The 3rd International Forum on "New Challenges in Education" took place on November 5.   The forum was held in a hybrid format organized by the T-Network educators' experience and communication platform, the Education Institute of Azerbaijan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Education Development Fund.   The main purpose of the forum is to discuss the new challenges in education, to review the educational needs of the new age and improve the quality further.   The forum was attended by Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Emin Amrullayev, OECD representatives, representatives of some 20 countries, rectors of universities, professors, science and education figures, teachers, school principals, and other guests.   Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, who delivered the opening speech, was the first to note the importance of the forum for the educational community.   Speaking about the international assessment studies, the minister said that participation in these studies makes us members of the global education system and also gives us the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues from different countries.   Emin Amrullayev noted that over the past few years, the PISA international assessment study has been identified as one of the main goals of education development in the country. According to the minister, PISA gives us not only figures but also quite serious science and evidence.   In his speech, the Minister of Science and Education also noted that the inclusion of education as a separate section in the document "Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development" sets specific goals for educators.   Emin Amrullayev concluded his speech by wishing the forum every success.   Then Stefania Giannini, UNESCO's Deputy Director-General for Education, who joined the forum in an online format, said that education is a social service, and using the digital revolution for education should be the main goal. Stefania Giannini added that experienced, qualified teachers in the auditorium should play a key role as administrators of the education system.   Stefania Giannini highly praised the inclusion by the Azerbaijani government of a section on education in the document "Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development" and the work being done in this area.   The forum's keynote speaker, Andreas Schleicher, Special Adviser to the OECD Secretary General on Education Policy and Director of Education and Skills, then gave a presentation on "How to prepare learners for the future?".   Speaking about the education of the future, Andreas Schleicher noted that schools have already embraced the digital transformation, which is changing the nature as well as the tools of learning. Referring to the use of digital technologies in the learning process, Andreas Schleicher said that this makes learning more engaging and effective. The teacher's role in this process remains high.   Luis Pereira dos Santos, Chair of the Board of the Portuguese Institute of Educational Assessment, PISA Board Representative in Portugal, Maye Kitsing, Adviser to the General Education Department at the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Country Coordinator for PISE, Mario Piacentini, Senior PISE Analyst, Tracy Burns, Director of Research at the US National Center for Education and the Economy, Stéphane Vincent Lankren, OECD Senior Analyst and Deputy Director of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, and Mark Fuster, Analyst at the OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation  made presentations at the forum. These presentations were about the topics such as "What should the school of the future be like?", "Global trends shaping education," "Is digitalization in education the final solution?" and other topics.   The forum discussed questions such as "How should learning be organized in a digital world?", "What new school models are needed?", "What will be the future of the learning process and content in education?"; and "How do we prepare a man for the future?"

05/11/2022 15:20

The 3rd International Forum on “New Challenges in Education” has launched on 5 November 2022.    The forum is held in a hybrid format organized by the T-Network educators' experience and communication platform, the Education Institute of Azerbaijan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Education Development Fund.   The main purpose of the forum is to discuss the new challenges in education, to review the educational needs of the new age and improve the quality further.     The International Forum, which takes place under the slogan of “More educated future”, will cover the topics of learning and global competencies in the digital world.   The forum will include presentations of the international speakers on "How to prepare learners for the future?" "What should the school of the future be like?" "Global trends shaping education,"  "Is digitalization in education the final solution?" and other topics.   The forum continues its work.  

05/11/2022 10:15

The 3rd International Forum on “New Challenges in Education” will be held on 5 November 2022. The forum will be held in a hybrid format organized by the T-Network educators' experience and communication platform, Education Institute of Azerbaijan in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Education Development Fund.     The main purpose of the forum is to discuss the new challenges in education, to review the educational needs of the new age and improve the quality further.     The International Forum, which will take place under the slogan of “More educated future”, will cover the topics of learning and global competencies in the digital world.   The Forum is guided by the direction "Education in accordance with the requirements of the XXI century” of the document “Azerbaijan 2030: National priorities of socio-economic development”, the OECD document "The Future of Education and Skills-2030", and the goal of quality education, one of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.   We would like to remind that the 54th PISA Board Meeting was held in Baku from 2-4 November. More than 70 experts from 46 countries visited Baku in connection with the PISA Board Meeting.   We present a short video about PISA:    

04/11/2022 19:20

During January–September 2022, interviews were organized to test the level of Azerbaijani language proficiency of persons wishing to obtain citizenship in the Republic of Azerbaijan.   During the relevant period, 660 written requests to participate in interviews were registered. Of the 575 people invited to be interviewed, 548 received an "acceptable" result and received a certificate.   The interview process is supported on a voluntary basis by the staff of the Institute of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan as well as by members of the Azerbaijan Young Teachers' Association.   It should be noted that the test of proficiency in the Azerbaijani language is based on a test of the applicant's speaking, reading, and writing skills.

04/11/2022 11:28

A delegation from one of Kazakhstan's leading educational institutions, “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools”, is visiting the Republic of Azerbaijan.   As part of the visit, the Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, has met with the delegation. During the meeting, views were exchanged on establishing direct links between “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” and general educational institutions in Azerbaijan, and proposals were made in this regard.   The delegation also visited the Baku school-lyceum No. 20, physics, mathematics, and informatics biased lyceum, the Byulbyul Specialized Secondary School of Music, and the Baku European Lyceum. During the meetings, prospects of cooperation between "Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools" and local general educational institutions were discussed, and the importance of sharing experiences was emphasized. The guests received detailed information about “STEAM” and “Digital skills” projects implemented in general education.   A meeting with the guests also took place at the Institute of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ARTI). At the meeting, the Kazakh delegation expressed interest in mutual cooperation with ARTI.   It should be noted that the visit of the Kazakh delegation, which began on October 31, will end today.

03/11/2022 12:09

The 54th PISA Board meeting kicked off in Baku on November 2. More than 70 experts from 46 countries are currently visiting Baku in connection with the PISA Board meeting. For the first time since the pandemic, a total of more than 150 delegates are attending the event in hybrid form. Speaking at the opening plenary session of the meeting, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev stressed that he was pleased that this high-level event was held in Azerbaijan for the first time in the South Caucasus and Central Asia region. Speaking about the results achieved by Azerbaijani students in international assessment studies, Emin Amrullayev noted that the State Strategy for Education Development also identified PISA results as the main quality standard. Noting that the event was a fairly new experience for the educational community in our country, the Minister of Science and Education informed the participants that the conference, which will be held on Saturday in association with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on evaluation with the participation of experts from different countries, was of great importance. Emin Amrullayev ended his speech by wishing the participants success.    The meeting then continued with the sessions.    The event will run until November 4. 

02/11/2022 15:25

Baku has hosted the opening of the international event 'United Nations/Azerbaijan Workshop on the International Space Weather Initiative: The Sun, Space Weather and Geosphere' on October 31.   The event is organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Baku State University (BSU), in partnership and with the support of the International Committee (ICG) on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).   Speaking at the opening ceremony of the conference, BSU Rector Elchin Babayev noted that in recent years, Azerbaijan has paid special attention to space research and the development of the space industry as well as information and communication technologies. This sphere has become one of the leading areas of the country's economy. In 2018, President Ilham Aliyev approved the "State Program for the development of remote sensing of the Earth for 2019-2022". Currently, “Azercosmos”-managed satellites “Azerspace-1”, “Azerspace-2”, and “Azersky” provide high-quality and reliable telecommunication services as well as services and solutions for Earth observation. Today, “Azercosmos”, the first and only satellite operator in the Caucasus, provides telecommunications and exploration satellite services. The rector noted that relevant research and training projects are underway at the Aerospace and Atmospheric Research Laboratory of the BSU Centre of Excellence for Research, Development and Innovation, as well as at the Department of Astrophysics of the Faculty of Physics.   The Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, who was present at the event, noted the importance of the conference and that it would serve to enhance scientific ties between the countries in the future. The Minister noted that Azerbaijan has been developing rapidly in recent years, working to link institutions working as traditional research institutes, national academies with young universities. Noting that the slogan "Turning black gold into human capital" creates great opportunities for youth, the Minister said that more than 3,000 Azerbaijanis have already been educated at the world's leading universities through an educational program abroad. Currently, they are contributing to our country.   In their speeches at the event, Roald Sagdeev, Professor at the University of Maryland in the USA, distinguished scientist and academician in the field of space research, Indira Hajiyeva, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Sameddin Asadov, Chairman of the Board of the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (“Azercosmos”), Luc Saint-Pierre from the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, Sharafat Gadimova from the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Nat Gopalswami from NASA, Namig Jalilov, Director General of the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory said that the international event would contribute to research related to space exploration and would further expand scientific ties between the countries.   It was also noted in the speeches that a wide range of documents related to Azerbaijan's activities in the space sector until 2030 were being prepared. Azerbaijan is now considered a reliable partner in the space industry. And next year, Baku will host the International Astronautical Congress.   The expected outcomes of the workshop include the collection, sharing, and delivery of space weather data with high accuracy and the development of recommendations to improve the accuracy and reliability of modeling, forecasting methods by promoting best practices.   The international event brings together researchers from 36 countries and 4 continents from around the world, with a significant number of scientists joining online.   The event runs until November 5.

31/10/2022 21:35

On October 31, the Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Emin Amrullayev has met with a delegation from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI).   During the meeting, the prospects for cooperation between the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and higher education institutions in the Republic of Azerbaijan were discussed.

31/10/2022 17:33

The official Twitter account of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published information on the 3rd International Forum on “New Challenges in Education”, to be held in Baku.   The international forum, which will be held under the theme 'A More Education Future', will cover the topics of learning and global competencies in a digital world.   Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Deputy Director General for Education, Andreas Schleicher, special adviser to the  Secretary General for Education Policy, Director for Education and Skills, Luis Pereira dos Santos, Chair of the Board of the Portuguese Institute of Educational Assessment, PISA Board Representative in Portugal, Maye Kitting, Adviser to the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Country Coordinator for PISE, Mario Piacentini, Senior PISE Analyst, Tracy Burns, Dirk, and the Director of the PISA Board will make presentations at the forum.   Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Deputy Director General for Education, Andreas Schleicher, Special Adviser to the OECD Secretary General for Education Policy and Director for Education and Skills, Luis Pereira dos Santos, Chair of the Board of the Portuguese Institute of Educational Assessment, PISA Board Representative in Portugal, Maye Kitting, Adviser to the General Education Department at the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Country Coordinator for PISE, Mario Piacentini, Senior PISE Analyst, Tracy Burns, Director of Research at the US National Center for Education and the Economy, Stéphane Vincent Lankren, OECD Senior Analyst and Deputy Director of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, and Mark Fuster, Analyst at the OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation will make presentations at the forum   Speeches by international speakers on "How to prepare students for the future?", "What should the school of the future be like?", "Global trends shaping education", "Is digitization in education the final solution?" and other topics are planned.   Please note that to participate in the international forum online until 1 November at 23:00, you can follow the relevant link: https://bit.ly/3KJjaGh

28/10/2022 12:12

Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, visited the Baku State Center for Vocational Education in Industry and Innovation as part of his visit to Azerbaijan. The Acting Director of the State Agency for Vocational Education, Jeyhun Keremov, provided information on the reforms and achievements in the field of vocational education in the Republic of Azerbaijan in recent years.   During the meeting, the Minister was informed about the programs taught at the centre and familiarized with the conditions created there. Mikheil Chkhenkeli noted that the development of vocational education is one of the priority areas in his country and underlined that there are great opportunities for cooperation in this field between the two countries.   There was also a meeting with Mikheil Chkhenkeli at the State Committee for Work with the Diaspora. The chairman of the committee, Fuad Muradov, said that the welfare of our compatriots living in Georgia is always at the centre of attention and noted that ensuring the educational rights of our compatriots is important in terms of their contribution to the future development of Georgia.   During his visit, the guest visited the ADA University and met with the Rector of the ADA university, Professor Hafiz Pashayev. The guest was briefed on the activities of the university, the teaching and educational process based on international standards.   The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia also visited the Azerbaijani-French University (UFAZ). The Minister got acquainted with UFAZ's scientific-educational laboratory, equipped with modern equipment, and was informed of the university's educational programs.

26/10/2022 18:35