Over half of Tajikistan’s population is under 19 years of age. Tajikistan’s youth of today will determine the success of the country tomorrow. The Tajik Government and the United States agree that the improvement of educational systems beginning with the primary education level is necessary for the economic and civil development of Tajikistan. While we often talk about children being the future of a country, they are also the present, and deserve support now. The Academy for Educational Development (AED) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), through United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding, continue to work with communities, teachers, school directors, teacher trainers, and Ministry of Education officials to improve the quality of basic education in Tajikistan.
Students have noted a change in the classroom. Before they used to sit separately in rows, did not talk to each other during the classes and were reluctant to ask for help. Now, they all sit together or in small groups and learn through interactive activities and games. They also ask many questions if they do not understand the subject.
Both programs work closely with community members to improve community support for education. Parents are encouraged to visit their children’s classrooms and to participate in parent associations
Tajikistan’s schools and universities need to adapt to produce skilled graduates to meet uncertain, often rapidly changing, employer needs. Learning must become more flexible, more student-centered, and more focused on problem solving and applications of concepts rather than memorization of facts.
Ayni ILC
Over half of Tajikistan’s population is under 19 years of age. Tajikistan’s youth of today will determine the success of the country tomorrow. The Tajik Government and the United States agree that the improvement of educational systems beginning with the primary education level is necessary for the economic and civil development of Tajikistan. While we often talk about children being the future of a country, they are also the present, and deserve support now. The Academy for Educational Development (AED) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), through United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding, continue to work with communities, teachers, school directors, teacher trainers, and Ministry of Education officials to improve the quality of basic education in Tajikistan.
Students have noted a change in the classroom. Before they used to sit separately in rows, did not talk to each other during the classes and were reluctant to ask for help. Now, they all sit together or in small groups and learn through interactive activities and games. They also ask many questions if they do not understand the subject.
Both programs work closely with community members to improve community support for education. Parents are encouraged to visit their children’s classrooms and to participate in parent associations
Tajikistan’s schools and universities need to adapt to produce skilled graduates to meet uncertain, often rapidly changing, employer needs. Learning must become more flexible, more student-centered, and more focused on problem solving and applications of concepts rather than memorization of facts.
Ayni ILC