthening interaction among participants in the educational process.
The participation of university representatives and inspectors in the final conference provided an opportunity to reflect on the results of their joint work, exchange experience with colleagues from other educational institutions across the Republic of Moldova and identify directions for the continued use of the REFLECT methodology.
The involvement of students in teacher education programmes in such events is particularly valuable. Familiarity with contemporary approaches to professional reflection, observation and analysis of teaching practice helps future teachers develop an inquiry-oriented mindset, self-analysis skills and a commitment to continuous professional improvement.
One of the conference’s key topics was ensuring the sustainability of the project’s results after the completion of its second phase. Participants emphasised the importance of further developing professional communities, systematically using observation and reflection tools, and integrating the experience gained into initial teacher education and continuing professional development.
For Comrat State University, the conclusion of REFLECT II signifies a transition to a new stage: preserving and further developing the professional practices established through the project. The experience gained provides a foundation for stronger cooperation among the university, educational institutions and education authorities in Gagauzia and Taraclia.
Comrat State University expresses its gratitude to the organisers, project partners and all participants for their fruitful cooperation, professional dialogue and joint efforts to improve the quality of education in the Republic of Moldova.
Publication by: O. V. Curteva, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Institutional Project Coordinator
