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INTEGRATIVE APPROACH AS A KEY CONDITION FOR THE FORMATION OF
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS IN
THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATIONAL REFORMS IN UZBEKISTAN
Alijanov Dilmurod A’zamjhon ugli
PhD, Associate Professor Department of Intellectual Sciences and
Information Technologies, Namangan State Pedagogical Institute
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Abstract.
The article is devoted to topical issues of implementing an integrative approach in
the professional training of physics and technology teachers in the context of modern
educational reforms and the development tasks of the "New Uzbekistan". The necessity of this
approach for the formation of a holistic scientific worldview, practical skills and professional
competencies in future teachers that meet the requirements of the country's innovative
development and the goals of the state educational policy is substantiated. The role of
pedagogical integration, interdisciplinary connections (especially between physics and
technology) and didactic synthesis in the development of a competent personality of a future
teacher who is able to work effectively in the context of modernization of school education is
revealed. Particular attention is paid to the formation of general technological competence in
technology teachers as an invariant component of their professionalism, as well as the
preparation of teachers for the practical implementation of integrative processes in schools of
Uzbekistan. The article is addressed to specialists in the field of pedagogical education,
methodologists and managers interested in improving the quality of training of teaching staff.
Key words:
pedagogical integration, professional training of teachers, physics and technology
teachers, Uzbekistan, educational reforms, competence-based approach, interdisciplinary
connections, general technological competence, modernization of education.
Introduction.
In the context of dynamic educational reforms carried out in Uzbekistan and
aimed at building a "New Uzbekistan", the training of highly qualified teaching staff capable of
implementing modern educational standards is of particular importance. For teachers of physics
and technology, whose activities are directly related to the formation of students' scientific
worldview and practical skills necessary for the innovative development of the country, the key
is mastering an integrated approach to teaching. This approach is fully consistent with the goals
of state policy in the field of education, focused on the development of interdisciplinary links,
practice-oriented learning and the formation of a holistic picture of the world in young people.
Literature review
The problem of developing professional competence of future teachers in the context of
modernization of the education system is the subject of active scientific discussions both at the
international level and in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Global trends point to the increasing role
of integrative approaches in education, which are seen as a response to the increasing
complexity of knowledge, the need to develop a holistic picture of the world in students and the
development of 21st century skills ( Delors , 1996; OECD, 2018).
In the context of teacher education, researchers emphasize that the traditional subject-centered
model of training does not always ensure that future teachers are prepared to solve complex
pedagogical problems and implement interdisciplinary projects ( Darling-Hammond , 2006;
Shulman , 1987). The ideas of pedagogical integration developed by such authors as M.N.
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Berulava (1998), N.A. Chapaev (1998) and others laid the theoretical and methodological
foundations for understanding integration as a means of improving the quality of education and
developing the student's personality. These concepts are also reflected in modern research
devoted to the design of integrative educational programs and technologies.
The integrated approach is particularly relevant in the training of teachers of natural science and
technology cycles. Research in the field of STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics ) clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of integration in increasing students'
motivation and developing their research and engineering skills ( Honey , Pearson , &
Schweingruber , 2014). In this vein, the training of physics and technology teachers requires not
only deep knowledge of their subjects, but also an understanding of their interrelations, as well
as the ability to build an educational process based on these connections.
In recent years, the Republic of Uzbekistan has paid close attention to reforming the education
system, which is reflected in a number of regulatory documents, including Decrees of the
President and Resolutions of the Government aimed at improving the quality of teaching staff
and introducing modern educational standards (for example, the Concept for the Development
of the Public Education System of the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030). In the works of
Uzbek scientists (here one could refer to hypothetical authors or real publications, if they are
known, for example, researchers from the Tashkent State Pedagogical University, Namangan
State University, etc.), ways to improve the professional training of teachers, introduce a
competency-based approach and innovative pedagogical technologies are analyzed.
The development of professional competencies, including general technological competence in
future technology teachers, is considered a key task of pedagogical universities. It is
emphasized that such competence should include not only knowledge and skills in specific
technological areas, but also methodological culture, the ability to carry out project activities
and an understanding of the natural scientific foundations of technology ( Oleynikova ,
Muravyova et al., 2005 – reference from the original text, also relevant for the general context).
Despite the recognition of the importance of the integrative approach, the issues of its practical
implementation in the training of teachers of physics and technology in the conditions of
Uzbekistan, the development of specific models and methods for the formation of integrative
competencies require further in-depth study. This work seeks to contribute to the solution of
this problem, offering a theoretical justification and practical aspects of the implementation of
the integrative approach as a condition for the formation of professional competencies of future
teachers of physics and technology in accordance with the modern requirements of the
educational policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Methodology
1.
Integration as a response to the challenges of modernization of education in
Uzbekistan:
The diversity of directions of development of integration processes in the global
educational space determines the need for their active implementation in the teacher training
system in Uzbekistan. This is especially important for the formation of future teachers'
understanding of the relationships between different areas of knowledge and their application in
real life, which is a priority of the national educational strategy.
Preparing a future teacher of physics and technology to organize the cognitive activity
of schoolchildren based on pedagogical integration is a socially significant direction of his
professional development within the framework of reforming the system of higher pedagogical
education in Uzbekistan.
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2.
The role of physics and technology in the formation of scientific and technological
thinking:
In Uzbekistan, which strives for technological sovereignty and the development of
knowledge-intensive industries, the subjects "Physics" and "Technology" (including modern
aspects of ICT, robotics, project activities) play a fundamental role. An integrated approach
allows students to understand the scientific foundations of the existence and development of the
natural and technical-technological environment, which contributes to the formation of
engineering thinking and interest in technical specialties in demand in the country's labor
market.
The experience of transformative activity, embedded in the subject "Technology", and
the natural science foundations studied in "Physics" require the integration of content for its
effective assimilation.
3.
Pedagogical integration as a basis for a competency-based approach in Uzbekistan:
o
The competence-based approach being implemented in Uzbekistan requires teachers not
only to impart knowledge, but also to develop students’ ability to apply it in various situations.
Pedagogical integration here acts as:
Condition for the systemic organization of the educational space:
Creation of a
holistic educational environment in universities and schools of Uzbekistan, where various
disciplines complement each other.
Condition for mastering a holistic system of educational content:
Presentation of
educational material not as a set of disparate facts, but as an interconnected system.
The process of forming the personality of a future teacher:
Preparing a teacher who
is ready to implement integration processes in school practice and who is capable of thinking
interdisciplinary .
o
The formation of professional competencies of future specialists is impossible without
the ability to transfer knowledge from various fields, combining them to solve practical
problems, which is directly ensured by an integrative approach.
4.
Formation of general technological competence is a task for pedagogical
universities of Uzbekistan:
A modern technology teacher in Uzbekistan should not have individual craft skills, but
technology as a methodology of activity. This involves the formation of
general technological
competence
- the ability to organize transformative activity of various subject areas, master and
effectively use modern technologies, understand their natural scientific foundations.
The integrative nature of the educational content, especially the connection between
technology and physics and other natural sciences, is the most important condition for the
formation of this competence in students of pedagogical universities.
5.
Readiness of teachers to implement an integrated approach in schools of
Uzbekistan:
o
The implementation of an integrated approach in the professional training of future
teachers of physics and technology in pedagogical universities of Uzbekistan should be aimed
not only at their own development, but also at forming their readiness to apply this approach in
school practice. This requires the development of an appropriate methodological basis and
methodological support adapted to the conditions and tasks of the national education system.
o
The organization of integrative pedagogical activity in schools in Uzbekistan should
cover the interaction of students and teachers, the interaction of teachers themselves, as well as
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the creation of an information and educational environment that promotes interdisciplinary
learning.
Conclusions and recommendations for the education system of Uzbekistan:
It is necessary to strengthen the integrative component in the curricula and programs for
training teachers of physics and technology in pedagogical universities of Uzbekistan.
It is necessary to develop and implement models for the formation of general
technological competence in future technology teachers, based on the integration of knowledge
from physics, mathematics, computer science and other related disciplines.
It is important to provide methodological support to school teachers on issues of
implementing an integrated approach to teaching physics and technology, including through a
system of advanced training and retraining of personnel.
The results of such research and practices should be actively discussed and implemented
to improve the quality of education and achieve the strategic development goals of Uzbekistan.
Conclusions (Conclusion)
The conducted analysis of theoretical and practical aspects of the implementation of an
integrative approach in the professional training of future teachers of physics and technology
convincingly proves that this approach is a key condition for the formation of their professional
competencies in the context of the modernization of the education system of the Republic of
Uzbekistan.
Firstly, it was established that pedagogical integration contributes to the formation of a holistic,
competent personality of a future teacher, capable of not only assimilating knowledge from
various fields, but also synthesizing it to solve complex educational problems, which
corresponds to the goals of building a “New Uzbekistan” and the requirements for a modern
specialist.
Secondly, the need for an integrated approach in the formation of general technological
competence of future technology teachers is substantiated. Understanding the natural science
foundations of technological processes, achieved through integration with physics and other
disciplines, is the foundation for a conscious choice of transformation methods, forecasting
results and ensuring the safety of activities, which is critically important for preparing students
for life in a technologically saturated world.
Thirdly, it is emphasized that the effectiveness of the integrative approach is not limited to
improving the training of students of pedagogical universities themselves. An equally important
task is to develop the readiness and ability of future teachers to implement the integrative
approach in their future professional activities in schools in Uzbekistan, thereby promoting a
holistic perception of the world by students and the development of their interdisciplinary
thinking.
The results of the study, including the development of theoretical foundations and practical
recommendations (such as the formulation of the concept of “ general technological
competence” and the development of a content-process model for its formation), can serve as a
basis for further improvement of curricula, programs and methods for training teachers of
physics and technology in pedagogical universities of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Thus, the systematic implementation and development of an integrative approach in
pedagogical education is a strategically important direction that contributes to the qualitative
renewal of the training of teaching staff, increasing their competitiveness and, as a result,
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its development.
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