2-4 dekabr 2016-cı il tarixlərində Göygöl Olimpiya İdman Kompleksində Göygöl, Şəmkir, Gədəbəy, Samux və Daşkəsən rayonlarının dövlət ümumi təhsil müəssisələrində çalışan müəllimlərin bilik və bacarıqlarının diaqnostik qiymətləndirilməsi keçiriləcəkdir. Qiymətləndirmədə qeyd olunan rayonların ümumi təhsil müəssisələrində çalışan 7500 nəfərədək müəllim iştirak edəcək. Ötən il Gəncə şəhəri üzrə diaqnostik qiymətləndirmədə müxtəlif səbəblərdən iştirak edə bilməyən və ya işə yeni qəbul edilən müəllimlər də Gölgöldə keçiriləcək imtahanlara cəlb ediləcəklər. Şuşanın Bərdə rayonunda yerləşən ümumi təhsil müəssisələrinin müəllimləri bu imtahanlarda iştirak edəcəklər. Hər bir müəllim dq.edu.az saytına daxil olaraq “Şəxsi səhifə” bölməsindən qiymətləndirmənin keçiriləcəyi tarix və saat barədə məlumat əldə edə bilər. Eyni zamanda müəllimlər həmin səhifəyə daxil olmaqla məlumatların dürüstlüyünü yoxlaya bilərlər. Uyğunsuzluq aşkar edildiyi təqdirdə yerli təhsili idarəetmə orqanlarına müraciət etmək mümkündür.

29/11/2016 12:24

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation led by Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation Olga Vasilyeva. The head of state expressed his confidence that the visit of Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation Olga Vasilyeva will be interesting, adding that there were many topics of discussion relating to cooperation in the fields of education and science. President Ilham Aliyev said the bilateral relations are successfully developing in various areas, including education. The head of state pointed out that relations in the fields of education were traditional in nature. What is very important is that our countries have not only preserved, but even strengthened these traditions in both secondary and higher education over the last 25 years, President Ilham Aliyev said. The head of state said Azerbaijani students study at Russian educational institutions, emphasizing that conditions have already been created in Azerbaijan too for those who want to study at Russian universities. The President highlighted the successful activity of branches of Russian higher education institutions in Azerbaijan, adding that the Russian minister will have an opportunity to familiarize herself with this during her visit. President Ilham Aliyev expressed his confidence that the ministries of education will hold fruitful talks for strengthening the bilateral relations. Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation Olga Vasilyeva said: “Thank you for giving me an opportunity to visit your beautiful country, beautiful city.” Olga Vasilyeva underlined the significance of developing traditional cooperation in the field of education. She highlighted Azerbaijan-Russia ties in the field of secondary, higher and academic education, hailing the successful activity of the branches of Lomonosov Moscow State University and Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University in Baku. Touching upon the development of Russian language, Olga Vasilyeva described this as one of the factors bringing the two countries and nations closer to each other. She proposed opening a linguistic group at Lomonosov Moscow State University given the large number of schoolchildren studying at Russian language schools in Azerbaijan. They underlined the importance of providing technical support for the teaching of Russian language in Azerbaijan and Azerbaijani language in those areas of the Russian Population that are densely populated by Azerbaijanis. The sides highlighted the importance of the forthcoming Baku conference of the Association of Russian-Azerbaijani Universities, and noted the significance of expanding cooperation among universities. They also pointed out the necessity of conducting experience exchange in preparing specialists in a variety of areas, including agriculture.  

28/11/2016 09:28

The National Olympic Committee hosted the presentation of the new season of “Olympic Moves”, a multi-discipline sport program for schoolchildren. The event featured the screening of a video clip on the accomplishments made under the program last year. Vice president of the National Olympic Committee Chingiz Huseynzade made opening remarks to highlight novelties to be featured in the program. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov said “Olympic Moves” program plays a key role in strengthening physical health of children. The minister said the program involved nearly 60,000 schoolchildren in Baku. Mikayil Jabbarov said the project will involve 100,000 schoolchildren in Baku, Ganja, Goygol and Sumgayit this year. The minister said the program aims to promote traditional academic values in the education system as well as healthy life style, sport competition, and team spirit among schoolchildren. Director General of Azerbaijan Coca-Cola Bottlers Erdinc Guzel stressed the importance of healthy lifestyle in  ensuring development of society. The event then featured the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Olympic Committee, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and Sport and Coca-Cola. The memorandum aims to build favorable sports environment for schoolchildren, strengthen sport legacy of the Baku 2015 European Games and encourage effective use of Olympic sport complexes. Implemented by the International Olympic Committee, Coca-Cola Company, Azerbaijan National Olympic Committee, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth and Sports, the program was launched in 2013.

23/11/2016 12:35

An international workshop called “Intellectual property policy and research activity at universities, research and development institutions” has been held. The workshop was organized as part of cooperation between Azerbaijan Copyright Agency, Ministry of Education, State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patent and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It aimed to strengthen the role of research and educational institutions in innovative development in accordance with new economic policy. In his remarks at the event, Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov said scientific and technological progress necessitates a new approach to the protection of intellectual property rights. “Therefore after Azerbaijan restored its independence continuous measures were launched in the country to protect intellectual property rights and copyright.” The minister said that the last few years saw continuation of legislative and institutional measures to protect intellectual property, including intangible cultural heritage. “The protection of copyrights and intellectual property rights is enshrined in Azerbaijan 2020: Look into the Future Development Concept, which was approved by the President.” “Adopted in 2016, the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Science highlights principles, priorities and objectives of state policy in the field of scientific activity, as well as the protection of scientific and ethical and intellectual property rights.” Mikayil Jabbarov said scientists at higher education institutions of the Ministry of Education publish 150-200 monographs, more than 600 textbooks and education handbooks, over 10,000 scholarly articles and theses on a yearly basis. Chairman of the Copyright Agency of Azerbaijan Kamran Imanov said that initiated by the Ministry of Education, the conference was organized in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization. He highlighted the intellectual property policy. Kamran Imanov stressed the importance of the projects implemented jointly with WIPO. He said such meetings play an important role in strengthening the activities of higher education and research and development institutions. Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patent Ramiz Hasanov and Director of the Department for Transition and Developed Countries at WIPO  Michal Svantner expressed their confidence that the workshop will contribute to strengthening relations between research and educational institutions. The workshop heard several reports and featured discussions. Speakers at the two-day workshop included representatives of state bodies and educational institutions as well as foreign experts.

17/11/2016 11:34

The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the inauguration of the 240-seat school. The construction of the school started last year. The school occupies a total area of 2,900 square metres. A bust of national leader Heydar Aliyev was installed in the foyer of the school. There are photo stands reflecting national leader Heydar Aliyev`s and President Ilham Aliyev`s attention to the development of education in the country, as well as their visits to Beylagan. All conditions have been created at the school.   www.president.az

14/11/2016 12:36

The 12th Ficci Higher Education Summit was held in New Delhi, India. Delegates from more than 100 countries attended the summit, including university heads and education executives from America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and other regions. State and government officials, diplomats, business representatives, students and acclaimed experts also participated in the summit. Azerbaijan`s delegation at the event included head of Science, Higher and Secondary Education Division of the Ministry of Education Sulhaddin Gozalov, rector of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University Mustafa Babanli, vice rector of Baku State University Irada Aliyeva and employee of Baku Vocational Lyceum No 5 Bahar Asgarova. The summit focused on global higher education development trends, and ways of developing scientific, higher educational and industrial relations.

14/11/2016 12:33

Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov received Turkey`s Deputy Minister of National Education for Vocational Education Ercan Demirci on November 7. They stressed the importance of vocational education in preparing competitive specialists in compliance with requirements of the labor market. Mikayil Jabbarov highlighted what has been done under the “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan” to develop vocational education in the country. They also discussed opportunities for experience exchange as well as prospects for cooperation in the field of vocational education.

08/11/2016 17:23

Statistics on the calls received by the Call Center (“Hot line” service, phone: 146) of the Ministry of Education and services provided by Citizens Reception Center in October, 2016, have been announced. According to statistics, a total of 15,512 requests were received from citizens last month. Figures show that 11,425 calls were registered by the Call Center in October (11.6 times more than in October of 2013, 2 times more than in 2014, and 1.2 times less than in 2015). Citizens Reception Center served 4,087 citizens last month. The vast majority of requests (mostly for information) to the Call Center and Citizens Reception Center were immediately dealt with. Citizens Reception Center received and registered 1,971 documents (634 written requests, 863 letters, and 474 other documents). According to statistics, the requests were about recruitment of teachers, transfer of children in general education institutions, recognition (nostrification) of university degree documents (diplomas), transfer and reinstatement of students in local higher education institutions, and exemption from tuition fees. The majority of requests to the Call Center last month were made on Mondays (3,188 calls) and Thursdays (2,193 calls) mostly between 10.00 and 23.30, and 14.00 and 16.00. The majority of requests to Citizens Reception Center were registered on Mondays (1,100 requests) and Fridays (833 requests) mostly between 10.00 and 13.00, and 14.00 and 16.00.

03/11/2016 14:59

Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov met with acclaimed Israeli start-up expert Tal Catran on November 1. They discussed a range of issues, including the establishment and development of start-up environment, and the role of educational institutions in this process. After the meeting the Israeli expert conducted a training session for employees of the Ministry of Education.

03/11/2016 10:54

Second Azerbaijan Science Festival opened on October 31. The event is organized by Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications and High Technologies, Baku City Executive Authority, Knowledge Fund under the Azerbaijani President, Science Development Fund under the Azerbaijani President, US Embassy and Moscow State University. Prior to the opening ceremony participants of the event visited the Alley of Honors to put flowers at the grave of national leader Heydar Aliyev. Addressing the opening ceremony, president of ANAS Akif Alizade emphasized the importance of the event to the country. He said the primary goal of the festival is to promote scientific achievements and engage youth in research activities. Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov highlighted Azerbaijan`s accomplishments in the fields of science and education in the years of independence. The minister said the years of independence saw rapid development of Azerbaijan`s education system. “The number of those who entered higher education institutions grew two times in 2016 against 1990.” Mikayil Jabbarov said the Law on Science, which was adopted this year, proposed defining a “research institute” status for higher education institutions. He said this is linked to the stimulation of the research activities of higher education institutions and new requirements imposed on them. Mikayil Jabbarov stressed the importance of the effective use of science in order to increase the quality of education. “To this end the Ministry of Education strives for closer ties and deeper scientific cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences, research institutions as well as business community. The launch of a master`s degree program at ANAS helped by the Ministry of Education, and joint projects between the ministry and the academy is the product of this cooperation,” said the minister. Other speakers expressed their confidence that the festival will contribute to promoting scientific accomplishments and encouraging interest in science. The participants of the ceremony then viewed an exhibition. The festival continues with lectures at the Central Scientific Library of ANAS, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Institute of Physics, Baku State University, Baku Higher Oil School and Education Complex No. 132-134.

03/11/2016 10:54