Seminar-Training Held as Part of the Professional Development Course
April 23 , 2023
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A seminar-training on improving the quality of pedagogical education was held at NIU.
📌 The International Nordic University has launched a professional development course aimed at improving the quality of pedagogical education and developing the teacher training system.
🔹 The course is implemented in accordance with government decisions and is designed to strengthen educational cooperation between Uzbekistan and Finland.
🔹 Today, a seminar-training is taking place at NIU as part of the course.
🔹 NIU Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Odil Qoysinov, introduced participants to the course’s goals and objectives.
🔹 Finnish expert Petri Lounaskorpi provided insights into Finland’s education system and teaching methodologies.
📢 This course promotes the adoption of modern innovative approaches in higher education and enhances the qualifications of educators!
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