On improving the quality of natural science education in Kazakhstan
B. S. Akhmetova,
A. Е. Berikkhanova,
A. K. Mukhamedkhanova,
Z. G. Zhakiyanova,
G. Alikhankyzy,
A. Zh. Arkhymatayeva https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2025-3-36-53
Abstract
Introduction. Modern world globalisation process requires special technological development of states, which is based on natural science and engineering education. The aim of this article is to analyse existing programmes and methods of teaching natural science in Kazakhstan and to develop recommendations for making changes to the content of natural science education programmes in secondary schools. Methodology and research methods. A monitoring study was conducted on teachers’ assessment of the content of school education in natural science subjects, utilising system-based, problem-based, and project-based approaches. This study included an analysis of international experiences in implementing STEM education within the teaching processes of natural sciences, as well as an evaluation of the effectiveness of the updated Model Curriculum for natural science education in general education schools in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Results. It was found that in the learning process, it is essential to enhance attention to the formation and development of scientific thinking skills and interdisciplinary integration. The findings confirm that practice-oriented training facilitates an understanding of how scientific knowledge evolves and helps to cultivate an appreciation for cross-cutting concepts and disciplinary ideas within science and technology. Practical significance. A series of recommendations has been formulated to enhance the curriculum of academic programmes in the natural sciences in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
About the Authors
B. S. Akhmetova
National Academy of Education named after Ybyrai Altynsarin of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Botagoz S. Akhmetova – Cand. Sci. (Biology), Leading Scientist, Astana
A. Е. Berikkhanova
Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Aiman Е. Berikkhanova – Cand. Sci. (Education), Professor, Almaty
A. K. Mukhamedkhanova
National Academy of Education named after Ybyrai Altynsarin of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Almagul K. Mukhamedkhanova – Cand. Sci. (History), Chief Scientific Officer, Astana
Z. G. Zhakiyanova
National Academy of Education named after Ybyrai Altynsarin of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Zhanna G. Zhakiyanova – PhD (Education), Chief Scientific Officer, Astana
G. Alikhankyzy
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Guliya Alikhankyzy – Cand. Sci. (Education), Chief Scientific Officer, Almaty
A. Zh. Arkhymatayeva
National Academy of Education named after Ybyrai Altynsarin of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Ainur Zh. Arkhymatayeva – PhD (History), Head of the Laboratory of Social Sciences and Humanities, Astana
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Akhmetova B.S., Berikkhanova A.Е., Mukhamedkhanova A.K., Zhakiyanova Z.G., Alikhankyzy G., Arkhymatayeva A.Zh. On improving the quality of natural science education in Kazakhstan. The Education and science journal. 2025;27(3):36-53. https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2025-3-36-53
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