Department of Pedagogy, Psychology and Special Education

Education

• 1987-1983 Kostanay Pedagogical Institute named after the 50th anniversary of the USSR, specialty "Russian language and literature, methodologist for educational work".
• 1990-1993 Targeted full-time postgraduate study at CHELSPU according to the code 130000-Theory and History of Pedagogy, thesis defense for the degree - Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, awarded by the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dated August 25, 1995 (Protocol No. 5).
• 2010 Associate Professor of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Associate Professor (Associate Professor), awarded by the Committee for Control in the Field of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 23, 2010 (Protocol No. 4).

Subjects taught

• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Methodology of Innovative Teaching Approaches in Higher Education
• School Pedagogy
• Methodology and Methods of Educational Research
• Methodological Culture of Educational Psychologists
• Fundamentals of Reflective Practice for Educational Psychologists

Work experience

• 1983-1987 Secondary school of Chistopol district of Kokchetav region, teacher of Russian language and literature, organizer of educational work at the school.
• 1987-1989 Kostanay Pedagogical Institute named after the 50th Anniversary of the USSR, Department of Pedagogy, teacher.
• 1989-1990 Scientific internship at Kurgan State Pedagogical University, Department of Pedagogy.
• 1993-1995 Senior Lecturer of the Department of Pedagogy of Kostanay State University.
• 1995-2004 Head of the Department of Ethnopedagogy and Ethnopsychology of the A. Baitursynov KSU, later renamed to the Department of National Pedagogy, then to the Department of Pedagogy.
• 2004-2019 Head of the Department of Pedagogy of KSPI, Associate Professor.
• 2019-2020 Professor of the Department of Pedagogy of U. Sultangazin KSPU.
• 2020–present: Associate Professor, Department of Pedagogy, Psychology and Special Education, U. Sultangazin Pedagogical Institute, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University.

Certificates of professional development

• “A Bullying-Free Learning Environment: International Approaches to Bullying Prevention.” SKLAD International Online Learning Platform / Maxim Tank Belarusian State Pedagogical University, February 20–March 1, 2023. 72 hours.
• “Developing Personal Potential through Collaboration among Key Participants in Education: Methodology and Techniques for Training Teaching Teams in Educational Institutions.” Moscow City University, Moscow, Russia, January–April 2024. 144 hours. Certificate No. 24031/96.
• “Psychological Aspects of Parent–Child Relationships.” Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University and Trnava University, Slovakia, September 20–October 18, 2024.
• “A Practical Model for Implementing Integrated Inclusive Higher Professional Education.” June 5–21, 2024.
• “Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Higher Education: Methods and Practice.” April 1–29, 2025.
• “Contemporary Research in Education: Current State, Challenges and Development Prospects.” Comenius University, Slovakia (Eva Smetanova), September 8–19, 2025.
• “Neural Networks for Educators: From the Basics to a Systematic Approach.” SKLAD Online Learning Platform, March 1–30, 2026.
• “Training Programme on the Application of Labour Legislation, Negotiation and Consensus Building in Labour Disputes.” National Centre for Professional Development and Certification of the Republic of Kazakhstan LLP, from April 2026.

Membership in professional organizations

• Member of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan commission for evaluating research proposals submitted to grant funding competitions through the National Centre of Science and Technology Evaluation JSC.
• Member of the A. Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University working group for the “Best University Teacher” competition.
• Member of the Regional Teaching and Methodological Council, reviewing teachers’ creative work for the Republican Teaching and Methodological Council (RUMS).
• Member of the Teacher Attestation Commission under the Education Department of the Kostanay Regional Akimat.
• Standing Chair of judging panels for supplementary education competitions organised by the Kostanay Daryny Regional Scientific and Practical Centre under the Education Department of the Kostanay Regional Akimat.
• Member of the national committee for the annual Pedagogical Olympiad and the “A Talented Teacher for a Talented Student” competition.
• Chair of the regional judging panels for the annual “Festival of Educational Innovations”, “Best Original Educational Programme” and “Tugan Olkem” (“My Home Region”) competitions.

Awards and prizes

• 2024 Awarded the title of Honorary Professor of the University.

Аctivities in the service sector

• Member of judging panels for the regional round of national school research project competitions and subject Olympiads (Zerde).
• Chair of the regional competitions “Best Supplementary Education Teacher” and “Best Methodological System for Supplementary Education”.
• Member of the university panel for the “Best University Teacher” competition.
• Academic adviser to pupils participating in student research societies at the Y. Altynsarin Specialised Boarding School-Gymnasium, School-Lyceums Nos. 1 and 2, and Primary School-Gymnasium No. 24A.
• Member of the Boards of Trustees of School-Lyceum No. 1 and Primary School-Gymnasium No. 24.
• Expert for the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, reviewing professional development course programmes, 2023–present.
• Temporary member of PhD dissertation councils in the field of 8D011 — Pedagogy and Psychology (speciality 6D010300 — Pedagogy and Psychology) at L. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Astana) and Toraighyrov University (Pavlodar).
• Member of the Academic Committee for the 6B011 — Pedagogy and Psychology bachelor’s programme and the 7M011 — Pedagogy and Psychology master’s programme.
• Member of the Conciliation Commission for the Resolution of Labour Disputes at A. Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University.
• Member of the editorial board of 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation, Pedagogical Sciences Series, a journal recognised by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education, 2026–present.

Training manuals

• Utegenova B. M., Smagliy T. I., Onishchenko E. A. Fundamentals of Differentiated Teaching and Learning in Modern Schools: A Study Guide. Kostanay: Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute, 2023. 98 pp. ISBN 978-8-8756-8335-1.
• Utegenova B. M. Guidelines for Organising Classes for Master’s Students in Pedagogy and Psychology: Modern Educational Technologies in Higher Education. Kostanay: Kostanay State Pedagogical University, 2023. 42 pp.
• Utegenova B. M., Komarova N. N., Taratukhina O. I. Guide to the System for Managing the Learning Activities of Children with Special Educational Needs in Educational Institutions. Copyright Certificate No. 34710, issued on April 17, 2023, by the National Institute of Intellectual Property, Republican State Enterprise under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Monographs

• Utegenova B., Daumova B. Developing Ethnic Tolerance Competence in Upper Secondary School Students. Monograph. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Heinrich-Boecking-Str. 6–8, 66121 Saarbruecken, Germany, 2013. 157 pp. ISBN 978-3-659-22956-5.
• Bekturganova R. Ch., Daumova B. B., Utegenova B. M., Tsymbalyuk V. A. The Pedagogy of Tolerance. Monograph. Kostanay, 2013. 154 pp. ISBN 978-601-7371-87-6.
• Issues in the Development of Education and Upbringing: Theory and Practice. Book 3. Monograph. Moscow: Pero Publishing House, 2015. 102 pp. Contribution: Chapter 1.2. ISBN 978-5-906835-50-5.
• Lifelong Learning in Higher Education. Collective monograph. Moscow: State University of Humanities and Technology Publishing House (Orekhovo-Zuyevo), 2020. 308 pp.

Publications

• Utegenova B. M., Serikbayeva U. B., Yerzhanova Zh. B. “Value and Meaning Orientations in the Professional Education of Students in Humanities Teacher Training Programmes.” Pedagogical Sciences Series (KOKSVON), 2023.
• “Psychological and Pedagogical Conditions for Developing Conscious Self-Regulation among Students at a Teacher Training University.” 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation, Pedagogical Sciences Series, No. 2, 2023, pp. 225–234. Kostanay: A. Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University. Co-authors: Smagliy T. I., Demisenova Sh. M., Shalgimbekova K. S.
• “Educational Research Consultancy as a Tool for Supporting Teachers’ Professional Development: Experience, Challenges and Directions.” 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation, Pedagogical Sciences Series, No. 2, 2023, pp. 225–234. Kostanay: A. Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University. Co-authors: Shalgimbekova K. S., Smagliy T. I., Utegenova G. M.
• “Trends and Factors in Ensuring the Quality of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.” Innovative Technologies in Modern Education: Strategies, Objectives and Implementation: Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference, February 23, 2024. Volumes 1 and 2. Kostanay: A. Baitursynov Kostanay Regional University, 2024.
• “Pedagogical Argumentation: Research Issues and Experience in Its Development.” Bulletin of Vladimir State University, Psychological and Pedagogical Sciences Series, No. 3, 2024, pp. 27–37. Co-authored with E. V. Berezhnova, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences. Journal included in the Russian Higher Attestation Commission (VAK) list, Category K2.
• “Project-Based Learning for Future Primary School Teachers: The Think–Pair–Share Model.” 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation, Pedagogical Sciences Series, No. 3, 2025. Kostanay: A. Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University.
• “Analysis of Easily Confused Words as Typical Lexical Errors in Chinese Language Learning and Recommendations for Addressing Them.” 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation, Pedagogical Sciences Series, No. 4, 2025. Kostanay: A. Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University.
• “Quasi-Professional Activities in the Training of Master’s Students in Research and Teaching Programmes.” Altynsarin Readings: Technologies and Innovations in Educational Practice — New Challenges and Effective Solutions: International Scientific and Practical Conference. A. Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, 2026.
• Suleimenova Galiya, Utegenova Bibikul, Aikinbayeva Gulden, Mambetalina Aliya. “Social Perception Mechanisms in Interpersonal Communication among Young Adults.” Relacoes Internacionais no Mundo Atual. Journal indexed in Scopus.  https://revista.unicuritiba.edu.br/index.php/RIMA/issue/view/291/showToc. https://revista.unicuritiba.edu.br/index.php/RIMA/article/view/7485.