“National Values — The Cornerstone of Education"

At the Faculty of Pre-University Education of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the Department of Pre-University Training held a curatorial session among its students on the topic “National Values — The Cornerstone of Education,” dedicated to promoting national values within the framework of SDG 4 “Quality Education.”

The purpose of the event was to foster national consciousness and patriotism among the students, as well as to cultivate respect for the valuable heritage passed down by their ancestors, including traditions, customs, and the Kazakh language. The key values discussed during the session included language, religion, homeland, national art, customs and traditions, and history. The participants were introduced to the meaning and significance of these concepts and received brief information about the traditions and customs of the Kazakh people, traditional crafts, and national clothing.

During the event, a competition featuring proverbs, sayings, and traditional words of prohibition was organized. The participants discussed the meaning and educational significance of wise sayings that have been passed down through generations of the Kazakh people.

The event was particularly meaningful for ethnic Kazakh students who had arrived in their historical homeland for the first time. It contributed to strengthening their sense of national identity, cultural belonging, and patriotism.