Over the last years, I have contributed to developing local research capacity in the field of education teaching multiple Research Methodology courses for students in the MSc in Educational Leadership and Ph.D. programs at NUGSE. Also, I have taught a range of courses in the fields of educational psychology and inclusive education.

 

Research methodology

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• EDUC 701 Research Methods in Education, Ph.D. in Education, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

• EDUC 704 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods, Ph.D. in Education, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

• EDUC 600 Research Methods, MSc Educational Leadership, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

• EDUC 606 Introduction to Education Research, MSc Educational Leadership, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

• EDUC 640 Thesis Seminar, MSc Educational Leadership, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

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Psychology of education and inclusive education

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• EDUC 613 Children as Learners, MSc Educational Leadership, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

• EDUC 614 Psychology and Education, MSc Educational Leadership, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

• EDUC 660 Theories of Inclusive Education, MSc Educational Leadership, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

• EDUC 664 Gifted and Talented Learners, MSc Educational Leadership, Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan)

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Teaching Excellence and Awards

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Teaching the courses above I have consistently received very favorable feedback in students' course evaluations, who recurrently highlight my knowledge of the subject, clear explanations provided in class, timely and constructive feedback, and effectiveness in teaching in both face-to-face and online courses. Also, I have been awarded several School and University Teaching Awards.

 

2022     🏆 Graduate School of Education Teaching Award “Master Teacher"

2021     🏆 Graduate School of Education Teaching Award “Master Teacher"

2019     🏆 Nazarbayev University Teaching Award “Academic  Integrity – the Kahinde Award”

2019     🏆 Graduate School of Education Teaching Award “Academic  Integrity – the Kahinde Award”

2017     🏆 Nazarbayev University Teaching Award “Integrating Teaching and Research”

2017     🏆 Graduate School of Education Teaching Award “Integrating Teaching and Research”

 

Collectively, these awards acknowledge that I have been able to provide teaching that is informed by contemporary research, take an interdisciplinary research-informed approach, support students’ research initiatives and develop a research mindset, and motivate them to act in the highest international standards of integrity.