Department of preschool Education
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DEPARTMENT OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
In the 1970s, Kazakhstan’s schools experienced an acute shortage of highly qualified teaching staff.
In 1971, the specialty “Pedagogy and Psychology (Preschool Education)” was opened at the Kazakh Women’s Pedagogical Institute. The Department of Preschool Pedagogy was established within the Faculty of Philology.
In 1990, the specialty “Pedagogy and Methods of Primary Education” was introduced. A significant contribution to the establishment and development of the teacher training system in the fields of preschool and primary education was made by K. A. Aimagambetova, B. Zh. Zharisheva, A. K. Mengzhanova, K. M. Mendayakhova, O. P. Kereeva, I. B. Islamkulova, Zh. I. Idrisova, T. A. Levchenko, M. T. Turskeldina, D. I. Idrisova, S. B. Akhanova, S. N. Sartbayeva, A. A. Sarsenbayeva, A. Beiseitova, S. K. Isaeva, and other scholars.
A special contribution to the development of preschool education was made by Zh. A. Ismailova, A. S. Amirova, S. N. Zhienbayeva, B. O. Arzanbayeva, G. Z. Taubayeva, A. T. Iskakova, F. N. Zhumabekova, and other scholars. For many years, they worked at the university and made a significant contribution to the development of the theory and practice of preschool education.
Based on the decision of the Board of Directors of the Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company “Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University” (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) dated August 10, 2023 (Minutes No. 4), and in accordance with Article 45 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Department of Preschool and Primary Education was divided into two departments: the Department of Preschool Education and the Department of Pedagogy and Methods of Primary Education.
The first Head of the Educational Program of the Department of Preschool Education was A. M. Zhubandykova, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Acting Professor. Since September 1, 2026, she has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology.
Currently, the Head of the Department of Preschool Education is A. M. Baikulova, PhD, Acting Professor.
Achievements and Awards
- The Department operates as part of the Educational and Methodological Association – Republican Group (EMA-RG) in field 012 — “Pedagogy of Preschool Education and Training”, within the educational levels 6B01–7M01–8D01 — “Pedagogical Sciences” at the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University.
- The educational program 6B01201 — “Preschool Education and Training” was included in the Top 10 in the ranking of university educational programs conducted by the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2019–2021.
- According to the results of 2022–2023, the educational program ranked 4th.
- Since 2020, the educational program 7M01201 — “Preschool Education and Training” has ranked 1st according to the national rankings of IAAR and IQAA.
- In 2021, the educational program 6B012 — “Preschool Education and Training” successfully underwent accreditation by the international accreditation agency ACQUIN (Germany) for the period from September 27, 2021, to September 30, 2027.
- Since 2021, the innovative educational program 6B01202 — “Preschool Teacher and Speech Therapist” has been implemented.
- In 2024, the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University successfully underwent institutional accreditation by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) for a period of five years.
Achievements of the Department’s Faculty
- In 2018, the title of “Best University Teacher” was awarded to Acting Professor A. M. Zhubandykova.
- In 2023, the short-term professional development program “Organization of the Educational and Upbringing Process in a Preschool Organization” successfully passed the expert review of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- In 2024, the title of “Best University Teacher” was awarded to Acting Professor A. M. Baikulova.
International Relations of the Department
The Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University establishes and develops international cooperation with more than 58 foreign higher education institutions as partner universities.
The agreements provide for student and faculty academic mobility, participation of students in double-degree programs, guest lectures delivered by leading scholars, invitations to PhD doctoral students and master’s students within the framework of programs for attracting foreign scholars, joint research projects, and other areas of cooperation.
Currently, the Department’s faculty actively develops international cooperation with Michigan State University (MSU), the University of Mississippi (USA), the University of Sussex (UK), and other foreign universities.
Every year, within the framework of academic mobility programs, renowned foreign scholars are invited to the Department to deliver lectures and participate in academic seminars aimed at exchanging experience. In particular:
- In October 2023 — Douglas Hartman, Professor at Michigan State University (MSU, USA);
- In October 2023 — Daniel Torano, Associate Professor at Nazarbayev University;
- In November 2023 — Anikó Vargon, Professor at the University of Debrecen (Hungary);
- In November 2023 — Dr. Thomas Harriott, a graduate of the University of Cambridge and a renowned British researcher in the field of education.
- In February 2025 — Assistant Professor at the University of Sussex, Marcelo Staricoff;
- In October 2025 — Professor at Michigan State University (MSU), Douglas Hartman;
- In February 2026 — Representative of Yeditepe University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Selcuk Turkmen.
In addition, the Department’s faculty regularly undertake academic and research internships abroad:
- In May 2019 — A. M. Zhubandykova, University of Bonn;
- In May 2023 — A. M. Zhubandykova, Michigan State University;
- In July 2023 — V. Tyan, University of Sussex;
- June 13–20, 2026 — A. M. Zhubandykova and V. D. Tyan, Tallinn University, Republic of Estonia.
International Academic Mobility of Students
In 2023, the following master’s students of the educational program 7M01201 — “Preschool Education and Training” completed an internship at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University (Republic of Türkiye):
- Erzат Zhanbota;
- Baimuratova Tazagul;
- Böribay Gülsäri.
Based on an agreement concluded with Mississippi Valley State University, master’s student De Elina, enrolled in the educational program 7M01201 — “Preschool Education and Training,” studied under a double-degree program during the 2018–2019 academic year. She currently works as a lecturer at the aforementioned university.
During the 2025–2026 academic year, the following students of the educational program 7M01201 — “Preschool Education and Training” completed a six-month internship at the University of Debrecen (Debrecen, Hungary):
- Toilybayeva Aқzhіbek Zharkynbekkyzy;
- Serik Aru Serikkyzy;
- Kyrykbai Shugyla Islanbekkyzy.
In 2026, students of the educational program 6B01201 — “Preschool Education and Training” participated in academic mobility programs:
1. Türkiye, Nigde — Nigde Omer Halisdemir University:
- Myrzalieva Merey Meyrambekkyzy;
- Tastanbek Zarina Muratkyzy.
2. Türkiye, Nevşehir — Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University:
- Jumaddin Bayansulu Aibekkyzy.
3. Türkiye, Samsun — Ondokuz Mayıs University:
- Raiymzhan Nuray Yesbolkyzy.
Domestic Academic Mobility
During the 2021–2022 academic year, within the framework of domestic academic mobility, Acting Professor of the Department A. M. Zhubandykova delivered lectures at Zhetysu University named after I. Zhansugurov.
In the 2025 academic year, as part of the implementation of internal academic mobility, O.S. Serikova, Senior Lecturer of the Department, delivered lectures at Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University.
In the 2026 academic year, as part of the implementation of internal academic mobility, A.M. Zhubandykova, Acting Professor of the Department, delivered lectures at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University.
The following students studied under the educational program 6B01201 — “Preschool Education and Training” within the framework of academic mobility:
- Bazarbai Zhanerke Temirbaikyzy — E. A. Buketov Karaganda University, 3rd year, 6th semester (2017–2018);
- Balgabayeva Nazerke Balgabaikyzy — K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, 3rd year, 6th semester (2017–2018);
- Zhanabergenova Ulan Nurtuganovna — K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, 3rd year, 6th semester (2017–2018);
- Zhәniet Nurgul Bagdauletkyzy — K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, 3rd year, 6th semester (2017–2018);
- Qappar Symbat Seiorallakyzy — Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, 3rd year, 6th semester (2022–2023);
- Temirbekkyzy Batima — Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, 2nd year, 4th semester (2022–2023);
- Bolatkhanova Asel Kanatovna — Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, 2nd year, 4th semester (2017–2018);
- Quralbai Zhazira Nurzhankyzy — Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, 2nd year, 4th semester (2017–2018);
- Kenzhebek Zhansaya — Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, 3rd year, 6th semester (2022–2023).
Research Capacity of the Department
The Department’s research capacity is 57,89 % and is represented by the following academic staff:
- Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Acting Professor — 2;
- Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor — 4;
- Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Senior Lecturer — 1;
- PhD, Acting Associate Professor — 1;
- PhD, Acting Professor — 1;
- PhD, Senior Lecturer — 2;
- Master of Pedagogical Sciences, Senior Lecturer — 4;
- Master of Pedagogical Sciences, Lecturer — 4.
Monographs, Textbooks, and Teaching and Methodological Materials
The Department’s faculty have published the following monographs, textbooks, and teaching and methodological materials:
- Zhubandykova A. M., Zheksembaeva Zh. R. Methods of Developing Value Orientations among Primary School Students (Based on Local History Activities). Monograph. Almaty: ONON, 2022. — 186 pp.
- Technology of Criterion-Based Assessment. Textbook. Almaty: Kemel Kitap Publishing House, 2023. — 309 pp.
- Theory and Methods of Physical Education of Preschool Children. Teaching manual. Almaty: IE Ashikbayeva, 2018. — 344 pp.
- Theory and Methods of Developing Preschool Children’s Fine Arts. Teaching manual for field 012 — “Pedagogy of Preschool Education and Training.” Almaty, 2019. — 122 pp., print run: 300 copies. ISBN 978-601-224-929-3.
- Criteria Assessment in Primary School Tutor. Teaching manual. Almaty, 2020. — 141 pp.
- S. N. Zhienbayeva, L. E. Ageeva, A. M. Tekesbayeva. Implementation of Qualification Diploma Projects. Teaching manual. Almaty, 2020.
- T. A. Levchenko, L. E. Agranovich, E. N. Agranovich. Research Activities of Master’s Students in Pedagogical Specialties. Teaching manual.
- Asilbayeva F. B. Sultan Beybars. Comic magazine for children aged 5–7.
- Levchenko T. A., Zhubandykova A. M. Theory and Methods of Preschool Children’s Visual Arts Education, 2014.
- Meterbayeva K. Practicum on Methods of Developing Speech in Preschool Children. Textbook, 2023.
- Zhubandykova A. M., Baltabayeva N. S., Balazhanova A. M. Practicum on Methods of Teaching Fiction for field 012 — “Pedagogy of Preschool Education and Training.” Textbook.
- Meterbayeva Kulbarshyn Meterbayevna, Iskakova Aigul Toleutaevna, Nurbekova Saltanat Molotovna. Workshop on Methods of Speech Development. Textbook.
- Baikulova A. M., Meterbayeva K. M. Practicum on the Fundamentals of Mathematics. Textbook, 2024.
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