Synchronized Chaos’ First February Issue: Paying Attention

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First of all, published poet and contributor Tao Yucheng is still hosting a poetry contest, open to all readers of Synchronized Chaos Magazine.

Synchronized Chaos Poetry Contest: We seek short, powerful, imaginative, and strange poetry. While we welcome all forms of free verse and subject matter, we prefer concise work that makes an impact.

Guidelines: Submit up to five poems per person to taoyucheng921129@proton.me. Each poem should not exceed one page (ideally half a page or less). All styles and themes welcome. Deadline for submissions will be in early March.

Prizes: First Place: $50 Second Place: $10, payable via online transfer. One Honorable Mention. Selected finalists will be published in Synchronized Chaos Magazine.

Next, poet Yucheng Tao’s new chapbook, The Mirror Image of Death, has just been released from Alien Buddha Press! People can order it here.

J.J. Campbell’s new book To Live Your Dreams is also out and available to order here.

Welcome to this month’s issue, Paying Attention.

Across poetry, fiction, essays, memoir, and scholarship, this issue asks what it means to live attentively: to create honestly, remember faithfully, love fully, and choose responsibility in an impermanent world.

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Jacques Fleury honors the many contributions of Black Americans to society and argues that the United States still needs to celebrate Black History Month due to their lack of knowledge of essential history and context.

Sayani Mukherjee presents spring as both gentle and haunting, reminding us that loss and regrowth are both intimate parts of our experience. Berdirahmonova Shahlo Sherzod qizi expresses poignant longing for the return of joy and love in the spring. O’giloy Kucharova celebrates the social and natural renewal of spring as Christina Chin’s haikus evoke winter’s precarity and solitude. Brian Barbeito’s work dissolves boundaries and outlines in the dark of night and the way the rain falls everywhere, inspiring an open, receptive state of mind. His next piece evokes a chilly and aesthetically under-defined winter day.

Ma Yongbo’s wintry and tough-minded poetic cycle poses the question of what it means to keep creating when permanence and perfection may be impossible. Lan Xin’s pieces honor restraint, the diversity of life, and working with the natural rhythm of life’s seasons. Mykyta Ryzhykh calls attention to how both death and rebirth in nature bring us out of our ponderings and back to the present moment. Sterling Warner draws upon fresh and salt water and psychological and physical weather Linette Rabsatt’s poems take joy in letting go of the conscious mind and listening to the natural world as a source of inspiration. Joseph Ogbonna meditates on the stillness and inspiration of an early dawn. Gezim Basha, in work translated by Marjeta Rrapaj, celebrates tender love and living an authentic life. Yo’ldosheva Zinnura writes of the need to care for and consider our impact on the environment and climate.

Mehreen Ahmed’s work explores art, creativity, complicity, and displacement. Alan Catlin’s ekphrastic poetry crafts scenes of still life interrupted by violence and chaos. Bill Tope’s short story critiques immigration enforcement violence in the United States through the terror of one wrongly targeted victim. Kelly Moyer’s absurdist, provocative video speaks to the same topic as Leticia Garcia Bradford offers a local perspective and Pat Doyne brings strident satire to the issues of the day. Umid Najjari offers a poetic tribute to those who lost their lives in the Iranian revolution. Sungrue Han’s poems evoke alienation, dislocation, and collective and individual trauma. Mahbub Alam decries human greed and the destruction of other humans and the natural world and encourages care and respect. Virginia Aronson draws attention to modern crimes committed by government agents and by international criminal gangs, suggesting a comparison.

J.J. Campbell brings his signature blend of hard-earned cynicism and exhaustion. Scott C. Holstad snatches bits of sweetness and color from complex and artificial modern life. Türkan Ergör reminds us of our mortality and vulnerability to various human struggles. Like a wanderer tiptoeing through dimly lit rooms in a house, Carl Scharwath’s poetry moves from loss to relief to conscious acceptance of stillness. Allison Grayhurst’s poetic cycle sheds, releases, and re-forms visceral emotions. Dr. Prasanna Kumar Dalai’s work carries the quiet dignity of someone who feels deeply but speaks carefully.

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Mesfakus Salahin’s work addresses the alchemical transformation of formless feeling into legible thought through poetry. Shakespeare Okuni’s poem highlights the role of ritual and performance in meaning-making. Alex Johnson sets out a manifesto for artistic openness and an aesthetic that welcomes diverse sources of inspiration. Stephen Jarrell Williams evokes life, innocence, joy, and energy in his restrained pieces. Rus Khomutoff’s piece is at once overabundant, technical, and tender, perhaps more intended to be entered into than understood.

Abbas Yusuf Alhassan’s ars poetica explores the various forms poetry takes in his mind and how inspiration hits him as an artist. Duane Vorhees probes desire, time, chance, and memory. Nurbek Norchayev meditates on nature, time, and the life of the soul. Michael Robinson’s essay is a lived testimony of fear, darkness, illness, strength, forgiveness, and survival. Maja Milojkovic speaks of her personal spirituality and closeness to God. Sarah Adeyemo also reaches for her faith for comfort and the strength to keep loving even through a time of desperation and grief. Patrick Sweeney’s one or two-line thoughts provoke head-scratching and evade easy answers. Texas Fontanella jumbles a variety of words and symbols into a static buzz. Grzegorz Wroblewski’s asemic pieces reflect a mind in motion, jumping and self-editing mid-thought from one idea to another.

Susie Gharib navigates the emotional landscape of power, voice, myth, and lived reality. Mark Young contributes a fresh set of altered technicolor Australian landscapes. Cristina Deptula observes and comments on Dianne Reeves Angel’s memoir of a creative life in film production, Every Restaurant Tells a Story. Federico Wardal celebrates the film legacy of Italian filmmaker Billy Wilder. Taylor Dibbert enjoys traveling despite occasional moments of personal embarrassment. Xo’jyozova Dildora looks to ecotourism as a way to sustainably strengthen local economies.

For travel in a more metaphorical sense, Abdugafforova Muslimaxon Akmalovna reviews Qobilon Shermatov’s fantastical children’s tale The Country Inside My Grandfather’s Stomach. This book addresses issues of personal character, as each person’s “interior” reflects who they are and how they behave.

Other authors look at individual and collective character and moral choice. Eva Petropoulou Lianou’s poems express her hopes for peace, understanding, compassion, and humanity. Gordana Saric echoes that hope, wishing for worldwide love, understanding, and reconciliation. Maftuna Sultonova reminds us of the infinite value and dignity of each person. Nigora Baxtiyorova analyzes infidelity as a theme in Uzbek literature. Xasanova Aziza Kumushbek qizi peers into even more Uzbek literature and finds a timeless warning about how one’s life and dignity matter even more than one’s reputation and fame. Journalist Elisa Mascia interviews Azerbaijani author Jakhongir Nomozov and he affirms the need for authors to master their craft and speak their truth regardless of passing fads or popularity. Solid work will stand the test of time.

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Dr. Jernail S. Anand suggests that a complete education not only teaches technical skills but also how to be a decent human being. Kodirova Shakhzoda highlights the cultural importance of Uzbekistan’s cultural values of compassion, courtesy, respect for nature, and courage.

Dr. Barbaros İrdelmen mourns love lost to human and societal pettiness, and to death. Bill Tope and Doug Hawley co-present a tale of loss, guilt, and redemption. Mehrinoz Tursunova’s bittersweet love poem prepares for an impending separation. Eshmatova Marjona Kamol qizi outlines ways social service systems can intervene to support children from dysfunctional families. Nurboboyeva Dilshoda Nodir qizi evaluates the psychological effects of divorce on children and suggests ways to help them through the transition.

Dildoraxon Turg’unboyeva reflects on childhood memories and her love for her departed grandfather. Gulsevar Mirzamahmudova honors her hardworking migrant laborer father for his care and determination, reflecting on how she misses him.

Malohat Ahmadjonova expresses love and gratitude for the hard work and dedication of her parents, who made sure she dressed well and received an education. Mashrabxo’jayeva Feruzakhon offers gratitude for the steady love and care of her parents. Nurullayeva Nigora Nurmurod qizi’s poem expresses her love and care for her mother, who has given her so much. Ismoilova Sarvinoz reflects on how much her parents have loved her over time and how she wishes to return the favor as they age. Shafkat Aziz Hajam fondly remembers the freedom and wonder of childhood, made possible by his caring parents.

Islamova Dilnoza Khamidovna gives thanks for a caring and steady friend as Rukhshona Khamzayeva shares her gratitude for a dedicated teacher. Zarifaxon Holiboyeva reflects on missing her family and her classmates in a young student’s piece full of tender affection. Toshpulatova Mehribonu Sherbek qizi rejoices in the love of her sweet sister. Alisherova Hurmatoy reflects on the power of her lover’s kind words to calm her spirit. Graciela Noemi Villaverde draws on elegant nature-inspired imagery to express her love. Chinese academic Bai Gengsheng pays tribute to his loyal and hardworking wife, acknowledging that her steady support over many years made his accomplishments possible.

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Aziza Xasanova compares waiting for the unfolding of love to allowing a fig tree to leaf out in its season. Lan Xin’s epic, mytho-romantic piece affirms the choice of embodied and temporal love over transcendence and divinity.

Ozodbek Narzullayev’s verse expresses adoration for his country as if it were his lover. Jahongirova Gulhayo Jahongirovna’s rhyming poem pays tribute to a man of deep loyalty, patriotism and integrity. Abduganiyev Shexrozbek discusses the inter-related nature of the Uzbek national concept, legal system, and spiritual values in shaping the culture.

Kudratova Nozima Bahromovna explores the narrative style of Uzbek writer To’gay Murod. Madina Jorayeva’s essay highlights the contributions of translator and critic Ozod Sharafiddinov to Uzbek and world heritage and literature. Shahnoza Ochildiyeva translates Ozod Sharafiddinov’s essay celebrating and analyzing the literary value of poet and translator Abdulhamid Sulaymon og‘li Cho‘lpon’s contributions to Uzbek literature. Nargiza Masharipova celebrates the cultural interchanges made possible by the migration of the world’s peoples. Sultonaliyeva Go’zaloy outlines some of the factors encouraging and driving migration. Ubaydullayeva Saodat celebrates the literary artistry and truth-telling of one of Uzbekistan’s greatest poets, Alexander Feinberg. Xayrullayeva Zahro suggests ways to preserve the high literary quality of the Uzbek language and not lose it to abbreviations and modernisms. Rizoqulova Parvina Ramzovna analyzes the relation between language and culture.

Munavvar Tlewbaeva speaks of the comfort she finds by reading books by authors who understand and write of her feelings. Odinaxon Qodirova highlights ways to encourage young people to read. Yusupboyeva Madina rejoices in the persistence of reading culture among young people. Turgunova Kh. suggests strategies for teachers to effectively communicate with young Generation Z students.

Karimova Navbaxar Mahmudjanovna suggests strategies for encouraging creative thinking in children. Jorabek Muhammadolimov raises awareness of how too much scrolling and flipping online can lead to difficulty concentrating. Choriyeva Oynur warns of the consequences of overuse of smartphones and the Internet. Roziboyeva Asilakhon speaks against digital surveillance and fear-driven self-censorship.

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Isroilova Sarvinoz Maxmud qizi discusses how to use educational tools to teach young children mathematical concepts. Barnoxon Baxtiyorjon Yoqubova considers strategies for integrating physical play with learning arithmetic. Amirqulova Gulsevar discusses digital innovations in education. Daminova Sevinch Tuychi qizi highlights the enlightened wisdom and teaching of Uzbek children’s educator Abdulla Avloni. Lazokat Ortigaliyevna Pirmatova relates how participating in competitive mental arithmetic helped her to develop confidence and the ability to think on her feet.

Nilufar Ibroximova suggests how new Uzbek textbooks could be crafted and used to help young children develop critical thinking. Norquolova Madina highlights the value of learning a second language. Haydarova Mehribon outlines various methods for learning the Mandarin Chinese language, coupled with history and background of the tongue. Mansurova Shahnoza parses the finer points of verb conjugation in French as Xurramova Farangiz compares the process in French and Uzbek. Masharipova Sayyora compares proverbs in French and Uzbek and how they reveal cultural values. Nilufar Mo’ydinova outlines techniques for learning German through approaches from the field of translation. Najmiddinova Mekhrigul Najmiddin qizi delves into the intricacies of language translation. Abdurahimova Anora’s essay considers the impact of one’s first language on the process of learning a second language. Mengboyeva Baxtiniso Mamatqobilovna highlights the value of language teachers’ maintaining a culture of competence in spoken language.

Several contributors work and research in the language of other academic and professional disciplines. Lutfullayeva Shaxrizoda Faruxjon qizi outlines the current state of pneumonia diagnosis and treatment in young children. Mansurov Abdulaziz Abdullox ugli highlights the importance of preventive dental care in children. Fahriddin Akramov’s essay describes treatment for a variety of neurological conditions. Mamatqulova Mukarram Nuriddin qizi speaks to the life and academic stresses students endure and how to protect their mental health. Nasulloyeva Feruzabonu Akmalovna discusses the nature of scientific innovation and how to encourage it in Central Asia. Durdona Sharifovna Roziboyeva discusses the effects of the Herbst dental appliance on the upper airway.

Eshmurodova Sevinch explicates methods of improving deposit mobilization policies in commercial banks. Iroda Sobirova outlines basic principles of supply and demand in a market economy. Sobirova Iroda Abdulaziz qizi highlights strategies to foster innovative entrepreneurship. Mamadaliyeva O’giloy asserts her power and determination to become successful in academics and business.

Baxshilloyeva Nigina Bahodir qizi offers inspiration to young women seeking to live their dreams. Axmetova Dilnura Po’lat qizi outlines the historical and contemporary role of women in Central Asian societies. Sevinch Farxodova highlights the importance of gender equality and initiatives to that extent in Uzbekistan.

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Shahnoza Pulatova Makhmudjanovna outlines and describes how Uzbek society is modernizing politically, economically, and socially. Dilafruz Muhammadjonova expresses fervent pride in and hope for Uzbekistan and the desire for the nation’s youth to rise up and take their place. Priyanka Neogi outlines ways to overcome depression and apathy and keep working towards one’s goals. Ziyoda Murodilova highlights the importance of internal motivation and determination for students to achieve their goals. https://synchchaos.com/essay-from-orzigul-sherova-4/Orzigul Sherova presents, in a similar vein, her secrets to success through passion and hard work.

We hope that this issue inspires you to create your place in the world with intention and joy.

Poetry from Mehrinoz Tursunova

Young Central Asian woman in a white headscarf and white outfit with black trim standing in front of a bookshelf.

A Beautiful Memory

Perhaps one day you’ll come to stand beside me,

Ask how I am, look sadly into my eyes.

I do not know what state I’ll be in then,

I’ll face you silently, with quiet sighs.

Before my eyes those looks will pass once more,

The breath of spring, the playful drifting breeze,

The first sweet words of love we spoke before—

All, all will call me back to memories.

Now do not let my heart burn anymore,

For everything is buried in the past.

That innocent, secret love of yours

Lives only in the letters that will last.

I stand beside you, staring on in wonder,

No strength to speak, no chance to say a word.

What could I say, what would I even utter?

I ask of you, as troubled and disturbed.

With a faint smile you say, “I’m doing fine,”

And know, for me that answer is enough.

Though days and months and even years may pass,

You’ll live within my heart, deep and tough.

I know we have so many things to say,

Yet still our tongues refuse to break the air.

Do not torment your heart, please, anyway—

Our paths were meant to part by fate’s affair.

Now comes the time to say our last goodbye,

We slowly walk in opposite directions.

And deep inside, from distant spaces, I

Whisper: secret love survives separations.

Essay from Mamadaliyeva O’giloy

Young Central Asian woman with long dark hair and a black coat.

Achieving my dreams step by step is the result of my self-confidence, determination, and continuous hard work. I move toward every goal I set with a clear plan and strive to fulfill my responsibilities with a strong sense of accountability. The field of business deeply interests me. By improving my knowledge and experience in this area, I aim to become a successful, initiative-driven, and socially beneficial businesswoman in the future. For me, business is not only a source of income, but also a means of creating innovation and development.

Success is measured not only by the final result, but also by the knowledge, experience, and lessons gained along the journey toward it. I firmly believe that every honest and determined step taken toward a goal will surely lead to worthy results.

Mamadaliyeva O‘giloy is a first-year student of Group 25.38 in the Primary Education program at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology, and Art Studies of Fergana State University.

Essay by Ro‘ziboyeva Asilakhon

Young Central Asian girl with braided hair and a black coat and skirt standing in front of a green leafy tree.

Silent Consent: The Era of Digital Obedience


In the past, governance based on violence was understood as a regime where people were intimidated, arrested, and their freedoms revoked. Today, this form of control has evolved. Now, people are monitored through mobile applications, internet pages, and smart computer programs.


The most alarming part is that people are consenting to this themselves. No one is forcing them. They are submitting to this surveillance of their own free will.
In today’s world, our lives are increasingly tied to the internet. Whom we talk to, what we see, what we hear, where we go—everything is recorded. With our own hands, we are providing governments and tech giants with information about ourselves that previously only secret services could access.


People perceive this not as a danger, but as a convenience. In reality, it is this very convenience that is the greatest threat. Because behind these comforts lies a hidden power of control—a power capable of manipulating people without them even noticing.
In such a situation, an individual believes they are making their own choices. But in truth, the paths are shown to them by the system. This is control in the guise of freedom.
On the internet, we express ourselves and voice our opinions. Yet, at the same time, we internally contemplate how we should present ourselves. This leads everyone to think alike and to behave not freely, but in a conformist manner.


Political control has also taken on a new form. It is no longer necessary to arrest someone; it is enough to make them invisible on the internet. Their written thoughts are pushed so far down that people never see them. Today, freedom of speech is restricted not through punishment, but through indifference.


In such conditions, what does freedom mean? Is it expressing an opinion? Speaking out? Or gaining people’s attention?


In today’s environment, freedom is defining who you are yourself, not fully submitting to computer programs, and understanding the nature of surveillance. This requires not only technical knowledge but also a courageous civic stance.


We have rights, but the culture of understanding and exercising them is weakening. Democracy does not just mean elections—it means conscious participation every single day.
Therefore, every time we download an app, every time we give consent on a webpage, and with every action we take, we must ask ourselves: Is this action serving me, or is it controlling me?


Today, we are silent. We are saying nothing. But this consent is not eternal. It can change with an awakening.

My name is Ro‘ziboyeva Asilakhon. I was born on September 17, 2013, in Nishon District of Qashqadaryo Region. One of my main hobbies is reading books; I also enjoy writing articles and poetry. My dream is to become a cardiologist.

Essay from O’g’iloy Kucharova

SPRING INSPIRES ME

Spring. So much beauty, so much elegance, so much innocence – all this is embodied in spring. Spring. Grasses rise from the ground, branches grow like necks, the sun increases its temperature, mothers prepare sumalak and halim in pots, grandfather farmer takes a hoe and goes to the field, girls wear a wreath of willow leaves in their hair and look for chochmoma all this is embodied in my mind.

Spring. Children throwing leaves into the sky, flying kites, wrestlers going to the wrestling ground to knock each other’s swords on the ground, girls with caps on their heads and eyebrow growths singing songs with handsome guys, cooking kok somsa and dumplings for the bodies tired of winter and in need of vitamins. incarnate in the spring.

Spring. Kindness, people asking each other about each other, giving helping hands to the disabled, widows, asking about the elderly – all this is embodied in spring.

Imagination is a gift given to man by God.

Just thinking about spring brings peace and dreams to the human heart.

Our hearts flutter when we think of spring. Spring renewal, making new dreams, we think of it as stepping forward into life, making new plans. Spring brings with it a world of news. As you imagine, the peach blossoms in the fields and the scent of the tulips on the mountain come to your eyes. Spring is beyond our imagination. We cannot imagine spring without our national games.

I compare the spring season to rejuvenation and renewal, a new era. As soon as spring comes, it begins to spread its blue-blue dress around. The surroundings become more and more beautiful and reflect elegance. She is also compared to a bride. The reason is that a woman’s heart is elegant, delicate, demanding, and can attract any man. Spring is the percentage of seasons.

Spring is as durable as women, patient and tenacious like rocks. No matter how much it rains and winds, it retains its beauty. This is why spring inspires me…

Kucharova Ugiloy Utkir qizi is a student at Samarkand State University in the Sharof Rashidov Faculty of Law. 

Essay from Xasanova Aziza Kumushbek qizi

Young Central Asian woman in a patterned white and blue top and embroidered cap standing in front of a bookshelf.

Yesterday Is Already Past

Is Fame Superior to Human Dignity?

In societies where public reputation and social prestige are prioritized over the future of young women, endurance becomes not a choice but a destiny imposed upon them. In his short story “Yesterday Is Already Past,” Shukur Kholmirzaev presents the character of Sobirova as a woman trapped in ideological nostalgia, whose unwavering concern for social recognition prevents her from confronting present realities. It would not be an exaggeration to argue that her moral vision is clouded by ambition. By surrendering her daughter’s life to social judgment, she allows collective opinion to dictate a deeply personal fate. Her persistent attachment to outdated political ideals—most notably her obsession with Communist Party membership—along with her indulgence in hollow aspirations, gradually leads her into profound psychological and ethical torment.

Had Sobirova been capable of interpreting Unsinova’s post-dismissal visits with greater awareness, she might have recognized the validity of her son Kamol’s warnings. Unrestrained ambition, as the narrative suggests, inevitably draws individuals into the quagmire of remorse. However, the story transcends the personal tragedy of a single mother and daughter. At its core, it offers a critical examination of society’s treatment of women. What is destroyed is not merely a young woman’s emotional state, but the totality of her existence. Her happiness is subordinated to social gossip and moral surveillance, leaving her deprived of agency, autonomy, and the right to choose her own life path.

Through this narrative, Kholmirzaev exposes how the relentless pursuit of fame, status, and ideological legitimacy gradually erodes fundamental human values and dignity. Parents may reassure themselves that their actions are justified, yet the pain suppressed within, the tears shed in isolation, and the silence stretched across a lifetime remain unarticulated. This silence, the author suggests, constitutes the most devastating form of tragedy.

Most importantly, the relevance of this narrative is not confined to the past. Similar patterns of control, judgment, and sacrifice persist in contemporary societies. Therefore, “Yesterday Is Already Past” should be read not merely as a historical reflection, but as a timeless social critique that continues to resonate today.

In conclusion, fame and social recognition—however fiercely contested—must never be elevated above human dignity. When societies sacrifice the futures of young women in the name of reputation, the moral failures of the past are inevitably reproduced in the present. Human worth, personal freedom, and emotional integrity are far more valuable than any form of social prestige.

Xasanova Aziza Kumushbek qizi. Born on October 1, 2004, in Chirchik, Tashkent Region. Currently a student at Tashkent University of Economics and Pedagogy. On March 1, 2025, she received the title of “Faculty Zulfiya” in a competition held by the university. She has published several scientific articles. Her poems and stories have been published in many newspapers, magazines, and websites around the world. Her poems, stories, and works are constantly published in countries such as Albania, Pakistan, Italy, America, Great Britain, Germany, India, Argentina, Turkey, Arabia and Uzbekistan, Kenya, Africa, Korea.

Essay from Mengboyeva Baxtiniso Mamatqobilovna

Young Central Asian woman with straight dark hair and a brown coat.

THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHER SPEECH CULTURE AND CONDUCTING WORK IN THE STATE LANGUAGE

Mengboyeva Baxtiniso Mamatqobilovna

First-year student, Faculty of Philology,

Uzbek Language and Literature Department,

Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy

Email: @meliqulovabarno3gmail.com

TEACHER SPEECH CULTURE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING IN THE STATE LANGUAGE.

Abstract: This article analyzes the relationship between the culture of teacher speech and working in the state language. It also highlights the role of speech culture in the professional activity of a teacher, its impact and significance in the educational process. It is shown that ensuring the accuracy, fluency and standardization of speech in the process of working in the state language is one of the main duties of a teacher.

Keywords: Speech culture, teacher, state language, document management, effective speech, expressiveness, formal style.

The culture of a teacher’s speech is one of the most important factors determining the effectiveness of the educational process. This is because a teacher’s ability to express ideas clearly, fluently, and understandably creates a solid foundation for students to master knowledge thoroughly. Conducting activities in the state language not only ensures the correct management of official documents, but also guarantees unity and discipline within an educational institution. Therefore, a teacher’s speech culture and literacy in the state language become an integral part of their professional competence. This article highlights the significance of these processes and their impact on the quality of education.

1. The essence of a teacher’s speech culture and its role in the pedagogical process

A teacher’s speech is one of the main tools of the educational process and is a key factor in influencing students’ minds, providing knowledge, and ensuring the effectiveness of education and upbringing. Speech culture includes not only correct, fluent, and clear speaking, but also the ability to express ideas in an expressive, logical, and comprehensible manner. In addition, a teacher’s speech shapes the psychological environment of the learning process and fosters students’ interest, confidence, and motivation toward the subject.

The effectiveness of a teacher’s speech determines the overall success of the lesson. A teacher with a high level of speech culture is able to capture students’ attention, explain topics fluently, and present complex concepts in a simple and concise way.Especially in the modern educational process, a teacher not only provides knowledge, but also acts as a communicator, educator, and moral leader, guiding, motivating, and evaluating students through their speech.

2. The main characteristics of a teacher’s speech: clarity, fluency, logic, and expressiveness

A teacher’s speech is distinguished by the following qualities:

Clarity. Clarity in pedagogical speech means delivering information without confusion, in a clear and understandable manner, using precise terminology. Clarity helps prevent unnecessary questions, misunderstandings, and ambiguities during the lesson. The correct use of scientific concepts, definitions, and examples is an important manifestation of clarity.

Fluency. A teacher’s fluent speech determines the rhythm of the lesson. Proper use of pauses, logical stress, and speaking at a moderate pace ensure fluency. Fluent speech also helps develop students’ listening culture.

Expressiveness. Expressive speech enriches students’ imagination and actively engages them in the learning process. Intonation, stress, pauses, and emotions create memorable impressions for students. Especially in subjects such as literature, art, and history, expressive speech becomes one of the teacher’s main tools.

Logic. Logical speech is reflected in the consistency of ideas, cause-and-effect relationships between concepts, and the sequential presentation of thoughts. A logically structured speech helps students develop critical and systematic thinking.

3. Speech culture as a teacher’s professional competence

A teacher’s speech culture is a core component of their professional mastery and pedagogical competence. The modern education system requires teachers to possess the following speech competencies:

adherence to the norms of the literary language;

deep knowledge of the grammatical, phonetic, and lexical rules of the state language;

control of diction;

observance of speech etiquette rules;

ability to communicate effectively with an audience;

correct use of communication genres (lecture, explanation, question-and-answer, discussion).

A teacher with rich speech and the ability to think scientifically forms a positive image in students’ minds. Such a teacher not only provides knowledge, but also serves as a role model of speech culture for learners.

4. The content and significance of conducting documentation in the state language

In the Republic of Uzbekistan, conducting documentation in the state language implies maintaining official documents in Uzbek across public administration, education, healthcare, the judicial system, the economy, and other sectors. This process plays an important role in strengthening political independence, enhancing national identity, and ensuring clarity within the legal system.Conducting documentation in the state language serves to:

ensure documents are maintained in a clear and unified standard;

observe literary norms in official communication;

promote effective communication between state institutions;

enable citizens to clearly understand their rights and obligations;

support the development of national culture;

 enhance the prestige and status of the language.Proper organization of documentation in the state language ensures order, consistency, and legality in social life.

5. Conducting documentation in the state language in a teacher’s professional activity. In the education system, a teacher is not only an instructor, but also a record keeper. In this process, the teacher must correctly and appropriately prepare official documents in the state language, such as class registers, curricula, electronic diaries, orders and directives, reports, and official records.This process depends on the teacher’s knowledge of the official style, ability to distinguish document types, strict adherence to language norms, literacy in spelling and punctuation, as well as responsibility and accuracy. Proper documentation in the state language by teachers directly affects the legal functioning, discipline, and overall effectiveness of an educational institution.

6. The interconnection between a teacher’s speech and the culture of the state language

Speech culture and the culture of record-keeping are complementary processes. The richer and more fluent a teacher’s oral speech is, the more precise and compliant with official standards their written speech becomes. Proficiency in conducting documentation in the state language enhances a teacher’s communicative literacy. These two processes also have a strong impact on students’ education and upbringing. A teacher’s speech model helps shape students’:

culture of thinking,

writing skills,

respect for the literary language,

sense of national identity,

readiness for official communication.

7. Speech technologies and electronic documentation in the state language in modern education

In today’s digital era, teachers are required not only to have clear and accurate speech, but also to use information technologies effectively. Electronic diaries, online platforms, official emails, and reports must be maintained in the state language. This requires not only linguistic literacy, but also technical competence.

A teacher’s electronic communication is based on:

concise and clear style in official correspondence,

adherence to spelling rules,

avoidance of unnecessary words,

logically structured content,

observance of official etiquette.

Conclusion

A teacher’s speech culture is one of the key factors determining the quality of the educational process. Fluency, clarity, and expressiveness of speech directly influence students’ comprehension of knowledge, interest in lessons, and the effectiveness of communication. Conducting documentation in the state language ensures that official documents are prepared correctly and in accordance with established standards, and it enhances the culture of official communication. Therefore, a teacher must be knowledgeable, responsible, and possess a high level of speech culture in both areas.

References:

Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the State Language”.

Toxliyev B., Fundamentals of Speech Culture, Tashkent.

G‘ulomov A., Conducting Documentation in the State Language, учебное пособие.

Qosimov B., Language and Speech Culture, textbook.

Official documents of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on record-keeping procedures.

Mengboyeva Baxtiniso Mamatqobilovna was born on April 1, 2007, in Denov District, Surkhandarya Region. She graduated from General Secondary School No. 73 located in Denov District. Currently, she is a first-year student at the Faculty of Philology, majoring in Uzbek Language and Literature, at the Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy in Denov District, Surkhandarya Region. She has earned nearly 50 international certificates.

She is a participant in the project “The First Step Towards a Scholarship – Season 1”, created by Dilshoda Akhadova. In addition, she serves as the coordinator of the “Eco Call” movement council at the Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy. At the same time, she is a member of the Argentine Association of Science and Writers, holding an official membership certificate.