Open Class Conducted by a Doctoral Student as Part of Pedagogical Training

  A doctoral student from the Department of the History of Kazakhstan Ozenbek E. held an open class as part of their pedagogical training for the course "Methodology of Conducting Excursions." The session was delivered to second-year master’s students specializing in "History and Geography," under the supervision of Associate Professor S. K. Uderbayeva.

The main objective of the open lesson was to deepen master's students' theoretical knowledge in the field of excursion planning and organization, as well as to develop their practical skills in designing excursion routes, selecting historical and cultural sites, and applying modern methodological approaches to экскурсион activities.

During the lesson, particular attention was paid to the importance of excursions as an effective means of conveying historical knowledge, promoting cultural heritage, and fostering historical awareness. The main stages of excursion preparation and implementation, the specifics of developing excursion scripts, methods of working with different categories of visitors, and ways of presenting historical information in an accessible and informative manner were discussed.

The lesson was conducted using interactive teaching methods aimed at enhancing master's students' cognitive engagement and developing their professional competencies. During the discussions, students had the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, express their opinions, analyze proposed situations, and exchange experiences. Special emphasis was placed on the practical application of acquired knowledge, independent thinking, and the development of professional communication skills.

The master's students demonstrated considerable interest in the topics discussed and actively participated in the assigned tasks and discussions. The teaching methods and approaches employed contributed to creating a positive learning environment, developing analytical skills, and increasing students' interest in exploring historical and cultural heritage.

The open lesson represented an important stage of the doctoral student's teaching practice, providing an opportunity to demonstrate teaching skills, the ability to organize the educational process, and proficiency in applying modern educational technologies in higher education.

Following the lesson, the importance of a practice-oriented approach to training future specialists in History and Geography was emphasized. Such academic activities contribute to improving master's students' professional training, enhancing doctoral students' teaching competencies, and strengthening the connection between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

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