Organization

The Department of Primary Education Methodology was first established in 1975 under the name “Primary Education Methodology”. The department was established within the Jizzakh State Pedagogical Institute (now a university) with the aim of training highly qualified teachers for primary school classes, equipping them with methodological knowledge and practical skills. The first head was Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor Olimjon Jo’rayev, who played an important role in developing the initial curricula and methodological directions of the department.
 

Development stages

In 1981–1999, the department was headed by Associate Professor Mamatkul Mamayusupov. This period was one of the most active years of development of the department, during which the number of experienced teachers and specialists with scientific degrees increased, educational and methodological developments were developed, and practical cooperation with schools was strengthened. In subsequent years, Abdulahad Suvonkulov and Professor Umrzok Jumanazarov served as heads. In the 2018–2019 academic year, it was separated from the Department of Theory and Practice of Primary Education and reorganized as an independent Department of “Methodology of Primary Education”. Initially, Associate Professor Fazilat Ibragimova worked as the head, and since 2019, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor Gulnara Kholboyeva has continued to lead the department.
 

Current activities

Currently, the department is staffed by teachers with high scientific potential. Among them are such specialists as Gulnora Kholboyeva, Abdujabbor Usmonov, Abduhamit Tangirov, Muzrob Rabbimov, Ilhom Umarov, Dilafro’z Farsakhanova, Gulzhan Kuttibekova, Nazokat Hayitova, Shafoat Eshonkulova, Barno Hamidova, Dilnoza Kulboyeva, Farhod Yu’ldoshev, Dilshod Haydarov, Saodat Mamayusupova. In recent years, members of the department have created more than 600 printed scientific and methodological works – monographs, textbooks, and manuals. The department widely applies innovative pedagogical technologies in the educational process, conducts scientific circles, practical classes, and seminars with students. Students actively participate in local and republican competitions and win prizes.