Salaries for teachers with the highest and first qualification categories are set to increase starting September 2025, as it was dislosed by presidential press service on June 19.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed several proposals aimed at improving the quality of preschool and school education in Uzbekistan, as well as enhancing the system of advanced training for teachers. The proposals points out the importance of well-trained teachers for boosting students' interest in subjects and their overall academic performance.
Focus on Teacher Qualifications
Recognizing that the quality of education largely depends on teachers' knowledge and skills, the Uzbek government is creating conditions to improve teacher qualifications. A new certification system based on advanced technologies has been introduced, involving more than 190,000 teachers. As a result, 51,000 teachers were promoted to higher qualification categories.
The president emphasized the need to continually encourage professional growth among teachers. Additionally, a professional development program is being developed for teachers who have not been certified or lack sufficient experience.
Advanced Training Centers
To support these initiatives, advanced training centers and teacher training colleges will be fully utilized. Inspired by the experience of the Presidential Schools, the National Research Institute named after Abdullah Avloni will organize advanced training programs for kindergarten and school managers and teachers every five years. Furthermore, 11 pedagogical colleges in various regions will be transferred to the jurisdiction of Advanced Training Centers, with international trainers being brought in to enhance the training quality.
Integrating Best Practices
The Presidential Schools Assessment System, introduced to 500 schools last year, resulted in an increase in student achievement from 53% to 59%. Building on this success, the system will be expanded to another 1,000 schools in the new academic year. These schools will be paired with 182 specialized schools and the 500 schools that initially tested the system. Additionally, 270 schools will receive interactive whiteboards, and 365 will be equipped with computer classes.
Establishment of a New Educational Institute
A proposal to create a National Institute of Educational Pedagogy on the basis of the Research Institute of Pedagogical Sciences of Uzbekistan named after Kara-Niyazi was also discussed. This new institute will aim to strengthen cooperation between mahallas (local communities), parents, and schools. It will focus on creating educational literature for parents and children, and conducting scientific research into the didactic views of the Jadids, a group of early 20th-century Central Asian reformers. The institute will also offer master's and doctoral programs in five specialties.
Sports Education Enhancement
The meeting also addressed the need to introduce international methods into the schools of sportsmanship named after prominent Uzbek athletes Bakhodir Zhalolov and Oksana Chusovitina. The goal is to improve the quality of education and training in sports.
President Mirziyoyev provided directives to enhance the quality of teacher training and to establish a fair system for assessment and incentives.
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