Strengthening Connections Between Students, Teachers, and Parents

On November 30, 2024, a roundtable discussion was held in Osh to review the results achieved and future plans for the course "Self-Knowledge and Personal Development." The event brought together education leaders, teachers, parents, and students, who shared their experiences and insights.

Bolot Imanaliev, a representative of the Ministry of Education and Science, highlighted the course's goal: fostering collaboration among schools, teachers, parents, and students. He emphasized that self-development is one of the most pressing issues of our time and assured that the ministry would fully support initiative of YOU Project of Helvetas. Nazira Sagynbaeva, a representative of the Republican Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Pedagogical Workers, underscored the course's success over the past four years as a large-scale project.

Participants shared how the course has positively impacted them:

Teachers also reported improved relationships with their students. One teacher shared:

Participants proposed integrating the methodology into school work plans and developing specialized programs to enhance professional skills. The importance of engaging with young people was reiterated, with a focus on listening to their voices and supporting their initiatives.

The "Self-Knowledge and Personal Development" course is paving the way for a new chapter in the education system, fostering stronger connections among students, teachers, and parents. The course's achievements and future plans represent a significant step forward. There is no doubt that this initiative will elevate the quality of education and contribute to positive social change.