The Role of Spiritual Education in Shaping the Individual in a

Knowledge-Based Society and Strategies for Its Development

Dilova Nargiza Gaibullayevna, Hajiyeva Nasiba Bahodirovna, Haydarova Lobar Khalimovna and

Mardonova Saodat Muzaffarovna

Bukhara State University, Uzbekistan

Keywords: Role, Individual, Society, Strategies.

Abstract: This article analyzes the role of the spiritual education of an individual in a knowledge-based society and

strategies for its development. The study conducted surveys among schoolchildren and teachers in different

regions of Uzbekistan. It was determined that spiritual education should be carried out, especially through the

joint influence of the school and the family. The results show that state and public participation are also

important for the development of spiritual education. The article provides suggestions and recommendations

for the development of this process.

1 INTRODUCTION

A knowledge-based society provides a solid

foundation for the intellectual and spiritual

development of man in today's era of globalization.

Spiritual education in such societies is not only an

important element of personal development, but also

a necessary condition for General Social

Development. Spirituality consists of a system of

meanings and beliefs based on a person's moral

values, social attitudes and national self, which shape

a person's attitude towards society and the

environment. Spiritual education is especially

important for the younger generation, since their

future lifestyle, moral decisions and role in society

depend on this upbringing. At the same time,

strategies for the development of this process in a

knowledge-based society require constant attention.

2 RELEVANCE OF THE TOPIC

The Republic of Uzbekistan, while maintaining its

national spirituality, is making significant progress

towards the development of a knowledge-based

society through the modern educational system. In

particular, the spiritual education of the younger

generation has become one of the most important

directions of state policy. Notable in this regard are

reforms to the education system, the establishment of

spirituality and ethics classes in schools and higher

education institutions, and the strengthening of the

upbringing environment in the family. The role of

spiritual education in a knowledge-based society is

multifaceted, it affects not only personal, but also all

spheres of society. Through spiritual values, human

behavior, place in society, civic duty, family relations

and social responsibility are formed. In this respect,

the development of individual spirituality and

strategies aimed at increasing it are of great

importance in the sustainable development of each

country.

In Uzbekistan, a number of activities and projects

are carried out in this direction today. In particular,

the decisions of the president of the Republic of

Uzbekistan dated November 28, 2018 No. 4038 "on

approval of the concept of further development of

national culture in the Republic of Uzbekistan", the

Cabinet of Ministers dated December 31, 2019 No.

1059 "on approval of the concept of continuous

spiritual education and measures to implement it", -

towards national rise!"in the content of state

programs, the formation of spiritual and moral

qualities in young people, such as patriotism,

courage, courage, national pride, perseverance,

oriyat, contentment, hard work, willpower,

responsiveness; knowledge about our rich national

educational heritage is increased in them, paying

special attention to such issues as learning,

preservation, promotion, strengthening the position

of national values by teaching them.

Gaibullayevna, D. N., Bahodirovna, H. N., Khalimovna, H. L. and Muzaffarovna, M. S.

The Role of Spiritual Education in Shaping the Individual in a Knowledge-Based Society and Strategies for Its Development.

DOI: 10.5220/0013451500004654

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In this process, not only educational institutions

are actively involved, but also families, cultural

institutions and community organizations. In today's

society, the strategies used by the State play an

important role in the development of moral education

and spirituality, in the formation of the attitude of

young people towards the future. This creates the

necessary foundations for the development of the

spiritual education of the individual in society.

3 LITERATURE ANALYSIS

Currently, a number of studies have been carried out

on the role of spiritual education in personal and

social development. In his article, khamidullayeva

(2024) argues that spiritual education is a focal point

for the development of society, reflecting on how it

affects overall development through individual

spirituality. He noted that upbringing should be

carried out not only in the family or educational

institutions, but on the scale of society as a whole,

since the spiritual development of the individual sets

the stage for the development of the whole society

(Khamidullayeva, 2024). Mirazimova (2020), on the

other hand, expressed her views on the role of the

family in spiritual education. His research has shown

that the spiritual environment in the family plays a

fundamental role in the moral formation of the child.

The family is the first and most important institution

that maintains spiritual values and brings them to the

future generation (Mirazimova, 2020). Also,

Salahiddinov (2023) in his work talks about the role

of historical development, culture and spirituality in

the development of society. He points out that culture

and spirituality are interdependent, noting that

national and cultural values can also be maintained

through the development of spirituality

(Salahiddinov, 2023). The analysis of these literature

shows that the spiritual education of the individual

and the strategies for its development occupy an

important place for the development of society.

Spirituality is associated not only with individual, but

also with Social Responsibility, which is important in

state politics.

4 METHODS

This article uses qualitative and quantitative analysis

methods as a scientific research process. The purpose

of the study is to study the place of spiritual education

of the individual in a knowledge – based society and

determine strategies for its development. During the

study, on the basis of the results of a briefing

organized on the basis of spiritual events and TV

shows on the topic and observations of the

discussions of National films, online civil courts, a

survey of 200 students of graduating classes of

General secondary schools of Bukhara, Andijan,

Karshi region and 300 prospective students studying

in higher education institutions was obtained. The

survey asked 20 questions that help to identify the

problem and find a solution to it, in which participants

were asked to comment on the concepts of

“knowledge-based society”, “personality spiritual

education”, substantiate the role and relevance of

these concepts in society and personality maturation,

while they were asked to assess the environment of

personal and social spirituality, family The data was

systematized using the Microsoft Excel program and

analyzed in the SPSS program. The results of the

study were compared through statistically reliable

indicators to determine the place of individual

spirituality in the development of society.

5 RESULTS

The results of the study showed that in a knowledge-

based society, spiritual education is of great

importance in helping a person, along with the

intellectual development of a person, spiritual and

moral values, realize a person's self-awareness, role

in society, receive education, work, live happily and

contribute to the development of society. 85% of the

survey participants noted that spiritual education of

the individual is one of the main factors in the

development of society. 90% of teachers stressed the

need to improve the atmosphere of spiritual education

in educational institutions, while 75% of students

highly appreciated the importance of their family

spiritual values.

The first table shows the views of students and

teachers on spiritual education, demonstrating the

high need to improve the spiritual environment in the

family and school.

Analysis has shown that the family spiritual

environment is of great importance, especially in the

spiritual education of students. 85% of students stated

that family education plays an important role in

shaping their moral values and life decisions. At the

same time, 90% of teachers expressed support for the

further development of spiritual education in the

school.

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Table 1: Views on spiritual education

Type of

respondents

A spiritual atmosphere is

necessary at school

Spiritual atmosphere in the family

is necessary

General

Teachers 90% 80% 85%

Students 75% 85% 80%

Table 2: Needs for the development of the atmosphere of spiritual education

Types of needs Teachers (%) Students (%)

School spiritual education 90% 75%

Family spiritual values 80% 85%

Increase overall social responsibility 85% 80%

These results show that in a knowledge-based

society, there is a great need to develop the spiritual

education of the individual. Family and school,

together, are important factors in this process.

According to the results of the study, there was a high

level of recognition of the importance of spiritual

education among students and teachers. 85% of the

survey participants noted that the joint movement of

school and family in spiritual education is the most

effective method. At the same time, it became known

that, according to the data, new methods aimed at

improving the spiritual education system in schools

should be introduced, especially strengthening the

training of teachers in this regard. In the process of

developing educational programs related to school

spiritual education, it is necessary to act on the basis

of national and social values. The results of the table

show that in increasing the moral development and

social responsibility of students, their adaptation to

the educational environment of the family and school

is of great importance.

6 DISCUSSION

The results of the study show that the spiritual

education of a person in a knowledge-based society is

one of the most important factors in the development

of society. According to a survey of students and

teachers, the place of school and family in the process

of spiritual education is very large. The spiritual

education provided at the school, in particular, the

knowledge and qualifications of teachers in this

regard, has a strong influence on the moral

development of children. At the same time, the

spiritual environment in the family is taking the field

as a decisive factor in the formation of the child's

personal moral values and social behavior. The data

obtained in the study also showed the need for further

development of spiritual education in school. New

strategies for spiritual education should be developed

based on the needs expressed by teachers and

students. These strategies should focus on increasing

the social responsibility of students, maintaining and

strengthening national values. This information

means that it is necessary that not only school and

family, but also society as a whole participate in the

development of individual spirituality. This process

can be further strengthened, especially through state-

sponsored spiritual programs.

At this point, we will try to identify the

peculiarities of the "knowledge-based society".

Knowledge in a knowledge-based society is the

basis of Science, production, innovation,

technological progress and competitiveness as the

main drivers of the economic development of society.

All areas of community life: education, health,

culture, politics, and more are governed by

knowledge-based approaches. The prevalence of

information and communication technologies (ICT),

provides fast and efficient data delivery, scientific

research support, online education and other

opportunities.

In social development, the emphasis on human

capital increases, and the role of functionally

competent and creative individuals increases. In order

to develop the mental potential of a social society,

investment in scientific research, innovation,

education and culture is achieved. The activities of

democratic institutions are strengthened and the

ability of citizens to make decisions based on

knowledge is ensured.

In economic development, society emphasizes the

orientation of the economy towards knowledge-based

sectors, i.e. investment in scientific research,

technological

progress, innovation, education and

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Figure 1: Factors for the development of the spiritual education of the individual in a knowledge-based society.

culture. Competitiveness in the world economy

increases the reason for the potential of advanced

technologies, innovations and qualified personnel.

New jobs will be created in knowledge-based areas.

National culture and lifestyle based on the human

value factor, a lifestyle is formed that focuses on

communicating with each other, learning new

knowledge, thinking critically, solving problems.

New forms of society in self-organization and

management: internet platforms, online community,

opportunities are created for citizens to increase their

activity through the Internet.

At this point, we found it necessary to give the

following definition to the concept of a knowledge-

based society. A knowledge-based society is a model

of a new society that develops under the influence of

Economic, Social Development, National Culture

and technological innovation, as well as the

importance of human capital, where the new "value

and knowledge" of a healthy lifestyle is the main

focus.

In addition to the intellectual potential of a person

and his ability to innovate, the spiritual education of

a person and his moral qualities are also important in

the development of society, which is determined by

the following factors (see Figure 1).

Through continuous education and upbringing in

a knowledge-based society, it is advisable to organize

training, master classes, training courses in the areas

of humanism, national and universal values,

responsibility in society, critical and analytical

thinking, expansion of the scientific and religious

worldview, adaptation to the development of social

society and the understanding of its personal

responsibility in it.

Based on the analysis and recommendations we

carried out, we defined the essence of the concept of

spiritual education of the individual as follows. In a

knowledge - based society, the spiritual education of

a person is a complex process that provides an

intensive - integrative development of moral,

spiritual, intellectual and social qualities of a person,

making it a complex process aimed at content such

abilities as living an independent life based on duty,

responsibility, self-awareness and development,

access to communication in society.

Recognizing the importance of human capital in

the internationalization of education, the dependence

of human capital on innovative knowledge and

continuous spiritual education in the development of

Social Society for the principles of future education

and sustainable dissemination, it is advisable to carry

out individual spiritual education in a continuous way

Innovation and progress: together with new technologies, innovations and

scientific discoveries, the spiritual and moral qualities of a person are also very

important for the development of society. For example, in processes such as

solving environmental problems, establishing justice in society, promoting

cooperation and tolerance, the influence of individual spiritual education is high.

Community sustainability: building trust and cooperation between

people, strong spiritual values are important factors in overcoming

problems such as resolving conflicts in society, reducing crime, increasing

trust and respect among people.

Self-awareness and development of a person: the realization and

development of national values in the spiritual education of a person

contributes to the fact that a person finds the meaning of life, self-

awareness and lives happily.

Competitiveness: in the context of internationalization and global competition, a

person with a high level of spiritual education is distinguished by the ability to

work in a team, the ability to think creatively, respect and cooperate with others,

in addition to his professional qualifications.

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- oriented towards axiological approaches to the

integration of Family, Educational Institution,

neighborhood, public organizations.

7 CONCLUSION

In a knowledge-based society, the spiritual education

of a person is a focal point not only of personal

development, but also of social progress. The results

of the study showed that by improving the

atmosphere of spiritual education in the school and

family, it is possible to significantly influence the

moral development of the younger generation. The

role of teachers in this process is large, which helps

to increase the social responsibility of students. At the

same time, spiritual values and social relations

formed in the family are also important for the moral

development of the individual. Thus, the state, school,

family and community must act together in strategies

to promote individual spirituality. These strategies

promote the spiritual maturity of the individual, with

a focus on preserving national values and traditions.

According to the results of this study, the spiritual

education of an individual is important in a

knowledge-based society, the development of which

serves as the basis for the sustainable development of

society. According to the opinions of teachers and

students, the successful implementation of spiritual

education is inextricably linked with the joint

influence of school and family. The need to improve

the process of spiritual education in schools

especially requires an increase in the training of

teachers, since they play a fundamental role in the

formation of the moral values of the younger

generation. The study shows that through the joint

efforts of the state, school, family and public in the

development of spiritual education, it is possible to

achieve the upbringing of the younger generation in

the spirit of national and social values. To further

strengthen this process in the future, it is necessary to

develop new strategies and improve existing styles.

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