Essay from Karimova Navbaxar Mahmudjanovna

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THE USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES BY EDUCATORS IN THE TEACHING PROCESS

Abstract:
This article discusses the concept of innovative technologies, the use of novel educational tools by preschool educators, and the importance of employing ICT to improve the quality of education.

Keywords: education, innovation, technology, innovative approach, ICT, interactive method, play, didactic material

Today, we must remember that the profound transformations taking place in our society’s economic, social, political, and cultural spheres are closely connected with the education system—recognised as the main driver of intellectual development for our country’s future. As in other spheres, new methods, approaches, and technologies are being developed and implemented in education. One of the most effective tools in today’s educational system is innovative technologies. These tools enhance clarity, engagement, and retention of information for learners, leading to multiple positive outcomes. First, let us clarify: what do we mean by “innovation” and “innovative technologies”?

Innovation, as defined in the Uzbek National Encyclopedia, refers to:

  1. Investment in resources to enable replacement of technological generations.
  2. Scientific, technical, managerial, or organizational innovations based on advanced achievements and practices, applied across various fields.¹

According to V. A. Slastenin, innovation is a goal-oriented process aimed at creating, disseminating, and applying new methods that satisfy social needs and stimulate aspirations.²

Innovative technology combines “innovation”—meaning new ideas—and “technology”—derived from Greek roots “techne” (art, skill) and “logos” (science). It implies a new perspective on educational forms, methods, and approaches. In pedagogy, innovative technologies introduce novelty and transformation into teaching and educational activities.

When using innovative technologies, educators should possess:

  • Knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies);
  • Awareness of new pedagogical technologies from global practices;
  • Competence in applying interactive methods and engaging didactic games;
  • Deep understanding of advanced pedagogical techniques;
  • Ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical skills;
  • Capacity to use the internet effectively (where available);
  • Ability to integrate active play in sessions;
  • Commitment to lifelong professional development and staying updated with innovations.

An educator implementing innovative technologies may use tools like computers, projectors, electronic boards, and similar digital resources. The broader their use of such technologies, the richer and more diverse the content they can deliver. Educators can even design new technologies tailored to their subjects—innovation is not static but evolves through creativity and adaptation.

The primary aim of using these technologies is to foster shared engagement between the teacher and students, increase children’s motivation and interest, cultivate eagerness for learning, and develop practical skills for real-world application.

To achieve this, educators must be able to choose and integrate subject-appropriate ICT and didactic materials. Even compelling content can become uninteresting or ineffective if paired with inappropriate technology or delivery methods. The educator’s ability to wisely select interactive methods and communication tools plays a key role in effectiveness. Aligning teaching sequences with students’ needs, interests, and learning levels is essential for productive sessions. The more effectively the educator uses ICT, the higher the resulting impact.

Based on the above, we arrive at the following conclusions:

  1. Innovative technologies serve as educational tools that elevate teaching effectiveness, enhance methodological practice, and engage learners in the educational journey.
  2. The extent to which educators can deploy these technologies depends on their pedagogical proficiency and professional knowledge. Today’s educators must stay informed about updates and know how to use modern ICT tools to organize effective teaching processes.

References

  1. Z. F. Sharopova, Educational Technologies, Tashkent: Navro‘z, 2019.
  2. J. Saparbayev, Lecture Notes on Pedagogical Technologies, Nukus, 2010.
  3. J. O. Tolipova, Pedagogical Technologies: A Factor in Creating a Friendly Environment, Tashkent: UNICEF, 2005.

Karimova Navbaxar Mahmudjanovna Born on March 25, 1984, in Gurlan district of Khorezm region, into a family of intellectuals. From 1990 to 1998, she studied at School No. 1 in Gurlan district. From 1998 to 2001, she continued her education at Gymnasium No. 6 in Gurlan, graduating with excellent marks. Between 2001 and 2003, she studied in the Nursing field at the Electro-Medical Technical School in the capital city, Tashkent, and successfully graduated with honors. From 2020 to 2025, she completed her bachelor’s degree in the field of Preschool Education at Urgench State University. Currently, she is working as an educator at Preschool Educational Institution No. 9, a multi-disciplinary specialized preschool institution under the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, located in Gurlan district, Khorezm region. She is fluent in both Russian and Turkish.

  • In 2023, she was awarded the badge of honor “Devoted Specialist of Her Profession”.
  • In 2024, she was awarded the badge of honor “Top Scientific Researcher of the Year”.
  • In 2025, she received the honorary badge “Excellence in Preschool and School Education”.

She is the author of the methodological guidebook “Inclusive Education in Preschool Institutions”.
Her published books include: “Towards My Goals”“For You, Dear Child”, and “Discoverer Children”.

She has published numerous articles in international newspapers and journals.

Her article “STEAM Technologies in Preschool Institutions” was published in Turkey in the book titled “Leading Women and Girls of Uzbekistan”.

Poetry from Michael Robinson

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Michael Robinson

 My RESURRECTION  

              (Jesus shows me the way)

                       July 16th, 2025

Truly I say to you all: I have been Resurrected over the last year and half through all the medical issues. Truly, I was legally dead for six minutes doing open heart surgery a year or so earlier. My rapid heartbeats have sent me to the emergency room several times.

The many hospital stays. Finally, the rehab center at Solaris in Apopka Fla on 5-27-2025 till 6-13-2025 was a living nightmare.  Looking back over the last year and half I prayed with intensely to God this year and half. Praying, as I laid in bed. Praying day and into the wee hours of the morning. 

I had focus and purpose to seek God like in childhood in the inner-city. I was created to be with the Holy Father for all eternity on earth or Heaven. Now that I fully understand Jesus total obedience to the Lord. Now I am coming to understand more fully what it means to live in total obedience to Jesus as Lord. 

The walk to Calvary and Golgotha was at the place of the skull. The Cross was not only a symbol to wear, but rather a way of life taught by Jesus himself. Jesus taught me through my illness that I had to die to the physical world of man. 

Jesus taught illness to my understanding was to die to the physical world of man. Man has many desires to be the creator and that man’s selfish needs and wants and desires are opposed to God’s purpose for man. In my recent experiences, I came to understand God, Jesus Christ, and the true purpose of salvation and redemption for us all, starting with First, trust that God cares for you no matter what, simply because you are His child. A child must grow into a man. A man of God’s creation or a man of the world? Man’s world is a world of deception and greed and ultimately death.

This is not Jesus’ death, because he was Resurrected into spirit, joining God presence among the angels. When Jesus died, his death was for the sake of resurrection and to re-join God in the third heaven.

The Cross was my walk the last year and half.  Faith and trust and belief beyond your intentions to save yourself. I learned that you must have faith and trust beyond your intentions to save yourself. You will not save yourself but lose who you were created to be. Once knowing that Jesus lived beyond the physical death and was Resurrected to love and be one with the Father. Once you realize that Jesus lived beyond the physical death and was resurrected, you learn to love and to be one with the Father.

Beyond the symbol of the Cross to the reality that one must die to that which he loves. Jesus focused on His purpose to be crucified even through Jesus knew that he was to show us the path to the light of life and not the darkness of death. 

God offers life.

Man offers death. 

God offers love. 

Man offers hate.

God offers truth.

Man offers lies.

Jesus revealed God’s truth and showed man’s deceit. Jesus walks to Calvary showed man nature for cruelty to man. Nothing could be crueler than the Crucifixion.

What kind of evil had to reside in men to do this to anyone? All of man’s inhumanity was exposed on that walk to Calvary. How about the events leading to the walk with the Cross? The lies and false accusations and the use of these accusations to have a man (the Son of God) crucified. How many of us have experienced these moments?

However, there’s a way out of the darkness and Jesus shines that light in our hearts with God. 

Essay from Faizullayeva

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Causes of negative atmospheric change and measures to prevent it

Abstract: This article extensively discusses the negative changes in the composition of the atmosphere, that is, the factors causing this change, measures to prevent this situation, reforms being implemented by international countries, the importance of air for humanity and all living beings that need to breathe, and the role and importance of global cooperation in preventing this situation.

Keywords: Atmosphere, air, oxygen, atmospheric air, life cycle, industrial enterprises, greenhouse gases, electric energy, green plants, carbon dioxide (CO2), global cooperation.

Introduction : In our rapidly evolving world, many things have changed since the beginning of time, including changes in the environment, changes in air quality, the rise of modern buildings, the proliferation of modern technologies, and other innovations. However, not every change is 100% safe and effective. They can sometimes affect individuals, communities, regions, and the entire human world in our daily lives. One of these changes is “Atmospheric pollution,” which is now a major global problem. The atmosphere (from ancient Greek: ἀτμός – atmos – vapor and σφαῖρα – sphere) is the air envelope surrounding the Earth and rotating with it. The mass of the atmosphere is 5.15-1015 tons, which is approximately one millionth of the weight of the Earth (5.977-1021 tons).

Air is a natural mixture of gases, mainly nitrogen and oxygen, that make up the Earth’s atmosphere. Under the influence of air and water, important geological processes occur on the Earth’s surface, weather and climate are formed. Air is a source of oxygen necessary for the survival of almost all living organisms (see: Aerobes, Breath). From the combustion of fuel in the air, people get their It has long been used to obtain the necessary heat for living and production needs. In the past, scientists considered air to be one of the elements that make up the basis of existence. The concept of air as an independent substance persisted until the end of the 18th century. Atmospheric air is a layer of air surrounding the Earth, consisting of several different gases, a source that ensures the balance of living beings and other natural resources.

Atmospheric air gives life to humanity, as well as all living beings. Therefore, it is distinguished from other natural objects by its properties. Atmospheric air contains a number of gases, the main of which are nitrogen (78.1%), oxygen (20.9%), argon (0.9%), carbon dioxide (0.03%), neon, helium, methane, krypton, hydrogen and other gases. Atmospheric air pollution is a violation of the rules for releasing pollutants into the atmosphere, as a result of which the maximum permissible concentration of a toxic substance in the air is exceeded. is increasing. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. It is one of the main components of the Earth’s atmosphere and plays an important role in the biosphere and climate processes. In recent decades, problems related to the level of CO2 in the atmosphere have been observed, such as climate change, an increase in the composition of the atmosphere and its negative impact.

The atmosphere is our shell of life because it contains air, and air contains oxygen, which is an important source of nutrition for all living beings that breathe. Why do we lose this precious gift for every second of our lives? Of course, these are also reasons arising from human needs, that is, for every benefit there is a loss. What do we mean by this? A person strives for innovation as long as he lives, and as a result, he can gain a lot and lose a lot. We will give examples of modern technologies that lead to negative changes in the air layer and we can see how much this affects our lives. will be.

1. Chemical industry and toxic gases

The release of substances used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries into the air – for example, toxic substances such as dioxins, benzene, and formaldehyde – poses a serious threat not only to the air, but also to human health.

2. Photochemical smog

When exposed to sunlight, automotive and industrial emissions (especially nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons) react with each other to form ozone. This lower-level ozone creates smog, which is harmful to human lungs.

3. Greenhouse gases

Gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) are increasing due to human activities. These gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, causing global warming – climate change.

4. Changes in land resource use:

Urbanization and infrastructure construction change the appearance of the Earth’s surface, affecting how heat is absorbed and released. Such changes often lead to an increase in ambient temperatures.

5. Radiation pollution

Radioactive isotopes produced by accidents at nuclear power plants or nuclear tests.

6. Bioaerosols:

These are living organisms or their parts (e.g. mold spores, bacteria, viruses) that are suspended in the air. Changes in agriculture and the environment are increasing these bioaerosols.

7. Deforestation:

Deforestation, whether for farming or grazing, or for other reasons, creates emissions because when trees are cut down, they release the carbon dioxide they have stored into the atmosphere. Since forests are carbon sinks, their destruction limits nature’s ability to reduce harmful gases in the air.

8. Use of vehicles:

The burning of fossil fuels for transportation (cars, trucks, airplanes) is a major source of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

9. Agricultural practices:

Large amounts of methane and nitrous oxide are produced, especially from livestock farming and the use of nitrogen-rich fertilizers. These gases are powerful greenhouse gases.

10. Burning fossil fuels: Burning coal, oil and gas releases carbon dioxide (CO₂). This gas is an important greenhouse gas, trapping heat and contributing to the warming of our planet. These are just a few examples from our lives, but there are many more and more dangerous ones that we need to prevent, which is important for us humans and, of course, for all living things.

They say that nothing is impossible for a person, and indeed, he can prevent this danger that he himself has created, but this also requires a lot of work, and it starts with a small step. Let’s look at some approaches to prevent the increase in toxic substances in the air:

1. Save energy at home. To reduce energy consumption, it is recommended to reduce heating and cooling, use LED bulbs and energy-efficient electrical appliances.

2. Changing the source of home energy. Changing the source of energy in the home, for example, switching to renewable energy sources (solar, wind) instead of gas or coal, helps reduce the impact on the environment.

3. Walk, cycle or use public transport. Walking or cycling instead of driving reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves your health. Take the train or bus for long journeys.

4. Switch to an electric vehicle.

If you are planning to buy a new car, consider choosing an electric car as it is more environmentally friendly and causes less pollution.

5. Increase green vegetation: increase the number of trees and flowers, preserve and expand existing forests.

6. Electronics, clothing, and other things we buy produce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process. Buy fewer things, buy second-hand, repair, and recycle what you have.

7. Eat more vegetables. Eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and reducing meat and dairy products can significantly reduce your impact on the environment.

8. Throw away less food. When you throw away food, you also waste the resources and energy that went into growing, manufacturing, packaging, and transporting it. When food is lost to landfill, it releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

Preventing global air pollution requires global cooperation from countries. Global cooperation is the process of working together between countries, organizations, and communities on a global scale, pooling resources to achieve common goals, and finding joint solutions to problems. Global cooperation is very important in preventing negative changes in the atmosphere, because this issue is not limited to one country or region, but must be implemented on a global scale. Therefore, many measures are being taken to improve atmospheric changes, and these reforms are important steps to solve environmental problems. These steps include switching to renewable energy sources, reducing pollution in industry and transport, reducing greenhouse gases through international agreements, and strengthening environmental education. These measures serve to improve the quality of the atmosphere and prevent climate change. It has also been noted that great progress can be made in environmental protection through global cooperation and the introduction of innovative technologies, and reforms have been initiated.

Every person is responsible for the negative change in the composition of the air on Earth, so the solution requires joint and individual action. The real negative situations that occur in our lives are increasing day by day, for example, it has been proven that environmental pollution in developed countries is caused by toxic substances emitted by car engines. In some capitalist countries, for example, in Japan, due to the large number of cars, a police officer directing traffic is forced to change his oxygen mask every 2 hours. That is why experts call cars “chemical factories on wheels.” The gas emitted by a car engine contains carbon oxides, carbon dioxide, aldehydes, nitrogen oxides, carbohydrates, and lead compounds, which have a negative impact on human health. Carbon oxides combine with hemoglobin in the blood, reducing its oxygen-carrying function. Lead compounds, passing through the respiratory tract, damage the heart and blood vessels of people.

Conclusion: Every person and society must be responsible for preventing negative changes in the atmosphere. Measures such as the development of green technologies, reducing industrial emissions, making transport environmentally friendly, and preserving forests can help prevent and reduce atmospheric changes. These measures are important not only for saving natural resources, but also for the future of humanity. Thus, the most effective way to preserve the atmosphere and prevent its negative changes is global cooperation and a responsible approach.

REFERENCES USED

1. “Ecology and nature protection” D.YO. Yormatova, XSKhushvaqtova TASHKENT-2018 

2. Practical Geography” Sh.M. Sharipov, V.N. Federko, N.I. Safarova, V.A. Rafiqov Tashkent 2017. 

3. Natural Geography of Uzbekistan” Gulyomov. P, Hasanov. I, Kayumov. A. Part 2 Tashkent 2009.

4.Ecology” I. Hamdamov, Z. Bobomuradov, E. Hamdamova Tashkent-

5. https://uz.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havo

6. https://uz.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosfera_havosi

7. https://uz.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosfera

8.https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/causes/ 

Faizullayeva is the daughter of Nodira Sherali, I currently live in the village of Kushkapa, Kamashi district, Kashkadarya region. I am a 3rd year student at Shahrisabz State Pedagogical Institute. I am interested in learning languages and writing poems.

Poetry from Mesfakus Salahin

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Mesfakus Salahin

‎How Long A Hundred Years Is

‎Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.

‎The skeletons of the thirsty night lined

 up

 Contentious  dreams are stolen

‎The shy sky loses its color

‎At the foot of the deserted island.

‎If it lies in the hollow of time, then

‎A human corpse in a human shell!

‎Crawling humanity is ruined totally

‎Sucking up the dead light.

‎The illusion of shadows is trapped in a web of illusion

‎Knotless relationships create storm in a tea cup.

‎In a moment, the best becomes the worst

‎Who is whose? Injustice in wealth is constant

‎Saying ‘this world is mine’ breaks my ribs

‎When will I become civilized?

‎Can any of you tell me

‎When I will truly become civilized?

‎Don’t curse me

‎The soil beneath my feet,

‎The oxygen inside my mouth,

‎The sky over my head.

‎Body odor will not be judged

‎What race? What religion? What planet?

‎Can anyone tell me

‎How long a hundred years is?

Essay from Karimova Navbaxar Mahmudjanovna

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REFORMS IN THE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM

Abstract:
This article examines the attention being paid to the education system, reforms currently underway in Uzbekistan’s preschool education, achievements reached through preschool services, and reforms in higher education aimed at accelerating intellectual development.

Keywords: Preschool education, social life, reform, foundation, education and upbringing, globalization, concept, professional competence, material‑technical base.

Today’s young generation, which will determine the future and prospects of our homeland, must be raised with dignity—this is tied to the continuous modernization of education and upbringing. Expanding access to preschool education, improving the quality of preschool services, ensuring favorable conditions for full participation in life, and integrating children into social life are among our most urgent tasks. In New Uzbekistan, comprehensive reforms are underway across all sectors. It is impossible not to emphasize the transformative changes in education—the foundation of society—driven first and foremost by preschool reforms, which play a critical role in preparing children for global realities and in shaping their entry into societal life.

Today, modern kindergartens that meet current standards are being built not only in major cities but also in remote rural areas. Over just five years, the number of preschools in our country has quadrupled. Until recently, preschool teachers—and in some districts even students—were sent to harvest cotton for four months. Thanks to recent reforms, those practices have been eliminated.

In the last five years, educators at preschools have received one‑and‑a‑half times salary increases; the number of educators honored with state awards and participants in national competitions has grown; paperwork has been significantly reduced; and bureaucratic red tape has declined—these changes have paved the way for remarkable improvements in preschool education.

Efforts have also been made to enhance the capacity of personnel in preschool institutions. Regular scientific‑practical seminars and training sessions have been held, introducing innovative ideas and technologies into educational processes and promoting the comprehensive professional development of educators.

Higher education reforms are also a major part of the current transformation in the education sector. In particular, the Concept for the Development of Higher Education in Uzbekistan until 2030 serves as a prelude to these reforms. The Concept aims to expand the enrollment capacity of universities, improve the quality of education, implement digital technologies and education platforms, and involve youth in scientific activities—all of which raise the education process to a new level of quality.

That said, even more important priorities remain before us, requiring our attention. These include further improving the preschool education system, expanding the network of preschool institutions, strengthening their material and technical base, ensuring qualified teaching personnel, and implementing modern educational programs and technologies to foster children’s intellectual, moral–aesthetic, and physical development. Our primary goal is to significantly elevate children’s readiness for school, because our future and destiny rest on the young children growing up in these institutions.

Our esteemed Leader’s words—“The future and prosperity of our country are tied to what kind of people our children grow up to be. Our main duty is to create the necessary conditions for youth to realize their potential”—carry great trust and responsibility for preschool educators. They call us all to patriotic service. Let us be mindful of the fate of our children, our nation’s future.

Conclusion:
Reforms in preschool education today are as relevant and impactful as reforms in any other sector. Expanding these reforms broadly is a necessity of the times. Every teacher should approach his or her work with responsibility, informed by the conclusions drawn from these national initiatives.

References:

  1. Resolution No. 802 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on approval of the State Standard for Preschool Education and Upbringing, December 22, 2020
  2. Qodirova F.R., Toshpo‘latova Sh.Q., Kayumova N.M., Agzamova M.N., Preschool Pedagogy, Tashkent: Tafakkur Publishing, 2019
  3. Strategic Development Program of New Uzbekistan for 2022–2026
  4. SH.M. Mirziyoyev, “We will build our great future together with our brave and noble people,” Tashkent, 2017
  5. president.uz
  6. www.gov.uz
  7. lex.uz

Karimova Navbaxar Mahmudjanovna
Born on March 25, 1984, in Gurlan district of Khorezm region, into a family of intellectuals.

From 1990 to 1998, she studied at School No. 1 in Gurlan district. From 1998 to 2001, she continued her education at Gymnasium No. 6 in Gurlan, graduating with excellent marks.

Between 2001 and 2003, she studied in the Nursing field at the Electro-Medical Technical School in the capital city, Tashkent, and successfully graduated with honors.

From 2020 to 2025, she completed her bachelor’s degree in the field of Preschool Education at Urgench State University.

Currently, she is working as an educator at Preschool Educational Institution No. 9, a multi-disciplinary specialized preschool institution under the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, located in Gurlan district, Khorezm region.

She is fluent in both Russian and Turkish.

  • In 2023, she was awarded the badge of honor “Devoted Specialist of Her Profession”.
  • In 2024, she was awarded the badge of honor “Top Scientific Researcher of the Year”.
  • In 2025, she received the honorary badge “Excellence in Preschool and School Education”.

She is the author of the methodological guidebook “Inclusive Education in Preschool Institutions”.
Her published books include: “Towards My Goals”“For You, Dear Child”, and “Discoverer Children”.

She has published numerous articles in international newspapers and journals.

Her article “STEAM Technologies in Preschool Institutions” was published in Turkey in the book titled “Leading Women and Girls of Uzbekistan”.

Essay from Karimova Navbaxar Mahmudjanovna

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APPLIQUÉ INSPIRES CREATIVITY

Annotation:
This article provides information on the preschool education system, enhancing the quality of education, decisions related to preschool education, and the development of creativity in preschool-aged children through the educational and upbringing process.

Keywords: Preschool education, creativity, appliqué, activity centers, developmental domains, sub-domains, state program, state standards.

Today, every citizen of our country witnesses the unprecedented changes taking place in the field of preschool education. The government has never before paid such systematic and complementary attention and provided such practical support to the preschool education system, which is considered the foundation of the entire educational system.

The meeting held on August 16, 2017, was a historic milestone in the preschool education system. On that day, the President of our country spoke about strengthening the national gene pool and outlined many directions for the development of early childhood education.

In particular, important tasks were set to fundamentally reform the structure of the preschool education system and ensure full enrollment of children in these institutions.

“When we speak about the vital issue of education and upbringing in our lives, we must repeatedly recall the wise words of our ancestor Abdulla Avloniy: ‘Education and upbringing are a matter of life and death for us’,” the President said. In any field, we cannot achieve progress or a prosperous life without nurturing modern, competent personnel. Training such individuals and forming a healthy national gene pool starts first and foremost with the preschool education system.¹

In line with the Presidential Decree of September 30, 2017, “On measures to fundamentally improve the management of the preschool education system,” and the decision “On the organization of the activities of the Ministry of Preschool Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” a new system was introduced.

To that end, a modern, continuous education system was implemented, ensuring comprehensive social development of the individual. The main goals were to create a perfect educational system that enables children to become well-rounded individuals and to increase its effectiveness.

A child is the light of life, a continuation of the lineage, and the dream of a healthy generation—a value that has been passed down by our ancestors for millennia and forms the essence of our families, our lives, and our aspirations.

Special attention has been given at the state policy level to the upbringing of a healthy generation in our country. The future of our homeland is directly linked to the scientific potential, talent, and independent thinking of today’s youth. All conditions have been created in Uzbekistan for children’s education and upbringing.

By decision No. 802 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 22, 2020, the “State Standard for Preschool Education and Upbringing” was adopted. Section 4.8 of this standard outlines the state requirements for the development of children of early and preschool age, the state curriculum for preschool education institutions, and its effective implementation in the educational process.

Section 4.13 of the state requirements elaborates on the “Creative Development” domain and its sub-domains:

  • Artistic perception of the world
  • Artistic and creative abilities

This domain emphasizes the requirement that “the child should have the ability to creatively transform the surrounding reality.” Based on the state curriculum, activity centers have been introduced in preschools to organize the educational and upbringing process effectively:

  1. Language and speech center
  2. Construction, modeling, and mathematics center
  3. Art center
  4. Dramatic play and role-play center
  5. Science and nature center

Children’s creative abilities can be clearly observed during activities conducted within these centers. In particular, the role of the teacher is crucial in developing children’s creative potential and in creating the necessary conditions for their creativity.

The art center, in particular, offers opportunities to uplift the child’s mood and support their creative skills. Artistic talents like drawing or sculpting are not innate in every child, which may result in fewer children participating in this center. However, with proper equipment and regular instruction during morning and evening sessions, the center can be developed. Activities at the art center include appliqué, drawing, and clay work.

Appliqué is a technique for creating images by gluing or stitching colored paper, fabric, or other materials onto a base to form patterns, flowers, or pictures. This technique originated among nomadic peoples around 2,500 years ago. Through the summarization of educators’ experiences, the following benefits of appliqué have been identified:

  • Development of aesthetic perception and artistic taste
  • Development of artistic and graphic skills
  • Enhancement of imagination, creative thinking, and spatial awareness
  • Refinement of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
  • Acquisition of certain artistic creation techniques
  • Introduction to local and global artistic cultures
  • Identification of potential for future artistic professions

During these activities, children often create innovations, and sometimes offer original works in the form of drawings or constructions. Spatial imagination plays a vital role in the formation of creativity. Well-developed imagination is the foundation of creativity and contributes to the creation of new artistic images.

According to scientists, humans can distinguish around 1,300 different colors. This suggests that the world around us is rich with subtle hues and unique beauty. Activities in the art center not only introduce children to colors and their properties, how to combine them, and how to mix them to create new colors, but also strengthen their ability to differentiate colors.

Appliqué activities conducted in preschool institutions contribute to the development of sensory perception, aesthetic education, formation of labor skills, and the emergence of willpower and character traits in young children.

Appliqué stimulates imagination, encourages creativity, activates observation skills, and nurtures attention, imagination, and willpower. It also enhances hand skills and develops the ability to use scissors and glue. These modern teaching methods increase children’s engagement and interest. Through appliqué, children learn cutting techniques and create beautiful, creative works from paper, plants, and straw. Teaching non-traditional methods regularly within their chosen direction draws the children’s attention and inspires them to enjoy visual arts, appreciate beauty, and love the world around them.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, all the reforms being implemented in our country in the field of education and upbringing aim to provide preschool-aged children with quality education and upbringing, uncover their creative abilities, raise them as mature and well-rounded individuals, and prepare them effectively for school education.

In developing the preschool education system, efforts are being made to organize educational processes based on modern information and communication technologies, to conduct training seminars in cooperation with international organizations’ trainers to improve teachers’ qualifications, to develop children’s motivation and creativity, and to create educational materials inspired by international achievements in the field of education.

References:

  1. Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan, PQ-3261, dated September 9, 2017, “On measures to radically improve the preschool education system”
  2. Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan, PQ-3305, dated September 30, 2017, “On the organization of the Ministry of Preschool Education”
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Karimova Navbaxar Mahmudjanovna
Born on March 25, 1984, in Gurlan district of Khorezm region, into a family of intellectuals.

From 1990 to 1998, she studied at School No. 1 in Gurlan district. From 1998 to 2001, she continued her education at Gymnasium No. 6 in Gurlan, graduating with excellent marks.

Between 2001 and 2003, she studied in the Nursing field at the Electro-Medical Technical School in the capital city, Tashkent, and successfully graduated with honors.

From 2020 to 2025, she completed her bachelor’s degree in the field of Preschool Education at Urgench State University.

Currently, she is working as an educator at Preschool Educational Institution No. 9, a multi-disciplinary specialized preschool institution under the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, located in Gurlan district, Khorezm region.

She is fluent in both Russian and Turkish.

  • In 2023, she was awarded the badge of honor “Devoted Specialist of Her Profession”.
  • In 2024, she was awarded the badge of honor “Top Scientific Researcher of the Year”.
  • In 2025, she received the honorary badge “Excellence in Preschool and School Education”.

She is the author of the methodological guidebook “Inclusive Education in Preschool Institutions”. Her published books include: “Towards My Goals”“For You, Dear Child”, and “Discoverer Children”. She has published numerous articles in international newspapers and journals. Her article “STEAM Technologies in Preschool Institutions” was published in Turkey in the book titled “Leading Women and Girls of Uzbekistan”.

Essay from Kumushbibi Kholikulova

Young Central Asian woman with long dark curly hair and a green top holding certificates.

“A Girl and Power!”

“The girl won’t earn a city by studying,” — this phrase has sadly become deeply rooted in our culture, and unfortunately, many parents still agree with it. But if a girl is given a chance, if she’s supported and trusted — she can make it happen.
Maybe if you give her a little trust, she’ll return it a thousandfold with results!

Yes, they say a girl doesn’t need to be strong — but she already is strong!
Because she feels, she endures, she dreams — and most importantly, she possesses an invincible strength no one can see.
Yet that power is often dimmed by just a few words:
“You’re a girl — know your place!”
“You’re a girl — even if others speak, you stay quiet!”
“A girl who steps out isn’t a good girl!”
And so on…

But why shouldn’t a girl dream?
Why should her life be limited to housework?
After all, girls have dreams in their hearts too…
They too have a journey, a fight, a power!

I’ve seen it.
I’ve seen how girls bury their dreams deep inside,
Only because of words like “She can’t do it,”
Only because no one believed in her.

But I know this:
If you show even a little trust in a girl,
She becomes a hundred times stronger.
If the road is open — she runs.
If there’s a hurdle — she jumps.
If she’s silent — she screams within.

She’s not just a pair of beautiful eyes.
She is power. She is will. She is life!

I’m not writing this article for no reason.
These words are not just for myself,
But for every girl who couldn’t show her strength.

How long will we stay silent?
How long will phrases like “You’re just a girl” kill our dreams?

In conclusion,
A girl doesn’t need to become strong — she’s already strong.
Her power isn’t just physical — it lives in her spirit, her dreams, and every step she takes.
But recognizing that strength, believing in it, and helping it rise to the highest peaks — that’s our responsibility.

Giving girls opportunities, supporting them, fighting beside them — this can change the world.

Every girl carries great dreams in her heart,
And to make those dreams come true, she only needs one thing: trust.
If we give her a chance, no obstacle will stand in her way.

So let’s believe in girls, acknowledge their strength, and create space for them —
Because doing so won’t just transform our society,
It will transform the world.

A girl who believes in her power and fulfills her potential
Doesn’t just uplift her own life —
She elevates future generations.
Because a girl — she is not only the future,
She is the very force that shapes life today.

Know this well:
A girl is power!
A girl is trust!
A girl is the future!

Kumushbibi Kholikulova was born on September 8, 2012, in Yakkabog‘ district, Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan.
She studies at School No. 34. She has helped nearly 200 girls in their personal development.
She has taught English and Turkish to around 100 girls and helped them achieve results. She is the founder of the Kadirovna’s Blog channel and the founder of about 10 projects. She has been interviewed on television and radio and is the holder of many international certificates. She is the winner of 1st place in the district in the “Young Reader” competition. Her creative works have been published in many prestigious international journals and anthologies.