Final Conference on the Results of the Industrial (Pedagogical) Internship

On May 16, 2025, the Department of Preschool Education and Social Pedagogy of the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University held the final conference on the industrial (pedagogical) internship of 4th-year students of the educational program "6B01801 - Social Pedagogy and Self-cognition."

The main goal of the event was to analyze the professional experience gained by students during their educational and pedagogical activities and internship, to discuss its results, to determine the level of formation of their social and pedagogical competence, to establish feedback with internship bases, and to assess graduates` readiness for adaptation in the professional environment.

During the conference, students not only presented reports on the work done during the internship period but also demonstrated their pedagogical skills, creative abilities, and professional communication competencies in practice. They presented activities and projects conducted on current social issues and shared effective methods of interaction with school staff and students.

The event was organized and led by PhD holders and Acting Associate Professors Anar Alimbekova and Assem Bulshekbayeva, as well as Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Associate Professor Nazira Atemkulova.

The final conference was also attended by the internship mentor from Gymnasium School No. 168 named after K.Katykbayeva - Erkebulan Rakhatly, social pedagogue of School-Lyceum No.173 - Nazerke Aitbay, and social pedagogue of Gymnasium School No.202 - Alina Amankeldy. The school representatives highlighted the successful integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills by the students and expressed their gratitude to the university, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation.

Additionally, welcoming speeches and positive feedback on the professional and personal development of the students were given by the Director of the Department of Academic Affairs of the University - Khairulla Zhanbekov, Director of the Department of Career Guidance and Career Development - Almas Naimanbayev, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology for Academic Affairs - Aktoty Akzholova, and Head of the Department of Preschool Education and Social Pedagogy, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences - Ulbossyn Kiyakbayeva.

At the end of the conference, students who showed the best results were awarded letters of appreciation and memorable gifts from the university. Active members of the "Leader" club received letters of appreciation from the Rector of the university for demonstrating leadership qualities and initiative.

This final conference was remembered as a significant event that allowed future social pedagogues to showcase their professional potential, summarize the knowledge they had gained, and confidently take a step into their professional future.