RUDN Journal of Psychology and PedagogicsRUDN Journal of Psychology and PedagogicsВестник Российского университета дружбы народов. Серия: Психология и педагогика2313-16832313-1705Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)4375610.22363/2313-1683-2024-21-3-705-738FELVYWPERSONALITY AND EDUCATION IN MULTICULTURAL DIMENSIONЛИЧНОСТЬ И ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ В МЕЖКУЛЬТУРНОМ ИЗМЕРЕНИИResearch ArticlePlurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys: An Author Educational Program Developing Soft SkillsКлючи к полилингвальному, межкультурному и творческому образованию: авторская образовательная программа по развитию гибких навыковhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5970-50033301-8800KharkhurinAnatoliy V.ХархуринАнатолий Владимирович

PhD in Experimental Psychology, M.Sc. in Cognitive Science, is Associate Professor of Faculty of Social Sciences / School of Psychology

PhD, доцент, департамент психологии, факультет социальных наук

tovyharhur@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6806-55864754-8981KashirskayaEkaterina V.КаширскаяЕкатерина Владимировна

candidate of sciences (PhD), is Senior Lecturer of Faculty of Social Sciences / School of Psychology

кандидат психологических наук, старший преподаватель, департамент психологии, факультет социальных наук

ekashirskaya@hse.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6561-7560Pasechnik-LyleAgniya S.Пасечник-ЛайлАгния Сергеевна

postgraduate student of Faculty of Social Sciences / School of Psychology

аспирант, департамент психологии, факультет социальных наук

agniya.lyle@gmail.comHSE UniversityНациональный исследовательский университет Высшая школа экономики0304202521370573809042025Copyright ©; 2024, Kharkhurin A.V., Kashirskaya E.V., Pasechnik-Lyle A.S.Copyright ©; 2024, Хархурин А.В., Каширская Е.В., Пасечник-Лайл А.С.2024Kharkhurin A.V., Kashirskaya E.V., Pasechnik-Lyle A.S.Хархурин А.В., Каширская Е.В., Пасечник-Лайл А.С.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0https://journals.rudn.ru/psychology-pedagogics/article/view/43756

This article introduces the Plurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys (PICK) program, which aims to enhance individual adaptability by developing creative, intercultural, and linguistic competencies. Drawing on empirical studies from the past 25 years, PICK emphasizes the interconnectedness of these competencies and their role in fostering personal and cognitive adaptability. The program takes a holistic approach, complementing existing curricula by addressing the educational environment’s curricular, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions. Importantly, PICK seeks to reform educators’ pedagogical methods without altering the existing curriculum, focusing instead on transforming teaching practices within current educational structures. Targeted at teachers, tutors, and homeschooling parents, PICK equips educators with both theoretical insights and practical tools to innovate their teaching approaches. The program consists of training modules centered on each competency, supported by lectures and workshops that promote intrinsic motivation, critical thinking, and a positive psychological climate through project-based learning. Additionally, PICK provides continuous psychological and methodological support to ensure the effective application of its methods. This article also presents a theoretical framework that integrates the concepts of plurilingualism, creativity, intercultural competence, and systemic adaptation. Rather than introducing new empirical data, it synthesizes existing theories and research from educational psychology, cognitive development, and cross-cultural studies. This synthesis forms the basis of the PICK program, offering a conceptual model that positions plurilingual creativity - the ability to think creatively and communicate across languages and cultures - as a catalyst for systemic adaptation. By uniting theories of cognitive adaptability, psychological resilience, and educational methodologies, the article contributes to advancing theoretical understanding while laying the groundwork for future research and practical applications. By bridging traditional academic instruction with the evolving demands of a globalized world, PICK offers a robust framework for integrating soft skills into education. The program’s potential to foster adaptive, innovative, and globally competent learners underscores its contribution to advancing contemporary educational paradigms.

Представлена авторская программа «Ключи к полилингвальному, межкультурному и творческому образованию» (Plurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys, PICK), которая направлена на повышение адаптивности личности путем развития творческих, межкультурных и языковых компетенций. Опираясь на эмпирические исследования последних 25 лет, PICK подчеркивает взаимосвязь этих компетенций и их роль в развитии личностной и когнитивной адаптивности. Программа использует целостный подход, дополняя существующие учебные программы за счет рассмотрения учебных, психологических и социокультурных аспектов образовательной среды. Важно отметить, что PICK стремится реформировать педагогические методы преподавателей, не изменяя существующие учебные программы, а вместо этого фокусируясь на преобразовании практики преподавания в рамках существующих образовательных структур. Программа PICK, предназначенная для учителей, репетиторов и родителей детей на домашнем обучении, дает педагогам как теоретические знания, так и практические инструменты для внедрения инноваций в свои подходы к обучению. Программа состоит из учебных модулей, посвященных каждой компетенции, подкрепленных лекциями и семинарами, которые способствуют развитию внутренней мотивации, критического мышления и позитивного психологического климата через проектное обучение. Кроме того, PICK обеспечивает постоянную психологическую и методологическую поддержку для эффективного применения своих методов. Также представлена теоретическая основа, объединяющая концепции многоязычия, креативности, межкультурной компетенции и системной адаптации. Вместо того чтобы вводить новые эмпирические данные, она синтезирует существующие теории и исследования: из области психологии образования, когнитивного развития, кросскультурные. Этот синтез составляет основу программы PICK, предлагая концептуальную модель, которая позиционирует полилингвальную креативность - способность креативно мыслить и общаться на разных языках и в разных культурах - как катализатор системной адаптации. Объединяя теории когнитивной адаптивности, психологической устойчивости и образовательные методологии, статья вносит вклад в развитие теоретических представлений, закладывая основу для будущих исследований и практического применения. Соединяя традиционное академическое обучение с развивающимися требованиями глобализированного мира, PICK предлагает надежную основу для интеграции «мягких» навыков в образование. Потенциал программы по воспитанию адаптивных, инновационных и глобально компетентных учащихся подчеркивает ее вклад в развитие современных образовательных парадигм.

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