Regional workshop “Developing learners’ research skills using the project method” as part of the project “Developing the potential of support schools in rural areas”
On October 26, 2023, in accordance with the action plan of Orken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, on the basis of Markakol Secondary School No. 1 of Education Department of Kurchum district held a regional workshop called “Developing learners’ research skills using the project method” as part of the project “Developing the potential of support schools in rural areas”.
The goal of the workshop is to develop learners’ cognitive, creative, research skills through the use of the project method, and to exchange successful experiences of teachers.
The workshop was attended by one hundred subject teachers of rural and small schools of the region.
During the workshop, 10 open lessons were demonstrated (natural science in elementary grades, mathematics and computer science in grades 5, 6, history of Kazakhstan in grade 6, physics in grade 9, chemistry, biology and geography in grades 8), 5 master classes were held, 24 projects were presented.
During the workshop, primary school teachers conducted the following open lessons and, using the spiral learning system, demonstrated the research skills of their learners:
M.B. Nurpeisova, a primary school teacher of the 2nd B grade on the topic “Elektrdin paida boluy”,
M.A. Alimbekova, a primary school teacher of the 3rd B grade on the topic “Elektr energiyasy kaidan alynady”,
I.B. Nugumanova, a primary school teacher of the 4th B grade, a lesson in natural science on the topic “Elektr kubylysy”.
L.Sh. Nurpeisova, a primary school teacher held an open lesson in natural science in the 2nd A grade on the topic “Auyz kuysy”, A.U. Beldeubayeva, a primary school teacher held a lesson in the 3rd A grade on the topic “As korytu zhuiyesi”.
N.G. Galymova, a primary school teacher held an open lesson in the 4th A grade on the topic “Kan ainalym zhuiyesi”. The teachers skillfully demonstrated in their classes the process of complicating the research of learners from simple to complex.
Sh.T. Atamanova, a primary school teacher conducted an open lesson in natural science in the 2nd V grade on the topic “Properties of objects to reflect light”, N.S. Isakina conducted an open lesson in natural science on the topic “Light and its properties” in the 4th V grade, using the system of spiral teaching method in the integrated lesson.
A.T. Orazimanova, a teacher of Mathematics held an open lesson on the topic “Zhai bolshek”, G.K Nuyurbayeva, a teacher of computer science showed a lesson in the 5th grade on the topic “Ekilik akparatty usynu”.
A.H. Baishin, a teacher of history conducted a lesson in the 6th grade on the topic “Nar Korgan Kalzhyr ortagasyrlyk Kimak kalasy”.
Zh.T. Mamanova, a teacher of chemistry, conducted a laboratory work in the 8th grade on the topic “Interaction of metals with acid solutions”, linking the actions of learners in the classroom with the work of a virtual laboratory.
A.M. Dzhumekenova, a teacher of physics showed an open lesson in the 9th grade on the topic “Metaldardagy zhane suiyktardagy elektr togy”.
N.A. Abatayeva, a teacher of biology demonstrated a laboratory work in biology in the 8th grade on the topic: “Kan toptary. Kan kuyu. Rh factor”.
Kumashm, a teacher of geography showed the research work of learners in the 8th grade on the topic “Geografiyalyk kural-zhabdyktar komegimen derekterdi ondeu”.
By applying the project method and elements of this type of activity in the classroom, the teachers were able to clearly show its impact on the development of learners’ research skills.
Open lessons, workshops, laboratory works went well as the resources of the updated classrooms were effectively used. During these lessons, the teachers, using the project-based method and its strategies and techniques, case kits, elements of the research method, various active forms of learning, various types of feedback, were able to demonstrate their positive impact on the development of learners’ research skills and abilities. Teachers A.M. Jumekeneva, A.D. Galymova, Zh.T.Mamanova, N.A. Abatayeva, N.N. Shaimardanova presented their research works in the STEM Laboratory of Natural Sciences.
The project “Markakol turizmi” was conducted by the following teachers: T. Kumash, B.S. Sabyrbekov, B. Koilybai, combining the skills acquired by learners in geography lessons, initial military training and physical education. The teachers of art work and physical education held master classes to engage learners in creativity and sports.
The master class by the teacher - defectologist N.M. Rakhymbaeva on the topic “Erekshe bilim berudi kazhet etetin okushylardyn shygarmashylyk kabiletin damytudyn adisteri” was interesting and informative.
The school presented 24 project works reflecting the effectiveness and efficiency of project-oriented activities of learners. Their work aims at developing learners’ creative and research skills, as well as improving professional growth and pedagogical skills of teachers.
The participants saw souvenirs, soap, ointments, an eye prosthesis, a greenhouse, teas, an incubator, works of national crafts being created in the laboratory. The results of the work of the school publishing house “Zhas Orken”, the school museum were also of interest to those present at the workshop, the school TV studio broadcast live about the most significant moments of the workshop.
Following the workshop, Gulnara M. Boshayeva, a methodologist of Methodological Department of Education Management and Monitoring of Education Organizations of Orken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region provided feedback, answered the questions and wished the school creative success in implementing the project.