Kakabayeva Dinara

Kakabayeva Dinara

Head of Department

Education

PhD, Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University

1999–2003: Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau State University (Bachelor’s degree with honors); Major: Fine Arts and Technical Drawing; Qualification: Teacher of Fine Arts and Technical Drawing;

2003–2005: Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau State University (Master’s degree); Qualification and academic degree: Master of Pedagogy.

Recipient of the Presidential "Bolashak" Scholarship.

2013–2014: Research internship on "Theory and methodology of teaching and upbringing; innovative educational technologies and their practical application," Brunel University (London), UK.

2020–2023: L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Doctoral studies).

Elective courses

Art therapy, Introduction to the pedagogical specialty, Theory and methodology of educational work

Academic, Pedagogical, and Public Activities

PhD in Pedagogy and Psychology; Head of the Department of Creativity and Sports; educator-researcher with extensive experience in higher education.

Key areas of activity:

  • development of higher pedagogical education and training of future educational psychologists;
  • development and implementation of innovative educational technologies, including art-based approaches;
  • organization of the department’s research and academic-methodological work;
  • participation in educational and social projects focused on psychological and pedagogical support.

Key areas of activity:

  • development and implementation of educational programs, elective courses, and instructional materials;
  • leadership of the department and coordination of academic, research, and educational activities;
  • organization of research events, projects, and professional initiatives;
  • participation in expert reviews and the implementation of state-level projects in the field of education.

Research and outreach activities

Actively presents the results of research and pedagogical practices at international and national academic venues; participates in conferences, seminars, and professional forums.

Outcomes of the activity:

  • integration of research findings into the educational process at higher education institutions;
  • development of original educational materials and practical programs;
  • publications in domestic and international scholarly outlets, including journals indexed in Scopus;
  • development of a professional community in the fields of pedagogy, psychology, and art-based technologies.