Department of
“Pedagogy”
About the Department
The Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, established in 2003 on the basis of pedagogical specialties of Syrdarya University, has been reorganized and continues its activities today. Although the name and educational programs of this department have changed several times since its establishment, the heads of the department, including senior lecturer M. Ashimova, candidate of technical sciences, associate professor K. Baimakhanov, candidate of pedagogical sciences L. Myrzabek, candidate of philological sciences D. S. Bolysbayev, associate professor N. A. Saparbayeva, created the material and technical base of the department, paid great attention to the proper organization of educational work, and also trained young specialists who came to teaching. At the same time, they formed a cohesive team that firmly adhered to the principles of morality and mutual respect.
In the 2025-2026 academic year, PhD, Associate Professor Konakbayeva Ulzhamal Zhandaralievna will serve as the head of the Department of "Pedagogy and Psychology".
Today, the department is carrying out many complex tasks, such as organizing educational activities, educating young students, training highly qualified specialists, strengthening the material and technical base of the department, conducting scientific research, and opening new specialties.
The scientific potential of the department is at a high level: 3 associate professorsProfessor, 1 candidate of science, 17 master's degree teachers conduct educational work.
Many professors and teachers are prizewinners of international and republican competitions, "Best teacher of higher education institutions" of the Republic of Kazakhstan, holders of state grants. The educational process is organized using modern educational technologies in accordance with the requirements of state educational standards. In order to train students on a credit system, the department is systematically working to replenish the library with educational and methodological literature, introduce new innovative technologies into the educational process, and informatize and computerize the educational process.All departments have computer classrooms connected to the Internet via a corporate network.
The Department of Pedagogy and Psychology is engaged in the training of teachers and qualified specialists in such educational programs as 6B01103-Psychology (IP), 6B01101-Pedagogy and Psychology, 7M01101-Pedagogy and Psychology. Since its establishment, the Department has trained more than three thousand highly qualified specialists for general and vocational schools of the region and the city.
Currently, the department has 2 lecture halls, 5 study rooms, 6 private offices, such as research methods, cognitive psychology, Mentor Space, graduate academy, empathy resource support, and inclusive education rooms, 1 computer class, 2 study rooms, and 1 department room.
Composition:
· PhDs, associate professors – 2
· candidates of sciences, associate professors – 2
· Masters of Science, senior lecturers – 17
- Қонақбаева Ұлжамал Жандаралиевна
- Халикова Роза Орунбасаровна
- Абдуллаева Жазира Дайрабаевна
- Бисенбаева Жанат Николаевна
- Ирметов Уткир Абдурасилович
- Амандикова Гулазия Ілесбекқызы
- Кәрібай Күлайхан Жанболатқызы
- Чинибаева Гулнар Дуйсековна
- Доскараева Гаухар Мухтаровна
- Гаухар Мухтаровна Малгайдарова
- Гульсара Турганбаевна Айткулова
- Нургуль Жорабековна Махаметоваа
- Захида Абдурашидовна Убайдаева
- Биляловна Зухра Мамытова
- Нұрлыханқызы Еркінай
- Даутбаева Тоғжан Серікқызы
- Жусипова Улбосын Оразбековна
- Ермашова Акерке Орынбасаровна
- Тогаева Венера Бериковна
- Атаева Жадыра Мухановна
- Оспанова Жанерке Сакеновна
The department staff has developed several textbooks, teaching aids, teaching and learning complexes, subject-specific methodological guides, lecture notes, texts for students' independent work, and electronic textbooks based on credit technology (syllabus).
Fields of study:
· Work in general and additional education organizations;
· Use of innovative pedagogical technologies in the learning process;
· Conducting pedagogical experiments and incorporating their results into the learning process
Documents:license
UNT subjects:Biology, geography
UNT subjects:Biology, geography
Study period:4 years
Study form:daytime
Preparatory courses: "Psychologist"
Study form:daytime
Preparatory courses: "Psychologist"
The department implements the following educational programs and trains future specialists:
· 6B01103-Psychology (IP)
· 6B01101- Pedagogy and Psychology
· 7M01101-Pedagogy and Psychology
The goals and objectives of the educational program
The main goal of the educational program is determined in accordance with the goals of the Strategic Development Plan of the university and the mission of the university. The goal of the educational program: to train competitive pedagogical and psychological specialists who have mastered general cultural and professional competencies in accordance with the requirements of the National Qualification System and the labor market
Objectives of the educational program:
- formation of general cultural, professional and special competencies of students necessary for the effective performance of their professional activities;
- to form students' social responsibility and adherence to professional ethical norms based on interpersonal values;
- to bring the level of education quality into line with the requirements of national and international standards, based on encouraging students to improve their professional skills and self-realization;
- formation of professional knowledge and practical skills of students in accordance with the updated educational content;
- training highly educated specialists who will actively participate in the renewal of society based on functional literacy and healthy living
to provide.
Educational programs are designed to develop students into well-rounded individuals, providing systematic education in the fields of psychology. We train highly qualified, socially responsible specialists of the new generation who are in demand in Kazakhstan and abroad.
Areas of activity of graduates of the specialty:
· Teacher-psychologist
· Psychologist
Graduates can work in the following fields:
6B01103-Psychology (IP), 6B01101-Pedagogy and Psychology, 7M01101-Pedagogy and PsychologyBachelors and Masters of Education graduates from the education program carry out their professional activities in the field of education.
Forms of graduate professional activity
- basic and specialized schools;
- specialized schools;
- technical and vocational, post-secondary educational institutions
is.
Types of professional activities of graduates
- training;
- education;
- methodological.
Research activities of the department:
Department of Pedagogy and Psychology
The Department of Pedagogy and Psychology systematically carries out scientific research aimed at the development of pedagogical science and improving the quality of the educational process. The department conducts research in the following main areas:
– development of innovative technologies of teaching and education and their introduction into the system of continuing education;
– improving educational programs;
– conducting research on current scientific topics and preparing scientific articles.
Scientific activities of the department's teachers
The faculty of the department actively participates in international scientific and practical conferences.
* Malgaidarova G.T. – participated in the international conference “Science and Innovation” held in Tashkent in October 2025 and the conference “Central Asia: Regional Subjectivity, Legal Challenges and Media Landscape in a Changing World” held in Almaty in April 2025.
* Nurlykhanovna E. – published an article entitled “Neuropsychological correlates of anxiety in chronic stress” at the international scientific and practical conference “Modern methods of teaching social sciences and humanities: problems and solutions”.
* Irmetov U.A. - published his monograph "Segmented Reading" and published an article "Pedagogical Methods Aimed at Increasing Students' Motivation to Read" in the journal "Scientific Herald" of Tashkent State Pedagogical University.
* Konakbayeva N.Zh. – published an article entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Microteaching Lesson Study: Enhancing Pre-Service Teachers' Confidence and Instructional Quality” in the international journal “Educational Process International Journal”.
In addition, the department's teachers are constantly engaged in the development of monographs and teaching aids in accordance with educational programs.
Joint research work with students
The department plans to strengthen research work with students in the future. In particular:
– Development and implementation of volunteer programs in the field of "Psychological services" (for working with children, people with disabilities, and the elderly);
– Conducting research on topical issues in pedagogy and psychology on the topic “Formation of emotional intelligence of students”;
– to provide practical methods for developing emotional intelligence, based on research and survey results.
The scientific activity of the department is aimed at improving the quality of education, introducing pedagogical innovations, and developing the professional competence of future specialists.Пәндер презентациялар және оқу-әдістемелік нұсқаулар:
Head of the department
Конакбаева Улжамал Жандаралиевна
Contact phone number: 87029015201
E-mail: ukonakbaeva@mail.ru
Academic degree: PhD, associate professor
Education: higher
Work experience: 30
Professional development: in the direction of Education 2, Inclusive Education Model 1, artificial intelligence 1, pedagogical management 1.
Achievements: author of more than 200 scientific papers, including 7 international peer-reviewed scientific journals, 20 publications recommended by authorized bodies, the rest are published in other publications and international conferences.
Author of 1 textbook and 6 textbooks, 1 monograph recommended by the Republican educational and methodological Council. He received 7 copyright certificates for electronic textbooks and handicrafts.
1. medal "Excellence in Education". Public Association "Kurmet AV" of South Kazakhstan region of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Certificate No. Sr044
2. Medal" For Significant Merit " Y. Altynsarin medal. Teacher Public Foundation. 12.12.2019. certificate 0881
E-mail:
ukonakbaeva@mail.ru
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