Beneath the hill, grass arranges itself into a song. The wind moves through the leaves. I sit counting threads of kitchen smoke, each one a beat of passing time, and you are a gentle rest note. If I could take the infinite distance and shrink it into my hand, your silhouette would fit there like a trembling dew on a blade of grass at dawn, like the last winter light warm enough to hold a season of longing.
Perhaps every season hides a waiting, and we are lost in the instants where one season meets the next. The hill wake, birds sing into the open air, and within that song I hear your footsteps crossing through layers of mist and bands of young sunlight.
Halfway through this journey called life, I realize every meeting is fate, and every parting is fate too. When something dissolves it does not truly vanish but transforms into another form, like smoke melting into wind, like light hiding in the clouds. Life’s changes sometimes wound us, yet it is through impermanence that the heart opens and learns gratitude for what once arrived.
I want to hold the sky’s thin thread as if holding your fragile hand, so near and so real. But the season shifts and the wind takes away its secrets, leaving only the scent of resin and someone’s distant lute on the slope, a note falling into the grass and turning into a lingering farewell.
If you ever return, remember to cross with me the landing where seasons meet, where we once watched leaves fall without sorrow because we trusted that in every fallen leaf a green seed stirs, and love still breathes softly somewhere between you and me on the sun-named hill.
I have learned that letting go is not forgetting but letting things return to their rightful places, like water finding the river, like wind returning to the sky. Some longings must be laid down to become peace, and some loves endure only when we do not cling. From that, my heart becomes as light as a cloud drifting over the hill where seasons keep changing, and the heart no longer fears loss.
Autumn is the most delicate season. Leaves shift in the soft music of time, change colour in a romance all their own, and fall for me to walk through like brief, fragile clouds. The wind touches the skin when I forget my coat. The desire for something warm, a cup of cinnamon and roasted squash, a lover’s scarf places me inside a time-box of memories, both discovering newness and wanting to curl into warmth beside the hearth.
Autumn turns me into the most innocent, hopeful version of myself. Something strong urges me to rewrite simple things into small adventures. I hear songs that blend the craving to touch raw nature with the rapture of perfect colour. The joy of lying outside, resting my head on a loved one’s lap, holding a book to shade against the sun, makes me see the unpretentious beauty of the season.
I want to remember how fragile this weather is, and how easily people open and become vulnerable when they meet during the changing days. For me, autumn is the beginning of something better, the time when the old hard shells are shed to reveal a smiling child beneath, who still knows how to love, to live, and to smile through change.
Võ Thị Như Mai (Mai White) was born in Vietnam and began her career as a high school teacher before moving to Australia to pursue higher education. She holds a Master of Education and a Master of Literature and has worked as a full-time teacher in Western Australia for over twenty years. She is the founder of the long run THE RHYTHM OF VIETNAM, a platform promoting writers from Vietnam and many other parts of the world. She also starts working as a reporter of MULTICULTURAL PRESS.COM.AU, featuring many multicultural aspects of the writing world. In May 2025, she was honoured with an Excellence Award from the Consulate General in Australia, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of her native language and literary heritage within the international community.
This article analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on time management. Qualitative research methods were used to study students’ attitudes toward social media and to identify both its positive and negative aspects. The results show that AI has greatly simplified many aspects of human life, particularly in the fields of online education and remote work, which are convenient for many users. However, excessive reliance on technology can lead to time loss, health issues, and reduced productivity. In conclusion, although AI tools assist people in many ways, it is emphasized that they should be used in moderation.
Keywords: Time management, artificial intelligence, online education and work, time saving, moderate use, positive and negative effects.
Introduction
In recent years, many people have faced various challenges related to time management. Common issues include not being able to arrive on time, struggling to complete daily tasks or studies, and spending too much time on social media—leading to neglect of important responsibilities. This has gradually become a global problem. The purpose of this article is to briefly discuss effective time management strategies and suggest possible solutions. Additionally, the study seeks to explore the topic and provide a balanced conclusion.
Methods
This research employed a qualitative analysis methodology. Sources used:
A survey conducted among young people (50 students aged 17–29)
A three-week experiment on the use of AI-based tools
Previously published scientific articles and expert opinions
The survey covered aspects such as frequent use of AI, improper time allocation, and resulting challenges. During the experimental phase, participants were divided into two groups: one believed AI disrupts effective time management, while the other viewed time mismanagement as a personal issue. Changes in both groups were analyzed.
Results
The study revealed several key findings: Negative impacts of AI on time: Distracting content: AI algorithms on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram recommend personalized videos that make users spend more time online. For instance, a person who opens the app for educational purposes might end up wasting hours watching unrelated videos. Digital dependency: Spending too much time on phones or computers reduces concentration on work or study.AI as a time-saving tool: Online education and remote work save commuting time and offer convenience.
New opportunities: AI helps people find online jobs, learn various skills through apps, and participate in digital projects.
Discussion
So, what do you think—is AI the main reason for poor time management? In some ways, this claim is valid, as modern society is becoming increasingly dependent on social media. Even when people watch useful content, they often waste significant time.
For example, a student may use AI for online learning but get distracted by entertaining short videos. As a result, they feel tired and, worse, lose valuable time. This issue is not limited to young people—it affects adults too. A 42-year-old person, for instance, might get so absorbed in humorous online content that they forget their tasks and lose focus, eventually running out of time. This situation strongly supports the topic of this research.
However, some people argue that AI actually helps save time by automating routine tasks and making access to information faster. Indeed, artificial intelligence can truly help save time. Online education, remote work, and staying in touch with loved ones from home—all of these contribute to effective time saving. In education or work, there is no need to spend time commuting. This is undoubtedly beneficial for people. However, as mentioned above, if a person cannot control their desires, they may become the real victims of social media.
Conclusion
It must be acknowledged that artificial intelligence has greatly benefited us—especially in improving learning efficiency, finding convenient jobs, and saving time. However, in pursuing these advantages, people often fail to notice that they are losing their health and valuable time. So, what is the solution? The answer lies in planning. If individuals organize their tasks on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis—and follow that plan consistently—AI will not negatively affect them.
Scholars also support this idea, stating that: “The only way to truly save time is through planned and organized work.” This can be considered solid evidence for our argument. Secondly, setting limitations on social media usage is crucial. For example, restricting apps like YouTube, Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook to a fixed duration—say, two hours a day—can significantly improve time management. If YouTube is limited to one hour per day, the app could automatically close after that period, preventing overuse.
Such strategies would provide people with a major opportunity to manage their time more effectively.
References
1. ChatGPT
2. Abdukarim Mirzayev’s video lectures
3. Moral Education textbook for grades 9 – 11
Sharifova Saidaxon Kamolliddinjon qiziwas born on May 26, 2008, in the village of Kaldushon, Furqat District, Fergana Region, in a family of intellectuals.In 2015, she began her studies at School No. 21 in Furqat District, where she is currently an 11th-grade student. In addition to her school studies, Saidaxon actively participates in various extracurricular clubs. She speaks English fluently and, despite her young age, has earned more than 20 international and official certificates. She has also been an active participant in numerous projects.Her poems have been published by Lulu Press Inc., an official publishing house in the United States (California). Moreover, her scientific articles have been featured in the Uzbek journal “Yosh olimlar” (Young Scholars).
Annotation: This article analyzes the rapid development of online education in recent years, especially its expansion after the pandemic, as well as the existing challenges and issues related to the digital divide. It also examines the digital skills of teachers and students, along with the current and future needs for this system. The article presents ideas based on the data and analyses of various international and local organizations. In particular, the development of Internet networks and information and communication technologies is highlighted as a key factor in strengthening online education.
Annotatsiya:Ushbu maqolada so‘nggi yillarda onlayn ta’lim sohasining jadal rivojlanishi, ayniqsa pandemiya davridan keyingi bosqichda uning yanada kengayib borishi, mavjud muammolar hamda raqamli tafovut masalalari tahlil etilgan. Shuningdek, o‘qituvchi va o‘quvchilarning raqamli ko‘nikmalari, ushbu tizimga bo‘lgan hozirgi va kelgusi ehtiyojlar ilmiy asosda o‘rganilgan. Maqolada xalqaro va mahalliy tashkilotlarning statistik ma’lumotlari, tahlillari hamda amaliy tajribalari asosida ilgari surilgan fikrlar keltirilgan. Xususan, internet tarmoqlari va axborot-kommunikatsiya texnologiyalarining rivojlanishi onlayn ta’lim tizimining kengayishida hal qiluvchi omil sifatida yoritilgan.
Kalit so‘zlar: onlayn ta’lim, raqamli texnologiyalar, masofaviy o‘qitish, raqamli tafovut, raqamli ko‘nikma, innovatsion ta’lim.
Keywords: online education, digital technologies, distance learning, digital divide, digital skills, innovative education.
Аннотация : В данной статье анализируется стремительное развитие онлайн-образования в последние годы, особенно его расширение после пандемии, а также существующие проблемы и вопросы, связанные с цифровым неравенством. Кроме того, рассматриваются цифровые навыки преподавателей и учащихся, а также текущие и будущие потребности в данной системе. В статье приведены выводы, основанные на данных и аналитических материалах различных международных и местных организаций. Особое внимание уделено развитию интернет-сетей и информационно-коммуникационных технологий как ключевому фактору укрепления онлайн-образования.
Over the past five to six years, digital technologies have deeply penetrated all areas of human life as a result of the pandemic. These changes have had a significant impact on the education system as well. In the context of globalization, alongside traditional education, online learning has developed rapidly and reached a new stage worldwide.
Today, distance learning and the use of electronic educational platforms are becoming increasingly widespread in many countries. Although a number of researchers have conducted studies in this area, the issues of digital transformation in education, particularly the improvement of service quality and teaching efficiency, have not yet been fully explored. Therefore, the convenience, interactivity, and expansion of learning opportunities through online education are becoming increasingly important.
Uzbekistan is also actively participating in this process and, following the pandemic, has implemented a number of systematic reforms aimed at developing online education. In particular, the introduction of e-learning systems, distance training courses, and national as well as international online platforms has increased interest in education and expanded learning opportunities for a wider segment of the population. As a result, the development of online education and the growing need and demand for it are becoming more dynamic.
Methodology
This research applies a comprehensive scientific approach to analyze the stages of development of the online education system, the influencing factors, and the existing challenges. The study employs analytical, comparative, observational, and statistical methods.
The theoretical basis of the research consists of the Decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Development of Digital Education”, as well as data from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, and international organizations such as UNESCO, OECD, and the World Bank. Additionally, international educational platforms — Coursera, Udemy, EdX, and Khan Academy — were analyzed, and their practices were compared with those of the national education system.
Empirical data were formed based on recent digital reforms in Uzbekistan’s education system, experiences in distance learning, and open statistical reports on students’ attitudes toward online learning.
To ensure the reliability and objectivity of the results, several independent sources were compared, and scientific views on the effectiveness of digital education were systematically analyzed.
Results and Discussion
The research results indicate that in recent years, the online education system in Uzbekistan has been gradually developing and becoming an essential component of the overall education process. Since the pandemic, distance learning formats have been introduced, and teacher-student interactions have shifted to a new digital format.
According to statistics, between 2020 and 2024, the use of online courses and platforms has increased by more than 70 percent. Most higher educational institutions conduct their lessons through platforms such as Moodle, Google Classroom, and Zoom. In addition, national platforms such as ZiyoNET and Edu.uz provide educational services to a wide audience.
The analysis shows that the main advantages of online education are as follows:
Absence of time and space constraints in learning;
Opportunity for learners to manage their own learning pace independently;
Effective use of information and communication technologies in the learning process;
Free access to international courses and certificate programs.
However, along with the wide implementation of online education, several challenges remain:
Insufficient internet speed and technical equipment;
Low level of digital literacy among some teachers;
Problems of discipline and motivation among students;
The digital divide between urban and rural areas leading to unequal opportunities.
The discussion revealed that to improve the efficiency of online education, pedagogical methods should be adapted to the digital environment, and regular training programs should be organized to enhance teachers’ digital competencies. Furthermore, mechanisms to increase students’ motivation toward distance learning should be developed.
The findings confirm that online education is becoming an integral part of the modern educational system, and improving its quality indicators can directly contribute to the digital economic development of the country.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis above, it can be concluded that online education is becoming an inseparable part of the modern education system. Its implementation not only played an important role during the pandemic but continues to enhance learning efficiency and broaden educational opportunities in the post-pandemic period.
The experience of Uzbekistan demonstrates that educational processes based on digital technologies create opportunities for students to study independently, save time, and access global learning resources. However, the existing issues — insufficient technical infrastructure, digital inequality, and the variation in teachers’ digital skills — indicate the need for further improvement of the system.
Therefore, to further develop online education, the following recommendations are proposed:
Expand and improve the quality of internet infrastructure;
Introduce regular digital literacy and IT competency training programs for teachers;
Develop national online learning platforms and integrate them into international systems;
Increase students’ motivation for independent learning through interactive and gamified learning models.
In conclusion, online education is a crucial mechanism for advancing the education sector to a new level in the path of innovative development of modern society. Its effective organization contributes not only to the improvement of educational quality but also to the overall digital transformation of the country.
References
Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Development of Digital Education.” — Tashkent, 2022.
Reports of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. — Tashkent, 2023.
Azizkhojayeva, N. N. Pedagogical Technologies and Teaching Mastery. — Tashkent: Fan, 2021.
Karimova, D., & Kholmatov, A. Modern Forms of Distance Education and Ways of Their Practical Application. — Education and Innovation Journal, No. 4, 2022.
UNESCO. The Future of Online Learning: Global Education Report 2023. — Paris: UNESCO Publishing, 2023.
World Bank. Digital Transformation of Education Systems: Opportunities and Challenges. — Washington, D.C., 2022.
(Young South Asian woman with long black hair and a red tank top and sash and headdress)
You know!
You know!
You know what!
in your face
have that excitement,
when revealed,
Everyone’s face will light up.
You know what!
in your voice
Human peace and sweetness,
There is spice to cheerfulness.
You know what!
to turn you on,
Fragrance spread around.
You know what!
you have work
In vivid examples,
Waking up is dedicated to living.
You know what!
in your smile
To make the world of magic,
Spread the kingdom of laughter.
You know what!
Magic in your words,
Eradicate people’s sufferings.
You know what!
keep yourself as
Seeing you In the heart of nature’s sway,
People are happy.
Short biography: Amb. Dr. Priyanka Neogi from Coochbehar. She is an administrative Controller of United Nations PAF, librarian, CEO of Lio Messi International Property & Land Consultancy, international literacy worker, sports & peace promoter, dancer, singer, reciter, live telecaster, writer, editor, researcher, literary journalist, host, beauty queen, international coordinator of the Vijay Mission of Community Welfare Foundation of India.
Two Wingless Birds: A Poetic Interpretation of Eva Petropoulou Lianou’s Poem
By: Rizal Tanjung
A Word Too Vast to Define
The poem “Freedom” by the Greek poet Eva Petropoulou Lianou is a silent outcry from an age that has forgotten the meaning of words. She begins with an invocation that echoes like a bell in an empty temple:
> Freedom,
A word
Who has all the meaning of…
That word—Freedom—stands alone, like the sun in an impartial sky. It is not merely a word, but a mirror where humanity reflects both its longing and its sin. In her opening lines, Eva exposes the irony of modern civilization: how freedom has become a mantra endlessly repeated, yet rarely understood.
The word bears the weight of history: from Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream to Anne Frank’s whisper in darkness; from Lord Byron’s revolutionary heart in Greece to Mahsa Amini’s final breath on the streets of Tehran.
The word lives and dies in every generation.
Eva writes not with ink, but with the coagulating blood of the world’s moral conscience. In the simplicity of her verses, she unveils humanity’s absurdity:
> Humans are killing humans
Humans are manipulating humans
Freedom, once sacred, has become a tool.
Humans kill in its name, manipulate in its name, and oppress under the illusion of defending it. In Eva’s vision, freedom is no longer something we possess—it is something we have lost and are desperately trying to recover.
—
Two Wingless Birds: A Metaphor of Existential Loss
> Freedom,
A game between two birds without wings
This line is perhaps the beating heart of Eva’s entire poem. It condenses the tragedy of the modern human condition into a single haunting image.
Two birds without wings—creatures born to soar yet deprived of flight. They can still play, but never rise from the ground. They flap at empty air.
Here, Eva’s imagery resonates with Charles Baudelaire’s “L’Albatros,” where the poet likens himself and humanity to a majestic albatross whose wings are too large to walk the earth:
> “The Poet is like the prince of the clouds…
his wings prevent him from walking.”
But Eva inverts Baudelaire’s logic. The wings are not too large—they are gone.
We live in a world where even the air of freedom has been confiscated.
If Baudelaire mourned the poet’s inability to fly in a vulgar world, Eva mourns the modern soul that no longer remembers it once had wings.
—
Freedom as Hunger
> Freedom,
A hope inside two hungry stomachs…
This image is visceral—it pierces the most primitive depth of human existence.
Eva shifts the notion of freedom from the ideological to the biological.
For the hungry, freedom is not a concept; it is bread.
For two empty stomachs, freedom is not a political slogan; it is a single edible hope.
In this, Eva stands beside Pablo Neruda, who in his Canto General proclaimed that revolution is not about flags, but about bread on the table of the poor.
> “Bread is born of the earth, and freedom too.”
Eva and Neruda speak from two distant worlds—Greece and Latin America—yet they bleed from the same wound:
true freedom cannot flourish in a starving land.
Her lines echo Frantz Fanon’s philosophy, who saw liberation not only as decolonization of the mind, but as the emancipation of the body.
Eva reminds us that before humans can think freely, they must first be free from hunger—both the hunger of flesh and of meaning.
—
Elefteria — The Sun That Has Yet to Rise
> Freedom,
Elefteria
A sun waiting to rise…
“Elefteria” (ἐλευθερία) — the ancient Greek word for freedom — was once the heartbeat of Hellenic civilization.
For Greece, Elefteria was not only a word but a goddess, a spirit, a destiny. She was the light born from centuries of struggle against oppression.
But for Eva, Elefteria is no longer the radiant sun—it is a sun waiting to rise.
Freedom is not a memory of the past; it is a promise unfulfilled.
This metaphor recalls Rabindranath Tagore’s “Where the Mind is Without Fear”, where he envisioned freedom as a dawn of consciousness untainted by division and hate.
To Tagore, freedom is the light of awakening; to Eva, it is the light that has not yet broken through the mist of the world.
The phrase “waiting to rise” carries a wound that never heals—a Camusian absurdity reminiscent of The Myth of Sisyphus. Humanity pushes the boulder of freedom uphill, only for it to roll back again.
Freedom, like Sisyphus’s stone, is eternally pursued but never fully attained.
—
The Second Education: Relearning the Meaning of Old Words
> We are in need of second educational system
Re write new words
Or learn the meaning of the old one
Eva ends with a gentle yet piercing philosophical critique. She calls for a second education—not an institution, but an awakening.
We must learn again what words truly mean, for words have lost their souls.
“Freedom,” “Peace,” “Love”—today they are mere hollow syllables, traded in political speeches and advertisements.
Eva calls for a moral-linguistic revolution.
She implies that the crisis of modern humanity is not economic nor technological, but semantic—we have lost the meaning of the words we live by.
In this, she echoes Friedrich Nietzsche, who warned that “words are the tombs of experience.”
Eva urges us to open those tombs and resurrect the spirit within.
—
Between Eva and the World: Philosophies of Freedom
Through brevity and clarity, Eva’s poem blends Greek spirituality, modern social critique, and universal awareness. She stands among the great voices who have wrestled with the idea of freedom:
1. Walt Whitman – who saw freedom as cosmic self-celebration in Leaves of Grass.
Whitman sang: “I celebrate myself.”
Eva whispers: “But what we do — humans are killing humans.”
Whitman’s tone is ecstatic; Eva’s is elegiac.
2. Langston Hughes – who dreamed of freedom deferred.
Eva’s “sun waiting to rise” mirrors Hughes’s “dream deferred,” but on a global scale.
3. Paul Éluard – who repeated “Liberté” as an incantation of resistance.
Eva repeats “Freedom” as lamentation.
If Éluard wrote against Nazi tyranny, Eva writes against global amnesia.
4. Rumi – who taught that true freedom comes from shedding the self.
Eva, within the secular silence of modernity, echoes the same truth: we have lost our wings because we have lost our souls.
—
Freedom as a Mirror of the Self
Freedom is a prayer shaped like a wound. It does not preach—it grieves.
Eva Petropoulou Lianou is not a prophet but a companion in sorrow, weeping with us over a freedom that has become “a game between two birds without wings.”
Her poem reminds us that true freedom is not merely a right, but a moral consciousness—
a refusal to kill, to manipulate, to forget.
Freedom is not just the breaking of chains; it is the rediscovery of the wings once folded within the human heart.
And perhaps, as she writes,
> Freedom, Elefteria — a sun waiting to rise…
That sun will rise—
when we dare to relearn the meaning of the old words we have long betrayed.
—
Beneath the Shadow of the Unrisen Sun
Eva’s Freedom belongs to an age starving for meaning—starving for morality, starving for humanity.
Her work stands at the crossroads of poetry and philosophy, prayer and protest, beauty and wound.
She does not write to glorify freedom,
but to restore it—to place it back into the trembling hands of those who deserve it.
The sun’s warm and broken rays disappeared. As the world dressed itself in black, owls shrieked with a chilling ugliness. Some people know better than anyone how terrifying an enemy the dark night can be—those are the ones who live in solitude.
When Sveta’s children suggested placing her in a nursing home, she had refused. And now, in a spacious house, she was left utterly alone. With age her bones weakened, seizures grew worse, and Sveta, helpless, longed for nothing more than a kind word. She cursed fate—for taking her husband seven years ago, and for scattering her children far away, like a volcano erupting from her heart, never to return.
Autumn had arrived, bringing a biting chill. The heavy black clouds above seemed to glare down at her. She went inside, intending to watch television for a while. The clock ticked like tireless ants in the field, yet to Sveta, time seemed to have stopped. Nothing on TV brought her joy; she grew bored. Entering the guest room, she slowly searched through the cabinet and found what she was looking for—the only keepsake left from a broken family: a photo album. Opening it, her eyes fell on the first page—a family portrait. In an instant, tears didn’t fall from her eyes, but blood.
Her little son Oleg, who had first spoken with the words “Mum, mum,” and her daughter Marina, who once prepared for a whole week to recite a poem at a holiday, appeared vividly before her eyes. As she thought of it, she realized the sweetest time for a mother was her children’s childhood. She longed to return to those days filled with tender worries. One by one, her memories poured out. Yet the same children who had never been deprived of her love, strength, gentle words, and money, now showed no interest in their mother’s condition—whether she lived or died, whether she was warm or cold, it was all the same to them. Bitterness filled her heart.
When she saw the photograph from her wedding night, she was struck with yearning for her husband. “If only he were alive now, perhaps I would not be so humiliated,” she thought. Sveta’s soul was gone—only her body remained. Suddenly, a thunderclap split the sky, shaking the windows. Panic seized her. She felt as if she were burning from within, as though left to scorch in the middle of a desert. She longed to turn her face to the rain and rushed outside.
She had lost herself, running back and forth across the yard, as though someone were chasing her but could never catch her. She laughed so loudly as she ran that her voice seemed to echo with the thunder. The old white dog “Belka,” tied in the corner of the yard, barked at her without pause. At one point, she took too wide a step, slipped, and fell backward, striking her head on the ground. Unable to withstand the pain, she burst into tears. Her sobs mixed with the rain. In the embrace of the pitch-dark night, bright days flickered before her eyes.
Years ago, it had rained like this too. Sveta rocked Oleg to sleep in the cradle, while her husband Ivan read fairy tales to Marina by candlelight. She had not known then that fate’s wheel would turn so cruelly. If she had foreseen it, she would never have let her children slip from her embrace. She would have taught them from childhood that it is not man who chases after sustenance, but sustenance that follows man. At that moment, she felt another sharp pain in her body. A seizure gripped her; her tongue rolled back, foam gathered at her lips. Helpless before fate, she collapsed. In the winter night, no one witnessed her agony—no one but the old dog in the yard.
Ablakulova Dilfuza Komiljon qizi was born on March 8, 2006 in Payariq district, Samarkand region. Currently, she is a 2nd year student of the Faculty of Public Law, group “B” of Tashkent State University of Law. Volunteer of the University’s Legal Clinic, “Qomus” Clubs, and representative of the student committee.
DEVELOPING SPEECH CULTURE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Author: Abdulazizova Nigina Faxriddin qizi Alfraganus University, Group BT 23/3 3rd year student Email: niginaabdulazizova46@gmail.com
Phone: +998977363868
Abstract
This article analyzes the oral and written speech culture of primary school students, as well as effective methods for developing correct and culturally appropriate communication skills. It examines techniques for teaching students the fundamentals of proper speech through interactive and practical strategies. The study identifies key problems that arise in forming speech culture among young learners and explores scientific approaches to address them. The role of speech culture in social life and the importance of teaching effective communication are emphasized. The connection between speech culture and real-life situations is also discussed.
Keywords: Social speech, oral speech, methods, culture, written speech, socialization, ability, primary education.
Introduction: The primary education stage plays a key role not only in imparting knowledge and skills, but also in shaping students’ oral and written speech culture. The ability of a child to clearly and logically express thoughts is directly linked to future academic success and active social participation. For this reason, the development of speech culture in primary school students is considered one of the priority directions in modern education. However, in practice, students often face difficulties in both oral and written speech. These include limited vocabulary, poor grammar, pronunciation errors, and difficulties in expressing ideas coherently. Such issues demand the use of innovative pedagogical approaches by primary school teachers.
This article provides a scientific analysis of the main challenges encountered in developing oral and written speech culture in early grades, as well as their causes and possible solutions. It also highlights the significance of interactive methods, communicative approaches, and pedagogical technologies rooted in national values.
In recent years, important reforms have been implemented in Uzbekistan to promote the status and use of the state language. For example, the Presidential Decree “On the further development of the Uzbek language and improvement of language policy” (October 20, 2020) approved the “Concept for the Development of the Uzbek Language and Improvement of Language Policy for 2020–2030”.
The document aims to ensure the full use of the state language in all areas, raise public speech culture, and expand the scientific, educational, and cultural use of the language. From this point of view, forming the speech culture of students in primary education is not only a pedagogical issue but also a matter of social and spiritual importance, contributing to the strengthening of the status of the Uzbek language in society. The research findings offer practical recommendations for effectively developing speech culture in students.
Main Part
Raising well-rounded and competent youth — the future of our nation — is a top priority. Children should be able to freely and correctly express their thoughts in any setting, regardless of whom they are speaking to. For this, developing proper speech habits from an early age is essential.
When a child starts school, their vocabulary begins to grow. At this stage, the teacher plays a vital role in guiding students towards proper speech and explaining the concept of speech culture. But first, we must understand what “speech” is, how to develop it, and the requirements it must meet.
Speech is a form of human activity that utilizes language tools — words, phrases, and sentences — to express thoughts, convey emotions, and influence others. It is divided into two main types: oral and written speech.
Oral speech involves verbal communication between individuals. It is one of the primary forms of speech, typically occurring in real-time interaction. Its features include immediacy and the lack of editing opportunities.
Written speech is a more complex process that requires time and focuses on literacy and content clarity.
Vocabulary development methods include: • Direct observation of the environment; • Use of unfamiliar or rarely seen pictures; • Reading literature; • Showing educational and documentary films. A child’s lexical reservoir expands as they are introduced to their surroundings. A word is memorized when the child can mentally associate it with an object or action.
Educational games should consider children’s age and individual traits. The pace and rhythm of the game are crucial — if too slow, children become bored; if too fast, they become overexcited and distracted. Types of games include: • Games with objects and toys; • Table games; • Oral word games.
There are several effective methods for developing students’ speech culture: • Organizing events outside of class; • Using visual technologies; • Performing stage plays related to speech culture. These help instill moral values and communication skills. Using visual aids in lessons helps form lasting impressions in students’ minds. Extracurricular reading also plays a vital role in shaping students’ speech. During reading sessions, students: • Learn reading etiquette; • Build reading habits; • Understand characters’ behavior; • Express impressions using vivid language.
As Alisher Navoi noted in “Mahbub ul-qulub”:“Although language is an honorable gift, it becomes a curse when misused.” This implies that while speech is powerful, its misuse can be destructive. Therefore, developing children’s speech also involves cultivating their linguistic abilities.
In contrast, Al-Biruni stated that:“…In such a language, a number of foreign words appear which are understood by few and disliked because of their obscurity.” He believed people often reject what they do not understand.
Analysis and Results
To assess students’ speech culture, 31 third-grade students participated in a test. Based on their responses: • 22 students achieved excellent results; • 6 students performed satisfactorily; • 3 students showed unsatisfactory results.
While the results were relatively positive, there is room for improvement. To enhance outcomes, it is recommended to: • Organize more cultural events on speech culture; • Conduct stage performances; • Use various methods and technologies in class.
Conclusion
At the primary education level, shaping students’ speech culture is crucial for developing their thinking, communication, and social skills. Research shows that during this stage, students can effectively learn to: Speak clearly and fluently; Express thoughts logically; Engage appropriately with listeners.
The article analyzed the content, significance, and methodology of teaching speech culture step by step. Interactive methods, dialogic and monologic exercises, and the use of multimodal texts were found to be effective in developing expressive, cultured, and purposeful speech in students.
It was also emphasized that teaching methods should match students’ age and psychological characteristics, and oral and written speech should be developed in harmony.
References
1. Sh.Sh. Nizomova. Theory and Technology of Developing Children’s Speech. Bukhara: Science and Education, 2022. p. 36.
2. M.U. Abdulkhayeva. Scholarly Views on Language and Speech, 2022.
3. Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan: “On the further development of the Uzbek language and improvement of language policy”, October 20, 2020.
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