Professional practice plays a crucial role in the preparation of highly qualified future teachers. It fosters students’ sustained interest in and positive attitude toward the teaching profession while developing general cultural competencies and enhancing professional skills.
Throughout their studies, from the first to the fourth year, students progressively complete several types of practice, including field practice, psychological and pedagogical practice, teaching practice, professional (industrial) practice, and pre-graduation practice.
Field Practice
Field practice is aimed at developing and consolidating fundamental practical skills related to the organization of methodological and field-based research. Students acquire techniques for collecting and processing field data, learn methods of drying and classifying specimens, conduct route observations, and record various natural processes, including geomorphological, geological, biological, and chemical phenomena.
This type of practice is conducted in the vicinity of the city of Kostanay and at the field research station of A. Baitursynuly University.
Psychological and Pedagogical Practice
During the second year of study, students undertake psychological and pedagogical practice in educational institutions. The primary objective of this practice is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of the educational system and the psychological and pedagogical support of teaching and student development.
Within this framework, students explore the characteristics of individual learner development, examine the structure of pedagogical interaction, and begin developing research competencies.
Teaching Practice
Beginning in the third year, students participate in active teaching practice. Its purpose is to develop the practical skills required of future educators, including the planning, organization, and implementation of educational activities, as well as the analysis and reflection of their own teaching practice.
This stage contributes to the formation of a strong professional teaching orientation and enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in authentic educational settings.
Professional (Industrial) Practice
In the fourth year, students complete professional practice, during which they become fully engaged in the educational process and further develop their professional competencies.
Practice placements are provided by leading educational institutions, including:
- IQostanai Educational Institution;
- Secondary School No. 19, Department of Education of Kostanay;
- S. Maulenov Gymnasium;
- Physics and Mathematics Lyceum of Kostanay;
- Mariyam Khakimzhanova Secondary School No. 20;
- Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS);
- Bilim-Innovation Lyceum (BIL);
- G. Kairbekov Secondary School No. 9;
- and other partner educational institutions.
Pre-Graduation Practice
Pre-graduation practice is the final stage of professional training and is focused on the preparation and completion of the bachelor’s thesis (project), the content of which is determined by the topic of the final qualification work.
The primary objectives of this stage include:
- collecting, processing, and analyzing practical data relevant to the research topic;
- analyzing statistical and empirical information;
- formulating conclusions, identifying patterns, and developing recommendations;
- preparing and formatting the thesis in accordance with established academic requirements.
This stage allows students to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their studies and demonstrate their readiness for professional and research activities.
Teaching Practice
Psychological and Pedagogical Practice
Field Practice
Field Practice at the Geological Museum of SevKazNedra, Kostanay
Field Practice at the University Field Station