Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and South Korea have discussed expanding cooperation in education, including teacher training, student exchanges and joint academic programmes. The press service of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis reported this.
The talks took place during a visit to South Korea by an Uzbek parliamentary delegation led by Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva.
At a meeting with EduLink Director Han Jong-rim, the sides discussed ways to improve the quality of preschool education, introduce modern foreign language teaching methods and enhance teachers’ professional qualifications.
According to information presented at the meeting, 3,500 children attending kindergartens in Uzbekistan are studying English through the company’s educational programmes. Another 3,000 teachers have completed professional development courses.
The discussions also covered the introduction of advanced teaching methods at Yangi Avlod preschool institutions. Participants considered training teachers and organising specialised courses for them.
During talks with Shinhan University President Kang Sung-jong, the sides discussed education reforms in Uzbekistan, the development of higher education in line with international standards, and expanded cooperation in science and innovation.
They also considered proposals to launch joint academic programmes, increase exchanges of students and teachers, and connect students from Uzbek universities to Shinhan University’s international cooperation network. The discussions also covered the organisation of joint scientific and educational events.
Another area of the talks was the training of medical professionals, including nursing staff.
