Azerbaijani schoolchildren achieved the greatest success at the international Olympiads in the last eleven years. So, Azerbaijani schoolchildren won 2 silver and 3 bronze medals at the 12th International Junior Science Olympiad (İJSO) held in Daegu, South Korea, on December 2-10, 2015. At this Olympiad, held with the participation of 43 countries, our country was among those countries that achieved successful results. Huseyn Babayev, 10th grade student of natural science-oriented and humanities-oriented school-lyceum No.18 in Shirvan city, and Jafar Isbarov, 10th grade student of humanities-oriented school-lyceum No.4 in Lankaran city, won a silver medal, Turan Badalli and Emin Gayibov, 10th grade students of experimental pilot classes of lyceum named after academician Zarifa Aliyeva in Baku, and Turan Mammadli, 10th grade student of humanities-oriented school-lyceum No.4 in Lankaran city, won a bronze medal. Pupils demonstrated their theoretical and practical knowledge at the 12th International Science Olympiad in physics, chemistry and biology. The schoolchildren, representing our country at this Olympiad, won 1 bronze medal in 2004, 2 bronze medals in 2005, 3 bronze medals in 2007, 3 bronze medals in 2008, 1 silver medal and 2 bronze medals in 2009, 2 bronze medals in 2010, 1 silver medal and 2 bronze medals in 2011, 4 bronze medals in 2012, 1 bronze medal in 2013, 1 bronze medal in 2014. It should be noted that this year, according to the results of the International Mathematical Olympiad, Azerbaijan was among the top 50 countries. The bronze medals, won after many years at the International Biology Olympiad and the Asian Physics Olympiad, show that all work has been carried out correctly in this direction. Azerbaijani pupils won 2 bronze medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad held in Baku.

15/12/2015 11:43

Exemplary lessons will begin in general education institutions of Baku starting from December 10. In accordance with the agreement reached between the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan Republic and the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), these lessons will be taught by prominent scientists working at ANAS. The first exemplary lesson will be conducted by Akif Azizov, academician, Doctor of Chemistry, Director of Institute of Polymer Materials of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences at the Technical and Humanitarian Lyceum of Baku. It should be noted that 26 general education institutions have been selected for this purpose in the capital. Subject laboratories are operating in 17 of them and it will create opportunity for teaching lessons in a visual way. The other four are educational institutions which were renovated in 2015. 5 general education institutions have been selected in order to teach history-oriented and humanities-oriented, exemplary lessons. The exemplary lessons are organized in accordance with the initiative associated with the target-oriented program entitled "From Science to Education" and put forward by Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, at the ceremony dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). Lessons, which will be taught on scientific and scientific-popular topics, serve the purposes of expanding relations between science and education, increasing schoolchildren's interest in science and bringing up followers of well-known scientists. The main objective of the project is to encourage pupils to work on issues of scientific research and to shape their worldviews in the right direction.

14/12/2015 11:41

On December 9, the diagnostic evaluation of knowledge and skills of teachers working at general educational institutions of Hajigabul, Sabirabad, Imishli, Saatli regions and Shirvan city began in Shirvan city. More than 6500 teachers will participate in the examinations held at Shirvan Olympic Sports Complex. Diagnostic assessment is carried out on the basis of software through computers. During the evaluation process, 40 test questions in the specialty according to general education program, 20 test questions in methods and learning strategies are submitted to participants. According to the relevant rules, each correct answer is estimated by 1 point. The knowledge and skills of the teachers, who correctly answered at least 10 percent of test questions in each section, are considered diagnostically evaluated. The diagnostic evaluation, held in Shirvan city on December 9-13, will be attended by teachers, who work under labor agreement in secondary schools, included in the system of the Ministry of Education, as their principal place of work, as well as resource teachers and heads of pre-conscription military training of youth. It should be noted that after completion of the examinations, teachers will be able to get acquainted with the results of the diagnostic evaluation.

14/12/2015 11:40

On December 7, the presentation of the pilot project for the establishment of school communities was held at the secondary school No. 60 in Baku. It was noted that the school communities, consisting of the union of pupils, parents and teachers, were established in order to make school life better. The school community operating under the motto "We study, have a rest and develop together" involves pupils, parents and heads of class. The school community is headed by the chairman of the community and the committees on the main areas of activity. Within the frameworks of the pilot project, the support was provided for the establishment of classroom and school communities in three classes of each of 54 schools. To this end, the psychologist of project provided assistance for holding the first joint meetings of parents, teachers and children in every school. During the preparation period, the views of parents were studied and taken into account in schools where the pilot project was being implemented. It was noted that the social network of school communities was established and community members could create virtual communication and share their experiences through the website (www.community.az). The initial positive results have already been recorded in schools where the communities have been established. So, there are positive changes in class attendance in schools as a result of the activities of communities. Parents are trying to actively participate in school life. It should be noted that the formula for a successful school is closely related to a joint participation of parents, pupils and teachers in school life. If one of the parties remains outside the process, it will not allow us to obtain desired results. Then the participants were informed about the work done by the school community established at secondary school No. 60. It should be noted that school communities have been established in 54 general education institutions of the country since September 2015 within the framework of the pilot project implemented by the Ministry of Education. At the stage before the project implementation, necessary organizational measures have been taken by the company “Allianz Consult”, as well as training and seminars have been organized for parents and teachers.

10/12/2015 14:31

The opening ceremony of Anbu village secondary school was held in Lerik region. The event was attended by officials of the Ministry of Education and the Executive Power of Lerik region, as well as schoolchildren and representatives of rural community. At the opening ceremony it was noted that the construction of this educational institution for 180 pupils began in September 2014. The school, built on the basis of a common standard by the Ministry of Education, consists of 12 classrooms, 2 laboratories, a computer room, an assembly hall and a gym. Fire water tanks and drinking water tanks, also boiler house were established on the territory of school. The schoolyard was improved and landscaped. In his speech, Aydin Ahmadov, Head of Preschool and General Education Department of the Ministry of Education, underlined that new schools were built and old school buildings were renovated in all regions of the country. The department chief said that all new schools were built in accordance with the requirements of modern education system.

10/12/2015 14:29

600 teachers have applied to the Organizing Committee for participation in the competition held in 2015. The Organizing Committee has been established under the leadership of Firudin Gurbanov, Deputy Minister of Education, in order to ensure collective decision-making related to the holding of competition and the regulation of this process. The heads of relevant departments of the Ministry are represented in the Organizing Committee. The documents, submitted at the first stage of the competition, have been examined and as a result, 143 teachers have been admitted to the next stage of the competition. The teachers, gained the right to participate in the second stage of “The Best Teacher” competition, have conducted trial and sample lessons in 50 schools in Baku. The Commission, participating in lessons, has evaluated each teacher's teaching skills on the basis of a 10-point grading scale. During the third stage, these teachers give a presentation in front of the Organizing Committee. This presentation is evaluated on the basis of a 10-point grading scale. In the end, scores will be collected for all stages and 95 teachers, scored the most points, will have become the winners of the competition. A similar process is carried out in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. 5 best teachers, selected in Nakhchivan, will be added to the list of winners and thus, the next 100 teachers will be declared the winners of "The best teacher" competition in the country in 2015.  

09/12/2015 17:19

The diagnostic evaluation of teachers working at general educational institutions of Masalli and Jalilabad regions was held on December 4-6, 2015. More than 5000 teachers according to 19 general education subjects attended the diagnostic evaluation held at Masalli Olympic Sports Complex. The diagnostic evaluation was also attended by 99.17% of teachers who were invited to the examination. Immediately after the examinations were over, the results of the diagnostic evaluation were announced. The teachers may enter their Personal Pages on the official website (www.dq.edu.az) of the Ministry of Education created in connection with the diagnostic evaluation of knowledge and skills of teachers and may get acquainted with results. During the evaluation process, 40 test questions in the specialty according to general education program, 20 test questions in methods and learning strategies were submitted to participants. According to the relevant rules, each correct answer is estimated by 1 point. The knowledge and skills of the teachers, who correctly answered at least 10 percent of test questions in each section, are considered diagnostically assessed.  The diagnostic evaluation was attended by teachers, who work under labor agreement in secondary schools, included in the system of the Ministry of Education, as their principal place of work, as well as resource teachers and heads of pre-conscription military training of youth. It should be noted that the purpose of the diagnostic evaluation is to determine the level of knowledge and skills of teachers, to improve the material well-being by increasing the norm for their teaching loads and salaries, to involve them in growth-oriented trainings on the basis of the result of the evaluation.

09/12/2015 17:17

On December 5, the 2nd SABAH Forum, held with the organizational support of the Ministry of Education, completed its work. The Forum was attended by students studying at SABAH groups of higher education institutions. On the second day of the forum, "Master classes" were organized under the themes "Career Development", "You are the owner of your time", "Information technology in daily life" and "You are a brand". During the Master classes, an interactive dialogue related to career development, information technology and time management was created among students. Then, the panel discussions were held. The discussions were attended by Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, Shahmar Movsumov, Executive Director of the State Oil Fund, Fuad Muradov, MP, Chairman of Youth and Sports Committee of Milli Majlis, Inam Karimov, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan Republic, Anar Aligulov, Business Development Director, Co-Chairman of the Supervisory Board at R.I.S.K. Scientific Production Company. During panel discussions held under the theme of education and career development at modern labor market conditions, they exchanged views on building a successful career and shaping students, studying at SABAH groups, as personnel having competitive capacity and meeting modern challenges. They created an environment necessary for active dialogue with students and answered their questions. Then, the forum was continued with intellectual games. At the closing ceremony of the forum, the certificates were presented to students who have distinguished themselves in various categories, as well as video footage related to the two-day forum was shown. It should be noted that SABAH groups are operating in 45 specialties in 11 higher education institutions which have scientific-pedagogical potential, learning laboratory and material and technical base. 1629 students are studying in these groups and are being taught by about 500 teachers. In SABAH groups, the teaching process is held on the basis of distinctive program, special scholarships are given to students, at the same time, the students from low-income families are provided with a hostel.

09/12/2015 12:00

On December 4, the 2nd SABAH Forum started its work with the organizational support of the Ministry of Education. The Forum was attended by students studying at SABAH groups of higher education institutions. The main objective of the Forum is to hold discussions with students studying at SABAH groups, to provide support for the development of their intellectual and creative potential, to create an environment necessary for active dialogue among students. The Forum began with listening to National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, welcomed the participants and wished success to the forum. According to the Minister, it is important to improve the quality of higher education in order to help our country gain regional and global competitive advantages. Special care and attention, paid to the development of education by the country's leadership, pave the way for reforms in this field. Noting that a new phase of reforms in the field of higher education has begun, Minister of Education underlined that they had high hopes for SABAH groups in terms of the training of personnel having competitive capacity and meeting modern challenges. The Minister drew attention to the importance of creating an innovative environment that allows us to mobilize the existing potential in the field of higher education. At the end of his speech, Mikayil Jabbarov expressed hope that students studying at SABAH groups would make a valuable contribution to the development of our country in the near future. During the event, 3rd year students studying at SABAH groups made speeches, as well as video footage related to the 1st SABAH Forum was shown. On the second day of the Forum, extensive discussions will be held about education and career development at modern labor market conditions, as well as "Master classes" and intellectual games will be held among students. It should be noted that SABAH groups are operating in 45 specialties in 11 higher education institutions which have scientific-pedagogical potential, learning laboratory and material and technical base. 1629 students are studying in these groups and are being taught by about 500 teachers. In SABAH groups, the teaching process is held on the basis of distinctive program, special scholarships are given to students, at the same time, the students from low-income families are provided with a hostel.

09/12/2015 11:58

110 secondary schools and 600 teachers have applied to the Organizing Committee for participation in the competition held in 2015. The Organizing Committee has been established under the leadership of Firudin Gurbanov, Deputy Minister of Education, in order to ensure collective decision-making related to the holding of competitions and the regulation of this process. The heads of relevant departments of the Ministry are represented in the Organizing Committee. The documents, submitted at the first stage of the competition, have been examined and as a result, 76 schools and 143 teachers, scored the relevant points, have been admitted to the next stage of the competition. School principals, admitted to the next stage of competition “The Best Secondary School”, have given a presentation in front of the Organizing Committee established in the Ministry of Education and have been assessed according to a 10-point grading scale. The teachers, gained the right to participate in the second stage of competition “The Best Teacher”, have conducted trial and sample lessons in 50 schools in Baku. The Commission, participating in lessons, has evaluated each teacher's teaching skills according to a 10-point grading scale. During the third stage, these teachers give a presentation in front of the Organizing Committee. This presentation is evaluated on the basis of a 10-point grading scale. In the end, scores will be collected for all stages and 47 schools and 95 teachers, scored the most points, will have become the winners of the competition. A similar process is carried out in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. 3 best schools and 5 best teachers, selected in Nakhchivan, will be added to the list of winners and thus, 50 schools and 100 teachers will be declared the winners in the country in 2015.  

07/12/2015 14:46