Mariya Ivanova, a specialist from Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, has begun her work at the Abdulla Avloni National Institute of Pedagogical Excellence as part of the international education project “Zo‘r” (KLASS).

At the beginning of her assignment, the institute’s leadership held a meeting with Mariya Ivanova to discuss the project’s objectives, teachers’ professional development and prospects for future cooperation.

Visiting Uzbekistan for the second consecutive year, Mariya Ivanova will deliver training sessions for more than 100 teachers as part of professional development courses.

She will also be a trainer at seminars for mentor teachers, where she will share her knowledge and effective teaching methods.

In collaboration with institute staff, the specialist is also working to enhance the professional competencies of Russian language teachers, develop teaching and learning materials, and introduce modern pedagogical approaches.

This partnership will contribute to expanding international knowledge exchange and improving the quality of education.