A working meeting with the participation of representatives from Cambridge University Press & Assessment and the British Council was held at the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University. The meeting focused on the results of the "Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia" (AELLCA) project, continuous professional development (CPD) of educators, inclusive education, and future directions of international cooperation.

                                                             

The meeting was attended by Duman Kurmangazyuly Zheken, Vice-Rector for Social Development and Student Affairs, who emphasized the importance of improving the quality of education and strengthening international partnerships. In addition, representatives of the university's faculties and international cooperation departments, as well as experts from the British Council and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, took part in the gathering.

                                                             

At the meeting, Dr. Darren Perrett, Senior Manager for Strategic Partnerships at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, delivered a speech, highlighting the work done within the framework of the AELLCA project and the prospects for further cooperation.

                                                             

During the expert session, the dynamics of professional and institutional changes following educators' completion of the Cambridge training program were examined. In addition, attention was paid to the impact of continuous professional development and inclusive teaching practices on the quality of education.

                                                             

Ardak Bekturova, English Language Education Programme Manager for the British Council in Kazakhstan, focused on the areas of English language teaching and professional development for educators. Ekaterina Uziieva, AELLCA Project Manager in Kazakhstan, shared her views on the work carried out within the project and directions for future cooperation.

                                                              

During the meeting, the results achieved under the AELLCA project were discussed, and experiences were exchanged in the areas of continuous professional development (CPD) for educators and inclusive education. Furthermore, the issue of applying the "Theory of Change" approach, aimed at systematically implementing changes in the field of education, was considered.

                                                              

Following the discussion, the parties finalized issues regarding the definition of key directions for future joint work. These include providing expert support, developing educational and methodological foundations, and expanding academic cooperation.