History of the Department of Pedagogy
The Uzbekistan-Finland Pedagogical Institute of Samarkand State University was established under Resolution No. 408 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 30, 2021. Following Presidential Decree No. PF-73 dated April 28, 2025, it was reorganized as the Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute.
The Department of Pedagogy was founded within the Faculty of Pedagogy, initially led by Associate Professor M.A. Fayziyev. Currently, Dr. Elbek A. Abdumannotov (PhD, Associate Professor) serves as the Head of the Department. The department maintains active partnerships with Kazan Federal University, Nizami Tashkent State Pedagogical University, and other leading national and international institutions.
Staff and Scientific Potential
The department currently employs 27 full-time and 4 part-time faculty members.
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Scientific Potential: 44.4% (Goal: 60% by December 2026).
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Breakdown of Full-time Staff:
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1 Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor
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2 Candidates of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professors
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3 PhDs in Pedagogy, Associate Professors
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6 PhDs in Pedagogy
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2 Senior Lecturers
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13 Assistants
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Research Focus
The department's primary research theme is: "Scientific and Methodological Foundations for Increasing the Efficiency of Teaching and Education Based on Digital and Interactive Technologies."
Key Achievements (2021-2026)
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7 Dissertations successfully defended.
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14 Study guides published.
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16 Methodological manuals published.
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Nearly 550 articles (including 40 in international journals).
Student Organizations (Clubs)
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"Preparing Students for Oriental Family Relations" (Leader: S. Xolboyeva)
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"Language and Culture" (Leader: O. Berdiyorova)
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"Young Pedagogue" (Leader: Sh. Pirnazarova)
