The Center for Professional Development and Non-Formal Education of the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University organized a large-scale professional development course for the faculty of the Central Asian Innovation University in Shymkent.
The 72-hour program, titled "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Practical Applications and Fundamentals," aimed to enhance the digital competencies of faculty members, build skills for the effective integration of AI tools into the educational process, and introduce practical approaches for implementing modern digital technologies into teaching and research activities.
The course was conducted by qualified experts from QyzPU's Institute of Physics, Mathematics, and Digital Technologies: Parasat Kadyrkulovna Tazabekova, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, and Ainur Maratovna Bazarbaeva, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Library Science.
Within the framework of this course, a total of 404 faculty members advanced their qualifications and improved their practical skills in effectively utilizing AI technologies in their professional and educational practices.
To date, the first part of the training program has been successfully completed in an offline format, with the subsequent phase scheduled to be conducted online according to the established plan.
t is worth noting that a comprehensive suite of special courses aimed at enhancing teachers' professional skills is available at the university, covering areas such as pedagogical practice, inclusive education, developmental physiology and school hygiene, psychology in Kazakh and Russian, as well as "The Modern Library: Transformation, Innovation, and Adaptation." These programs provide educators with great opportunities to master advanced teaching methodologies, effectively apply theoretical knowledge within the school environment, enhance professional competence in working with every student, and achieve career growth.
