Qualifications

• associate professor, ISCED: 0114 Teacher training with subject specialization; 0231 Language acquisition
• 2013 PhD in Education, Kyiv National Linguistic University (Ukraine)
• 2004 Specialist (MA) in Teaching Foreign Languages, Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University (Ukraine)

Teaching

Foreign Language Teaching Methodology (undergraduate), Foreign Language Learning Planning and Curriculum Design; Research Seminar; Project Management; Research Writing in Language and Education Studies (postgradute)

Research

Foreign language teaching methodology; technology enhanced learning; research methodology; applied linguistics; diversity and inclusion; internationalization.

Selected Publications

1. Plotnikov, Y., & Tezikova, S. (2023). Tsentr neperervnoi osvity i profesiinoi doskonalosti v Nizhynskomu derzhavnomu universytet imeni Mykoly Hoholia: kontseptualni idei, nabutyi dosvid ta perspektyvy rozvytku [Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Excellence at Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University: Conceptual ideas, experience and development outlook]. In S. Kalashnikova (Ed.). Teaching Excellence in Higher Education: Theory and Practice. Institute of Higher Education of NAES of Ukraine. https://doi.org/10.31874/TE.2023
2. Zagoruiko, L., Plotnikov, Y., & Petyur, R. (2023). Perceptions and outcomes of international academic mobility: A case of Ukrainian academia staff members. Working Papers Series ‘Meeting New Challenges in Education’, 47-52. Nottingham Trent University. https://www.ntu.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/2022066/Issue-1.pdf
3. Plotnikov, Y. & Zienia, L. (2022). Zabezpechennia yakosti inshomovnykh osvitnikh prohram: anotovana bibliohrafiia [Quality assurance of foreign language study programmes: annotated bibliography]. Visnyk KNLU. Seriia “Pedahohika ta psykholohiia” [Herald of KNLU. Series “Pedagogy and Psychology”]. 37, 103-113. https://doi.org/10.32589/2412-9283.37.2022.272907
4. Stivens, R., Al-Falahi, A., Bornmalm, L., Gaima, M., Chuzhekova, T., Iakymenko, G., Lysovenko, S., Orlenko, T., Plotnikov, Y., Pochaievets, O., Radomska, M., Semkiv, M., & Yatsenko, Y. (2022). Ukrainian knowledge exchange and scientific resilience. PLATFORM for development of multi-national projects in education and research. https://6eb9cbad-6cbd-43cd-b557-7a0923037dac.filesusr.com/ugd/d7634c_027fec8cd3294e5a8590ca3b1e57c263.pdf
5. Plotnikov, Y., & Rolik, A. (2022). “Shchastia poriadnoi liudyny” abo motyv vidkhodu-i-povernennia v khudozhnii literaturi [“The Happiness of a Good Man” and the motive of departure-and-return in fiction]. Literature and Culture of Polissya, 107(21), 41-48. https://doi.org/10.31654/2520-69-66-2022-21f-107-41-48
6. Krasulia, A., Plotnikov, Y. & Zagoruiko. (2021). Hidden inequalities in education: Case of in-service English Language Teachers Training in Ukraine. In M.P. Bhandari, H. Shvindina (Eds.) Social Inequality as a Global Challenge (pp. 243-274). Rivers Publishers.
7. Zabolotna, O., Zagoruiko, L., Panchenko, I., & Plotnikov, Y. (2021). Teaching English vocabulary online: is the screen a barrier? Advanced Education, 17, 57–64. https://doi.org/10.20535/2410-8286.228670
8. Medina, T., Plotnikov, Y., & Zagoruiko, L. (2021). Women academics in Ukrainian tertiary education: Gendered image of occupational segregation. Cadernos de Educação, Tecnologia e Sociedade, 14, 31-44. https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v14.se1.2021.31-44
9. Plotnikov, Y. & Goshylyk, V. (2020). Nastavnytstvo v haluzi navchannia inozemnykh mov: anotovana bibliohrafiia [Mentoring in teaching foreign languages: annotated bibliography]. Visnyk KNLU. Seriia “Pedahohika ta psykholohiia” [Herald of KNLU. Series “Pedagogy and Psychology”]. 33, 101-110. https://doi.org/10.32589/2412-9283.33.2020.221693
10. Plotnikov, Y. (2013). Formuvannia anhlomovnoi retseptyvnoi hramatychnoi kompetentsii u maibutnikh uchyteliv z vykorystanniam multymediinykh navchalnykh zasobiv [Developing the receptive grammar competence of future teachers of English using multimedia tools] [PhD dissertation, Kyiv National Linguistic University].

Other

Projects

• 2023. “Social inclusion in higher education institutions” (funded by EUPRIO (European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education))
• 2023. “Introducing and researching new practices in the workflow of in-service teacher professional development” project (funded by EERA (European Educational Research Association) through UERA (Ukrainian Educational Research Association))
• 2022-2023. "Management of Internationalisation and German-Ukrainian Academic Cooperation 2022/2023" project (Leibniz University Hannover; DAAD)
• 2022-2023. “PLATFORM for development of multi-national projects in education and research” (Swedish Institute, University of Gothenburg)
• 2022-2023. “Professional Development for Instructors of Pre-Service EFL Teachers” project (US Embassy in Ukraine, RELO)
• 2022-ongoing. The UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative (Cormack Consultancy Group; The Fund of the President of Ukraine for the support of Education, Science, and Sports; Universities UK International)
• 2021-2023. "UTTERLY: University teachers’ certification centres: innovative approach to promoting teaching excellence" project (ERASMUS+, Action: KA 2: Capacity building in the field of higher education)
• 2021-2022. "Management in Ukrainian Local Government Institutions for Community Leaders / Middle Managers / Public Service Officers" programme (part of "Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency (DOBRE)" project: Krakow University of Economics; USAID)
• 2019-2021. “Ukraine Higher Education Teaching Excellence Programme” project (British Council Ukraine, Institute of Higher Education of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Advance HE (UK))
• 2020-2023. "Learning through Play at School Research Study" project (LEGO Foundation, The Australian Council for Educational Research, Ukrainian Educational Research Association)
• 2017-2018. “Innovative University and Leadership. Phase III: innovations and external relations” project (Department “Artes Liberales”, Warsaw University; Department of International and Political Studies, Krakow “Jagellonian” University; International Foundation of Educational Studies)
• 2017-2018. “Through Research to Perfection: New Approaches to Continuous Professional Development of In-Service Teachers” project (supported by the GEANT association)
• 2017. “Decentralization in Education: New Approaches to Continuous Professional Development of School Teachers” project (part of “Ukrainian Regional Platform of Public Initiatives” funded by the Delegation of European Union in Ukraine)
• 2017. “Active Citizens” project (British Council Ukraine)
• 2016. “English Language Retreat / GoGlobal Initiative” project (funded by the US Embassy in Ukraine)
• 2013 – 2018. “New Generation School Teacher” project (British Council Ukraine)
• 2014-2015. “Facilitative Leadership” project (Initiative Mittel- und Osteuropa e.V., Germany)

Distinctions and Awards

2017 - "Enlighten Your Research @EaPConnect" Award by GEANT Association (Best Research Project in EU Eastern Partnership Countries)

Membership

• EERA (European Educational Research Association)
• EAIE (European Association for International Education)
• EUPRIO (European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education)

Roles on external bodies

• Convenor and reviewer at network ‘10. Teacher Education Research’ of EERA (2022 - present)
• Expert of the National Agency of Quality Assurance in Higher Education of Ukraine (2019 - present).

Mobility

• Erasmus+ teaching mobility at Suleyman Demirel University (Isparta, Turkey, 2023)
• internship at Leibniz Hannover University, Leipzig University (Germany, 2022-2023)
• internship at Shenyang Normal University (China, 2018)
• study visit to Tianjin Foreign Studies University (China, 2017)
• internship at University of Warsaw, Krakow “Jagellonian” University (Poland, 2017)
• internship at Madison Community College (USA, 2013)