In the frame of the implementation of the “Trilingual Education Policy”, Gulzhan Rysbekkyzy, a trainer at the branch of the Center for Educational Programmes of the AEO “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools”, conducted seminars on the topic “Effective Use of the Content and Language Integrated Approach (CLIL)” for teachers of the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools of PhM and ChB in Shymkent on November 4-8, 2024, and the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of PhM in Semey on November 13-15, 2024.
The seminars included the features and strategies for the effective use of the CLIL approach. They also discussed modern digital tools and interactive tasks aimed at developing students’ listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. The participants learned how to develop CLIL tasks and planned collaboratively their lessons. Teachers were given methodological recommendations and feedback.
The participants of the seminars exchanged experiences and best practices in teaching their subjects. The seminars were concluded with an exchange of impressions and a discussion of the results. The teachers emphasized the high practical value of the knowledge they had received and expressed their willingness to implement new methods in educational activities.
Practice-oriented training for teaching staff at the IQanat High School of Burabay, focusing on methods for achieving learning objectives and enhancing students’ subject skills.
Specialists from the Centre of Educational Programmes under the AEO “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” will conduct training sessions at the IQanat High School of Burabay in Shchuchinsk (Akmola region) from 19 to 20 October 2024.
The activities will bring together 32 teachers in the framework of practice-oriented trainings on methods for achieving learning objectives and enhancing students’ subject skills in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography, Kazakh language, Russian language and History for lower-secondary and upper-secondary school students in grades 9-11.
The programmes include 16 academic hours aimed at improving functional literacy of students through modern educational methods and technologies.
The AEO “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” continues to make a significant contribution to strengthening the educational potential of the regions, supporting the country’s aspiration to raise educational standards.
More information about the activities of the Centre for Educational Programmes under the AEO “Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools” can be found at cep.nis.edu.kz.
Workshops on Teaching Methods and Techniques for Achieving Learning Goals Focused on Developing Student Subject Skills as Part of the “Rural Schools Capacity Development” Charitable Project
As part of the charitable project “Rural Schools Capacity Development,” experts from the Center ащк Educational Programьуs will conduct a series of regional workshops for teachers from 16 regions of Kazakhstan between October 10 and November 1.
The workshops will be held at the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools in Almaty, Astana, Turkestan, Atyrau, Semey, and Kokshetau, as well as at leading educational institutions in Atyrau—Atyrau Higher Multidisciplinary College “Bolashak,” Atyrau Innovative College “Parasat,” and School No. 7 IT Lyceum in Turkestan.
These events will bring together over 400 teachers and focus on methods and techniques aimed at improving students’ subject-specific skills. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, geography, Kazakh language, Russian language, English, history, arts and crafts, music, physical education, and elementary education.
Launched in 2020 by Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, this project continues to make a significant contribution to strengthening the educational capacity of rural regions, supporting the country’s efforts to raise educational standards in rural schools.
Within the framework of the project on development of textbooks for the Grade 7 in accordance with the Educational programme of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools – NIS-Programme, Centre for educational programme held an online seminars for authors and editors of “Kazakh language and literature (L1)”, “Kazakh language and literature (L2)”, “Russian language and literature (L1)”, “Russian language and literature (L2)” on September 30 – October 4, 2024.
The seminars were attended by 19 authors, 4 editors and one technical editor.
Presentation of book “Legends Behind the Kazakh Kuis”
At the international WALS 2024 conference in Astana on September 24-25, there was a presentation of book “Legends Behind the Kazakh Kuis”. The book is written in both Kazakh and English. The compilers of the book are employees of the Centre for Educational Programmes – expert in the subject “Music” Anar Dosanovna Ospanova and illustrator, designer Aisulu Zhumabekovna Almasbayeva.
The originality of this edition lies in the fact that, for the first time in Kazakhstan, Kazakh kui legends are presented in the format of an educational comic book. The reader has a unique opportunity to engage in “5 activities in 1 book”: read, watch, listen, play, and colour. The book features digital augmented reality (AR) technology, allowing the reader to see 3D models of musical instruments, study their structure, read additional information, and even play them virtually.
The book also includes sheet music for the kuis, which can be played on traditional Kazakh instruments. This could serve as a great incentive for further study of Kazakh music.
The coloring pages presented in the book, inspired by legendary kuis, make it not only an educational resource but also a kind of creative workshop.
All the types of activities described in the book set this edition apart from others, making it unique and engaging!
