Methodology of Forming A Culture of Interethnic Harmony in Students

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This article explores the relevance, © 2025 Original content from this work may be used under the terms pedagogical approaches, and methodological of the creative commons attributes 4.0 License. foundations of forming a culture of interethnic harmony among students. The research utilized analytical methods, surveys, and pedagogical experiments to examine students’ perceptions of interethnic relations. The results confirm the effectiveness of multicultural education, interactive teaching methods, and the mediator role of the teacher in developing a culture of harmony. The article also presents applicable instructional techniques and outlines tools for assessing outcomes in the learning process. Keywords: Interethnic harmony, intercultural dialogue, tolerance, multicultural education, pedagogical methods, student upbringing, civic culture. Introduction: In today's context of globalization and increasingly complex socio-economic processes, the peaceful coexistence of different ethnicities, cultures, and religions has become more important than ever. For multiethnic countries such as Uzbekistan, the relevance of promoting interethnic harmony is especially high. Ensuring interethnic harmony is not only a foundation for political stability but also a guarantee of economic development, cultural integration, and social unity. From this perspective, cultivating a culture of interethnic harmony among students is of vital importance. As future leaders of society and specialists in various fields, students must learn to respect diversity, embrace tolerance, and engage in constructive intercultural dialogue from an early stage. Failure to do so may result in increased risks of social Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Fundamentals 114 https://eipublication.com/index.php/jsshrf 9 Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research Fundamentals tension, discrimination, and conflict. • Understanding of ethical and civic values. The formation of interethnic harmony should be The results were analyzed using statistical tables and viewed not only as a moral and educational goal but visual data representation tools, helping to assess also as a structured pedagogical process. Developing students’ existing knowledge and attitudes regarding students' intercultural communication skills, interethnic harmony. promoting the values of tolerance, and teaching Pedagogical Experiment. Experimental and control respect for differing views and traditions helps build a groups were formed from students at two universities. solid foundation for a peaceful society. Over a two-month period, the experimental group This priority is reflected in national legislation such as participated in targeted educational sessions focused on the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Law building interethnic harmony. These included: on Education, and the National Strategy for Ensuring • Interactive lessons on diversity and inclusion; Interethnic Harmony and Religious Tolerance. • Intercultural communication training; President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s reforms to modernize the education system within the framework of the • Mini-projects highlighting ethnic diversity and "New Uzbekistan – New Thinking" initiative emphasize mutual respect. the integration of national and universal values in the At the end of the intervention, both groups were upbringing of youth reassessed through post-tests to compare changes in Therefore, developing a methodology for forming attitudes and awareness. interethnic harmony among students and integrating it Educational and Didactic Tools. The following didactic into educational practice has become an urgent methods and tools were identified as effective for pedagogical priority. The aim of this study is to identify fostering a culture of interethnic harmony among effective methodological approaches for fostering students: such a culture among students. 1. Multicultural Education Lessons. Course materials METHODS were enriched with content reflecting the historical, This research was conducted with the aim of literary, and cultural heritage of various ethnic groups. developing and evaluating pedagogical methodologies Lessons focused on promoting mutual understanding, for cultivating a culture of interethnic harmony among identifying shared values, and exploring peaceful university students. The following scientific and solutions to cultural misunderstandings. Comparative methodological approaches were employed during the analysis and reflection were encouraged to help study: students appreciate both cultural uniqueness and common human values. Analytical Method. At the initial stage, a thorough review and analysis were conducted of scholarly 2. Role-Playing and Communication Training. To literature on interethnic harmony, tolerance, develop empathy, compromise skills, and cultural intercultural communication, and civic values. Legal sensitivity, students participated in interactive role-play and policy documents o