The defense of the dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Kuspanova A.K. will take place

In the dissertation Council for the defense of dissertations for the award of the Philosophy Doctor (PhD) degree in the direction: 8D015 - Training of teachers in Natural science subjects (6D011600/8D01515 - Geography) and 8D052 - Environment (6D060900/8D05203 - Geography) at the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, the defense of the dissertation will be held in the educational program «8D01515 - Geography» by Kuspanova Aikun Kabdykayirkizi  «Methods of forming students` functional literacy based on creative thinking in geography lessons».

The dissertation was completed at the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University.

The language of defense is Kazakh. Type of defense - dissertation.

SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANTS:

Abdymanapov Bakhadurkhan Sharipovich - Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University (Almaty, Kazakhstan);

Atasoy Emin - PhD, Professor, Bursa Uludağ University (Bursa, Türkiye).

OFFICIAL REVIEWERS:

Mazbayev Ordenbek Bilisbekovich - Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor, National Academy of Education named after Y. Altynsarin (Astana, Kazakhstan,);

Saginov Kairat Myrzabayevich - PhD, Acting Associate Professor, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Astana, Kazakhstan,).

TEMPORARY MEMBERS OF THE DISSERTATION COUNCIL:

Musabayeva Meruyert Nasurlayevna - Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Acting Professor, L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Astana, Kazakhstan);

Kenzhebay Rabiga Nokerbekkyzy - Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, M.Auezov South Kazakhstan University (Shymkent, Kazakhstan);

Gönençgil Barbaros - PhD, Professor, Istanbul University (Istanbul, Türkiye).  

The defense will take place on January 15, 2026, at 15:00 at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University.

Address: 050010, Almaty, Dostyk Avenue, 13. The main building (3rd floor, 307 room).

The official site: https://abaiuniversity.edu.kz/  

Contact number: +7 701 739 8135

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Youtube: https://youtube.com/@abaiuniversity1928?si=OKCOC01tzBpngfFI  

Temporary members of the dissertation council

Official Reviewers

Conclusion of the Ethics Commission

Abstract

List of scientific papers

Thesis defense video

Order for the award of a PhD degree