The future of education: the training of new generation teachers discussed in Petropavlovsk

Kozybayev University together with the Department of Education of North Kazakhstan Region held the Pedagogical Forum "SAPALY BILIM– ULT BOLASHAGI", which brought together prominent representatives of the pedagogical community of the region. The event was held in the Palace of Schoolchildren and was aimed at strengthening the prestige of the teaching profession, discussing topical issues in the field of education, teacher training and the development of the professional community. Representatives of the I.Altynsarin National Academy of Education, heads of regional education departments, principals of schools and preschool institutions, a professor at the University of Arizona, honored educators, teachers and career guidance specialists took part in its work.

"In his Message to the people of Kazakhstan, the Head of State has repeatedly stressed the key role of education and especially the training of qualified teachers. He noted that the education of an educated, hardworking, patriotic generation is our common task. These words are directly reflected in the Development Concept of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023-2029, which emphasizes that the quality of education at all levels directly depends on the level of training of teaching staff," said Chairman of the Board, Rector Yerbol Isakayev.

Within the framework of the forum, an award ceremony was held for veterans of pedagogical labor who have made a significant contribution to the development of the region's education system, employees of the education departments of North Kazakhstan Region (NKR), and talented students.

"Today's forum unites all areas of the education system, starting from kindergarten, schools, and regional educational institutions, so that we can talk about the importance of our profession and the role of teachers in society. And about how to properly guide our future graduates towards choosing a teaching profession," said Aynagul Suraganova, Head of the Education Department of North Kazakhstan Region (NKR).

A job fair for graduates of pedagogical specialties was also held as part of the forum. More than 2,270 students study at the university in 41 pedagogical bachelor's and master's degree programs. 492 are being produced this year. At the fair, they were able to meet with potential employers, learn about vacancies and employment conditions, and submit resumes. The fair was attended by representatives of 13 regional schools and 24 institutions of technical and vocational education. Certificates were also awarded to specialists who completed the course "I am a career guidance counselor" from Kozybayev University. There are 93 people in total.