Foreign language department teacher, Master of Pedagogical Sciences, Phone: +7-778-824-91-11 E-mail: zh.bakirova@kazatu.edu.kz

Professional and Research Interests:

• Innovative pedagogical technologies in teaching foreign languages
• Using digital Educational platforms 
• Integration of AI and adaptive learning systems
• The use of multimodal materials and interactive tasks
• Content-based instruction and project methodology
• Developing language skills through authentic resources
• Formation of analytical and critical thinking in language classes

Main Research Areas:

•    Application of AI technologies and adaptive platforms in language learning
•    The impact of multimodal materials on language competence development
•    Methods for developing analytical and academic reading skills
•    Development of modern models of English language teaching at the university
•    Designing modern EFL teaching models for higher education

Courses Taught:

•    General English (A2–B2 levels)

Education:

•    2003 – 2008 Z. Aldamzhar Kostanay Social and Technical University– Translation Studies (English, French)
•    2012 – 2014 Zhezkazgan Baikonurov University – Master of Pedagogical Sciences
•    2022 – 2024 Abay Myrzakhmetov Kokshetau University - Bachelor of Foreign Languages: English, German 

Work Experience:

•    10.2025 – to date. S.Seifullin KazARU –English teacher 
•    09.2010 - 10.2011- I. Altynsarin Gymnasium school - English teacher (Kostanay region, Arkalyk)
•    10.2011-08.2025 - I. Altynsarin Arkalyk Pedagogical University - Senior lecturer of English language (Kostanay region, Arkalyk)

Professional Development:

Level 1 of advanced training courses organized by the Regional English Language Office of the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan "Virtual training on English language teaching methodology, content and curriculum development". (20 hours 14.09-30.10.2020).
• Level 2 advanced training courses organized by the Regional Office of the English Language of the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan "Virtual training on English language teaching methodology, content and curriculum development" (36 hours 18.10-10.12.2021).
• Level 3 advanced training courses organized by the Regional English Language Office of the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan "Virtual training on English language teaching methodology, content and curriculum development" (72 hours 11.01-23.04.2021).
• Professional development activities (72 hours) within the framework of the Teacher Education Enhancement Project KZEMP/QCBS-03, coordinated by Hame University of Applied Sciences, Finland (January 31, 2023)

Awards / Honors:

•    Letter of appreciation from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Publications:

•    «Multicultural education as a factor of formation multicultural personality», «Multilingual Education: theories and practices» International Forum proceedings/Arkalyk-Trnava 2017
•    «Intercultural communication in teaching foreign language», "Proceedings of the XIII International Scientific and practical conference "Achievement of High school" Volume 6, Sofia, Bulgaria, November 15-22, 2017 
•    «21st century Higher Education Environment», Current Higher Education Environment: views and perspectives» non-conference proceedings, Arkalyk-Trnava , 2017
•    «Multilingualism as a new trend in Education system of Kazakhstan», Non-conference reviewed collection of papers, Bratislava, 2017
•    «Using modern technologies in teaching a foreign languages» IV th Practical Internet conference proceedings "Foreign language in professional training of specialists: issues and strategies", Ukraine 2020 
•    «Adaptive technologies in English language teaching», Vth Practical Internet conference proceedings "Foreign language in professional training of specialists: issues and strategies" , Ukraine 2021 
•    «The challenges of distance learning during the Pandemic», VI th Practical Internet conference proceedings "Foreign language in professional training of specialists: issues and strategies" , Ukraine 2022
•    «The influence of the use of a differentiated approach in teaching a foreign language on the motivation of students», Материалы VI th Practical Internet conference proceedings "Foreign language in professional training of specialists: issues and strategies" , Ukraine 2022