Scientific-methodical seminar on the topic «Methods of teaching the history of Kazakhstan in high school based on the updated educational content»

On November 20, 2019, Professor of the Department of World History of the Institute of History and Law, Candidate of Historical Sciences Zhumakhan Nurmanbetkyzy held a scientific and methodological seminar on the topic «Methods of teaching the history of Kazakhstan in high school based on the updated educational content».

The event was attended by the head of the department of world history, candidate of historical sciences Ermukhanov Еrkin, as well as teachers and undergraduates of the department.

During the seminar, new curricula were discussed based on a competency-based approach. Ways to generate knowledge based on functional literacy necessary for successful socialization were demonstrated. New teaching standards allowed students to «apply», «analyze», «synthesize» and «evaluate» the topics of the subject of the History of Kazakhstan. The workshop participants held a discussion on updating educational standards and training materials, on the content of the curriculum and assessment models.

Participants expressed confidence that the specific concept of expected results will allow students to evaluate educational achievements, as well as develop their skills in the educational process and improve the quality of the educational process and thereby improve the quality of education in general.