Regional workshop “A successful school as a key to a bright future” as part of implementing conceptual approaches for rural school development in the Republic of Kazakhstan “Auyl mektebi – sapa alany”

Regional workshop “A successful school as a key to a bright future” as part of implementing conceptual approaches for rural school development in the Republic of Kazakhstan “Auyl mektebi – sapa alany”

On March 13, 2025, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region held a regional workshop “A successful school as a key to a bright future” as part of implementing conceptual approaches for rural school development in the Republic of Kazakhstan “Auyl mektebi – sapa alany”. The workshop took place at Abai Secondary School of Education Department of Tarbagatai district.   

The goal of the workshop was to improve the quality of education, to promote the exchange of best pedagogical experiences among flagship schools and enhance teaching methods.

The workshop was attended by A.N. Mukusheva and A.I. Basygarayeva - leading researchers from the Laboratory “Development of rural schools and small-scale schools” of Y. Altynsarin National Academy of Education, who joined the workshop via ZOOM. They introduced the goals, objectives and relevance of the Auyl Mektebi – Sapa Alany Project, and outlined its implementation stages.

At the opening ceremony of the workshop, S.N. Dautbayeva, Head of Education Department of Tarbagatai district welcomed the participants of the workshop. G.M. Boshayeva, a methodologist of Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, made a presentation on scaling up the Republican project “Auyl mektebi - sapa alany”. Headmaster of the school, N.N. Akybayeva, presented the ongoing work under the project “Developing the potential of flagship schools in rural areas”.

The next part of the workshop involved the creation of SMART ROOMS for the participants, showcasing new modernized classrooms within the “Auyl mektebi - sapa alany” initiative. In each ROOM, 62 project works were presented, highlighting the effectiveness and results of project-based student activities. The projects covered various areas that promote the development of students’ creative and research skills, enhance professional growth and teachers’ pedagogical mastery.

The “Ads-time: Path to Success – Methodological Association Experience” session demonstrated the school’s methodological work.

Abai Secondary School of Tarbagatai district is a flagship school that conducted online lessons in accordance with the terms of the project in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, English and shared their experiences with teachers from partner small schools - Dauletbai Complex School-Kindergarten, Baitursynov Secondary School, K. Zharylgasynov Zhanalyk Secondary School.  

The flagship schools play a key role in improving the quality of education in rural areas. Deputy headmasters for academic affairs presented strategic plans for effectively organizing flagship schools in rural areas using the TEDx format.   

At the conclusion, they developed the workshop’s barometer, and a joint feedback session with the faculty of Y. Altynsarin National Academy of Education, answered participants’ questions, and the teachers shared their thoughts and suggestions. The participants of the workshop wished the school and the project organizers creative success.

Over 70 subject teachers from rural and small schools of the region participated in the workshop.

Moderator of the event: G.M. Boshayeva, a methodologist of Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region.