Teachers and Teacher Education in the Post-Soviet Context of Kazakhstan explores the rich and evolving history of teacher education in Kazakhstan, from its deep-rooted traditions and pre-Soviet foundations to Soviet-era transformations and post-Soviet reforms designed to meet the demands of the 21st century. Featuring contributions from leading experts, this book explores key topics like the internationalization of teacher education, professional teacher development, teacher identities, recruitment, retention, gender equity in teacher education and teacher well-being. With insights from empirical research, lived experiences, and real-world case studies, this book offers fresh perspectives for policymakers, educators, and researchers looking to engage with Kazakhstan’s educational reforms.

Contributors are: Ainur Almukhambetova, Nazgul Anarbek, Arman Asssanbayev, Daniel Hernández-Torrano, Laura Ibrayeva, Aiida Kulsary, Kairat Kurakbayev, Zhadyra Makhmetova, Tsediso Michael Makoelle, Aigerim Mynbayeva, Gulnara Namyssova, Dana Nygmetzhanova, Assel Sharimova, Elaine Sharplin, Mir Afzal Tajik, Lyazat Turmukhambetova, and Elaine Wilson.
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This book provides a critical exploration of teacher education reforms in post-socialist Kazakhstan, offering a holistic view of the field’s evolution in the context of global transformations in teacher education and their implications for policy, practice, and professional development.
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Foreword  Daniel Muijs Preface  Ian Menter List of Figures and Tables Notes on Contributors Introduction  Tsediso Makoelle 1 Teacher Education in Soviet and Post-Soviet Times: Historical and Policy Perspectives  Aigerim Mynbayeva and Nazgul Anarbek 2 Teacher Recruitment, Preparation, Induction, Retention, and Attrition in Kazakhstan  Tsediso Michael Makoelle 3 From Global Ideas to Local Classrooms: Teachers Enacting Curriculum Reforms in Kazakhstan  Kairat Kurakbayev 4 Kazakhstani Novice Teachers’ Understanding of Teacher Professionalism: Strong Knowledge Base, Limited Autonomy, and Grand Responsibilities  Gulnara Namyssova, Daniel Hernández-Torrano and Elaine Sharplin 5 Access, Equity, and Inclusion in Kazakhstani Teacher Education  Arman Assanbayev and Tsediso Michael Makoelle 6 Trends and Challenges in STEM Education in Kazakhstan  Ainur Almukhambetova 7 Teacher Professional Learning: The Role of Social Media in Promoting Professional Networks  Assel Sharimova and Elaine Wilson 8 Teachers and Action Research in Kazakhstan: A Collaborative Action Research Case at a Technical Vocational Education and Training Institution  Arman Assanbayev and Tsediso Michael Makoelle 9 Teacher Leadership in Kazakhstan  Tsediso Michael Makoelle 10 Gender Equity and Equality in Teacher Education  Tsediso Michael Makoelle 11 Running on Fumes in the Steppe: An In-Depth Exploration of Teacher Burnout in Kazakhstan  Dana Nygmetzhanova and Daniel Hernández-Torrano 12 Mentoring in ITE Practicum Programs in Kazakhstan  Lyazat Turmukhambetova 13 Navigating Transformations: Early Childhood Education and Care in Kazakhstan  Aiida Kulsary, Laura Ibrayeva and Daniel Hernández-Torrano 14 Exploring Opportunities and Challenges of Rural Teachers in Kazakhstan  Gulnara Namyssova and Mir Afzal Tajik 15 Exploring Assessment in Kazakhstani Pre-Service Teacher Education: Insights and Experiences  Zhadyra Makhmetova 16 Teachers and Teaching during the Times of Crisis: Reflections of the COVID-19 Pandemic  Tsediso Makoelle Conclusion: Teacher Education in Kazakhstan—Past, Present and Future  Tsediso Michael Makoelle and Kairat Kurakbayev Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9789004726321
Publisert
2025
Utgiver
Brill; Brill
Vekt
653 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

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Tsediso Michael Makoelle is a full professor at Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education, Astana, Kazakhstan. Michael is a distinguished scholar, having been awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Scholarship to the United Kingdom (UK). He holds the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Inclusive Education from the University of Manchester, UK, and a Doctor of Education (D Ed) in Education Management and Leadership from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Kairat Kurakbayev is an assistant professor at Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education, Astana, Kazakhstan. Kairat holds a PhD in Comparative and International Education from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Kairat’s research interests mainly focus on teacher education, transnational policy transfer and internationalization of curriculum.