A series of educational meetings aimed at increasing the level of financial literacy among schoolchildren, as well as improving the methods of teaching relevant disciplines by teachers, was held with the participation of a representative of the Department of International Economic Relations, Doctor of Economics, Professor Alex Plastun.
Several key topics and practical developments were presented as part of the events, including: “Money through the Ages: An Interactive Journey in Financial Literacy Lessons”, “Interactive Electronic Supplements to Grade 8 Textbooks of the National School of Economics: Practical Use in Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Lessons”, and “Secrets of Simplicity: How to Make Financial Topics Understandable to Students”. Attention was paid to interactive approaches to learning, the use of digital tools, and the formation of practical skills among students.
Holding such meetings contributes to the active exchange of experience among educators, the popularization of modern educational approaches, and the dissemination of best practices in teaching financial literacy to students.
In addition, Alex Plastun is a co-author of the online course “Financial Literacy of Educators: PRO Level”, within which the topic “Crypt without Rose-Colored Glasses: How to Secure and What Educators Should Know” is presented. The course focuses on developing a critical understanding of modern financial instruments and the risks associated with digital assets.
Also, on March 4, 2026, the All-Ukrainian online conference “Critical Thinking in the Era of Algorithms” was held, organized by the Ranok publishing house. As part of the conference, Alex Plastun delivered a guest speaker with a report “Media Literacy in the World of Finance”, in which he highlighted the key challenges of the information environment and emphasized the importance of developing critical thinking in the context of digitalization of the financial sector.