Teachers and Teacher Education in the Post-Soviet Context of Kazakhstan: Scoping Teacher Education Reforms and Realities - Paperback

by Tsediso Michael Makoelle (Volume Editor), Kairat Kurakbayev (Volume Editor)

Teachers and Teacher Education in the Post-Soviet Context of Kazakhstan explores the rich and evolving history of teacher education in Kazakhstan, from its deep-rooted traditions and pre-Soviet foundations to Soviet-era transformations and post-Soviet reforms designed to meet the demands of the 21st century. Featuring contributions from leading experts, this book explores key topics like the internationalization of teacher education, professional teacher development, teacher identities, recruitment, retention, gender equity in teacher education and teacher well-being. With insights from empirical research, lived experiences, and real-world case studies, this book offers fresh perspectives for policymakers, educators, and researchers looking to engage with Kazakhstan's educational reforms.

Contributors are: Ainur Almukhambetova, Nazgul Anarbek, Arman Asssanbayev, Daniel Hernández-Torrano, Laura Ibrayeva, Aiida Kulsary, Kairat Kurakbayev, Zhadyra Makhmetova, Tsediso Michael Makoelle, Aigerim Mynbayeva, Gulnara Namyssova, Dana Nygmetzhanova, Assel Sharimova, Elaine Sharplin, Mir Afzal Tajik, Lyazat Turmukhambetova, and Elaine Wilson.

Author Biography

Tsediso Michael Makoelle is a full professor at Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education, Astana, Kazakhstan. Michael is a distinguished scholar, having been awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Scholarship to the United Kingdom (UK). He holds the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Inclusive Education from the University of Manchester, UK, and a Doctor of Education (D Ed) in Education Management and Leadership from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Kairat Kurakbayev is an assistant professor at Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education, Astana, Kazakhstan. Kairat holds a PhD in Comparative and International Education from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Kairat's research interests mainly focus on teacher education, transnational policy transfer and internationalization of curriculum.