Rural English teachers met with an international foreign lecturer from Oxford University Press

As part of the autumn vacation school plan, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region organized a seminar for English teachers. The seminar took place at Altai Secondary School No. 11 for English teachers of Altai, Ulken-Naryn and Katon-Karagai districts.

The event was supported by Oxford University Press, presenting teachers with the topic: “Teaching in the 21st century — developing global skills in the classroom.”

The goal of the seminar was to provide methodological support to teachers, introduce them to new digital tools for teaching English and inspire them with practical ideas that could be implemented in the classroom.

The seminar, led by Oxford University’s international lecturer, Ece Arisut, was filled with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Teachers, like explores on the shores of a new ocean of knowledge, actively exchanged methods and approaches, trying out various educational technologies.

Creative and collaborative atmosphere prevailed throughout the seminar: international interactive methods and specialized tools allowed participants to feel like a part of the global educational space. Digital resources and platforms for teaching English became key elements that teachers could explore and apply right during the sessions.

Following the event, all participants received certificates and souvenirs from the organizers as a reminder of new ideas and knowledge they were taking back to their schools. The participation of 70 teachers once again emphasized the importance and relevance of such events for teachers of the region who strive for development and improvement in their profession.