Course preparation for teachers of the Kazakh language of schools with the Russian language of training

Based on the outcomes of implementing the Comprehensive Plan for Multilingualism Development for 2019 -2021, Akim of East Kazakhstan region D.K. Akhmetov set a protocol order to create a Task Force to develop the Regional Program for Multilingualism Development for 2022-2024.

The priority direction is aimed at introducing a new methodology for teaching and learning the conversational Kazakh language in schools with the Russian language of training.  

The Task Force included university scientists and practicing teachers. The 100 best teachers of the Kazakh language of grades 5-6 of schools with the Russian language of training have been chosen to carry out the preparatory work.

Education Administration, jointly with the Task Force, has developed an 80-hour coursework program for teachers of the Kazakh language in schools with the Russian language of training.

The coursework training includes two stages.

The initial section of the first stage was held online on 7-11 June, 2021.

During the course, intake diagnostics were carried out in order to identify the level of proficiency of teachers in teaching methods for dividing into groups.

The course participants got acquainted with new teaching methods in 4 types of speech activity.

Upon completion of the first stage, the teachers received homework to develop an individual short-term lesson plan using a new methodology, taking into account their work experience.

The second stage of the course will take place on 23-27 August 2021, where course participants will determine the directions of their work using this methodology by the beginning of the new school year.