CULTURAL AND PEDAGOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF UZBEK FOLK DANCE MOTIFS Visual Methodological Guide
Year: 2026
Type: book
Abstract: The related information on Uzbek folk dance motifs, their cultural significance, pedagogical applications, and integration into educational practices is provided by scholars from Andijan State Pedagogical Institute (Andijan, Uzbekistan), namely: · Muhayyo Artikova (Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor). She has contributed extensively to pedagogical research, including individualized professional development, STEAM technologies in primary education, interactive teaching methods, and the formation of future teachers' competencies. Her work emphasizes holistic child development, emotional intelligence, and cultural integration in early education—principles that align closely with using folk dance motifs (such as those from Fergana Valley traditions, including the Andijan Polka) for rhythmic, motor, and affective learning in preschool and primary settings. · Mavludakhon Azimova (Head of the Department of Scientific Research, Innovations and Training of Scientific and Pedagogical Personnel of the Andijan State Pedagogical Institute, Doctor of Philosophy in Political Sciences, Associate Professor). Her publications address actual problems in improving educational processes through innovative digital technologies and broader pedagogical enhancements. She explores how traditional cultural elements can be modernized in teaching methodologies, providing insights into adapting folk arts like Uzbek dances for contemporary classrooms to foster creativity, cultural competence, and interdisciplinary links (e.g., music, movement, and digital tools). · Marifat Kasimova (Prominent scholar from Andijan State Pedagogical Institute). She has presented on psycholinguistic aspects of literary and cultural texts, including themes in Turkic heritage and women's roles in cultural preservation. Her research supports the symbolic and expressive analysis of dance motifs, viewing them as non-verbal "texts" that convey emotions, identity, and universal values - particularly relevant for interpreting the narrative and emotional layers in regional Uzbek dances (Fergana, Andijan styles) and their role in moral-aesthetic education. Their work at Andijan State Pedagogical Institute highlights the institute's commitment to preserving and pedagogically applying Uzbekistan's intangible cultural heritage, such as folk dances, to nurture well-rounded, culturally aware future educators and learners. This aligns with Uzbekistan's national priorities in safeguarding traditions (e.g., UNESCO-listed elements) while adapting them to modern educational needs, offering valuable insights for cross-cultural applications, including in Indian contexts.
Author: Allayarov, Asror
Institution: Andijon Davlat Pedagogika instituti
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7214045154