On November 17, a regular seminar-meeting on the theme "Implementation of clerical work and consideration of citizens' appeals at local education governing bodies and educational institutions" was held in Sheki. The meeting, held with the organizational support of the Ministry of Education, was attended by officials of the Administration of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Education, as well as heads of educational institutions of Sheki, Balakan, Zagatala, Gakh, Oguz, Gabala, Agdash and clerical workers. First of all, the event participants familiarized themselves with Gokhmug village secondary school, which was opened on November 4 with the participation of the head of the state. The books were donated to the school library by the Presidential Administration and the Ministry of Education. During the meeting, Elnur Aliyev, head of the Information Department of the Ministry of Education, told about the organization of the clerical work and the process for consideration of citizens' appeals in accordance with the requirements of current legislation. During the event, the participants were informed about the work done at education governing bodies in terms of improvement of the reception of citizens, automation  of the process of making an appointment and creation of the observing system for results. At the same time, statistics on the calls received by Call Center (“Hotline” service, phone: 146) of the Ministry of Education and the services rendered to the citizens in Citizens Reception Center was made public. Israfil Gurbanov, Deputy Head of the Department for work with Documents and Citizens' Appeals of the Presidential Administration, underlined the importance of the proper organization of work with documents related to citizens` appeals and the use of modern technology in this field. It was noted that the "Law on citizens` appeals", that was used according to a Decree recently signed by the head of state, would further improve and modernize the regulatory framework. At the end of the seminar, the questions of the participants were answered.

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On November 12, the meeting on changes to student scholarships was held at the Ministry of Education with Vice-rectors and deans of higher education institutions. The event was attended by Yagub Piriyev, Deputy Head of the Apparatus of the Ministry of Education, and Natig Ibrahimov, Deputy Head of the Department of Science and Higher Education. During the meeting, the duties arising from the Order of the President of Azerbaijan Republic on "Making amendments to the Order No. 3108 of the President of Azerbaijan Republic on "Increasing scholarships for doctoral candidates, students and pupils of higher, secondary specialized and initial vocational education institutions" dated August 30, 2013" were explained to the employees of the higher education institutions. It was noted that according to the Order, scholarships would be paid to students receiving full-time education at higher and secondary specialized education institutions regardless of tuition-free education or fee-based education for students and taking into account the overall average success rate and the academic achievements in subjects. It was underlined that the document signed by the head of state was aimed to increase state care for students, to stimulate students' interest in education, to create a competitive environment among learners in order to improve the quality of education in accordance with the National Strategy for the Development of Education. The new rule reflects the true purpose of student scholarship and is based on the principle of justice. Thus, in accordance with the Order, after the first half-year, regardless of tuition-free education or fee-based education for students, scholarships will be assigned to those, who differ in high academic achievement, after taking into account the total number of students admitted to education institution, to this specialty with the state order in the current year. It should be noted that the Order has a number of advantages from the social point of view. Thus, the implementation of the Order provides an opportunity for students from low-income families, and for those, who get a fee-based education and differ in high academic achievement, to receive a scholarship. In addition, refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as students from privileged families, whose tuition fees are paid by the state, will have the opportunity to improve social welfare. The Order will enable to stimulate interest in education and to create a competitive environment among learners. This, in turn, will create favorable conditions to improve the quality of education and to carry out a training of high-quality personnel. At the end of the meeting, numerous questions of Vice-rectors and deans of higher education institutions were answered.

17/11/2015 08:57

On November 11, Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, received Philipp Stalder, newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Confederation to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Minister of Education congratulated Philipp Stalder on the occasion of his appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Confederation to Azerbaijan and wished him success in his future activities in the direction of the development of relations between the two countries. During the meeting, they discussed the current state of relations between Switzerland and Azerbaijan in the field of education and the prospects for further cooperation in accordance with the targets defined by the National Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

17/11/2015 08:54

On November 11, "ADA" University hosted the opening ceremony of master's degree in management program for education. At the opening ceremony, Hafiz Pashayev, Rector of "ADA" University, Ambassador, spoke about the measures taken in the field of development of education at the university headed by him and achievements of the university. Rector and Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev expressed his views on master's degree in management program for education. Jeyhun Bayramov, Deputy Minister of Education, emphasized the role of education in the modern world and the importance of the "National Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan". The Deputy Minister also expressed confidence that the relevant program would have effective results. Then, they provided detailed information about master's degree in management program. It should be noted that the Faculty of Educational Management of "ADA" University has announced admission to the management program for education with the support of the Ministry of Education and in collaboration with Michigan State University of the United States. The master's program will be taught in English for 15 months. Lessons will be conducted by local and foreign professors. Students are able to choose specialization in the direction of secondary or higher education. Students, whose level of English language is not acceptable for graduate education, will be offered additional language training classes. During the training period, students will participate in workshops and visits, as well as will have an opportunity to learn foreign experience through exchange programs. The reception will last until April 1. AZERTAC 

17/11/2015 08:53

On November 11, Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, received Nobel laureate George Smoot, who is paying a visit to Baku. During the meeting, they discussed the new innovative ways of the organization of scientific studies and teaching process at higher educational  institutions of Azerbaijan, the use of modern technological innovations in the field of science and other issues of mutual interest. It should be noted that G. Smoot was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 2006. He arrived in Baku to participate in the ceremony dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS).

17/11/2015 08:51

On November 13, a training program entitled “Training course on preparation and evaluation of textbooks” began at Khazar University. The main objective of the training, which was held at the request of the Ministry of Education, is to increase knowledge of the teachers, writing textbooks for secondary schools, the experts, evaluating textbooks, and the potential authors about the preparation and evaluation of textbooks in accordance with the principles of the new education program (curriculum). The 60-hour training course will last for10 days. The course was organized in five groups (mathematics/informatics, natural sciences, history/geography, the Azerbaijani language and literature, and foreign languages). At the training course, the specialists, invited from Uludag University and Gazi University (Turkey), the University of Dublin (Ireland) and the University of Amsterdam (the Netherlands), will familiarize participants with emerging trends in the field of preparation and evaluation of textbooks.

16/11/2015 10:54

Azerbaijani athletes achieved success at the International Taekwondo Tournament held in Tolyatti, Russia. At the tournament, Azerbaijan was represented by pupils of Lankaran branch of the Republican Sports Center "Tahsil". The tournament brought together about 600 fighters from Azerbaijan, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Goncha Huseynli, pupil of the Republican Sports Center "Tahsil", completed in the 47 kg weight class and won the first place by defeating the Russian athlete in the final. Kubra Amirzade, another pupil of the school, completed in the 55 kg weight class and won the second place by being defeated by the Russian athlete in the final.

16/11/2015 05:03

The Ministry of Education held a regular press conference on November 11. At the press conference, the issues arising from the Order of the President of Azerbaijan Republic on "Making amendments to the Order No. 3108 of the President of Azerbaijan Republic on "Increasing scholarships for doctoral candidates, students and pupils of higher, secondary specialized and initial vocational education institutions" dated August 30, 2013" were highlighted. It was noted that according to the Order, scholarships would be paid to students receiving full-time education at higher and secondary specialized education institutions regardless of tuition-free education or fee-based education for students and taking into account the overall average success rate and the academic achievements in subjects. It was underlined that the document signed by the head of state aimed to increase state care for students, to stimulate students' interest in education, to create a competitive environment among learners in order to improve the quality of education, to strengthen social protection of young people in accordance with the National Strategy for the Development of Education. The new rule reflects the true purpose of student scholarship and is based on the principle of justice. Thus, in accordance with the Order, after the first half-year, regardless of tuition-free education or fee-based education for students, scholarships will be assigned to those, who differ in high academic achievement, after taking into account the total number of students admitted to education institution, to this specialty with the state order in the current year. It should be noted that the Order has a number of advantages from the social point of view. Thus, the implementation of the Order provides an opportunity for students from low-income families, and for those, who get a fee-based education and differ in high academic achievement, to receive a scholarship. In addition, refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as students from privileged families, whose tuition fees are paid by the state, will have the opportunity to improve social welfare. The Order will enable to stimulate interest in education and to create a competitive environment among learners. This, in turn, will create favorable conditions to improve the quality of education and to carry out a training of high-quality personnel. At the end of the conference, the numerous questions of the media representatives were answered.

13/11/2015 11:52

In accordance with the Order of the President of the Republic dated November 10, 2015, changes were made to the Order No. 3108 of the President of Azerbaijan Republic on "Increasing scholarships for doctoral candidates, students and pupils of higher, secondary specialized and initial vocational education institutions" dated August 30, 2013. According to the Order, scholarships will be paid to students receiving full-time education at higher and secondary specialized education institutions regardless of tuition-free education or fee-based education for students and taking into account the overall average success rate and the academic achievements in subjects. The document signed by the head of state serves to increase state care for students, to stimulate students' interest in education, to create a competitive environment among learners in order to improve the quality of education, to strengthen social protection of young people in accordance with the National Strategy for the Development of Education. The new rule reflects the true purpose of student scholarship and is based on the principle of justice. Thus, in accordance with the Order, after the first half-year, regardless of tuition-free education or fee-based education for students, scholarships will be assigned to those, who differ in high academic achievement, after taking into account the total number of students admitted to education institution, to specialty with the state order. The Order has a number of advantages from the social point of view. Thus, the implementation of the Order provides an opportunity for students from low-income families, and for those, who get a fee-based education and differ in high academic achievement, to receive a scholarship. In addition, refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as students from privileged families, whose tuition fees are paid by the state, will have the opportunity to improve social welfare. The Order will enable to stimulate interest in education and to create a competitive environment among learners. This, in turn, will create favorable conditions to improve the quality of education and to carry out a training of high-quality personnel.

13/11/2015 11:50

On November 10, the second countrywide knowledge competition entitled "Heydar Aliyev and the history of Azerbaijan" has started among students of higher education institutions at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The project, implemented with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Center and the Ministry of Education, is aimed to study life and activities of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, to keep alive the legacy of the great leader and to promote it among the younger generation. The teams consisting of students, studying at higher education institutions in Azerbaijan, are taking part in the competition. This year, a total of 46 teams, with one team from each university, are competing in the competition. Each participating team has 6 main and 2 reserve members. It should be noted that last year, 44 teams participated in the knowledge competition. The competition will consist of 3 rounds and 12 questions will be submitted in each of them. The questions will cover topics related to the different periods of life and activities of great leader Heydar Aliyev. The winning team will be determined on the basis of the total points earned in rounds. It should be noted that on the eve of competition, all the teams have visited the Heydar Aliyev Center. During these visits, students have become familiar with the Heydar Aliyev Museum functioning in the Center, have obtained information about the life and activities of the national leader and have conducted research on the basis of photos, videos, and other rich archival materials. First-, second- and third-place teams will be awarded with valuable prizes and diplomas by the Heydar Aliyev Center and the Ministry of Education. Special Certificates of Participation will be presented to other participants of the event.

11/11/2015 10:36