Head of the Department of Pedagogical and General Educational Disciplines -

Nurbikenova Gulnaz Zhanabaevna

The Department of Pedagogical and General Education Disciplines is a general education department responsible for training specialists across all fields and specialties offered by the college. It serves as a center for preparing professionals in the fields of pedagogy and general education sciences.

Mission of the Department: To develop competent and highly qualified educators capable of effectively working in the education sector and contributing to the development of teaching and learning processes. The department supports the educational process for students from various specialties, focusing on the development of pedagogical competencies and the mastery of basic psychology and pedagogy skills necessary for successful professional activities in the educational environment.

Department Specialties:

• 01140600 «Pedagogy and Methods of Teaching Language and Literature in Basic Secondary Education»
• 01120100 «Preschool Training and Education»
• 01140100 «Pedagogy and Methods of Primary Education»
• 04210100 «Law Studies»
• 04110100 «Accounting and Audit»
• 01140500 «Physical Education and Sports»

Applied Bachelor's Programs: 01140200 «Physical Education and Sports», 01120100 «Preschool Training and Education», 01140100 «Pedagogy and Methods of Primary Education».

The department has 60 faculty members, including 1 Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences; 5 Masters of Pedagogical Sciences; 5 Research-Pedagogues; 15 Expert-Pedagogues; 13 Moderator-Pedagogues.

Methodological Focus of the Department: Improving the quality of education by developing students' professional competencies with innovative technologies.

The department's faculty members develop original work programs, methodological guidelines for completing control and practical tasks, as well as educational and methodological materials. One of the key methods for improving academic performance is the use of innovative teaching methods that engage students in the learning process.

The faculty members of the department are highly qualified specialists with experience in pedagogy, psychology, and other disciplines. They actively share their knowledge with students, supporting their professional and personal growth. The department includes Candidates of Sciences and Masters, which ensures a high level of teaching and academic supervision.

The department offers applied bachelor’s programs in the following specialties:

• 01140200 «Physical Education and Sports»
• 01120100 «Preschool Training and Education»
• 01140100 «Pedagogy and Methods of Primary Education»

These programs aim to prepare specialists for educational institutions of various levels and are developed in accordance with modern standards and requirements for teaching staff, making graduates highly competitive in the job market. The applied bachelor’s degree falls under post-secondary education and aims to train personnel with the qualification of «applied bachelor».

Students of the Applied Bachelor's Degree are trained according to the credit-module technology, which corresponds to the higher education system. This allows graduates to master integrated educational programs of TVE (Technical and Vocational Education) and Bachelor's degree modules, receiving an educational diploma and a certificate of applied qualifications.

Departmental Clubs and Centers:

• «Tulpar» Sports Club – Head: Mergen Kokan Kokanyly;
• «Ulan» Military-Patriotic Club – Head: Maxim Vladimirovich Babayev;
• Center for Practical Pedagogical Excellence – Head: Samal Serikovna Usina;