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The Department of Vocational Education

The Department of Vocational Education

 

S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University is one of the first have begun training of specialists  in the professional educationin the Republic of Kazakhstan since 1985. The first head was  a candidate of pedagogical science A.A. Loshak, that put a lot of effort into the organization and establishment of the department.

The main activities of the department are research and teaching disciplines in the field of vocational training. The department is graduating in the specialty 5B012000 - "Vocational Training", 6D012000 - "Vocational Training" and educational programs 6B014 - Vocational Education "Maintenance, Repair and Operation of road transport ", 7M014 - "Leadership in Vocational Education", 8D014 - "Management in technical and vocational education".

The educational process in the specialty "Professional training" is carried out by highly qualified specialists.

Currently, the department has 2 doctor of pedagogical sciences, 5 candidate pedagogical sciences, 2 PhD doctors and 4 Masters. General  scientific degree of the department is 67 %.

Teaching staff and support staff serving this specialty have a degree in teaching on a cycle of profile disciplines.

The department annually has raised the quality of the teaching staff through to graduate of Master Program, for example, Senior Lecturers Baizhanova Z.T. and Kochkorbaeva E.S, graduated Master Coursesin 2015.

18 May  2018 defended his doctoral dissertation doctoral students of specialty 6D012000 - "Vocational training" Alshynbaeva J.E. and Tashkenbaeva Zh.M.

In december 2018 defended his doctoral dissertation doctoral students of specialty 6D012000 - "Vocational training" Aldabergenova S.S. and Sayimbetova Zh.T.

9-10 december 2021 defended his doctoral dissertation doctoral students of specialty 6D012000 - "Vocational training" Bekbayeva Zh.S., Issakova G.O. and Tastanbekova N.D.

Doctor of pedagogical sciences, Professor Ibraeva K.J., candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate Professor Esekeshova M.D., doctor of pedagogical sciences, Professor Sarbasova K.A., etc. doctor of pedagogical sciences, Professor Omarova R.S.,  senior lecturer, candidate of pedagogical sciences Nurzhanova S.A., senior lecturer, candidate of pedagogical sciences Sagalieva Zh.K. obtained the State Grant "The Best Teacher of  higher education institutions" from 2010 to 2018.

The department has scientific and practical psychological laboratory “Modern psychological problems of the personality named after B. Abdikarimuly and the Research Center of Advanced Training.

These laboratories increase the level of organizational and methodical work at the university in accordance with the objectives and strategy of development of the university, prospects and directions of development of higher education in Kazakhstan.

Candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate Professor M.D. Esekeshova is of the Head of the Department of Vocational Education now.



Department history

The historical establishment of the specialty: 1985 - Department of "Pedagogy and methodology of teaching technical and agricultural disciplines".  1997 - Department of "Pedagogy and methodology of teaching technical and agricultural disciplines and information".  2001 - Department "Systems of processing of economic information and training." 2003 - Department of " Vocational training ". 2007 - Deofpartment of "Vocational education ". The purpose of the organization of the department is to implement an educational program on the specialty 5B012000 - "Vocational education", as well as lecturing of psycho-pedagogical disciplines at Agronomical, Economical, Veterinary medicine and Technology of animal husbandry faculties.

Teaching activity on  the speciality "Vocational training" is done on the basis of appendix of license of ABAS №0062189 from 02.07.2008 and license  of ABAS №0062189, in accordance with the order of MES of the RK №711 of 02.07.2008. Validity of the license is without restrictions. Preparation of Master’s degree on specialty 6M012000 - «Vocational training (branch –wise) »has been operating from 2007. The first graduation of Masters was held in 2009.

Preparation of Masters on specialty 6M012000 - «Vocational education (on branches)" is done  in accordance with the Classifier of specialties of higher and postgraduate education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the State educational standards of postgraduate education.

Master’s degree program is conducted  according to the Rules of the organization of educational process on credit technology with amendments and additions ( State standard of Education in Republic of Kazakhstan of 23.08.2012 № 1080) approved by order of MES RK of 20.04.2011, MES RK of 02.06.2014 №198  

On the basis of the license, educational activity  is carried out on scientific and pedagogical direction with duration of 2 years, which  assigns an academic degree of Master of Pedagogical Sciences, on the profile - for a period of 1-1.5 years, respectively, is assigned an academic degree on speciality  6M012000 - «Vocational training».

In 2015, the specialty has successfully passed the specialized accreditation by Independent Accrediting Agency and received a certificate №AB0450 for the period from 2014 to 2019. Preparing undergraduates on this specialty is carried out in Kazakh, Russian and English languages. The educational program on a specialty is  carried out  in two directions: scientific and pedagogical.

Master’s program educational process on this specialty is provided by 5 departments: "Philosophy", "Foreign Language", "Economy", "Agricultural Equipment and Technology", "Vocational training ", includes the cycle of basic disciplines (BD) – 2chairs, on the profile disciplines (PD) – 3chairs.

The effective System of Quality Management has been established and it is based on the International Quality Standard ISO 9001: 2000. According to the rating conducted by  the Independent Accreditation and Rating Agency  6M012000 - "Vocational training” (branch -wise)" specializing in Master’s took 2nd place in 2014, and 1st place in 2015. And similarly, rating of the program of education in higher educational establishments of Kazakhstan took the 3rd place in 2016. The department "Vocational education" graduated 29 Masters of pedagogical sciences in 2009. Alumni of this specialty have been working in different systems of technical and vocational education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Preparation of PhD students’ on specialty 6D012000 - «Vocational education" is carried out since 2014. The first graduates are expected in 2017. Educational activities are carried out on the basis of a series of AB license number 0062189 from 2013 issued by the Ministry of Education and Science. Validity of the license is without restrictions. Preparation of PhD students’ on specialty 6D012000- «Vocational education (branch -wise)" is conducted in accordance with the Classifier of specialties of higher and postgraduate education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the State educational standards of postgraduate education.PhD program is conducted according to the  Rules of the organization of educational process on credit technology  with amendments and additions (State standard of Education in Republic of Kazakhstan  RK 7.10.174-2010,   approved by order of MES №152 of 20.04.2011, MES RK №198 06/02/2014 year  and other educational and regulations. Education is conducted on scientific and pedagogical direction for a period of 3 years . Graduates of the scientific and pedagogical education are assigned to the highest academic degree of "Doctor of Philosophy» (PhD).  In 2015, the specialty has successfully passed the specialized accreditation by Independent Accrediting Agency and received a certificate №AB0450 for a period from 2014 to 2019. Preparation of doctoral students on this specialty is carried out in Kazakh, Russian and English languages. The effective System of Quality Management has been established and it is  based on the International Quality Standard ISO 9001: 2000. The PhD program on a specialty 6D012000 " Vocational education " is aimed at training highly qualified personnel - training teachers of a new formation, integrated into the world educational space, ensuring the competitiveness of graduates in the labor market.

Academic research work

The academic research work of the “Vocational Education” department began in 1985, when the department of “Pedagogics and teaching methodology” was established at the Engineer and pedagogics faculty.  The research on the issues of teaching high school pedagogics and special disciplines has been done for a long period. There was scientific school “Methodology of teaching special disciplines directed by N.A. Fabritskiy, doctor of historical sciences, at the department. In 1990 the initiative of establishing special courses of advanced training of young teachers’ pedagogical skills was promoted. At present this course is delivered at the Institute of qualification upgrading and distance learning of S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University. In 2007 the department was reestablished as “Vocational training” department, and academic research work has continued in fundamental and applied research direction. Also research on scientific and methodological provision of academic process has been done, and the following issues as supervision of research works, diplomas, dissertations, and thesis of undergraduates and postgraduates, research cooperation with national and foreign universities, participation in the work of dissertation council have been paid great attention.

In 2010-2014 research on “Theoretical and methodological aspects of teaching future vocational training specialists at agrarian higher educational institute”, NCSTE registration number (№0110РК00023), was carried out at the “Vocational training” department. Following the results study guides on educational process of future vocational training specialist teaching at agrarian higher educational institute were done. From 2014 research on “Theoretical and methodological aspects of pedagogical process organization at Agrotechnical University under the conditions of transition to Research University”, NCSTE registration number (№0114РК00622), was the basis of joint projects, scientific articles, reports, invention proposals application. The academic staff actively takes part in the research of the department aimed at training qualified specialists.

In the years 2017-2022, the Department "Professional education" research initiative topic: "Scientific-pedagogical bases of professional development of students in dual education in the system of higher professional education" was in NCSSTE (NO. 0117РКИ0646).

In 2018-2020, the Department of" Professional education "conducts research on the initiative theme:" Scientific and pedagogical foundations of the formation of critical thinking of students in multilingual education at the University " registered in NCGNTE (№0117RKI0644). Supervisor - candidate of pedagogic Sciences, associate Professor M. D. Yessekeshova.

The department supports creative cooperation with Y. Kupala Grodno state university of Grodno, Belarus, K.A. Timiryazev Russian agrarian university, Moscow, RF, Kazakhstani and ISC states higher educational institutes on initiative topics, and collaborates with Y. Altynsarin NAC, “Republican scientific and methodological center of technical vocational education and qualification estimate development” enterprises.

In 2016, the dissertation Council on the specialty "Vocational training" was opened and works to the present time. In specialty 6D012000 - "vocational training" 7 doctoral students graduated and received a PhD degree.

In may 2018, 2 doctoral students:

1. Alshynbaeva Zhuldyz Eldosovna defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic "Preparation of teachers of professional education for the implementation of dual training" and received a PhD.

2. Zhuldyz Mukhtarovna Tashenbayeva defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic "Scientific and methodological foundations of professional training of specialists in the research University of the agricultural industry" and received a PhD.

In December 2018, 2 doctoral students:

1. Aldabergenova Saule Salimzhanovna defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic "Scientific and pedagogical foundations of quality assurance of the educational process in the University using a systematic approach" and received a PhD.

2. Zhanar Turebekovna Saimbetova defended her doctoral dissertation on "Formation of ethno-cultural competence of future teachers of professional education in the conditions of implementation of multilingual education" and received a PhD degree.

In December 2021, 3 doctoral students:

1. Tastanbekova Nursaule Dzhaksibaevna defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic "Scientific and methodological foundations of improvement professional skills of students system of higher education in the context of the dual training" and received a PhD degree.

2. Isakova Gulnur Oralbaevna defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic "Formation of professional competence of students in higher educational institutions based on a systematic approach" and received a PhD degree.

3. Bekbaeva Zhanar Sabyrovna defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic "Scientific and pedagogical bases for the formation of critical thinking of students in the conditions of vocational training" and received a PhD degree.

Scientific and pedagogical bases for the formation of critical thinking of students in the conditions of vocational training

The department’s research is, firstly, directed to develop and improve educational process, to enhance the quality of training of graduates at all undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Today academic degree holders rate of the staff is 70%. The academic staff consists of 16 lecturers, including 3 doctors of science, 6 candidates of science, 2 PhD and 5 masters of science. Planning of research work of the department is implemented according to the priority directions of research. The staff of the department actively takes part in different contests for research grants, scholarships and awards, also in international and national scientific-theoretical and practical conferences. The scientific seminar “Current problems of vocational training” functions at the department. Topical problems of technical and vocational training, diploma works of undergraduates, and dissertation works of postgraduates are discussed at the seminar. 

February 25, 2022 was candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor Yessekeshova M.D. and PhD doctor Tastanbekova N.D. held a seminar for teachers of the college "Service and Tourism" of the city of Nur-Sultan on the topic "Credit technology of education in the education system".

For the purpose of involving students in the research, student’s club “Young researcher”, directed to develop students scientific and creative activity, functions at the department.

B.Abdikarimuly “Modern psychological problems of person” scientific practical laboratory and scientific research laboratory of advanced training of specialists functions under the department. Scientific research laboratory of advanced training of specialists is an integrated part of S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University. Scientific school “Theory and practice of advanced training”, directed by Professor T. Galiyev, is functioning at present time.

Within the aim and objectives of scientific research work of the department different specialized publications as monographs, articles, collection of scientific articles, textbooks and study guides will be published. At present time following the results of research the academic staff has published more than 250 scientific articles, including 2 articles in Scopus, 6 articles in RSCI and 57 articles in national, international conferences and Control Committee in Education and Science under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan journals.

International cooperation

International cooperation department is carried out in collaboration with the center for international cooperation and multilingual education KATU and is aimed at establishing a strategic partnership with universities in the country and abroad to participate in joint research projects with foreign partners, as well as conducting scientific training and international conferences.

Currently, contracts with research centers in the USA, Belarus, Moldova and Canada conduct joint research on issues of vocational education.

Confirmation serve as a contract for the international cooperation with foreign countries:

  • Oklahoma University, United Statesin 2013for 5 years;
  • I.P. Shamyakin Mozyr State Universitynamed after (the Republic of Belarus), in 2014 for 5 years;
  • Kupaly Grodno State University (Belarus) 2012 for 5 years;
  • Lifelong Institute of Education (Republic of Moldova).
  • K.Timiryazev Russian State Agrarian University (Russian Federation, Moscow) since 2015;
  • Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis (Russian Federation, Moscow) 2018
  • Grodno Regional Institute for the Development of Education (Republic of Belarus) since 2019.

In 2014, the Department for International Academic Mobility was invited Prof. Dr. Faruk Bin Zakaria from University of Cape Town, Malaysia.

According to the state program "Bolashak", a few Professors have passed scientific internship Professor K.A. Sarbasova by the theme "Pedagogical diagnostics, assessment and management of the quality of education", the University of Reading (UK)in 2014. Senior Lecturer Nurzhanova S.A. by the theme "Scientific and methodological foundations of psychological support of professional development of students in a highereducation"in 2014. Furthermore, Professor Omarova R.S. trained at the English courses held in the Cambridge University (UK) in 2013-2014, and scientific training in Russia in 2014.

As part of the International Cooperation M.D.Esekeshova is a member of the editorial board of scientific-methodical journal "Journal of Education" Grodno Institute of Education Development. International activity of Faculty also aims at promoting the members of the department to publish their works in international publications and the exchange of experiences and teaching techniques.

Annually, undergraduates and graduates students of the specialty "Vocational Training" participate to Scientific training at the Y.Kupaly Grodno State University. (Republic of Belarus) and at the K. Timiryazev Russian State Agrarian University (Russian Federation, Moscow).

Schedule of scientific training of Doctor Philosophy students have agreed with the Head of the Department with the participation of the supervisor and the teachers of the department and have carried out according to an individual plan of work in accordance with their research topic.

Professor G.K.Rudik held a lecture course on the theme "Innovative methods of teaching" for PhD students from 12-15 October 2014.

Professor Faruk Bin Zakaria read lectures entitled "Organization of the research activities of doctoral students" in September 2014.

In October 2018 Yesekeshova M.D., Kochkorbaeva E.Sh.,and Sagalieva Zh.K. joined at the International Sientific conference of the A. Silesius State Higher Vocational School, Walbrzych (Poland).

From 5 to 23 November 2018 at the Department of "Vocational Education" of the Faculty of Computer Systems and Vocational Education in the framework of the program "Attracting foreign scholars to universities of RK" Jennifer Johnston as director of the Teacher Training Program, English Language Institute, Missouri State University (USA) has delivered lectures and practical lessons of the disciplines of "Pedagogical skills" for 4-year students of the specialty 5В012000 "Vocational training "and" Student Centered Teaching Techniques "for Master programs and PhD students of the specialties 6M012000 and 6D012000" Vocational training ".

Moreover, two seminars were organized, “Growth Mindset — The Power of Yet” and “Framing Your Research Ideain Writing”.  As part of the “School of lecturers in the KATU”, one workshop “Cooperative Learning Structures”  was held for faculty teaching ideas for improving pedagogical process at the university, innovative techniques of teaching and methods of personal and professional growth of the teacher.

The 13th November , an open lecture was held with students, undergraduates and PhD students on the topic “Guided Discovery”, where student-oriented learning techniques were described and demonstrated.

The  14th November , Jennifer Johnston took part in the meeting of the Department of Vocational Education on the problem of designing educational undergraduate programs.

In the period from October 29-31, 2019, the State Education Institution "Grodno Regional Institute of the Development of Education" invited the faculty represented by the chairman of the board of the S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Kurishbaev A.K., First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor A.Abdyrov, Head of the Department Ph.D., Associate Professor M. Yesekeshov and 2-year PhD student Kochkorbaevu E.Sh. took part at the Scientific-practical conference: “Personality. Education. Society. Formation of a teacher of the future: from competence to self-realization ”, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the State Educational Institution“ Grodno Regional Institute for the Development of Education ”.

The conference was held at a high scientific, theoretical and practical level, as well as in a warm friendly atmosphere. A report on the theme “The teacher’s acmeological position as a factor in his self-improvement and professional development” was included in the plenary session program, as well as in the conference program (sections, workshops, round table meetings, poster presentations). As a result, JSC S. Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University” signed an agreement on cooperation of the field of education and science with  the State Educational Institution“ Grodno Regional Institute for the Development of Education ”(Republic of Belarus).

By topical issues of improvement of the educational process, teachers of the department have participated in seminars, round tables, scientific-methodical conferences to held at the university and in other universities.

Bases of practice for students are 16 secondary and high schools and colleges in Astana and Akmola region. Dual training is organized on 2 disciplines. The branch of the department has on the basis of I. Altynsarin National Academy of Education where lectures are held in the disciplines of the department.

Student life

Students of the specialty "Vocational education" together with teachers take an active part in all activities held at the level of the department, faculty, university, city, republic, and won prizes (public holidays, sporting events, months on crime prevention, drug addiction and religious extremism).

2017-2018 g. Balgymbekova Ainur - “Zhyl komekshіsі”, Kubay Іңkәr - “Zhyl kelseksі”.

2018 group 16-02 - nomination "The most active group-2018"

2018 year Kunbolat K. - “RINGS OF DACE” Grand Prix, International Dance Championship

2018-2019 Milahat Sәtsapar - “Zhygitter Sultany-2019” Grand Prix

2018-2019 Diana Lesbek "Kyz Sons - 2019" Grand Prix.

2019 Dyusembaeva Ulzhan - "Belt Wrestling" World Martial Arts Game in Chungju (South Korea). Golden medal.

At the department of "Vocational education" for students in their specialty there is a extra class "Zhas zertteushі", the head of which is the head of the department, associate professor MD Yesekeshova.

Our students also participate and win prizes in various olympiads within the faculty, in international, republican and other olympiads.

2015-2016 Aubakirova J. - 1st degree diploma, Republican scientific project of students and pupils.

2016-2017 Seytkalieva N. - diploma of the 2nd degree, Republican scientific project of students and pupils.

2017-2018 Gabdullina K., Uzak N. diploma of the 3rd degree and Ormysh A. diploma of the 2nd degree - “Zhastar, Gylym, innovation lar: tsifrindryu-zhazha damu keseni”, republican scientific-theoretical conference.

For students, meetings are organized with the leaders and specialists of relevant organizations with an invitation to give lectures and excursions.

The department has a psychological laboratory that deals with the psychological problems of students.

Information on the subject Olympiads on pulpit "Professional education"

The name of the department

Specialty

FULL NAME. student

Busy place

Location

2017– 2018 academic year

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Kairatbek Sh.

2

М.Auezov SKsu

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Balabekova N.

2

М.Auezov SKsu

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Milakhat S.

2

М.Auezov SKsu

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Kurmanaliyeva А.

2

М.Auezov SKsu

2018– 2019 academic year

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Тokbai М.

1

SKSPU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Milakhat S.

1

SKSPU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Shaden S.

1

SKSPU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Yessenzhol K.

1

SKSPU

2019– 2020 academic year

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Shaden S.

3

 S.Seifullin  KATU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Yessenzhol K.

3

 S.Seifullin  KATU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Amirgazy Zh.

3

 S.Seifullin  KATU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Orazgazy T.

3

 S.Seifullin  KATU

2020– 2021 academic year

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Shaden S.

2

KazNAU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Yessenzhol K.

2

KazNAU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Amirgazy Zh.

2

KazNAU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Orazgazy T.

2

KazNAU

2021– 2022 academic year

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Baidalina Zh.

3

KazNWTTU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Mustafaiyeva A.

3

KazNWTTU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Zhaksylyk A

3

KazNWTTU

Vocational Education

Vocational training

Ivanov A.

3

KazNWTTU

 

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Contacts

010000, Republic of Kazakhstan,

Astana, st. S. Altynsarin, 2,

BIO building №2

tel.: +7 (7172) 383-529,

e-mail: vocational-education@kazatu.kz

DOCUMENTS
Certificate of accreditation of the educational program 6B01401 Vocational education «Maintenance, repair and operation of road transport»
Certificate of accreditation of the educational program 7M01401 Leadership in vocational Education
Certificate of accreditation of the educational program 8D01401 Management in Technical and Vocational Education
Information on specifics educational programs of magistracy and the doctoral studies realized by Vocational training
PLAN Development of educational programs "PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION"
Catalog of elective disciplines for bachelor degree 5В012000– Vocational Training
Catalog of elective disciplines for a master’s degree candidate 6M012000 «vocational training»
Catalog of elective disciplines for PhD degree students 6D012000 «Vocational training»
Educational program 6B07111 Technical service of motor vehicles (master of industrial training) (бакалавриат)
Educational program «Leadership in vocational Education» (магистратура)
Educational program «Management in Technical and Vocational Education» (докторантура)
Specifics of development of the educational program "Vocational training"