About the Department The "Preschool Education Pedagogy" Department began its operations in 2024, becoming part of the Faculty of Preschool Education in accordance with Decision No. 1 of the Chirchiq State Pedagogical University Council dated August 29, 2024. Formerly part of the "Preschool Education Methodology" department, it later became an independent department. Currently, the department is engaged in teaching theoretical knowledge for Preschool Education specializations.

Mission and Goals The department's mission is to guide students and researchers towards scientific activity within an individual learning environment, and to develop students' advanced theoretical and practical skills, forming their professional competence. Our main goals:

• Enhancing the quality of professional competencies through professionally oriented programs and advanced pedagogical methods.
• Expanding international cooperation by establishing partnerships with universities, the scientific community, and educational projects.
• Developing the scientific research environment by becoming an innovative center for pedagogical research. The department has a medium-term strategic development program for 2024-2025.

Curricula The department conducts classes for bachelor's degree students in Preschool Education specialized subjects.

• 1st-Year Curricula (Preschool Education Specialization):
  • Child Psychology and Psychodiagnostics
  • Social Adaptation of Children
  • Organization of Developmental Centers
  • Pedagogy for Early and Preschool Age Children
• 3rd-Year Curricula (For Preschool Education Specializations):
  • Fundamentals of Art Pedagogy
  • Social Adaptation

Scientific Research Directions and Projects The Preschool Education Pedagogy Department is engaged in scientific research across several strategic areas. These directions aim to conduct research that meets modern educational demands, expand collaboration with national and international scientific communities, and achieve practical outcomes. Key dissertation research being conducted at the department includes:

• 13.00.01 – Pedagogy Theory. History of Pedagogical Doctrines:
  • "Improving Mechanisms for Forming Professional-Creative Skills in Students" (Ismanova Ma'mura Abdumoʻminovna).
  • "Mechanisms for Improving Professional Pedagogical Skills of Future Preschool Educational Organization Educators" (O‘razaliyeva Sojida Tojiboy qizi).
  • "Organization of Mobile Games in Preschool Educational Organizations, Formation of Moral and Volitional Qualities in Children (Using the Example of a Preparatory Group)" (Kodirova Muyassar Eshmamat qizi).
  • "Preparing Students for Socio-Pedagogical Activities through National Education in Individual Learning Environments" (Azamatova Dildora Shuxrat qizi).
• 13.00.08 – Theory and Methodology of Preschool Education and Upbringing:
  • "Technologies for Developing Creative Abilities in Older Preschool Children" (Urmonova Toshxon Ibragimovna).