Department of Primary Education Methodology

About the Department The Primary Education Methodology Department was established on August 23, 2021, and began its operations as part of the Faculty of Primary Education, in accordance with Decision No. 1 of the Council of Chirchiq State Pedagogical Institute of Tashkent region. Its history dates back to 2017 when the institute was founded based on the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-3152, dated July 27, 2017. Initially, it opened as the Department of Preschool and Primary Education Sports within the Faculty of Pedagogy. The department is located at Chirchiq State Pedagogical University, Building 1, Room 16, Tashkent region.

Mission and Goals The main objective of the department is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of primary education based on modern pedagogical technologies and innovative approaches, to provide high-level professional and methodological training for students, to conduct scientific research, and to develop effective methodological guides for the primary education system. Key objectives:

• Studying and implementing foreign experience and new pedagogical technologies in primary education.
• Conducting scientific research on current issues in primary education.
• Establishing international cooperation and implementing projects aimed at developing students' knowledge.
• Enhancing students' professional readiness and orienting them towards practical application.

Study Directions and Educational Programs The department offers courses related to primary education for both bachelor's and master's degree students. The faculty provides education in the following study directions:

• Bachelor's:
  • 5111700 - Primary Education and Sports-Educational Work
  • 60110500 - Primary Education
  • 60110400 - Primary Education
• Master's:
  • 70110401 - Theory and Methodology of Education and Upbringing (Primary Education)

The department's educational programs include:

• Bachelor's Programs:
  • Pedagogy in Primary Education
  • Technology of Calligraphy Teaching
  • Technology Education and its Teaching Technology
  • Pedagogical Skills
• Master's Programs:
  • Methodology of Scientific Research
  • Trends and Modern Approaches in Continuous Education
  • Pedagogical Competence

Scientific Research Directions and Projects The "Primary Education Methodology" department conducts scientific research in several strategic areas. These directions aim to carry out scientific research that meets modern educational demands, expand cooperation with national and international scientific communities, and achieve practical results. Based on the Rector's order No. 01-180 dated July 5, 2021, titled "On Increasing Scientific Potential, Developing Science and Innovation in the Institute," the "Future Teacher-Scientific Research Laboratory" was established at the department. The following professors and lecturers are conducting research in this laboratory:

• Assessing Primary School Students' Knowledge: Jazira Jansaitova is researching the theoretical foundations of diagnostic correction based on international assessment programs (using the example of primary education).
• Mechanisms of Education Methodology: Jabborova O.M. is researching "Innovative mechanisms for improving primary education methodology," and Tashpulatova D.M. is researching "Improving mechanisms for integrated teaching of academic subjects based on a cluster approach in primary education."
• Improving Primary School Students' Knowledge Level: Ochilov Fariddun is researching "Methodology for developing natural science thinking in general secondary school students," Nurmatova Shaxnoza "Technologies for forming and developing positive attitudes towards lessons in primary school students," Sayliyeva Mashkura "Improving mechanisms for forming creativity and critical thinking skills in primary school students according to the 4 C's international model," and Eshmanova Nodira "Clustering the method of writing essays and narratives in primary grades."
• STEAM Approach: Tilavova Sayora is researching "Improving the ecological competence of future primary education teachers based on the STEAM approach," and Usmanova Qumriniso is researching "Improving methods for forming primary school students' musical consciousness."
• Typology of Conflicts: Umarova Zuxra is conducting research on the "Typology of pedagogical conflicts in general secondary schools."

These directions contribute to enhancing the department's scientific research potential and developing new modern methodologies.