An event took place within the walls of our Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, which can hardly be called just a "learning activity". The open lesson on the discipline "The Teaching of Abai" (taught by associate professor Musala Laila) turned into a large-scale cultural and educational meeting that brought together students from different educational programs of our faculty in a common effort to comprehend the depth of the philosophy of the great Kazakh educator. This event clearly demonstrated that the legacy of Abai Kunanbayev is not a frozen monument of literature, but a living, pulsating source of wisdom that resonates in the hearts of the youth of the 21st century. The central topic of discussion was the three sources of Abai's creativity, which shaped him as a unique philosopher on a global scale. The students presented a detailed study of how different cultures intertwined into a single pattern of his thought: Kazakh folk culture: Oral folk art, the wisdom of the steppe biys and the poetry of the Akyns became the foundation on which Abai's genius grew; Oriental classics: The works of Firdousi, Nizami and Navoi opened for him the world of deep oriental lyrics and philosophy; Russian and Russian culture: Thanks to the study of the Russian language and translations of classics (such as Pushkin, Goethe, Lermontov), Abai was able to integrate Western thought into the Kazakh consciousness. The approach to topic allocation was of particular interest. Each area was supervised by a separate group of the faculty, which allowed future mathematicians and programmers to look at the humanitarian heritage through the prism of their systems thinking. One of the most emotional and memorable parts of the lesson was the theatrical performances.
The students did not just retell the texts, they lived them on an improvised stage, dressed in national costumes to create an authentic atmosphere. The Applied Mathematics group presented a fragment from the poem "Masgut". The guys managed to convey the difficult philosophical choice of the hero and the moral message of the work, forcing the audience to think about their life paths and priorities. The Computational Sciences and Systems group transported the audience to the era of traditional Kazakh justice, playing out the scene of the "Biy Court". The students demonstrated how the wisdom and justice of the people's judges helped resolve the most complicated conflicts. The Mathematics group addressed the global context by showing an excerpt from Eugene Onegin by A.S. Pushkin. This reminded everyone present of the titanic work of Abai, the translator who made the Russian classics close and understandable to his people. The high level of training was also noted by the guests of the lesson, among whom was Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs Aigerim Kuandykovna Sakhayeva and the curators of the groups. They emphasized that the students showed not only deep knowledge of theoretical material, but also remarkable creative abilities. Conducting such open lessons fulfills several important tasks at once: Deep immersion into the roots: Students study the spiritual code of the nation not through textbooks, but through participation; Development of Soft Skills: Public speaking skills, teamwork and creative thinking are what is necessary for a modern specialist in any field; Education of values: Abai's ideas about striving for science and spiritual development are becoming a guideline for a new generation.
The open lesson became a vivid example of how classical education can be harmoniously combined with creativity and lively dialogue. Abai's legacy is a bridge between the past and the future, and judging by the enthusiasm of the students, this bridge is stronger than ever today. The event left behind inspiration and firm confidence: as long as young people read, put on performances and argue about Abai's ideas, his teachings will continue to live and change the world for the better.
Saule MAUSUMBEKOVA assoc. professor, Head of the Department of Mathematical and Computer Modeling Samat ZHUSIP 1st year student PM-25-3
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