The use of modern methods and methods of teaching in the conditions of multilingual education was discussed at a seminar that took place on February 23 at the KSIU on the initiative of the Kazakh, Russian and Foreign Languages ​​Department.

Polytype is the basis for the formation of a multicultural personality. The goal of multicultural and multilingual education is the formation of a person capable of active life in a multinational and multicultural environment, with a developed sense of understanding and respect for other cultures, the ability to live in peace and harmony with people of different nationalities, races and faiths. The development of the multilingual consciousness of the individual is an algorithm for the development of speech, mental, oral and written communication.

On the language competence and the significance of its development in the conditions of multilingual education, as well as on modern methods and technology of teaching, she spoke in the state language, Ph.D., associate professor, and. about. head of the department “KRand FL” Nurziya Abdikarim.

– In conditions of multilingual education, when submitting a complex topic or, for example, when holding an open lesson, it is worth considering the possibility of cooperation between two teachers. Teaching in pairs has undeniable advantages, – says Nurziya Abdikarimovna. – Two teachers know more than one, and can complement each other. Teaching in pairs often makes learning more lively and diverse. Two teachers can jointly discuss the next action plan and possible changes right during the session.

The invited trainer was Professor Bayan Ibraeva, Head of the Department of Foreign Languages ​​and Intercultural Communication at the PA Academy  «Boloshak”. She spoke English about intercultural competence and the introduction of its elements in the teaching process.

“Now it is very popular to use elements of intercultural communication in each class, regardless of the subject,” says Bayan Mukushevna. – My goal is to show colleagues how to use it and how the representatives of different nationalities differ from each other. We live in a multicultural society. Consider the characteristics of a culture – this is very important for the learning process.

In an interview with our site, the guest admitted that she had long dreamed of visiting the university where the first President of the country studied. Therefore, at the invitation of the department “KR and FL» immediately agreed.

– In addition, one of the graduates of our academy “Bolashak”, Gulmira Omarova, works at this department. It was this initiative that I, of course, supported, because we, the teachers of foreign languages, should now communicate, continues Bayan Mukushevna. Science, education, teaching methods are moving fast now, and your university is ahead of the whole planet. Firstly, KSIU is one of the leading universities; Secondly, you have a very large poly-lingual department. You have something to tell us, and we – what to share with you.

Bayan Ibraeva noted that the speech of Nurzia Abdikarim about the new forms of lectures was very interesting and relevant. This topic can be safely taken as the basis for further cooperation, which will lead to mutual enrichment of experience, the growth of teachers ‘professionalism and an increase in students’ interest in classes.

“I am very pleased with my stay in the walls of your university and with what I saw and heard today,” concludes the professor. – Colleagues are literate, well-read, well-prepared, very responsive and actively involved. Many thanks for the atmosphere that was created, and for a very interesting audience.

Press-service of KSIU