Providing a model for measuring educational quality in elementary schools

Authors

  • Tojiyeva Feruza Anvarovna Termiz State University
  • Javohir Yusupovich Xolmatov Jizzakh State Pedagogical University
  • Gulchekhra Ibrakhimovna Khamraeva Asia International University
  • Polovina Larisa Vladimirovna Kokand State Pedagogical Institute
  • Aripova Dilnoza Vahobjon kizi Kokand State Pedagogical Institute
  • Bobojonov Azizjon Babaxanovich Tashkent State University of Economics

Keywords:

Education, elementary schools, teaching methods, teacher, student and family

Abstract

Education and quality of it have the greatest impact on the development of societies. The necessity to reform the education structure and environment to developed educational spaces and high quality education are undeniable in education system. Education environments that have suitable and desirable conditions for the activities progress of children, which is possible through the detailed design of spaces according to children's behavioral patterns. The present study was conducted with the aim of providing an appropriate model of factors affecting the quality of education in elementary schools in Uzbekistan. The research method was an exploratory mixed research in terms of applied purpose and data analysis, and was descriptive and survey-type in terms of method. The statistical population in the quantitative part included principals and teachers of elementary schools in Uzbekistan, including 820 people, of which 220 people were selected using cluster and stratified and simple random methods. The research tool included a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of 15 items, the validity and reliability of which were confirmed. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS software and the impact of each factor on the quality of education was examined. First, based on the experts' opinions, structural equation models were identified based on 11 main components of education policy, educational content, infrastructure, educational space, teaching tools, education process, teacher teaching method, culture and society, family and student, management and educational goals. The results showed that teacher teaching method, educational content and management have the greatest impact on educational quality. Finally, solutions were presented to improve the conditions and quality of education according to the experts' opinions and field studies.

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Published

2024-12-27

Issue

Section

Novel approaches in education, society and culture development

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