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    PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS OF STUDYING THE IMAGES OF SACRED SPACE IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
    (2026-01-01)
    Dayana Zhunissova
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    Yussup Aizhan
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    Gauhar Balgabayeva
    At various stages of artistic thinking in the development of human civilization, the exploration of the mystery of the magical world and the understanding of its unknown aspects have always been both a complex and compelling task for society. In this context, particular attention is drawn to mysticism and sanctity in literary texts, that is, to the comprehension of the sacred, which has become an object of study for many thinkers and scholars. Consequently, the relevance of research in this field has gradually increased across the sciences of different nations and historical periods. The aim of this article is to analyze the artistic and figurative representation of sacred spaces in Greek mythology and literature. The study of perspectives on the mysteries of nature and the enigmas of existence—characteristic of different epochs, scientific and religious traditions, as well as specific cultures—is also an integral part of this objective. The research employs methods of comparative and interpretative analysis. In Greek mythology, the image of sacred places plays an important role as an archetypal construct that provides valuable insights into the historical development of ancient peoples and their national worldview. This is due to the fact that interest in sacred places and objects has remained alive in collective memory to the present day. Therefore, the tradition of venerating sacred objects and offering prayers at holy sites continues even today.The article also examines the pedagogical potential of studying images of sacred space in Greek mythology within the educational process. Key mythological loci (Olympus, the underworld, sacred groves, and temples) are analyzed as tools for developing historical thinking, value orientations, and cultural competence among learners. Special attention is given to methodological approaches to teaching this topic, including the use of interdisciplinary connections, visual sources, and problem-based learning. The study concludes that mythological imagery possesses a high didactic potential for enhancing students’ cognitive engagement.
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    DEVELOPING A LANGUAGE CURRICULUM FOR MULTICULTURAL CONTEXTS: INSIGHTS FROM INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
    (2026-01-01) ;
    Aida Nurbayeva
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    I.B. Baissydyk
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    Darren K. LaScotte
    This study examines how the international internship program “500 Scholars” of the Bolashak Scholarship contributed to the revision of the Kazakh Language Course Curriculum (KLCC) through the first author’s participation in the Visiting Scholars Program at the College of Education and Human Development of the University of Minnesota (UMN). A sequential mixed-methods design–surveys (n=30 students; n=6 educators), follow-up interviews (n=8 students), and comparative curriculum analysis–addressed three research questions on learner needs, curriculum gaps, and transferable practices. Survey results indicate substantial dissatisfaction with the current KLCC (40% dissatisfied; 10% satisfied) and highlight preferred improvements: stronger real-world application (40%), deeper coverage of specific skills (20.6%), and more interactive methods such as hands-on tasks or group projects (16.6%). Beneficial elements included teaching approaches (23%), assessment procedures (20%), and practical relevance (17%), while 33% reported no beneficial aspects. Interview data elaborate these patterns, citing insufficient cultural content, limited interdisciplinary integration, and a lack of interactive learning opportunities. A comparative analysis between the KLCC at U-1 (name withheld for confidentiality) and the UMN English curriculum (Beginning Reading & Composition; Grammar; Oral Skills) reveals key structural differences: broader formative assessment, clearer scaffolding of literacy skills, and more explicit integration of cultural competence at UMN. These elements provide a chain of evidence for three pedagogical implications: 1) differentiated pathways for learners with and without Cyrillic literacy, 2) continuous assessment structures rather than summative-heavy models, and 3) expanded authentic communicative tasks grounded in cultural context.