It was as if the dark clouds were racing each other. They were just about to meet the nine-year-old. Grandpa came into the house with a bunch of colorful bags in his hands. I ran over and threw myself into their arms Grandpa handed me one of the bags. It was amazing!
My grandfather had never brought anything in a bag with such a pattern before I asked:
-Grandpa why is that?
-Just like that?
-Well you still don’t understand
-Why?
-Your grandfather grandmother loved such bags
-What kind of person was my grandmother? She taught children raised them loved to read and was a very pure person. The main thing is these
-If only my grandmother were here now….
She was a wonderful person
My grandfather said interrupning me I envied my grandfather just like any other child. I grew up listening to my grandfather teach them . The are with me in my heart. As I was starting at a point in the middle of such thoughts the boy next to me interrupted my thoughts:
Teacher can you check my homework ?
Blind eyes
-Finally my son we are going to the capital tomorrow.
-Haaa will we stay there for a long time?
-We will leave when the doctors say so.
-Then will you take me to the park?
-God willing we will definitely go.
-I love you, honey!
-Okay honey, have a good rest -he said and left
-Dawn passed. Mother and son set off happily. The boy was thinking about something in his mind. They reached the hospital. The boy’s operation was successful. Since the boy had good immunity, the wounds healed quickly.
The boy asked his mother caressingly.
-Mom shall we go to the park now?
-Darling, let’s get home
-Mom honey, be careful, we are turning left. Stop! Hold on don’t trip.
-My child, you are so kind
-Not like you!
Hamdamova Dilzodaxon Halimjon qizi was born on May 11, 2009, in Uchkoprik district, Fergana region, Uzbekistan. She is currently a 10th-grade student at the Erkin Vohidov Creative School.
Abstract: This article analyzes the role of the master-apprentice tradition as a national value, its historical roots, pedagogical essence, and significance in youth education. It also highlights the place of this tradition in the rich spiritual heritage of the Uzbek people and justifies the necessity of its development within the modern education system.
Keywords: master-apprentice, national value, national education, pedagogical heritage, tradition, spirituality, mentorship, apprenticeship, Uzbek pedagogy.
Introduction.The spiritual image of every nation is manifested through its values. One of the most important values of the Uzbek people, formed over centuries and preserved to this day, is the master-apprentice (Ustoz-Shogird) tradition. This tradition is not only an integral part of the educational process but also a vital expression of national consciousness and thinking. In today’s era of globalization, preserving national values and instilling them in the minds of the younger generation remains a crucial task. From this perspective, studying the master-apprentice tradition as a pedagogical heritage holds particular importance.
Historical Roots of the Master-Apprentice Tradition.The master-apprentice tradition has played a significant role in the historical development of the Uzbek people. Since ancient times, young people have been brought up under the guidance of masters in fields such as craftsmanship, agriculture, art, and science. In our national culture, respect for the teacher is regarded as the highest virtue. The wisdom, “The master is greater than your father,” is not said in vain; it expresses the profound reverence our people hold for mentors. This relationship also occupies a special place in Uzbek classical literature and scientific heritage, where great thinkers emphasized loyalty to the master, love for knowledge, and ethics.
Pedagogical Significance of the System.From a pedagogical standpoint, the master-apprentice system is one of the most effective forms of education. Its primary characteristic lies in its individual approach and direct communication. This system is distinguished by:
Person-centered education.
The harmony of theory and practice.
The unity of upbringing and education.
Formation based on national values.
An apprentice learns not only knowledge from the master but also life experience, patience, and human virtues, which shape them into a well-rounded individual. National Education and the Master-Apprentice Tradition.National education is a system based on the historical experience, customs, and values of a people. The master-apprentice tradition is a vital component of this system. Through this tradition, the following qualities are formed in the younger generation:
Respect for elders.
Striving for knowledge.
Love for the Motherland.
National self-awareness.
Spiritual purity.
The master does not merely teach a profession but raises a person to be a useful member of society, which is a key factor in national progress. Development in Modern Education.While today’s education system is enriched with modern technologies, it is essential not to forget national values, but rather to harmonize them with modern learning. To develop this tradition today, it is important to:
Widely introduce mentoring systems.
Integrate national values into the curriculum.
Preserve traditional methods in art and craftsmanship.
Educate youth in the spirit of respect for mentors.
The National Image of the Master
In Uzbek society, a master is not just a professional, but a promoter of spirituality, an educator, and a guide. They serve as the main bridge conveying national values to the next generation. A true master must possess high knowledge, loyalty to values, honesty, justice, and selflessness. An apprentice raised by such a master becomes the pride of the nation.
Conclusion.In conclusion, the master-apprentice tradition is a rich national and pedagogical heritage of the Uzbek people. It plays a crucial role not only in imparting knowledge but also in the moral and spiritual upbringing of the individual. In the context of globalization, preserving this tradition and integrating it with modern education is a vital task. A society that does not rely on its national values cannot develop sustainably. This tradition remains a priceless heritage that transmits human virtues and professional excellence from generation to generation.
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Navoiy A. Mahbub ul-qulub. Tashkent, 2005.
Forobiy A.N. The City of Virtuous People. Tashkent, 1993.
Abdulla Avloniy. Turkiy Guliston or Morality. Tashkent, 1992.
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Rozikova Mohizoda was born on November 6, 2007 in Beshariq district, Fergana region. Currently, she lives in Oltiariq district, Fergana region.
Education and scientific achievements
Mohizoda graduated from secondary school No. 23 in Oltiariq district with honors in 2025 with a gold medal. Currently, she is a 1st-year student at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Art History of Fergana State University, majoring in “Fine Arts and Engineering Graphics”.
She conducts her research in the scientific field under the guidance of A’zamjonov Ahadjon, based on the tradition of a teacher-student relationship. In 2026, she was awarded the “Researcher of the Year” badge for her fruitful scientific research and published articles.
Public and creative activities
M. Rozikova is active not only in science, but also in the media and arts:
Media: Creates content promoting national values on social networks under the pseudonym “Do‘ppili kiz Mohizodam”.
Project: Acts as the host of the popular “Sirli Qon‘ng‘iroq” project.
Social activity: One of the active youth of the faculty, a member of the “Kizlarjon” club and the youth team of the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (PDPU).
Art: As an artist with many years of experience, she has been deeply studying the secrets of fine arts.
Skills and goals
She is highly skilled in working with digital technologies, in particular graphic design and engineering graphics programs. Her main goal is to combine national art with modern technologies, bring it to the world level, and introduce innovative methodologies in the field of pedagogy.
One day, a girl noticed an old box covered in dust in the corner of her house. Inside it, she found a yellowed sheet of paper with folded corners. She carefully opened the letter. The ink had faded, but as soon as she read the first lines, her heart began to race: “Hello… If you’re reading this, it means time has passed…”
The girl was stunned. She couldn’t remember who had written the letter, yet the words felt familiar—almost as if she had written them herself. They reflected the very feelings she carried inside. The letter spoke of small dreams, fears, and plans that never came true. The last lines tightened her chest:
“How are you living now? Do you remember those dreams?”
The girl fell silent. She once longed for something deeply, but time and noise had pushed those wishes aside. Tears welled up in her eyes. The letter confronted her with her past and present—forgotten and remembered dreams, emotions, and hidden memories. She inhaled slowly. Her heart felt a little lighter. Because she realized: even if time has passed, feelings don’t disappear. There will always be words that remind you of them. You just need to be ready to listen and to feel. Remembering one’s past helps strengthen the emotions within.
Sarvinoz Bakhtiyorova (born in 2011) is considered one of the talented and creative young students of the Ogahiy Creative School. From an early age, she developed a love for literature and has been actively creating works in both prose and poetry. Her interest in poetry emerged early in her life, and her talent began to show during her school years. In particular, while studying in the 5th grade, her first poem titled “Navruz” was published in a collective anthology called “Yangiariq Gulshani,” marking an important step in her creative journey.
Currently, she is studying at the Ogahiy Creative School, where she continues to work on herself consistently, deeply learning the art and intricacies of literature and creative writing. Through her dedication and creative efforts, she is developing into a promising young talent who is expected to achieve even greater success in the future.
Ananya S Guha lives in Shillong in North East India. He has been writing and publishing his poetry for the last forty years, and has ten collections of poetry to his credit.
[From Fleury’s book: Chain Letter To America: The One Thing You Can Do To End Racism:
A Collection of Essays, Fiction and Poetry Celebrating Multiculturalism]
While the butterfly hovers and the bird sways…
I take tepid steps around the forest
So not to disturb the natural way of things;
Night time in the woods,
I stroll into its evening with a lantern,
So dark a night I can only see what
The light will allow;
I can feel earthly debris crunching
Beneath my feet, the sounds echo in the distance,
I see the dilapidated treehouse that
Father and I built, a once buxom structure
Now barely standing with little nurturing…
Yet still I climb the ladder leading up to it,
The rungs creak beneath my feet,
I get into the pungent pad on the floor
And lay next to the spot where father
Once leisurely reposed while we talked into the night
Listening to at times tiresome benedictions:
The eternal noise of crickets and other cryptic night noises;
We spoke of traveling and transcending,
Navigating and never minding…
He spoke of his epistolary love with mother
And how they got together,
How glad he was when I saw light for the first time,
And how he would always be by my side,
“Promise?”
“Promise!”
“Cross your heart and hope to die?”
“Promise.”
I can hear the leaves rustling in the wind,
As a gentle swaying of the treehouse that
Father and I built rocks me to sleep…
Jacques Fleury
Jacques Fleury is a Boston Globe featured Haitian American Poet, Educator, Author of four books and literary arts student at Harvard University online. His latest publication “You Are Enough: The Journey to Accepting Your Authentic Self” & other titles are available at all Boston Public Libraries, the University of Massachusetts Healey Library, University of Wyoming, Askews and Holts Library Services in the United Kingdom, The Harvard Book Store, The Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Amazon etc… He has been published in prestigious publications such as Spirit of Change Magazine, Wilderness House Literary Review, Muddy River Poetry Review, Litterateur Redefining World anthologies out of India, Poets Reading the News, the Cornell University Press anthology Class Lives: Stories from Our Economic Divide, Boston Area Small Press and Poetry Scene among others…Visit him at: http://www.authorsden.com/jacquesfleury.–
Jacques Fleury’s book You Are Enough: The Journey Towards Understanding Your Authentic Self
