Pedagogy and Psychology

THE IMPACT OF SOFT SKILLS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHER’S PERSONAL BRAND

Гульмира Аспанова — 2024-10-10

The competition in the modern education system is growing every year. Nowadays, to gain confidence in
the professional field, it is important for teachers to express themselves by developing their personal brand.
We understand the teacher’s personal brand as the habit of being popular among colleagues and creating one’s
own professional and personal identity. In recent decades, the issue of the necessity for teachers to possess flexible skills in order to perform their professional duties has become increasingly pertinent. The research article examines the role of soft skills in shaping a teacher’s personal brand, which has become a crucial aspect in contemporary professional settings. This study is based on theoretical frameworks of personal brand formation, complemented by practical observations and analysis of current demands placed on teachers. The authors posit that the identification of the structural components of soft skills, which are critical for the development of a teacher’s personal brand, will facilitate this process by considering the specific attributes of the phenomenon and the particularities of teachers’ professional activities. The article identifies and delineates the structural components of soft skills, including self-presentation, emotional intelligence, fairness, creativity, leadership. To validate the proposed hypothesis, a survey was conducted using the digital platform Google Forms. The survey consisted of two stages: at the first stage, we surveyed respondents who were not teachers; they were asked 8 questions; At the second stage, teachers were interviewed and asked 5 questions. The analysis of the results indicates that the development of the identified soft skills contributes to the formation of a positive image of the teacher and significantly influences the enhancement of professional status, as well as the quality and efficiency of the educational process.

BARRIERS OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY FORMATION: THE JUSTIFICATION FOR INCREASED TEACHER ATTRITION RATE

Мадина Ишкибаева — 2024-10-10

The scientific article is an in-depth study devoted to the aspects of the barriers of formation of
teacher identity in Kazakhstan after the completion of the year of study and development. Early
career teacher attrition is often seen as a problem related to personal or contextual factors. This
study examined attrition as a process involving both individual and contextual factors. The article is
based on a semi-structured interview using thematic analysis with 38 school English teachers from
Astana city in Kazakhstan about their first professional career path, their experiences, and
expectations in this regard. The thematic analysis showed 15 themes, from which it was structured
into 4 main themes: (1) higher salary expectations, (2) status, (3) lack of pre-teaching training and
(4) bureaucracy. This article also provides practical recommendations, including on the
development of programs for the preservation of cultural heritage and professional development, in
order to contribute to the successful professional formation of the Kazakh teachers. In general, this
article offers to discuss important aspects of modern education in Kazakhstan, outlines the main
conclusions and prospects for improving the education system and supporting the professional
development of teachers, taking into account the peculiarities of national culture.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’RESEARCH COMPETENCE IN TEACHING THE KAZAKH LANGUAGE

Эльмира Ибрагимова — 2024-10-10

The article discusses the enhancement of students’ research competence within the context of teaching the Kazakh language. Developing learners’ research skills is becoming a significant factor in higher education system. This research seeks to undertake a detailed examination of students' attitudes toward the Kazakh language, identify existing obstacles, and design effective strategies to assist the development of research competency within the context of Kazakh language and culture studies. This study examines both foreign and local studies to provide a methodology for teaching languages and culture. It also attempts to promote a successful integration of research approaches into the learning process for Kazakh language acquisition. This study paper applies a qualitative method, using semi-structured interviews, to collect thorough data on students' opinions and experiences with developing research abilities while learning the Kazakh language. The methodology intends to explore the many features of competence, language acquisition issues, and the significance of research activities in improving students' language proficiency.

ECOLOGICALLY-ORIENTED TEACHING OF ENGLISH TO STUDENTS IN THE INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Сауле Жаукина — 2024-10-10

Abstract

The relevance of the study in this paper is due to the problems of ecology in the modern world and the formation of ecological culture among the younger generation within the framework of the educational process to introduce them the ecological values in their future professional activities to preserve and restore the ecosystem of the planet. The purpose of the study is to form a model for the didactic foundations of ecologically-oriented teaching of English to students of pedagogical specialities. The leading method for the study of this issue is the a survey using the M. Rokich test for diagnosing personal value orientations, which makes it possible to determine social values, psychological aspirations by identifying the existing self-tasks of the person under survey, features of his or her self-determination and self-regulation of behaviour within the framework of ecological culture. The study presents didactic foundations of ecologically-oriented teaching of English to students of pedagogical specialities with formation of value orientations including value-motivational, cognitive-informational and modeling of creative ecological-cognitive professional activity on the basis of which the level of ecological culture of students can be created. The formed didactic foundations model of ecologically-oriented teaching of English to students of pedagogical specialties enables to create ecological culture with value standards of careful attitude to the environment and all levels of nature, which will allow them to introduce it in the educational process in their future professional activity to educate students about high ecological culture and creative behavior concerning natural objects and the whole ecosystem of life in general, which has practical significance for the education system and well-being of society.

ACMEOLOGICAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE SOCIAL EDUCATORS: CURRENT STATE

lira Ilyassova — 2024-10-10

Acmeological competence is an important issue for future social educators. This competence contributes
to developing their skills to implement their professional activities, adjusting to changing circumstances, and
being adaptable in professional endeavors in a rapidly changing world. This paper explores the current situation
of future social educators’ acmeological competence. The aim of this research is to define the current state of
acmeological competence of future social educators and give recommendations to improve the situation. To
collect the data a survey related to social educators’ acmeological competence has been employed. The conducted survey revealed that approximately half of the future social educators are unfamiliar with the term. However, despite their unfamiliarity with “acmeology”, they understand the importance of professional development.
The authors of the research believe that incorporating acmeological competence components into the social
education curricula and developing initiatives aimed at enhancing acmeological competence will increase future
social educators’ acmeological awareness and skills.

GLOBAL TRENDS IN CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Yelena Agranovich — 2024-10-10

This research presents a comparative analysis of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) models
for teachers in several countries, including Singapore, Finland, Japan, China (Shanghai), Australia, Canada
(Ontario), Estonia, and the Netherlands. Employing a qualitative approach and multiple case study methodology, the research identifies key features and trends in CPD. The results indicate that effective CPD models are characterized by individualized approaches, emphasis on collaborative learning, and connections to research
activities. Despite variations in implementation, all models recognize the critical role of continuous teacher
development in improving educational quality. Innovative approaches are highlighted, such as the Japanese Lesson Study model, the teacher rotation system in Shanghai, and personal learning budgets in the Netherlands. The study underscores the importance of creating flexible, adaptive CPD systems capable of addressing global challenges, including the digitalization of education and the development of 21st-century skills. The research findings can serve as a foundation for improving CPD systems in Kazakhstan, taking into account their unique
context for detailing and enhancing the Professional Standard “Teacher”.

NAZARBAYEV INTELLECTUAL SCHOOLS’ UPDATED STUDENT SELECTION SYSTEM: ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND VALIDITY

Zhanna Jumabayeva — 2024-10-10

This paper presents the validation research conducted in 2020 for a testing system designed to identify
prospective students for a network of selective STEM schools. The initial validation, carried out in 2015,
established that the assessment system was fit for purpose, effectively selecting suitable candidates. Since
then, the selection process has undergone modifications, prompting the need for further validation. This
study evaluates the effectiveness and predictive validity of the updated selection system, focusing on students
in grade 7. Data were collected from a single cohort during the 2019-2020 academic year, focusing on their
assessment results. The findings indicate that the selection test successfully predicts academic achievement in
mathematics and quantitative reasoning, with moderate predictive accuracy in languages. Despite changes to the
selection test since 2019, the overall predictive validity of the subtests remains strong. The paper emphasizes
the practical significance of these findings for educational institutions, offering insights to improve admission
processes. By refining the selection system, educational organizations can better identify and support talented
students, ultimately improving educational outcomes. The study also contributes to the ongoing improvement
of assessment practices, ensuring that selection procedures remain effective in identifying students capable of thriving in rigorous academic environments.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL EXPERIENCE OF MEDIA EDUCATION

Сауле Polatova — 2024-10-10

The article highlights the importance of developing media competence among students. The authors discuss theoretical and practical ways to promote media literacy education and develop media competence essential for students’ comprehensive preparation to use mass media.

As practice shows the digitalization of all areas of social life brings not only advantages as professional and personal growth opportunities but also other additional concerns. People struggle to analyze, evaluate and comprehend the information because there are so many resources, the information is disseminated through various channels with tremendous speed. There is a rising need to promote media competences among students who consumes large amounts of information.

In this rapidly developing digital world information consumers need a new set of competences to search for information effectively, intake and analyze it. It is important to facilitate systematic knowledge transfer on media and promotion of media competence needed to analyze the subject of the information and its purpose.

Organization of non-formal education for the students of the educational program “Pedagogy and Psychology”

Sholpan Alimova — 2024-10-03

The use of massive open online courses as one of the main resources for non-formal education in the Republic of Kazakhstan is discussed in the article. According to the authors of this research, non-formal education is considered to be the way for personal and professional development as well. The article’s goal is to describe the organization of non-formal education for the students of the educational program “Pedagogy and psychology” and determine its effect on students’ academic performance. To demonstrate the data collected throughout the research process, a number of pedagogical methods as theoretical and comparative analysis, testing, content analysis and pedagogical experiment were utilized. The authors applied mathematical statistics methods including the non-parametric statistical criterion Mann-Whitney U-test and SPSS Statistics 27.0 program in this study. 64 2^nd and 3^rd year students of the educational program “Pedagogy and Psychology” of Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan took part in the pedagogical experiment. The following 4 massive open online courses on the Coursera platform were included into the educational process as non-formal education: “Leading teams: Building Effective Team Cultures”, “Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making”, “Project Management: The Basics for Success” and “Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills”. The results of empirical study illustrated that massive open online courses offered by Coursera improved students’ academic performance by 15.6% and gave them the opportunity to pursue their goals outside the classroom, moreover, fostered the development of their metacognitive skills.

FUNDAMENTALS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

Almagul Zadayeva — 2024-10-10

This study explores the critical issue of quality assurance in higher education systems, both in Kazakhstan
and globally, where universities operate in a «consumer market» with students selecting educational programs,
institutions, and resources. Based on an analysis of international and domestic research, the study aims to identify
the foundations of quality assurance in higher education. The authors highlight key aspects of higher education
quality, including student quality, teaching characteristics, academic regulations, and administrative support.
Educational quality is examined within the context of international standards as a matter of national importance,
with education levels serving as a foundation for economic development of both state and society. The research
analysis reveals that various approaches, methods, and criteria for quality management are employed in creating
systems for ensuring and assessing the quality of higher education institutions in Kazakhstan and abroad.
These include the evaluative method of university activity quality management (SWOT analysis), Total Quality
Management (TQM) strategy, and an approach based on the requirements of international quality standards ISO
9000:2000. The study notes that Kazakhstan has adopted a management model based on the ISO 9000:2000
international quality standards. This comprehensive review contributes to the understanding of quality assurance mechanisms in higher education and their implications for educational policy and practice.

ENHANCING SCHOOL-AGE CARE ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH POSITIVE INTERACTIONS

Guldana Begimbetova — 2024-10-10

This study examines the implementation of the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) in Almaty schools, a project approved as a state initiative by the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023-2025. The SACERS scale, which includes 48 indicators assessed on a 7-point scale, allows assessing the educational environment conducive to children's development. The study involved staff, parents and teachers data were collected through observation, interviews, a survey of 99 students aged 10-13 using Google Forms and the study conducted the bibliometric analysis using R Studio and a Scopus CSV dataset to explore international scholarly discourse on educational interactions from 2017 to 2023. This approach aimed to contextualize findings within broader educational research trends.By combining quantitative analysis with qualitative data, the research aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of school environments in Almaty. Comparing schools A and B the study highlights strengths in disciplinary norms, peer interaction and teacher-pupil communication. This study highlights the importance of positive interactions in shaping favourable school environments around the world, contributing to the holistic development of children and improving education.

GEOPOLITICS IN SCHOOL EDUCATION: ASSESSING THE PERCEPTION OF KEY ASPECTS BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KAZAKHSTAN

Назира Мырзалы — 2024-10-10

This article analyzes the section "Geopolitics" in school geography curricula in Kazakhstan and assesses the level of knowledge and perceptions of secondary school students on this topic. To collect data to determine the degree of assimilation of geopolitical concepts, a survey method was used. The authors set the goal of analyzing the content of educational materials, developing a survey instrument, conducting a survey and analyzing the data obtained to identify the level of knowledge and awareness of students. The study found that most students demonstrate a good understanding of geopolitical concepts and are able to analyze world problems by relating them to geopolitical factors. However, some students have an incomplete understanding of geopolitics, which may be due to lack of clarity in teaching materials or lack of interest. Overall, the authors conclude that the study of geopolitics in the school curriculum contributes to the formation of a deep understanding of global issues and analytical skills of students, but requires additional effort to improve the effectiveness of learning. In addition, the study found that geopolitics receives full coverage in the curriculum for grades 10-11. However, the main question remains how students perceive this concept upon completion of studying the section, how much they understand the essence of world problems and assess current global trends in the field of geopolitics of the world and Kazakhstan.

ACCOMPANYING A STUDENT WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN SCHOOLS IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE ROLE OF A TEACHER ASSISTANT

Әсем Каукенова — 2024-10-10

Worldwide, the development of inclusive education is aimed to achieve the goal of creating safe, nonviolent, inclusive and effective learning environment for all children. The goal of our work is to study the current
situation of teaching assistants in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder in secondary schools. A
questionnaire was developed by the team of experts and is based on the legal acts. It is designed in two main
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areas that focused on the experience and needs of teacher assistant and children with autism as well. The results
obtained are based on the collection and analysis of data, the study of scientific and methodological literature,
normative legal documents on the topic. The research enabled to implement the task of clarifying the role of the
teacher assistant in accompanying a student with autism, identifying positive practices, difficulties, satisfaction
with their work, as well as to identify factors that impede the effectiveness of psychological and pedagogical
support for children with autism at school. It is clear that comprehensive continuous capacity-building trainings
are needed in the country to support the work of the teacher assistants and systemic solutions regarding the
improvement of professional competencies of teaching assistants in Kazakhstan.

SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF NETWORK INTERACTION BETWEEN STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN IN THE VIRTUAL SPACE

Sholpan Kolumbayeva — 2024-10-10

The article presents an analytical review of theoretical material on the study of the problem of network interaction in virtual space and the identification of the attitude of Kazakhstani students of pedagogical specialties of higher educational institutions to virtual communication and interaction in social networks. The trends of the influence of the Internet and digital resources on the development of networking and learning are studied. A SWOT analysis of the features of youth network interactions in the virtual space is presented, recommendations are given on managing existing risks in the development of online student interaction in the digital educational space. The authors have developed two models, one is related to the influence of network interaction on the formation of a network communicative culture of students, the second represents a network communicative culture of interaction between students and university teachers.

ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPING SAFE BEHAVIOR SKILLS IN CHILDREN OF THE SENIOR PRESCHOOL GROUP

Юлдуз Иминова — 2024-10-10

In the article, the authors consider the problems that hinder the development of safe behavior skills of children of the senior preschool group. A literary review of the works of foreign and Kazakhstani teachers and scientists on the safe behavior of older preschool children is made. The definitions of "safety" and "safe behavior" are analyzed. The current state of work on the development of safe behavior skills in a preschool organization, at home, on the street is studied; the characteristic of behavioral reactions of senior preschool children is given; the normative legal documents, the State mandatory standard of preschool education and training of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Standard curriculum of preschool education and training of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the educational direction "Formation of socio-emotional skills" are analyzed.

The purpose of the study is to identify current problems that hinder the development of safe behavior skills in children of the senior preschool group. The authors analyzed the types of child safety (social, physical and psychological, information, transport, educational, environmental, medical, legal and others), which are currently debatable. Based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, the current problems of ensuring and threatening the safety of children at home, on the street, in a preschool organization are identified. The ways of solving the problems reflected in foreign and Kazakhstani studies on ensuring the safety of older preschool children are considered.

In the perspective of our research, determining the effectiveness of "playful learning" in the development of safe behavior skills and its implementation in the educational process of a preschool organization.