International Roundtable Bringing Together Science, Art and Creativity Held at Al-Farabi KazNU

On November 12, 2026, the Department of Pedagogy and Educational Management of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University organized an international roundtable entitled “Pedagogical Mastery: The Unity of Science, Art and Creativity.”

Pedagogical mastery represents a harmonious combination of professional knowledge, methodological competence, scientific thinking, creative exploration, pedagogical culture, and art.

The main objective of the event was to establish a platform for academic dialogue aimed at developing educators’ creative potential by exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of professional knowledge, teaching expertise, scientific thinking, and creative activity within the contemporary digital educational environment.

The international roundtable opened with welcoming remarks by B.B. Meyrbayev, Dean of the Faculty, who highlighted the relevance of the issues under discussion.

In addition, G.K. Akhmetova, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, and Honorary Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Itska Derizhan, Professor at Burgas Free University (Bulgaria); and B.K. Kudysheva, Professor and staff member of the Orken National Scientific and Practical Institute for Children's Well-Being, shared their perspectives.

Fahri Temizyurek, Professor at Gazi University (Türkiye), delivered a presentation entitled “The Intersection of Reason, Imagination and Aesthetics.” A.A. Bulatbayeva, Professor of the Department, presented a paper entitled “Pedagogical Mastery through the Unity of Science and Creativity.” Sh.S. Udurimova, Principal of General Education School No. 70 in Almaty, delivered a presentation entitled “The Art of Teaching: The Ability to Educate, Inspire and Unlock Every Child’s Potential.” N.S. Algozhayeva, Head of the Department, presented a paper entitled “The Teacher’s Personality and Established Professional Identity.” Presentations on other relevant topics were also delivered.

Scholars from international and Kazakhstani higher education institutions, researchers, directors of educational organizations, doctoral students, and master’s students participating in the roundtable exchanged opinions and shared their perspectives on the issues discussed.

The roundtable served as a significant scientific and academic initiative that drew attention to the scientific and creative foundations of pedagogical mastery and highlighted the importance of enhancing the professional competencies of modern educators and improving the quality of education.

Following the event, a resolution was adopted emphasizing the need to continue academic dialogue.

The event was held in the Academic Council Meeting Hall of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.