EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION: THE BALANCE BETWEEN EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE AND NATIONAL VALUES
Keywords:
Globalization, Pedagogy, European Education, Uzbek National Values, Individualism, Collectivism, Ethno-pedagogy, Ma’naviyat.Abstract
This article presents a comparative analysis of European and Uzbek educational paradigms in the context of modern globalization. The study examines the integration of Western pedagogical innovations—such as individual autonomy and digital literacy—with the traditional ethical foundations of Uzbek "Ma’naviyat" (spirituality). By reviewing contemporary literature from both European and local scholars, the paper identifies the strengths of the "Selective Adaptation" model. The results suggest that while European methods enhance technical and critical competencies, the Uzbek upbringing system provides essential social cohesion and moral stability. The article concludes that a balanced approach is necessary to raise a generation that is globally competitive yet culturally rooted.
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