General Pedagogy and Psychology

Akkenzhe Mukanovna Ussenova

PhD Doctor, Associate Professor

Head of the Department

Contact information: M.H. Dulati St., 198

(building №9),

202 office

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History of the Department of General Pedagogy and Psychology

The Department of General Pedagogy and Psychology of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy is one of the leading departments of the M.Auezov South Kazakhstan University, which trains specialists in pedagogical and psychological scientific fields.

The history of the department's development began with the reorganization of a number of higher educational institutions in the region and the merger of three universities into the M.Auezov South Kazakhstan University for the Humanities. In 1996, the Department of General Pedagogy and Ethnopedagogy was organized and began its activity.

A great contribution to the development of the department was made by Academician of the Academy of National Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Asma Akhmetovna Kalybekova, who headed the Department of General Pedagogy and Ethnopedagogy from 1998 to 2011. Asma Akhmetovna Kalybekova laid the foundation for the fruitful activity of the department with her rich practical experience, deep scientific knowledge and organizational talent. Under her scientific supervision, 5 doctoral, 35 candidate's, and 52 master's theses were defended.

In subsequent years, in order to optimize the work of the university, the departments were reorganized and renamed several times, the departments were led at various times by: PhD, Professor Arymbaeva K.M., PhD, Associate Professor Koishibayeva N.I., PhD, Professor Iskakova M.S., PhD, Professor Kabylbekova Z.B., PhD, Associate Professor Primbetova S.K., PhD, Professor Lekerova G.Zh., PhD, Associate Professor Buletova L.A., PhD Shalkharbekova N.A., PhD, Associate Professor Sakhieva F.A.

The Department of General Pedagogy and Psychology was formed by combining the departments of Modern Pedagogy and Psychology and Psychology and Special Pedagogy (Minutes 19 of August 28, 2023, by decision of the board meeting).

Currently, the Department of General Pedagogy and Psychology is headed by PhD, Associate Professor Akkenzhe Mukanovna Ussenova.

The department trains bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students in the following subjects: 6B01110 – "Pedagogy and Psychology", 6B01911 – "Special Pedagogy", 6B03130 –"Training of consulting psychologists in the social sphere", 6B01110 – "Psychology of IP", 6B03130 – "Psychology", 7M01110 – "Pedagogy and Psychology", 7M03130-"Psychology", 7M01113 – "Management in education", 7M01114 – "Psychological and pedagogical education" (two-degree), 8D01110 – "Pedagogy and Psychology".

The teaching staff of the department includes 3 Doctors of Pedagogical Sciences, professors, 2 Doctors of Psychological Sciences, professors, 5 Candidates of Pedagogical Sciences, associate professors, 1 Candidate of Psychological Sciences, associate professor, 5 Ph.D., associate professors, 15 Masters of Pedagogical Sciences, senior lecturers, and 6 Masters of Pedagogical Sciences, lecturers.

The department is taught by holders of grants "The Best University teacher", holders of the Bolashak program, badges "Ybray Altynsarin", "Akhmet Baitursynov", badges of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan "For Services to the development of Science", letters of thanks and certificates of honor, etc.

Teachers' staff

Akkenzhe Mukanovna Ussenova
PhD Doctor, Associate Professor
Head of the Department
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(building №9), 202 office
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Asma Akhmetovna Kalybekova
Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Associate Professor
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Mira Sadvakassovna Iskakova
Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor
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Gulsim Zhanabergenovna Lekerova
Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor
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Negmatjan Shadimetovich Almetov
Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Associate Professor
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Kaliyash Ospanovna Dzeksenbaeva
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
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Ayman Sagintaevna Isabaeva
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
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Almira Orazalievna Shomanbaeva
Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor
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Guldana Ademovna Nuridinova
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
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Irina Alexandrovna Kornilko
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
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Akmaral Bitemirovna Aitzhanova
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
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Erzhan Yesilbekovich Myrzabekov
PhD doctor, Associate Professor
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Gulnaz Sailauovna Abildaeva
PhD doctor, Associate professor
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Farida Abubakirovna Sakhieva
PhD doctor, Associate professor
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Sandugash Erubaevna Duanaeva
PhD doctor, Senior Lecturer
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Kymbat Erezhepovna Auelova
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Ulzhan Anuarovna Abdukarimova
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Sandugash Batyrkyzy Ainabek
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Aigul Turysbekovna Saripbekova
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Gulmira Maratovna Musakhanova
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Indira Serikbaevna Zhandabaeva
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Aidyn Nigmatovna Polatova
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Nursulu Erzhanovna Ismanova
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Marzhan Madikhankyzy Moldakhanova
PhD, Senior Lecturer
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Ainur Adilkhanovna Sadykova
PhD, Senior Lecturer
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Ardak Mukhtarkhanovna Kalkhodzhaeva
Master, Senior Lecturer
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Svetlana Kekenbekovna Meirbekova
Master, Lecturer
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Sarbinaz Kuanyshbekovna Karakpayeva
Master, Lecturer
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Gaziza Asatillaevna Omarova
Master, Lecturer
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Dinara Zharkinbekovna Zhumabaeva
Master, Lecturer
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Aigerim Zhanibekovna Abutalipova
Master, Lecturer
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Professional orientation of personnel

Master's and doctoral studies

Educational-methodical work

Catalog of Elective Subjects

EP 6B01110 - Pedagogy and psychology

EP 6B01101 - Psychology IP

EP 6B01911 - Special pedagogy

EP 6B03130 - Psychology

EP 6B03131 - Training of consulting psychologists in the social sphere

EP 7M01110 - Pedagogy and Psychology MASTER'S DEGREE

EP 7M01113 - Management in Education MASTER'S DEGREE

EP 7M01114 - Psychological and pedagogical education, two-degree MASTER'S DEGREE

EP 7M03130 - Psychology MASTER'S DEGREE

EP 8D01110 - Pedagogy and Psychology DOCTORAL STUDIES

The science

Research work at the Department of «General Pedagogy and Psychology» is conducted on two state-funded topics:
1.B-21-01-12 «Modernization of the Training of Future Pedagogical Psychologists and Scientific-Pedagogical Personnel in the System of Psychological-Pedagogical Education at Universities».
2.GB NIR-21-70-10 «Psychological-Pedagogical Foundations of Competency Development of Future Specialists in the Context of the Implementation of the Program «Towards the Future: Spiritual Renewal» in the Conditions of Inclusive Education».

The department's teaching staff develops methodologies, theories, and technologies for training future pedagogical psychologists and scientific-pedagogical personnel in the system of psychological-pedagogical education at universities, in line with current trends and perspectives in education. They also define the psychological-pedagogical foundations of competency development for future specialists in the context of modern inclusive education, which is reflected in the publication activities of the department’s faculty. Scientific articles are prepared and published in national scientific conferences (MNP), journals, including international peer-reviewed scientific journals in the Scopus database, as well as in the publications of the KKSNVO.

In the 2024 academic year alone, 5 articles were published in the Scopus database, and 16 articles were published in KKSNVO journals.

As part of these state-funded research topics, preparation for the defense of doctoral and master's theses is conducted in the following areas: OP 7M01110 – «Pedagogy and Psychology», 7M03130 – «Psychology», 8D01110 – «Pedagogy and Psychology».

The faculty of the department participates in the competitions organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MSHE) for grant funding of scientific and scientific-technical projects in priority areas of social and humanitarian sciences.

The department also develops and publishes monographs, textbooks, study guides, and electronic textbooks.

Academic mobility

Graduates of the department

Berkimbaeva Gulmanat Dzhalinbekovna
Date of birth: August 29, 1987
Education:
• 2005–2009 – South Kazakhstan State University named after M. Auezov
• Specialty: pedagogy and psychology
Work experience:
• 2005–2007 – psychologist, kindergarten No. 70 “Sholpan”
• 2007–2013 – methodologist, kindergarten No. 1 “Alem”
• 2013–2020 – Head of Kindergarten No. 18 "Baiterek"
• 2020 – present – Head of Kindergarten No. 32 "Erkin"
Achievements and awards:
• Letters of thanks from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Letters of thanks from the Shymkent City Education Department (5 letters)
• Letters of thanks from the Methodological Center of the Shymkent City Education Department (2022, 2023, 2024)
• Letters of thanks from the Center for Support of Children with Special Educational Needs (8 letters)
Gulmanat Dzhalinbekovna dedicated her professional career to the development of preschool education, especially in the field of special education for children. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards for her contribution to the education system of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Verotskaya Gulzhan Yeraliyevna
Date of birth: November 11, 1987
Education:
• 2005-2009 – South Kazakhstan State University named after M. Auezov
• Specialty: pedagogy and psychology
Work experience:
• 2011-2012 – Deputy Director of the Youth Center of SKSU named after M. Auezov. M. Auezova
• 2012-2015 – Psychologist of the training center "Global Education"
• 2014-2018 – Founder of LLP "Erkebulan-Transit"
• 2015-2018 – Business trainer of the Center for servicing entrepreneurs "ONTUSTIK"
• From 2017 to the present – Founder and psychologist of the Center for personal development "REFRAME"
• 2018 – Head of the psychological assistance department of the Youth Resource Center of South Kazakhstan Region
• From 2018 to the present – Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Republican Public Foundation "INNOVATION PSYCHOLOGY"
• 2018-2021 – Official representative of the Moscow Institute of Modern NLP in Shymkent and the Turkestan region
Achievements and awards:
• Letter of thanks from Elbasy N.A. Nazarbayeva (2020)
• Anniversary medal "People's Gratitude" by decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2020)
• Medal of the International Academy of Psychological Sciences "25 years of the IAPN" (2018)
• Medal of the Border Service of the National Security Committee "Shekara kyzmetinin uzdigi" (2023)
Gulzhan Yeraliyevna continues to actively work in the field of psychology, helping people to reveal their potential, achieve personal and professional goals.

Aiganim Senbekovna Kystaubayeva
Date of Birth: January 10, 1989

Education:
• 2006–2010 – South Kazakhstan State University named after M. Auezov
• Specialty: Defectology

Professional Experience:
• 2010–2011 – Practicing Teacher
• 2011–2014 – Typhlopedagogue
• 2014–2021 – Defectologist
• 2021 – Present – Head of the "Psychological, Medical, and Pedagogical Council No. 2" of the Department of Education of Shymkent

Achievements and Awards:
• Letters of Appreciation from the "Nur Otan" Party (2020, 2021)
• Letters of Appreciation from the Department of Education of Shymkent (2021, 2022, 2023)
• Certificate of Honor from the International Center for Support of Science and Education (2023)
• Letters of Appreciation from the Methodological Center of the Department of Education of Shymkent (2023)
• Letters of Appreciation from the "Amanat" Party (2023)
• Certificate of Honor from the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2024)
• Letter of Appreciation from the Quality Assurance Department of Shymkent (2024)

Aiganim Senbekovna has dedicated her professional career to the development of corrective education and inclusive learning. Her contribution to the education system has been recognized by numerous awards, confirming her high level of professionalism and dedication to her work.

Akmaral Erkinovna Mintaeva
Date of Birth: June 19, 1988

Education:
• 2005–2009 – South Kazakhstan State University named after M. Auezov
• Specialty: Defectology

Professional Experience:
• 2009–2012 – Social Pedagogue, Regional Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Commission (PMPC)
• 2012–2020 – Speech Therapist, School-Internat for Children with Special Needs
• 2020–2023 – Head, Psychological-Pedagogical Correction Office of Keles District
• 2023 – Present – Head, Psychological-Pedagogical Correction Office No. 6

Achievements and Awards:
• Letters of Appreciation from the Department of Internal Policy and Youth Affairs (2024), Department of Education of Shymkent (2024), Chairperson of Women’s Councils of Turkestan Region and Shymkent City (2024)
• Letters of Appreciation from the Department for Human Potential Development of Turkestan Region (2022), Regional Center for Additional Education Development (2022)
• Certificate of Honor from the Department for Human Potential Development of Turkestan Region (2020)
• Letters of Appreciation from the Akim of Keles District, Turkestan Region (2022), National Scientific-Practical Center for the Development of Special and Inclusive Education (2022), Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2021)
• Certificate of Honor from the Turkestan Regional Local Trade Union Association (2021)
• Certificate from the Methodological Center of the Shymkent City Department of Education (2022)
• Letters of Appreciation and Recognition from Public Organizations and Scientific-Methodical Centers (2021–2022)

Akmaral Erkinovna has dedicated her professional career to the development of corrective education, assisting children with special educational needs, and improving the qualifications of specialists in this field. Her contribution to the education system has been recognized with numerous awards and acknowledgments at both the national and regional levels.

Akerke Erkinovna Tastemirova
Date of Birth: November 18, 1991

Education:
• 2009–2013 – South Kazakhstan State University named after M. Auezov
• Specialty: Pedagogy and Psychology

Professional Experience:
• 2013–2014 – Pedagogue-Psychologist, School-Internat MM “Ümit”
• 2014 – Present – Inspector-Psychologist, Negotiator, Police Major of the Special Rapid Response Unit of the Department of Internal Affairs of Shymkent

Achievements and Awards:
• Medal “Excellence in the Ministry of Internal Affairs”
• Awards and Letters of Appreciation from the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Awards from the Head of the Shymkent Police Department for outstanding achievements and exemplary service
• Impeccable service with no disciplinary actions

Akerke Erkinovna has dedicated her career to law enforcement, providing psychological support to police officers and participating in negotiations during complex situations. Her professionalism and dedication to service have been recognized through numerous awards and acknowledgments from the leadership.

Practical work of students
The Department of "General Pedagogy and Psychology" supervises educational practices, pedagogical, psychological-pedagogical practices in the pedagogical areas of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Pedagogy, Faculty of Culture and Arts, Faculty of Sports and Tourism, Faculty of History and Pedagogy, and Faculty of Philology.

The department supervises the educational, pedagogical, psychological-pedagogical, methodological, educational, production, and pre-diploma practices for the following programs: 6B01110 - "Pedagogy and Psychology", 6B01911 - "Special Pedagogy", 6B03131 - "Training of Psychologist Consultants in the Social Sphere", 6B03130 - "Psychology".

Pedagogical practice is aimed at introducing students to the actual work of an institution and the peculiarities of the teacher's professional activity, forming a professional pedagogical orientation for future teaching, mastering the practical foundations of their future profession, as well as familiarizing students with the types, forms, and content of professional-pedagogical activities of institution staff. This helps in forming a systemic "view" of the professional activity object in the entire pedagogical process.

Psychological practice aims to form the professional competence of student-psychologists as a unified system of professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and a reflective-active position.

Special pedagogical practice is focused on helping students accumulate practical experience in specialized educational institutions, master the nuances of working with children with various developmental characteristics, and develop their professional qualifications, as well as perform correctional and developmental tasks.

Practice bases include: No. 24 IT School-Lyceum named after S. Yerubaev in Shymkent, No. 38 Humanitarian Gymnasium School named after N. Ondasynov in Shymkent, No. 39 Secondary School named after M. Zhumaev in Shymkent, No. 3 General Secondary School named after Ulughbek in Shymkent, No. 9 IT School-Lyceum named after O. Zholdasbekov in Shymkent, No. 65 School-Gymnasium named after I. Altynsarin in Shymkent, "BOLMUS" Practical Psychological Center, National Guard of Kazakhstan Military Unit 55652, Shymkent "Chemistry-Biology" Nazarbayev Intellectual School, No. 2 Support Center for Children in Difficult Life Situations, "AI-Aru" Innovative Psychological Center, National Guard of Kazakhstan Military Unit 6506, National Guard of Kazakhstan Military Unit 6698, No. 1 School-Gymnasium named after A. S. Pushkin, National Guard of Kazakhstan Military Unit 35748, "Childhood Ship" Correctional Kindergarten, Shymkent City Social Rehabilitation Center, Shymkent City Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Consultation Center, No. 32 "Erkin" Correctional Kindergarten, Auxiliary Boarding School, No. 28 Correctional Kindergarten.

Educational work of the department

The educational work of the department was carried out within the framework of a plan based on the main goals and objectives of the department "educational work and Youth policy" and in 10 areas specified in the action plan of the Department for "Educational Work and Social Issues".

The purpose of educational work is to create a humanistic, highly moral educational environment that promotes the formation of an active civic position that meets the needs and expectations of modern society, and the professional competence of students.

The objectives are to form a sense of patriotism among young people, moral and spiritual development, support young people, involve students in cultural, scientific and educational processes, ensure their social rights and improve the level of education.

The name of the main 10 areas in which the work was carried out according to the plan:

Organizational work;
Civil-patriotic and legal education;
Spiritual and moral education;
Education of professional and labor orientation;
the formation of religious tolerance;
Physical education and healthy lifestyle formation;
Environmental education;
Development of a culture of intellectuality and communication;
Cultural, aesthetic and multicultural education;
Development of student self-government and youth initiatives.

The educational work of the department is carried out in accordance with the educational work plan of the department. Curatorial classes are regularly held in academic groups. The topics of the curatorial hours include the prevention of drug addiction, alcoholism and smoking, the prevention of religious extremism, the formation of legal culture and professional ethics.

Students of the department take an active part in the social, cultural and sports life of our university. He participates in various cultural and recreational events, such as reception, Health Day, Culture Days, sports contests, etc.

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№	Educational Programs	Student Enrollment				Accreditation Status (Validity Period)
№	Educational Programs	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025	Accreditation Status (Validity Period)
1	EP 7M01110 – «Pedagogy and Psychology»	198	15	103	51	2029
2	EP 7M01113 – «Management in Education»	10	-	-	1	2025
3	EP 7M01114 – «Psychological and Pedagogical Education» (Dual Degree with RUDN)	-	-	-	1	2029
4	EP 7M03130 – «Psychology»	3	9	24	8	2029
5	EP 8D01110 – «Pedagogy and Psychology»	9	9	7	11	2028

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