Within the framework of pedagogical practice, a lecture was conducted for master’s students

   On January 27, 2026, at the Department of Preschool Education and Social Pedagogy of the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Bereke Mütalipova, a 2nd-year doctoral student of the 8D01201 Educational Program – «Preschool Education and Upbringing» (Scientific Supervisor: Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor G.Z. Taubayeva), conducted an open practical lesson for 1st-year students of the 7M01200 Educational Program – «Preschool Education and Upbringing» on the subject «Methods of Teaching Pedagogical Disciplines» on the topic «Active Learning Methods in Higher Education» (course instructor: Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Аssociate Professor G.Z. Taubayeva). The aim of the lesson was to introduce master’s students to the theoretical foundations and practical possibilities of active learning methods used in higher education and to develop their professional and pedagogical competencies. During the lesson, B. Mutalipova promoted students’ cognitive engagement by employing interactive methods such as discussion, brainstorming, and the «Aquarium» technique, as well as providing opportunities for students to solve situational tasks using the case-study method. Group work with the master’s students of this program was designed to foster their research and creative abilities.

The methods applied contributed to the development of students’ critical thinking, the ability to articulate their opinions with evidence, to draw scientifically grounded conclusions, and to work collaboratively in a team. At the end of the practical lesson, feedback was gathered from the students to discuss their impressions and suggestions.