A workshop titled “Mektep + University = Bilimdegi Birlik” (School + University = Unity in Education) was held at the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, organized by the Institute of Physics, Mathematics, and Digital Technologies. The event aimed to strengthen academic partnerships between schools and the higher education institution.
The main goal of the workshop was to facilitate the exchange of educational and methodological experience between school teachers and university lecturers, discuss innovative approaches to improving education quality, and develop joint projects focused on students’ professional orientation.
Participants included Nazima Zhakypova, Head of the Scientific and Methodological Work Department of the Almaty City Center for New Technologies in Education; specialists from the Physical-Technical Research Institute; representatives of Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Almaty; Specialized Lyceum No.165; secondary schools No.16, No.213, and No.109; the city physics and mathematics lyceum “KEMEL”; Lyceum No.24; B. Beisekbayev Gymnasium School of the Balkhash District; School No.1 of the Rakhat village in the Yenbekshikazakh District; as well as faculty members, students, master’s students, and doctoral students of QyzPU.
During the workshop, participants emphasized the importance of cooperation between schools and universities, experience exchange, and the establishment of sustainable communication between the two key components of the education system. Numerous proposals were voiced aimed at improving the quality of teaching, fostering a culture of professional collaboration, and creating an integrated educational ecosystem.
As a result of the event, new partnership formats were identified that will enhance the efficiency of the pedagogical process and expand opportunities for the professional development of future specialists. This initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 4: Quality Education, contributing to the development of the country’s educational environment.
The Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University plans to continue this work and expand cooperation with secondary schools as part of strengthening academic partnerships.
