A forum has kicked off as part of the 5th Moscow International Education Fair. A delegation led by deputy minister of education Firudin Qurbanov attended the Ministerial Forum “Global Dialogue on ICT and Education Innovation – Towards Sustainable Development Goal for Education (SDG 4)”, which was organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation in partnership with UNESCO. Participants in the forum included deputy chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Olga Golodets, Russian minister of education and science Olga Vasilyeva, deputy minister of education and science Pavel Zenkovich, head of the ICT in Education team within the section for Teacher Development and Education Policies at UNESCO Fengchun Miao, senior education executives from foreign countries and international organizations, teachers and methodologists. Addressing the event, Azerbaijani deputy minister of education Firudin Qurbanov described the forum as a favourable opportunity for getting acquainted with the recent achievements in the education sector and exchanging views in this area. Highlighting Azerbaijan`s success in education sector, Firudin Qurbanov said that wide application of ICT in education is one of the state policy priorities. The deputy minister noted that the application of advanced information technologies in the teaching process using international experience is enshrined in the “State Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”. Firudin Qurbanov noted a special role played by information resources in implementing the strategy. “A fully-equipped state-of-the-art Data Center was established within the ministry to this end. The center allowed to create Azerbaijan Education Network, which connects all educational institutions, organizations and bodies subordinate to the ministry, and also to make – in a centralized manner – electronic textbooks and other teaching resources available online. 2,500 educational institutions, which account for 82 percent of the total number of pupils and 72 percent of the total number of teachers in the country, joined the network.” The deputy minister said special attention is paid to the teaching of “Informatics” subject and organization of informatics Olympiads. Firudin Qurbanov said the Ministry of Education partnered with Russian “Algoritmika” company, a leading IT systems and educational software provider, to launch “Digital skills” pilot project in 45 schools in Baku. Under the project, “Informatics” subject is taught in these schools in a new format through applying advanced technologies and improving schoolchildren’s digital skills. Firudin Qurbanov also highlighted the activity of the ministry`s electronic textbook portal (www.e-derslik.edu.az), and provided an insight into what has been done in the field of distance education. The deputy minister said Azerbaijan is one of the main bidders to host world Expo 2025 exhibition. One of the sub-themes of the exhibition is “Education of the future”, he said. Firudin Qurbanov responded to questions from participants of the panel discussion. The event participants then viewed the Moscow International Education Fair. On April 18, Firudin Qurbanov addressed “Russian revolution and the history of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic: a look back a century later” international event in Moscow. The deputy minister hailed relations between the two countries in the field of education, and highlighted joint projects. Azerbaijan`s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation Polad Bulbuloglu also attended the event, which took place at Moscow State University. The Moscow International Education Fair will feature nearly 1,000 events, bringing together more than 1,000 experts and 60,000 visitors. Four hundred exhibits will be on display. On April 20, the fair will feature a meeting of education ministers of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation organization for the first time in 13 years. Deputy minister of education Firudin Qurbanov will address the event. The Moscow International Education Fair will close on April 21.

20/04/2018 15:51

Deputy minister of education Firudin Qurbanov will be visiting the Russian capital of Moscow from April 18-21 to attend a forum to be organized as part of the Moscow International Education Fair and a meeting of the ministers of education of the member states of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. Ministerial Forum “Global Dialogue on ICT and Education Innovation – Towards Sustainable Development Goal for Education (SDG 4)” will be organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation in partnership with UNESCO. Participants in the forum will include officials of a number of countries, representatives of heads of higher education institutions and international organizations. On April 20, Firudin Qurbanov will attend the meeting of the ministers of education of the member states of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation.

17/04/2018 09:15

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has met with young inventors Reyhan Jamalova and Zahra Gasimzade, who founded world-known start-up Rainergy. The 15-year-old inventors informed the First Vice-President about their projects and future plans. They said Rainergy not only collects rainwater but harvests energy from it for later use. Rainergy, which was invented by the 9th grade students of Istek lyceum, attracted great interest in the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017. Reyhan Jamalova was one of the three entrepreneurs referred to by US President Donald Trump’s daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump in her speech at the inaugural session. First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva said that she is very happy that Azerbaijan has such young talents. Noting that she is proud that such young generation is growing up in Azerbaijan, Mehriban Aliyeva said the government will provide necessary support for their project, and. The First Vice-President said attention will be paid to young talents and small startups.   AZERTAC  

16/04/2018 17:04

  The Ministry of Education, Guba Region Executive Authority, Guba Region Education Department and the regional Children`s and Youth Development Center have co-organized “Genocide-100” event. The event involved schoolchildren from Baku and Guba as well as 50 pupils from Turkey, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan who participate in “Second schoolchildren exchange program of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States”. Participants of the event visited Guba Genocide Memorial Complex, and viewed an exhibition of handiworks and drawings of children attending different courses at the Children`s and Youth Development Center. Addressing the official part of the event, head of the division at the Department of Organization of Extracurricular Activities of the Ministry of Education Ayla Hasanova stressed the importance of passing on the common values shared by the Turkic nations to the young generation. She also emphasized the fact that schoolchildren commemorate the Day of Genocide and that youth from Turkic countries have the opportunity to see the truth about genocide. Speakers at the event noted the significance of instilling patriotic values into children and raising the young generation`s awareness of the genocide committed against Azerbaijanis. The event then featured performance by members of the Children`s and Youth Development Center and the screening of a documentary film on the March genocide.

10/04/2018 14:09

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an Order regarding measures to improve education infrastructure in Aghdash and Barda regions. Under the presidential Order, the Ministry of Education is allocated 2,595,000 manats for the construction of 9 modular schools for a total of 412 pupils in two regions. The schools will be built in Khinakhli, Malay, Amirmahmud, Binalar and Bulagotaghi villages in Aghdash, and Imamgulubeyli, Boyuk Gajar, Najafgulubeyli and Tahla villages in Barda. The advantages of modular schools include low-cost building work, quick construction and portability of module sections, and the opportunity to adjust the number of classrooms to the number of pupils.   AZERTAC

09/04/2018 14:33

A ceremony was held on January 26 to lay a foundation stone for a new Vocational Education Center that will be established in accordance with the Korean education standards on the basis of Baku State Vocational Education Center on Industry and Innovations. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, acting minister, deputy minister of education Jeyhun Bayramov highlighted reforms carried out in the country in recent years to develop vocational education, and drew the audience`s attention to key priorities of state policy in this area. He stressed the importance of “Strategic Roadmap for Development of Vocational Education and Training in the Republic of Azerbaijan”. Jeyhun Bayramov noted the significance of establishing such centers in terms of preparing competitive specialists meeting the changing requirements of the labor market. He said that under agreement reached by the Azerbaijani and Korean governments, a new exemplary educational institution will be created on the basis of Baku State Vocational Education Center on Industry and Innovations by providing it with the necessary equipment, teaching and training aids. Jeyhun Bayramov expressed his confidence that favorable conditions will be created at the Vocational Education Center in order to develop knowledge and skills of students. He also said that the establishment of such educational institutions is of particular importance to developing economy. Head of the Department for Work with International Financial Organizations of the Cabinet of Ministers Nail Fataliyev, Korean ambassador to Azerbaijan Kim Chang gyu, president of Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD) Kim Dong Man highlighted cooperation between the two countries, particularly exchange in the field of education. The speakers expressed their confidence that the new center will play a vital role in preparing highly-qualified specialists meeting requirements of the labor market and building an effective vocational education model. Under the project, the new center will feature the advanced resources and infrastructure and offer education and training in eight occupations: mechanics, electronics, electrical engineering, industrial installation, construction, information technologies, automobile and automation. The center will be created using the Korean curriculum and with involvement of Korean specialists.

09/04/2018 09:43

On April 4, the ministries of Education and Defense held a tree planting campaign in a military unit in Pirakashkul settlement to mark anniversary of the Azerbaijani army`s historic victory of April, 2016. The campaign was held under the theme “Let`s plant a tree for each passing day since April victory”. Participants of the event first laid flowers at a bust to national leader Heydar Aliyev. They then met with soldiers. A minute`s silence was observed for national leader Heydar Aliyev and martyrs who gave their lives for Azerbaijan`s territorial integrity. Opening the event, employee of the Ministry of Defense Abdulla Gurbani highlighted the objectives of the campaign. “The main goal of the campaign is to mark the second anniversary of the April battles, which went down in Azerbaijan`s modern military history as historic victory, and to contribute to boosting young people`s patriotic spirit.” Deputy Minister of Education Firudin Gurbanov said: “In April, 2016, under leadership of President, Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani national army launched a successful operation to retake strategic positions and win a victory, which was a crucial step towards ensuring our country`s territorial integrity. The fact that anniversary of the victory in the April battles is celebrated by the public, including education workers, once again demonstrates our people`s high fighting and patriotic spirit,” he said. The deputy minister expressed his confidence that Azerbaijan`s occupied areas will be liberated in the near future. Department head at the Ministry of Defense, major-general Rasim Aliyev said that in the April battles the Azerbaijani army once again demonstrated its power, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy and destroying its military hardware. “This historic victory of the national army boosted our people`s spirit, optimist and confidence in our soonest victory,” he said. Rasim Aliyev said the April victory is a source of pride for every citizen of Azerbaijan. He also highlighted measures taken under leadership of the President to restore Jojug Marjanli village. Holder of “Flag of Azerbaijan” Order, martyr Urfan Velizade`s widow Konul Velizade, National Hero Murad Mirzayev`s wife Fizza Mirzayeva, National Hero Samid Imanov`s wife Badam Imanova expressed their gratitude for care and attention, and said that martyrs` life is an example to the young generation. Participants of the event viewed the military unit. Then 730 trees were planted in the area of the military unit for each passing day since the April battles.   Among those in attendance were participant of the April battles, holder of “Medal for Courage” Azer Mammadov, “Shahin” military games teams, student volunteers and media representatives.

06/04/2018 16:46

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an Order on measures to improve education infrastructure in Gakh, Gabala, Oghuz and Shaki regions. Under the presidential Order, the Ministry of Education is allocated 5.56 million manats for the construction of modular schools for a total of 956 pupils in four regions. The advantages of modular schools include low-cost building work, quick construction and portability of module sections, and the opportunity to adjust the number of classrooms to the number of pupils.   AZERTAC  

06/04/2018 13:04

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an Order regarding measures to improve education infrastructure in Goychay, Kurdamir, Ujar and Zardab regions. Under the presidential Order, the Ministry of Education is allocated 3,915,000 manats for the construction of 11 modular schools for a total of 478 pupils in four regions. The advantages of modular schools include low-cost building work, quick construction and portability of module sections, and the opportunity to adjust the number of classrooms to the number of pupils.   AZERTAC  

06/04/2018 13:03

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an Order regarding measures to improve education infrastructure in Lankaran, Lerik and Astara regions. Under the presidential Order, the Ministry of Education is allocated 4,942,000 manats for the construction of 16 modular schools for a total of 860 pupils in three regions. The advantages of modular schools include low-cost building work, quick construction and portability of module sections, and the opportunity to adjust the number of classrooms to the number of pupils.   AZERTAC  

06/04/2018 13:01