On-the-job training

To integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills, a seminar on the topic "Workplace-Based Learning" was organized as part of the educational process. The seminar was held at the Zh. Bolotov Secondary School No. 21 in Manas for students from group P-1-23, under the guidance of faculty members from the Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, and Pedagogical Technologies at the E. Umetov Pedagogical Institute. The seminar was organized by Sayipjamal Salaydinovna Sakieva (Professor), Kubanychbek Mamazakirovich Uraimov (Associate Professor), and Azhar Kozubaevna Shishkareva (Senior Lecturer and practicing manager). The seminar aimed to clarify the specifics of industrial training, integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and enhance the professional competence of the students. Professor S.S. Sakieva discussed the concept, objectives, and significance of industrial training; A.K. Shishkareva, the internship supervisor, outlined the key stages in organizing such training; and Associate Professor K.M. Uraimov spoke about modern pedagogical technologies. The student trainees had the opportunity to ask the speakers questions. Student interns Z. Daiyrbekova, U. Tursunalieva, N. Bazarkulova, and others shared their thoughts on the challenges they encountered during their internships and proposed potential solutions. The discussion covered the organization of lessons, the specifics of workplace-based learning, and its role and significance within the modern educational system. Participants exchanged views on applying theoretical knowledge in real-world work environments, developing professional competencies, and gaining practical experience. Additionally, the work completed by several student interns during their internships was presented and discussed. During the seminar, the organizers also presented methods for working with documentation, as used by the student interns. The documentation prepared by several interns was discussed, and suggestions were offered. By the end of the seminar, the student interns had gained the following skills: they understood the purpose and specific features of practical training; mastered the skills required for planning and organizing instruction; learned methods for creating and implementing practical assignments for subjects taught in primary grades; applied techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instruction; and developed skills for sharing professional experience and collaborating with others. The operational plans for organizing the seminar were successfully carried out, and the seminar’s objectives were achieved.