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Scientific and methodological foundations for integrating remote sensing (RS) data into school geography
(Frontiers Media, 2026-03-13)
Shakhislam Uzakbaevich Laiskhanov
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Zhanbolat Nurmagambetuly
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Kulyash Duisenbaevna KAIMULDINOVA
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Duman Toktaruli ALIASKAROV
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Erzhan Abikbaev
In the era of digital transformation, the application of remote sensing (RS) data in geography education and its effective integration into the teaching and learning process has become one of the pressing educational challenges, particularly in fostering students’ spatial thinking competencies. The purpose of the study is to identify the possibilities of incorporating RS data into school geography, to develop an effective teaching methodology based on its application, and to test it in practice. The research employed a review of international publications, surveys, correlation and comparative statistical analysis, modeling, analysis of regulatory documents, and pedagogical experimentation. The survey involved 124 geography teachers from different regions of Kazakhstan, while the experimental study included 52 eleventh-grade students from one secondary school selected through random sampling (26 students in the experimental group and 26 students in the control group). The survey results revealed that 62% of teachers use satellite imagery during lessons; however, 69% of them utilize RS data primarily for visualization purposes. The results of the pedagogical experiment demonstrated that the average academic achievement of students in the experimental group increased by 18.2%, whereas the improvement in the control group was 3.6%. Furthermore, the use of RS data positively influenced students’ geospatial thinking, research skills, and analytical abilities. The study further established that the structural-content model of RS-based teaching materials developed as a result of the research can contribute to improving existing methodologies. The proposed model is designed to modernize school geography curricula, enhance teachers’ methodological capacity, improve students’ learning outcomes, and promote geospatial literacy. The findings of the study demonstrate that the systematic integration of RS data into school geography education can serve as a scientific and methodological foundation for modernizing educational content, fostering students’ contemporary scientific and technological competencies, and improving the overall quality of geographic education.
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Transforming research methodologies in teacher education: a systematic comparative review of global trends and the Kazakhstani experience
(Frontiers Media, 2026-05-28)
Айман Берикханова
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Fatima Assilbayeva
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Л.О. Сарсенбаева
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Zhanar Ibraimova
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Gulsara Berikkhanova
Global transformations in education, including digitalization, sustainability-oriented learning, and practice-based pedagogical innovation, have intensified interest in research-oriented teacher education. This study presents a systematic review of international and Kazakhstani literature on research methodologies in teacher education, with the aim of identifying dominant methodological approaches, comparing thematic and conceptual priorities across contexts, and clarifying the role of Action Research within this broader landscape. The review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA principles and drew on publications from the journal Education Sciences indexed in Scopus and from Kazakhstani journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The analysis combined quantitative screening, thematic coding, and comparative synthesis. The findings show that international literature conceptualizes research activity primarily as reflective, inquiry-based, and practice-oriented, while Kazakhstani studies more often frame it as a strategic and institutional priority linked to the modernization of teacher education. Across both contexts, Action Research emerges as a significant, though not exclusive, methodology for connecting reflection, inquiry, and professional change. The study contributes to current scholarship by offering a comparative analytical synthesis of research-oriented approaches in teacher education and by identifying conceptual and methodological gaps relevant to the further development of teacher education in Kazakhstan.
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Features of the development of research competence in future special education teachers
(Frontiers Media, 2025-08-29)
Gulnur Yerzhanova
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Akbota Autayeva
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Bagdat Mazhinov
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Mira Iralina
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Sabira Nishanbayeva
Introduction Developing research competence is essential for future special education teachers to effectively analyze educational practices, conduct pedagogical research, and innovate teaching strategies for children with special educational needs. This study aimed to examine methods for enhancing research skills among students in special education programs at universities in Kazakhstan. Methods A quasi-experimental research was conducted at two Kazakh universities: Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University (Almaty) and I. Zhansugurov Zhetysu University (Taldykorgan). The study involved 122 third-and fourth-year students specializing in special education, who were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 62) and a control group (n = 60). The experimental group participated in an elective course titled “Research Competencies in Special Education” and activities organized by the “Young Scientists Club.” Data collection employed a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including pedagogical experiments, surveys, standardized tests, and expert assessments. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software with Student’s t-test to assess differences between groups. Results The experimental group exhibited statistically significant improvements (p < 0.01) compared to the control group in their ability to identify research questions, select appropriate methodologies, analyze data, and apply scientific approaches to practical tasks. Post-intervention assessments indicated that research skills in the experimental group improved markedly (average scores increased from 57.41 to 82.37%). Additionally, students reported higher motivation and confidence in using research methods. Discussion The results confirm that integrating targeted educational interventions, combining theoretical coursework and practical research experiences, effectively enhances research competence in future special education teachers. The elective course and participation in the academic club created conditions conducive to active learning and independent research practice. These findings support broader adoption of structured research-based curricula within special education teacher training programs to cultivate critical thinking and evidence-based pedagogical skills.
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Fostering critical thinking in learning outcomes of Kazakhstan initial teacher education
(Frontiers Media, 2025-06-13)
Кабышева Марина Ивановна
The integration of critical thinking into initial teacher education programs is crucial to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4, as teachers play a pivotal role in fostering this essential competency. This study employs computer algorithms to analyze how Kazakhstani educational program developers incorporate critical thinking into learning outcomes. The data sources include Russian-language versions of all active bachelor's degree teacher education programs in Kazakhstan. A first-in-kind mapping was constructed linking Russian verbs to Bloom's Taxonomy cognitive skill levels for this analysis. The methodological approach utilizing automated verb frequency analysis offers a practical tool not only for initial evaluation but also for ongoing, repeatable assessments of curricula. The findings indicate that while direct mentions of “critical thinking” are present, and some higher-order thinking skill verbs are utilized, critical thinking remains modestly integrated into learning outcomes.
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Digital etiquette and belief-oriented technology use among Kazakhstani pre-service teachers: a cross-sectional survey
(Frontiers Media, 2026-06-04)
Nabat Issembayeva
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Динара Рамазанова
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Zulfiya Unerbayeva
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Ж. К. Куанышева
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Perizat B. Seiitkazy
Introduction Digital etiquette (netiquette) is a key component of digital citizenship, yet its behavioral profile and association with belief-oriented technology use remain underexamined in bilingual teacher-education contexts. This study examined Kazakhstani pre-service teachers' self-reported digital etiquette and belief-oriented technology use, evaluated the factorial structure and language equivalence of the adapted measures, and explored whether digital etiquette was associated with instructional-technology course completion and selected background variables. Methods A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted in Winter 2024–2025 with 300 students from two Kazakhstani universities. Data were collected using Kazakh and Russian versions of the questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the measurement structure, multi-group CFA was conducted to test language invariance, and correlational and regression-based analyses examined associations among digital etiquette, belief-oriented technology use, instructional-technology course completion, GPA, year of study, and gender. Results Confirmatory factor analysis supported a two-factor structure with acceptable fit (CFI = .95, RMSEA = .06), and multi-group CFA indicated scalar invariance across language versions. Participants reported high digital etiquette (M = 4.47, SD = 0.41) and belief-oriented technology use (M = 4.30, SD = 0.48). Digital etiquette was positively associated with belief-oriented technology use (Spearman's rs = .53, 95% CI [.45, .60], p < .001). After adjustment for GPA and year of study, instructional-technology course completion was not associated with higher digital etiquette (ΔR 2 = .003; ANCOVA p = .142), and gender differences were negligible. Discussion The findings provide bilingual measurement evidence from Kazakhstan and suggest that belief-oriented technology use is associated with, but not equivalent to, self-reported digital etiquette. Because the study was cross-sectional, relied on single-source self-report data, and showed an upper-range concentration in digital etiquette scores, the results should be interpreted as exploratory and correlational rather than causal.
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Scientific foundations and practice-driven impact of interactive cognitive tools in integrating education and cultural identity within the context of educational transformation
(Frontiers Media, 2026-09-23)
Кадирбаева Дидар Артыкбаевна
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Amanay Myrzabayev
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Kulash Mamirova
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Elmira Kuandykova
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Svetlana Yerekeyeva
Introduction This study analyses the scientific foundations and practical impact of interactive cognitive tools in integrating knowledge and cultural identity within the context of educational transformation. Drawing on the ICAP and TPACK models, the study treats interactive tools not merely as technological add-ons but as epistemologically significant mediators that foster cognitive engagement, collaborative knowledge construction, and culturally context-sensitive learning. Methods A convergent mixed-methods design was used, combining a bibliometric analysis of scientific literature from 1988 to 2025 with an empirical study based on a four-week Collaborative Online International Learning (COOIL) project involving students from Kazakhstan ( n = 32) and Uzbekistan ( n = 37). Results The quantitative results showed no statistically significant difference in overall academic achievement between the two groups ( p > .05), and a high level of inter-rater agreement ( κ = 0.84). Survey and focus-group data demonstrated that interactive cognitive tools significantly enhanced learners' intercultural communicative competence, digital literacy, and reflective understanding of cultural identity. Three key pedagogical mechanisms were identified as contributing to the formation of cultural identity: comparative cultural teaching, multimodal creative product development, and asynchronous intercultural dialogue. Discussion The findings highlight a persistent gap between technology adoption and culturally sensitive pedagogy, indicating the need to reconsider digital transformation beyond a technocentric perspective. Overall, this work contributes to an integrative conceptual framework that positions cultural identity as a structural component of transformative digital pedagogy, with implications for curriculum development, teacher training, and international educational collaboration.
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Psychological and pedagogical conditions, DEI perception, and career agency among university students in Kazakhstan
(Frontiers Media, 2026-09-15)
Elena Barabanova
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Raushan Zhomartovna Tyulyupergeneva
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Natalya Ladzina
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Larissa Nazyrova
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Irina Aleksandrovna Denissova
Introduction Labour-market restructuring and the growing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have increased interest in how universities support students' social mobility and career development. Methods This cross-sectional study examined associations among perceived psychological and pedagogical conditions, DEI perception, and career agency in 300 university students aged 18–24 from four cities in Kazakhstan. Analyses included descriptive statistics, correlations, group comparisons, hierarchical regression, bootstrap mediation, and assessment of common method variance. Results Perceived psychological and pedagogical conditions were weakly associated with DEI perception (r = 0.158, p = 0.006), whereas neither construct was significantly associated with career agency. The proposed indirect association through DEI perception was not supported. Differences by gender, educational level, and field of study were small. Discussion The findings suggest that students' perceptions of institutional support and inclusion are distinct from career agency. Positive DEI perceptions may therefore not translate directly into career-related action. Given the cross-sectional and self-reported design, causal interpretations are not warranted. Longitudinal studies should incorporate validated measures and behavioural or objective career outcomes.
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Communicative competence development through indigenous folklore in primary EFL classrooms: evidence from Kazakhstan
(Frontiers Media, 2026-09-09)
Madina Kylyshpayeva
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Sarbinaz Hamitovna Kylyshpayeva
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Diana Akizhanova
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Saule Zhakipbekova
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Gulbar Tursyn
Introduction Culturally responsive language education seeks to connect English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction with learners' cultural identities and local knowledge. However, classroom-based quantitative research on the integration of indigenous folklore into primary EFL education remains limited, particularly in Central Asia. This study examined changes in fourth-grade learners' linguistic, speech, and sociocultural competence following the integration of Kazakh indigenous folklore into primary EFL instruction. Methods A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test-post-test design was employed with 100 fourth-grade students aged 9–10 years at a public primary school in Kazakhstan. The 12-week intervention comprised two 45-minute lessons per week and was delivered by the regular classroom teacher. Adapted Kazakh folk narratives, cultural traditions, traditional games, storytelling, role-play, retelling, discussion, and productive language tasks were incorporated into English lessons. Learners' communicative competence was assessed using parallel pre- and post-test forms of a 25-item lexical-grammatical test, three composite speech performance tasks, and a 25-item sociocultural competence test. Paired-samples t-tests were used to examine within-group changes, and Cohen's dz and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Results Post-test scores were significantly higher than pre-test scores across all three competence domains (all p < .001). Linguistic competence increased from M = 12.84 (SD = 4.63) to M = 17.92 (SD = 4.41), with a mean gain of 5.08 points and a large effect size (dz = 0.84). Speech competence increased from M = 16.27 (SD = 5.18) to M = 22.68 (SD = 4.95), with a mean gain of 6.41 points and a large effect size (dz = 0.98). Sociocultural competence increased from M = 11.96 (SD = 4.88) to M = 18.74 (SD = 4.37), producing the largest mean gain (6.78 points) and effect size (dz = 1.10). All 95% confidence intervals for the mean differences excluded zero. Discussion The findings indicate substantial within-group development in linguistic, speech, and sociocultural competence during the folklore-based instructional period, with the strongest improvement occurring in the sociocultural domain. These results suggest that culturally familiar materials may help learners connect English language use with their existing cultural knowledge and experiences. However, because the study involved a non-randomized one-group design without a control group and was conducted in a single school with one teacher, the observed improvements cannot be attributed exclusively to the intervention. The study contributes classroom-based quantitative evidence from an underrepresented Central Asian context and highlights the potential value of culturally meaningful resources in multilingual primary EFL education.
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Information competence and critical thinking in digital environments evidence from university students in Kazakhstan
(Frontiers Media, 2026-04-24)
Nurgul Yrymbayeva
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Moldir Yermekova
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Oryntay Tezekova
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Bakytgul B. Issatayeva
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Akgul Zhubandykova
The rapid expansion of digital platforms and generative artificial intelligence has reshaped how university students access and evaluate academic information, intensifying concerns about information reliability, critical thinking, and ethical use. This study addresses the gap between students’ widespread access to digital information and their capacity to critically evaluate and responsibly use it in academic contexts, particularly in underrepresented settings such as Kazakhstan. A sequential mixed-methods design (QUAL → quan) was employed. Qualitative data explored students’ information-seeking practices, credibility judgments, responses to conflicting information, perceptions of AI-related risks, and views on institutional support. The sample consisted of 77 undergraduate students enrolled in teacher education-related programs at a university in Kazakhstan. The findings showed a clear hierarchy of search entry points: students most often began with Google Search ( n = 30), followed by university databases/library portals ( n = 16) and AI tools ( n = 15). Clear author credentials ( n = 49) and transparent methods or data ( n = 25) emerged as the strongest trust indicators. When using AI, students reported predominantly supportive uses, especially summarizing checked readings ( n = 58) and generating ideas or outlines ( n = 52), rather than relying on AI as a primary source. These patterns indicate that students’ engagement with generative AI is characterized by conditional trust, pragmatic usefulness, and uneven but developing evaluative awareness. The study contributes context-specific evidence from Kazakhstan to the emerging literature on student engagement with generative AI and suggests that higher education institutions should integrate source evaluation, critical reasoning, and AI literacy more explicitly into curriculum, pedagogy, and library support systems.
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