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Vol.05 Issue04 2025
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The Importance of Enhancing Students' Social Activity
Through Historical Knowledge in New Uzbekistan
Ergasheva Maftunaxon Avazbekovna
Doctoral student at Andijan State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan
Received:
23 February 2025;
Accepted:
20 March 2025;
Published:
22 April 2025
Abstract:
This article provides detailed information on the use of various methods to increase students’ social
activity skills through historical knowledge in New Uzbekistan and to stimulate interest in the subject of history.
It should be noted that historical knowledge can address this issue by fostering patriotism, self-confidence, and a
sense of responsibility among students.
Keywords:
Globalization, history, social activity skills, interactive method, critical analysis, New Uzbekistan,
Bandura, Al-Khwarizmi, modernization, Timurids, discussion, historical event.
Introduction:
The 21st century, known as the era of
globalization, is characterized, on one hand, by the
prioritization of universal values, the rise of intellectual
potential as a criterion of social life, and the
development of information technologies; on the other
hand, it is marked by global spiritual threats, the
penetration of “mass culture” into the consciousness of
the general public
—
especially the youth
—
and the
emergence of negative trends in the field of education
and upbringing. Therefore, wide-ranging reforms are
being carried out in our country to ensure that young
people receive quality education and upbringing.
Improving the education system and raising youth
potential is directly related to the development of
social activity. In particular, the development of social
activity is considered an important direction of state
policy in New Uzbekistan.
The social activity of students is a key factor in the
modernization of society, yet their level of activity is
often insufficient. So what is social activity? Social
activity skills refer to the ability to participate actively
in society, respond to issues relevant to social
processes, and contribute positively to the community.
These skills determine how an individual contributes to
society, understands their role in social, political, and
cultural life, and interacts with others. Developing
social activity skills among students helps nurture
individuals who can contribute to society as responsible
and successful people in a rapidly changing world.
Social activity signifies an individual’s active
participation in public life.
Historical knowledge can address this issue by fostering
patriotism,
self-confidence,
and
a
sense
of
responsibility among students.
By
strengthening
national
identity,
historical
knowledge increases students' social engagement. In
developing social activity through historical knowledge,
pedagogical approaches and methods play a crucial
role. Encouraging active student participation in history
lessons, allowing them to express their opinions freely,
organizing group work, and analyzing historical events
in a modern context can help develop social activity
skills. Pedagogical methods and strategies include:
• Interactive methods: Delivering historical information
to students in an interactive way (e.g., discussions, role-
playing, group projects).
• Critical analysis: Analyzing historical e
vents from a
modern perspective and providing students with
opportunities to express their views freely.
The methodology used in teaching history is of great
importance in preparing students for social
engagement. In addition to traditional methods,
interactive approaches, creative strategies, and
methods that enable students to express their ideas
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openly are employed in teaching historical knowledge.
• Interactive teaching methods: Interactive history
learning methods such as organizing group work,
conducting discussions, and interpreting historical
events not only provide information but also enable
students to express their ideas and assess the events
from a contemporary perspective.
• Group work: Organizing group activities among
students to analyze historical events, discuss
approaches to social-political issues, and make group
decisions based on historical facts can foster social
activity. This encourages students to actively
participate in solving social issues together.
• Discussion and interpretation
: Discussing and
interpreting
historical
events
from
different
perspectives enhances students’ critical thinking skills
and increases their social activity. Through evaluating
historical events and their present-day impacts,
students learn to express their thoughts freely.
Social activity is seen as a crucial factor in societal
development, especially among youth. Within the
framework of the New Uzbekistan strategy, engaging
young people in socially active life is one of the main
priorities of state policy. However, according to the
2023 report of the Ministry of Higher Education of
Uzbekistan, only 35% of students regularly participate
in social projects, which indicates challenges in fully
realizing their potential. Historical knowledge can serve
as an effective tool to increase social activity. For
example, according to Bandura's (1977) social learning
theory, knowledge about successful individuals and
events from the past can enhance self-confidence and
motivation.
Uzbekistan’s
rich
history—
the
achievements of Al-Khwarizmi in mathematics, the
successes in architecture and governance during the
Timurid era
—
can instill a sense of national pride and
responsibility in students.
Research Objective
: To identify the impact of historical
knowledge on students' social activity and to develop
strategies for optimizing this process.
Research Question
: “To what extent does historical
knowledge increase students’ social activity, and
through what mechanisms does this impact occur?”
METHODOLOGY
A mixed-methods approach was used. Survey: A
questionnaire was conducted among 150 students (1st
to 4th year) from three universities in the cities of
Tashkent, Samarkand, and Fergana. A 5-point Likert
scale was used. The questions were focused on the
following areas:
Level of interest in historical knowledge
Frequency of participation in social projects
Motivational impact of historical knowledge
Data Analysis:SPSS software was used to conduct
correlation analysis (Pearson's coefficient) and
descriptive statistics (mean values, percentages).
Limitations: The study covered only urban students;
students from rural areas were not included.
Survey Results: 68% of students (n=102) reported that
historical knowledge increased their sense of
patriotism (average score = 4.2/5).
Students who reported high interest in historical
knowledge (n=78) participated in social activities on
average 3.5 times/month, while those with low interest
(n=42) participated 1.2 times/month.
Pearson’s correlation analysis showed a positive
relationship between historical knowledge and social
activity (r = 0.67, p < 0.05).
Level of Historical
Knowledge
Frequency of Social Activity (per
month)
Motivation Level (out
of 5)
High
3.5
4.3
Medium
2.1
3.6
Low
1.2
2.8
DISCUSSION
45% of students emphasized that learning about the
Timurid era motivated them to engage in socially
beneficial activities.
Looking at international experience, in Japan, historical
knowledge is used as an important tool in shaping civic
consciousness among youth (Tanaka, 2018). A similar
approach could be effective in Uzbekistan as well.
However, current textbooks often focus on facts
without adequately highlighting their practical
relevance. In this regard, involving students in project-
based activities during history lessons (e.g., researching
local historical sites) could be a promising direction.
Within the framework of the “New Uzbekistan”
strategy, it is advisable to organize events and
competitions that promote historical knowledge and
encourage student social engagement. Additionally,
the use of interactive methods
—
such as AR/VR
technologies
—
in teaching history can significantly
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enhance students’ understanding and deepen their
engagement with historical content.
CONCLUSION
H
istorical knowledge has a positive impact on students’
social activity and serves as a guiding principle for their
future endeavors. This aligns with Bandura's (1977)
theory, which suggests that information about great
historical figures enhan
ces students’ self
-confidence
and sense of responsibility. For example, students who
learn about Al-
Khwarizmi’s contributions to algorithms
begin to believe in their own potential to contribute to
modern innovations. There are many such inspiring
examples from both past and present that can serve as
motivation for the youth of New Uzbekistan, as the
nation draws upon its rich historical legacy.
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