The purpose of the visit is to discuss the possibilities of expanding cooperation in the field of education at the Azerbaijani-Italian Inter-University Forum. Before the Forum, M.Jabbarov met with Azerbaijani students, studying in Italy, at the Azerbaijan`s pavilion in the "Expo Milano 2015" international exhibition. During the meeting, the topical issues related to education and living conditions of Azerbaijani students in this country were discussed. The Minister of Education underlined that Azerbaijani students should worthily represent Azerbaijan in foreign universities where they study and should be active in bringing the truth about our country to Italians. Then, the Azerbaijani-Italian Inter-University Forum was launched with the support of the Ministry of Education. The event was attended by Vagif Sadigov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Italy, representatives of higher education institutions and education ministries of both countries. The purpose of the Forum is to expand the existing relations between higher education institutions of Azerbaijan and Italy, to establish new contacts, to discuss pressing issues, to evaluate the opportunities for exchange of experience and implementation of joint programs. Opening the event, Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, expressed his gratitude to the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) for the support in organizing the Forum. Noting that Azerbaijan has been one of the knowledge and creativity centers since ancient times, the Minister spoke about the important contributions of our country to education, literature and art. M.Jabbarov noted that sustainable socio-economic development and improving the living standards of the population are the priorities in Azerbaijan. He also emphasized that these directions were reflected in the Development Concept “Azerbaijan 2020: Vision of the Future” approved by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Speaking about the main stages of the development after the restoration of state independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Minister noted that the best results were achieved in state construction, social and political stability, poverty reduction and other fields. The Minister spoke about the importance of the education system in the direction of enriching human capital. He also mentioned that the "National Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan", adopted in October, 2013, is one of the most important steps in the development of this field. At the same time, large-scale, deliberate reforms are carried out at all levels of education. One of the important directions in the field of higher education is the functioning of higher education institutions within the framework of the Bologna process in Azerbaijan and establishment of new financing and management system in universities. These development trends make it necessary to expand international relations in the field of education. M.Jabbarov said that more than 3 thousand 500 students had an opportunity to study at the world's leading higher education institutions within the framework of the state programs on education of Azerbaijani youth abroad. Moreover, it was planned to invite outstanding professors and researchers from the universities and academies of different countries to higher education institutions in Azerbaijan. It will ensure the development of the education system of our country and will increase the competitiveness. The extensive cooperation was established among the higher educational institutions of Azerbaijan and Italy in various fields. The Chairs of Azerbaijani studies, research centers related to our country function at several universities of Italy. At the same time, joint programs are implemented with a number of higher education institutions of Europe in Azerbaijan. Federico Cinquepalmi, Head of Internationalization of Higher Education Office of the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR), spoke about the enhancement of inter-university cooperation between the two countries. He said that Italy attaches great importance to expansion of relations with Azerbaijan in this direction. In this regard, special attention should be paid to the existing relations between the universities of the two countries. The Education Ministries of the two countries are able to achieve success by implementing joint projects and measures. After that, it is important to implement several measures for the expansion of cooperation in all directions and in the field of education between the two countries with similar and ancient culture. Then, the first panel meeting on the theme "Student mobility and bilateral cooperation" started. Speaking at the meeting, Abel Maharramov, Rector of Baku State University, Farah Aliyeva, Rector of Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art, Vincenzo Scotti, President of the "Link Campus" University operating in Rome, Antonello Biagini, Vice-Rector of the University of La Sapienza, discussed issues such as student exchange, expansion of relations between the higher education institutions of the two countries and implementation of new joint projects. During the second panel meeting on the theme "Role of dual degree programs in strengthening cooperation between universities", Adalat Muradov, Rector of Azerbaijan State Economic University, Gulchohra Mammadova, Rector of the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Mario Panizza, Rector of Roma Tre University, Maurizio Memo, Vice-Rector of the University of Brescia, emphasized the importance of these measures in terms of becoming familiar with the education system of both countries and conducting the exchange of experiences. The event continued with discussions. Then, they reviewed the Azerbaijan`s pavilion in the "Expo Milano 2015" international exhibition. It was noted that the pavilion entitled "The treasure of biodiversity" provided an opportunity for visitors to get acquainted with ancient history, rich cultural heritage, economic and cultural potential of Azerbaijan. Magsud Dadashov Special correspondent of AZERTAC Milan

02/10/2015 12:35

The official pavilion of Azerbaijan Republic has been organized with the organizational support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation within the framework of the “World Fair" held in Milan in May-October this year. The delegation, consisting of representatives of higher education institutions and education ministries of both countries, has participated in the Azerbaijani-Italian Inter-University Forum. The delegation, consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Education and 11 public higher education institutions, and visiting Milan on September 28-30, 2015, under the leadership of the Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov, will exchange views on issues related to student mobility and bilateral cooperation, the role of double degree programs in strengthening cooperation between universities and other important topics, as well as will discuss issues of mutual interest. The purpose of the Forum is to expand the existing relations between higher education institutions of Azerbaijan and Italy, to establish new contacts, to discuss pressing issues, to evaluate the opportunities for exchange of experience and implementation of joint programs.

01/10/2015 09:27

The awarding ceremony of winners was held at the Non-School Up-Bringing Center No. 46 in Baku, as well as the exhibition of the best works was organized at this place. The event was attended by the collaborators of the Ministry of Education, representatives of Baku City Education Department, boarding schools, creativity centers, primary vocational education institutions and the winners of the contest. The main purpose of the contest is to identify talented children and young people, to develop their creative potential, to involve schoolchildren in creative associations, to organize the exchange of experience among the Children's Creative Centers. This year, for the first time, the competition, held for the fourth time, was attended by pupils of boarding schools and primary vocational education institutions operating in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The contest was held in 20 categories like decorative applied art, design and floristics. The contest was organized in 2 stages (District (city) and Republican stages). More than four thousand participants attended the first stage of the contest. About 1000 handiwork were submitted to the Republican stage of the contest. 81 winners and 24 active participants were determined by the jury. The participants, who won first, second and third places in the Republican stage of the contest, were awarded with diplomas and valuable prizes by the Ministry of Education. The catalogue, consisting of photos of the winners and the best works, is being prepared.

30/09/2015 11:11

Those who want to participate in the competition, announced by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Baku Advanced Training and Retraining Institute of Pedagogical Cadres, the Additional Training Center for "Innovative Technologies in Education" in order to operate in the training program for subject teachers, should send the personal information about themselves (CV) to e-mail address assessment@edu.gov.az no later than October 15, 2015. Candidates, who meet the requirements, will be invited for an interview. Those, who pass the interview, will be involved in the trainings, organized by the Ministry of Education, in order to improve instructors' skills. Successful candidates will be given the instructor status for the advanced training programs.   The competition for the selection of instructors in the specialties like Azerbaijani language, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, history, English, geography and primary school teacher.

30/09/2015 10:56

The summer environmental school, organized for the first time in the educational, sports and recreation complex of Azerbaijan State Economic University, was attended by 8-14-year-old 30 schoolchildren, who are the most active members of environmental organizations and Young Naturalists' Clubs. The experts of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), BP and Baku State University (BSU), collaborators of Republican Ecological Training and Experience Center and ecologists-students, who have been invited to the environmental school dedicated to International Literacy Day, passed the trainings on fundamentals of forest ecology, determination of the direction, green tourism, determination of plant and animal species, bioindication and bioacoustics. The organization of practical exercises, sports and recreation programs, football and swimming competitions created the conditions for the meaningful use of leisure time of students. Children and young people implemented the first research projects within 5 days in the group format.

28/09/2015 10:29

The Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov, Chairman of the State Committee on Securities under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Rufat Aslanli, UNEC’s Rector Adalat Muradov, teaching and student staffs of the university and other guests took part at the event. Making an opening speech UNEC Rector greeted the participants. Rector expressed the gratitude to the State Committee on Securities for the assistance in establishing the laboratory. SCS Chairman Rufat Aslanli spoke in his speech about the beneficial cooperation between UNEC and the committee, mutual relationship and the role of the organization headed by him in the enhancing knowledge and skills of university students and their preparation as a highly qualified staff. Chairman of Baku Stock Exchange Executive Board Fariz Azizov made a speech on “Technical Opportunities and Functions of the Financial Laboratory”. He announced that the teaching and research area was set up at the laboratory. Books on Securities and Capital Markets in 4 languages were introduced for the use of students. The Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov congratulated the faculty and students of UNEC on the opening of the Financial Laboratory and thanked those who contributed to this work. The Minister said that new laboratory will play an important role in improving financial literacy of the students. Then the participants were informed about the model of “Electronic University”. As a result of the implementation of the new system, the paper journals’ usage has been stopped. Information about all students studying at the university, the teaching staff, lessons schedules, subject groups, calendar- thematic plans, students’ individual curriculum and alumni have been included in the system’s database. Guests got acquainted with the educational audiences and conditions created for students of SABAH Groups. Getting familiar with newly established online “RADIO UNEC” Mikayil Jabbarov and Rufat Aslanli became first guests of it and gave an interview and addressed their congratulations to the audience.

28/09/2015 10:27

The opening ceremony was attended by Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Education, Farah Aliyeva, Rector of Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, schoolchildren and media representatives. Fine Art Gallery of Child-Youth Creativity Palace named after Tofig Ismayilov was established in 1983 on the initiative of national leader Heydar Aliyev. After major overhaul, Gallery was equipped with the most modern training equipment and all necessary conditions were created for pupils to learn the secrets of fine art. The gallery that will operate as a common center in the new style is very important in terms of effective use of leisure time of schoolchildren and their development on the basis of modern painting traditions. There are 7 salons at the Gallery in order to conduct creative lessons and exhibitions for pupils. "Drawing and painting", "Digital image" circles will function at the Gallery. The purpose of the newly created "Digital image" circle is to maintain the traditions of fine art and teach to create images by the computer. These circles are intended for 5-16-year-old pupils to be dealing with graphics and painting. At the same time, a variety of important exhibitions, competitions and master classes will also be organized at the Gallery. At the ceremony, the art exhibition, reflecting all genres of fine art and organizing among circle members of secondary schools and creativity centers operating in Baku, was demonstrated on the occasion of the opening of the Gallery. The exhibition was attended by children and young people between the ages of 6-18. The exhibition covered the topics "My city - the Pearls of Azerbaijan", "Our national heritage - the samples of decorative-applied art", "Azerbaijani fairy tales through the eyes of children”. The participants of the ceremony listened to songs and poems performed by members of children's theater "Chicheyim".

28/09/2015 09:37

The contest, dedicated to the use of information technology in education, is organized in 6 categories on the "Teacher" and "Student" directions. The purpose of the contest is to encourage teachers who actively use information technology in the teaching process and to support their activities, to promote the best electronic teaching aids among a wide audience of users, to inform the educational community about the new teaching methods implemented by using the possibilities of the internet, to seek new forms of ICT application for teaching purposes, to expand the use of electronic resources in educational institutions, to motivate teachers and students to create electronic resources and to use the available resources. The contest may be attended by the teaching staff of educational institutions, the Methodist experts of institutions engaged in advanced training and retraining of teaching staff, as well as the students. Those wishing to participate in the contest should be registered on the page www.musabiqe.edu.az and must fill out an application. Laptops, tablets, printers and other special prizes will be presented to winners. The contest is supported by  "Dr. Web "," AzEduNet "," Ultra ", the Additional Training Center for "Innovative Technologies in Education", "Edumedia Azerbaijan" and "Nar Mobile". It should be noted that in general, within 6 years, more than 5000 projects have been submitted to the contest held since 2010. The Republican contest “Electronic Education”

23/09/2015 06:15

The ceremony was attended by Jeyhun Bayramov, Deputy Minister of Education, Andro Shilakadze, head of UNICEF in Azerbaijan, directors of secondary schools and teachers. Giving a speech at the event, Jeyhun Bayramov, Deputy Minister of Education, underlined the importance of the project. The Deputy Minister noted that the main purpose of the advanced training course, prepared in a new form and content, is to raise the level of professionalism of a group of primary school teachers of the schools operating in Baku. Lesson observation for teachers working at primary education level, interview with parents, analysis of the student results allowed to identify the strengths and weaknesses of primary school teachers. The advanced training program modules were prepared on the basis of this analysis. Teachers participated in lectures and practical sessions on such topics as philosophy and mission of primary education, modern pedagogical and psychological approaches, methodology and didactics, classroom management, personal development, time management, planning, digital literacy during the training course, which lasted two and a half months. More than 20 specialists were involved in carrying out theoretical and practical sessions. 113 out of 114 people, who took part in the scholarship program, participated in the final assessment process. 65 of them successfully passed the exam and were awarded the Certificate of “Təməl”.  It should be noted that the classrooms of participants, successfully completed the program, are equipped with ICT equipment. 

22/09/2015 07:15

The Minister of Education congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to this post and wished him success in his activities aimed at the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Israel. During the meeting, the discussions were held around the current state of relations between the two countries in the field of education and the prospects for further cooperation in line with the targets set by the National Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

22/09/2015 07:10