Teaching staff

Education

E.A. Buketov Karaganda State University Specialization: Psychology, 2001

Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov Master’s degree in Psychology (code 520950), 2003

Academician E.A. Buketov Karaganda State University Doctoral studies in Pedagogy and Methods of Primary Education (6D010200)

Professional Experience

Total work experience: 25 years, academic and teaching experience: 25 years

Dissertation Topic: Development of Special Competencies in Future Primary School Teachers Based on the Project Method

Research Interests: General issues in psychological and pedagogical research

Courses Taught

• Current Issues in Professional Education
• Key Competencies of the 21st Century
• Psychological Assessment and Diagnostics of Personality

Awards and Honors

•  Letter of Appreciation, Pavlodar Regional Maslikhat, Pavlodar, 2022
•  Letter of Appreciation, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2024
•  Anniversary medals and letters of appreciation from the university

Textbooks and Teaching Manuals

•  Handbook of a Child Psychologist (2022)
•  Fundamentals of Project-Based Activity in Primary School (2024)
•  The Project Method as an Innovative Tool for Developing Special Competencies (Monograph, 2025)
•  Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science — Coursera, 2025
•  Use of Innovative Educational Technologies in Inclusive Education — 72 hours, 2023
•  Formation of “Soft Skills” Competencies of the Modern Leader of Educational Organizations — 72 hours, 03.01.2024–03.02.2024 Professional field: Pedagogy; research specialization: Theory of Education and Didactics; field of higher education: Pedagogical Sciences
•  [Manual adjustment needed] Training within the ITE Model Implementation and Strengthening of its Content KZEMP/DS-02 project, coordinated by the Home University of Applied Sciences, Finland — 160 academic hours, 2024
•  Current Theories and Practices of Modern Pedagogy and Psychology — Alkey Margulan Pavlodar Pedagogical University, 15.04–24.04.2023, 72 hours
• Methods of Scientific Research — Alkey Margulan Pavlodar Pedagogical University, 15.04–24.04.2023, 72 hours

Professional Development / Continuing Education

Education:

• 1972-1977 gg .: MSU. MV Lomonosov Moscow State University, Department of Psychology

Major works and publications:

• Author of over 120 scientific works, including 5 monographs and 6 textbooks: among them the monograph "The Psychology of personal values as the motives of behavior" (2005), "The Value regulation of activity: sociogenesis, phenomenology, mechanisms" (2009), manuals "Personality Psychology" (Pavlodar, 2010, Astana, 2012), "Experimental psychology. Textbook for students of psychological specialties "(2011, 2013).
• Video lectures to help students on the subject "Psycho-pedagogical diagnosis of personality"

Defense of the thesis:

• 1985 - thesis for the degree of candidate of philosophical sciences on a specialty "13.00.01 -" Dialectical and historical materialism "in IFP KazSSR. Thesis "The dialectic of essence and existence in the formation of the consciousness of the individual." Supervisor: Doctor of Philosophy, Professor JM. Abdil'din.
• 2008g.- thesis for the degree of Doctor of psychological sciences on a specialty «19.00.01-General psychology, personality psychology, history of psychology and ethnic psychology" in KazNPU. Abay. Thesis: "sociogenesis and psychological mechanisms of regulation of activity of the value."

Field of research:

• problems of personality psychology and personal values,
•  civilizational characteristics of value systems
• world problems and personality alienation personality
• methodological problems of modern psychology
• psychodiagnostic methods and computerization
• with the organization of educational and psychological research laboratories in the modern university
• methods of mathematical data processing on a computer in psychology

The main disciplines:

• Principles of psychology
• General psychology
• Experimental psychology
• Practical work on psychology.
• Fundamentals of psychological counseling

Training:

• Courses on the basics of computer science and computer technology and their application in psychology. Institute for Advanced Studies at the Faculty of Psychology of Academy. MV Lomonosov 1986 (Certificate)
• Courses on the basics of sociology and political science. Institute for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences at Kazakh National University. Al-Farabi, 1992 (Certificate)

Additional Information: 2014 - expert on psychology and psychotherapy at the MES

Awards: a jubilee medal "50 years of PSPI" (2013).

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences (Associate Professor), Professor at the Higher School of Pedagogy

Kazakh State Women's Pedagogical Institute, 1987. Pedagogy and Psychology.

Total work experience, including academic/pedagogical experience:
Total work experience: 46 years, of which academic/pedagogical experience: 32 years.

Dissertation topic: "Formation of Professional Self-Determination of Future Teachers in the University Educational Process." Specialization 13.00.08 – Theory and Methodology of Professional Education.

Research area: Problems of higher education pedagogy and psychology; professional training of future teachers; problems of professional self-determination in school and university settings; contemporary problems of preschool pedagogy and psychology.

Courses taught:

• Current Problems of the Theory and Practice of Contemporary Pedagogy and Psychology
• Key Competencies of the 21st Century
• Methodology of Experimental Work in Pedagogical Research

Awards, state prizes, named scholarships:

• Medal "Honored Worker of Education";
• Medal "Best University Lecturer 2015";
• Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2017);
• Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (2022);
• Certificate of Honor from the regional maslikhat and regional akimats;
• Anniversary medals of the university, letters of commendation.

Educational publications:

1. Electronic textbook "Branches of Psychology: A Collection of Lectures" (2018).
2. Electronic textbook "History of Psychology: A Collection of Lectures" (2018).
3. Textbook "Handbook for the Child Psychologist" (2022).
4. Teaching manual "Modern Pedagogical-Psychological Teaching Technologies" (2022).
5. Teaching manual "Modern Authorial Pedagogical Systems and Programs in Preschool Education" (2024).

Scientific publications:
Author of more than 103 scientific publications, including a publication indexed in Scopus, 3 monographs, and 3 patents. h-index: 2.

Professional development:

• "Development of Teachers' Digital Competencies" (2022), Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Á. Margulan.
• "Cognitive-Communicative Technology for Bilingual Teaching of Natural Science Disciplines," Y. Altynsarin Academy (2022), Astana.
• "Keys to Raising a Child: Practical Diagnostics from 0 to 18 Years" (2023), SKLAD Online Platform.
• "Use of Innovative Technologies in the Inclusive Education Process" (2023), Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Á. Margulan.
• "Course on Scaling Finnish Educational Programs" (2024), HAMK, Nazarbayev University (Astana).
• "Artificial Intelligence" (2024), Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Á. Margulan.
• "Shaping the Future of Learning: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education" (2024), Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Á. Margulan.
• "Methods for Assessing Students' Academic Achievement: From Assessing Knowledge to Assessing Learning Outcomes" (2024), Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Á. Margulan.
• Online course "Basic Financial Literacy" (2025).
• "Margulan Studies" (2025), Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Á. Margulan.
• "Inclusive Education in Higher Education Institutions," Center for Continuing Education, NJSC "Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan."

• Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor at the Higher School of Pedagogy

   

  Education

  Pavlodar Pedagogical Institute, Faculty of Foreign Languages - 1983

  Kainar University, Almaty - Psychology - 2008

   

  Professional Experience: Total professional experience: 50 years, Academic/teaching experience: 14 years

   

  Doctoral Dissertation: "Formation of the Moral and Spiritual Foundations of Teaching Culture in Primary School Settings"

   

  Research Area: General psychological and pedagogical issues in education

   

  Courses Taught

  • Cross-Cultural Research in Ethnopsychology and Ethnopedagogy
  • Current Issues in Professional Education
  • Pedagogy and Psychology of Higher Education
  • Cognitive and Neuropsychological Aspects of Giftedness
  • Methodology and Methods of Pedagogical Research
  • Medal "For Contribution to the Development of Science" (Ğylymdy Damytuğa Sіñіrgen Еñbegі Üşіn), 2025
  • University jubilee medals and letters of commendation

   

  Awards and Honors

   

  Scholarly Publications

  Articles published in international journals indexed in Web of Science / Clarivate (Thomson Reuters) with a non-zero impact factor -3

  Papers presented at international scientific conferences abroad -12

  Publications in journals approved by the authorized national accreditation bodies - 10

  Papers presented at international scientific-practical conferences -30

            h-index: 1

   

  Patents and Copyright Certificates

  • ·  "Career Counselor in Tutorial Support" - Certificate № 39343, issued September 29, 2023
  • ·  Cybersecurity Assurance Standard for the School Educational Environment - Certificate № 63503, issued October 29, 2025
  •  Use of Innovative Educational Technologies in Inclusive Education - Nov 8-28, 2023, NJSC Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan, Institute of Continuing Education
  •  Artificial Intelligence - June 10-21, 2024, Pavlodar, NJSC Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan
  •  AI for Everyone (non-credit online course) - DeepLearning.AI, Coursera, 2025
  •  Foundations of Learning for Learning: Becoming a Professional (non-credit online course) - University of Commonwealth, April 21, 2025
  •  Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader (non-credit online course) - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Coursera, April 21, 2025
  •  Inclusive Education in Higher Education - August 21-31, 2026, NJSC Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan, 72 academic hours

   

  Professional Development

Name and year of university graduation:

Bachelor's Degree: S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, specialization: Russian Language and Literature, 1997;

Kazakh-Russian University, specialization: Psychology, 2003.

Postgraduate Studies (Aspirantura): Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (Russian Federation, Novosibirsk), specialization: 19.00.01 – General Psychology, Personality Psychology, History of Psychology, Ethnopsychology, 2008.

Total work experience: 29 years, of which academic/pedagogical experience: 26 years

Candidate dissertation topic: Individual-Typological Features of Emotional Instability in Interpersonal Relationships

Research area: General psychological and pedagogical issues

Courses taught:

•  Psychology
•  Psychology of Higher Education
•  Management Psychology

Scientific publications:
Author of more than 40 scientific publications, including a publication indexed in Scopus. h-index: 1.

In journals recommended by the authorized body: (no additional data provided)

Professional development:

•  "Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors," Coursera, 2025.
•  "Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Recommendations for Use in Teaching," 80 academic hours (August 10–21, 2026).
•  "Integration and Practical Application of AI and Neural Networks in Professional Teaching Activity," April 23 – May 5, 2025, 72 hours.
•  "Use of Innovative Educational Technologies in the Inclusive Education Process," 84 academic hours, 2023.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Associate Professor

Name and year of university graduation:

Bachelor's Degree: Pavlodar University, 2003; specialization "Pedagogy and Psychology," qualification – educational psychologist.

Master's Degree: Pavlodar University, 2005; specialization "Psychology," academic degree – Master of Psychology.

Doctoral Studies: L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, 2022; educational program 6D010300 "Pedagogy and Psychology," degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Total work experience: 23 years, of which academic/pedagogical experience: 23 years

Doctoral dissertation topic: "Scientific Foundations for the Formation of Students' Self-Concept in the Context of Professional Training."

Research area: Educational psychology; professional training of teachers and educational psychologists; personal self-concept; psychological and pedagogical support for gifted children; emotional intelligence and soft skills; pedagogical diagnostics; inclusive education; digital and AI technologies in education.

Courses taught:

•  Diagnostic Activity of the Teacher
•  Methodology of Research Work and Academic Writing
•  Management Psychology
•  Psychology of Higher Education
•  Cognitive and Neuropsychological Aspects of Giftedness
•  Experimental Psychology

 Scientific publications:

Monographs and educational-methodological publications:

•  "Scientific Foundations for the Formation of Students' Self-Concept in the Context of Professional Training" (2024, 225 pp.);
•  "Psychological and Pedagogical Support for the Professional Self-Determination of High School Students" (2026, 152 pp.);
•  "Developing Soft Skills in High School Students" (educational-methodological handbook, 2026, 235 pp.).

Scientific publications:

•  Articles published in journals of foreign countries indexed in Web of Science (Thomson Reuters) with a non-zero impact factor: 9;
•  Articles published in the proceedings of international scientific conferences abroad: 20;
•  List of works published in journals recommended by the authorized bodies: 26;
•  International scientific-practical conferences: 30.

h-index: 4.

Professional development:

• "Bullying-Prevention Strategies: Ways to Promote an Anti-Bullying School Climate" (72 hours), 2023.
• Scientific-pedagogical internship on working with children with autism spectrum disorders, Kazan (72 hours), 2023.
• "Education of the Future That Is Already Here: Workshop for Educators on the Use of ChatGPT and Neural Networks" (72 hours), 2023.
• "Keys to Understanding a Child: Practical Diagnostics from 0 to 18 Years" (84 hours), 2023.
• "Use of Innovative Educational Technologies in the Inclusive Education Process" (84 hours), 2023.
• "Inclusive Education Model" (72 hours), 2024.
• "Inclusive Vocational Education: Modern Approaches" (72 hours), 2024.
• "Coaching Practices in Education" (72 hours), 2024.
• "Shaping the Future of Learning: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education" (72 hours), 2024.
• "Artificial Intelligence in Education," Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan (72 hours), March 12–31, 2025.
• "Management in the Higher Education System," Excellent Education Centre (72 hours), June 2–20, 2025.
• "Innovative Technologies in Education 2.0: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence," Eurasian Innovation Research Center (80 hours), August 1–12, 2025.
• "Fundamentals of Scientific Research and Academic Writing," "Damu" Professional Development Center (80 hours), August 11–22, 2025.
• "Scientific Research Methods," Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan (72 hours), September 22 – October 6, 2025.
• "From Evidence to Legacy: Transforming Research into Sustainable Action," Curtin University Malaysia (80 hours), December 1–6, 2025.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Associate Professor

Name and year of university graduation:

Bachelor's Degree: Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute, specialization: 5B010300 – Pedagogy and Psychology (2010-2014).

Master's Degree: S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, specialization: 5M010300 – Pedagogy and Psychology (2015-2017).

Doctoral Studies: NJSC "L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University," specialization: "8D01823 – Social Pedagogy and Self-Cognition" (2020-2023).

Total work experience: 12 years, of which academic/pedagogical experience: 6 years

Doctoral dissertation topic: Formation of Professional Success of Future Social Pedagogues in an Innovative Educational Environment.

Research area: General psychological and pedagogical issues.

Courses taught:

•  SPZ Module (Psychology)
•  Psychology in Education and Concepts of Interaction and Communication
•  Fundamentals of Psychological Counseling
•  General Psychology

Scientific publications:

Articles published in journals of foreign countries indexed in Web of Science (Thomson Reuters) with a non-zero impact factor: 3;

List of works published in journals recommended by the authorized bodies: 3;

International scientific-practical conferences: 8.

h-index: 2.

Professional development:

•  "Inclusive Education in Higher Education Institutions," JSC "National Professional Development Center," NJSC "Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan," Center for Competencies and Continuing Education, December 8–19, 2025 (72 hours).
•  "Artificial Intelligence in Education," NJSC "Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan," Institute of Continuing Education, March 12–31, 2025 (72 hours).
•  "Skills for Developing a Higher Education Program and Compiling a Syllabus within the Framework of the KZEMP/DS-02 Project 'Implementation of a Pedagogical Education Model and Strengthening Its Content,'" coordinated by HAMK University of Applied Sciences (Finland), 160 hours, 2024.
•  "Management in Education: Commercialization of Scientific Research. Integration of ADKAR," LLP "National Ustaz Online Academy," April 20 – May 29, 2026 (80 hours).

Bachelor’s Degree:Taldykorgan Pedagogical Institute named after I. Zhansugurov, Specialty: 030702, Qualification: «Teacher of Preschool Pedagogy and Psychology, Preschool Teacher» 1993;

Pavlodar Pedagogical University, 2022; Specialty: «Pedagogy and Psychology».

Master’s Degree:Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute, Specialty: 520950 «Psychology», Academic Degree – Master of Psychology, 2005.

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences: Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, 2019.

Total Professional Experience, including Academic and Teaching Experience: 44 years of total work experience; 32 years of academic and teaching experience.

Research Interests:general psychological and pedagogical problems.

Courses Taught:Critical Thinking; Research, Development and Innovation; Psychology in Education and Concepts of Interaction and Communication; Introduction to the Teaching Profession; Psychological Services in Education; Fundamentals of Psychological and Pedagogical Mastery; SPZ Module (Psychology); Ethnopsychology; Career Guidance Technologies; General Psychology; Practical Psychology.

Awards, state prizes, nominal scholarships:

• Certificate of Honor of PGPU 2019
• "Republican Student Olympiad" letter of thanks from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 2019
• Commendation of the Ministry of Education and Science 2021
• "Badge" for outstanding achievements in the field of education and science of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Bilim-orkenieti" National Innovation Research Center) 2022
• "Ustaz Ordasy - 60 zhyl" sign for the 60th anniversary of PSU 2022

Educational publications: Current issues of gender psychology. The training manual. Pavlodar, 2019.

Professional Development and Advanced Training

1. Bullying Prevention Strategies: Ways to Promote an Anti-Bullying School Climate (72 hours), 2023.
2. Strengthening Initial Teacher Education, KZEMP/QCBC-03 Project, coordinated by Häme University of Applied Sciences (72 hours), 2023.
3. Organization of Pedagogical Project-Based Work in Higher Education Institutions (72 hours), 2023.
4. «Keys to understanding a child. Practical diagnostics from 0 to 18 years» (84 hours), 2023.
5. Use of Inclusive Educational Technologies in the Process of Inclusive Education (72 hours), 2023.
6. Training Higher Education Teachers to Apply Active Learning Methods Based on Case-Based, Team-Based, and Problem-Based Learning and Digital Technologies (80 hours), 2024.
7. Implementation of the Pedagogical Education Model and Strengthening Its Content (160 hours), 2024.
8. Inclusive Education Model (72 hours), 2024.
9. Shaping the Future of Learning: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education (72 hours), 2024.
10. Modern Approaches to Student Learning in an International Educational Environment: From Traditional Models to PBL and PhBL Practice (72 hours), 2025.
11. Innovative Teaching through ChatGPT (72 hours), 2025.
12. Career Guidance of the New Generation: Person, Choice, Development (80 hours), 2025.

Academic degree - Master  of Social Sciences

Subjects taught: – «Social pedagogy and psychology»; "Crisis Psychology"; "Methods of teaching pedagogy and psychology"; "Psychological service in education"; "Juvenile and Penitentiary Psychology", "Deviantology", "Family and Modern Society", "Psychological and Pedagogical Foundations of Working with Children with OOP in the General Education Process".

Научные интересы –  Correctional psychology, special psychology,pedagogy, Problems of a young family in modern society

Professional development – «Scientific seminar to improve the qualifications of teachers on the topic "Expanding the ICT competence of teaching staff in the context of information education" (January 2016); 

«Training courses for trainers on the educational program for improving the qualifications of teachers in primary school subjects as part of updating the content of secondary education, developed by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence of the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools AEO, in the amount of 120 academic hours». (April 2017)

«"The use of innovative educational technologies in distance learning"» (June 2020).

Name and Year of Graduation from Higher Education Institutions:

Bachelor’s Degree:

2008, Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute, “Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages” (English, German).

2022, Alkey Margulan Pavlodar Pedagogical University, 6B01110 “Pedagogy and Psychology”.

Master’s Degree:

2016, Innovative Eurasian University, 6M010300 “Pedagogy and Psychology”.

Doctoral Studies (PhD):

2026, Alkey Margulan Pavlodar Pedagogical University, 8D01110 “Pedagogy and Psychology”.

Total Work Experience, including Academic and Teaching Experience: 12 years, academic and teaching experience – 6 years.

Doctoral Dissertation Topic:
“Formation of Professional Competence of Future Educational Psychologists in Working with Gifted Children.”

Research Interests:
Educational pedagogy and psychology, professional training of educational psychologists, psychological and pedagogical support for gifted children.

Courses Taught:
Differential Psychology, Critical Thinking, Prevention of Deviant Behavior, Psychology of Emotional Stability, Psychology in Education and Concepts of Interaction and Communication, Psychological Correction of Personality.

Scientific Publications:

Articles in International Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals Indexed in Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus:

Articles in Publications Recommended by the Authorized Body: 4.

Professional Development: 4.

Academic degree – Masters of Pedagogy and Psychology

Subjects taught: – «Differential psychology», «Extreme psychology», «Psychological and pedagogical foundations of working with children with SEN in the educational process», «Psychological and pedagogical diagnostics in the professional activity of a teacher»

Научные интересы – Psychology of meaning - the problem of meaning formation in critical situations; Psychology of coping behavior; Psychology of happiness. Psychology of money. Psychological protection of personality; Psychology of management. Psychological counseling. Clinical psychology. Psychotechnologies in sports.

Professional development –  Research training of Amita Chudgar, Professor in the field of educational policy at Michigan State University, PhD at Stanford University (Pavlodar 2021)

Academic degree - Master of Pedagogical Sciences

Subjects taught: –«Differential psychology», « a workshop on experimental psychology», « Psychological service in education», «Age and pedagogical psychology».

Научные интересы - Issues of psychological health and emotional stability.

Professional development – "Modern pedagogical technologies in higher educational institutions" (Pavlodar 2019)

"Modern opportunities of SDO " Moodle in the educational process of higher education " (Pavlodar 2019)

"Certificate of completion of work training in AIS "Kundelik"

(Pavlodar 2019)

Name of the University and year of graduation: Pavlodar Pedagogical University, specialty: Pedagogy and psychology, 2022
Master degree: Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan specialty: Pedagogy and psychology, 2022-2024
Topic of the master's thesis: «Psychological and pedagogical support for professional self-determination of high school students»
Subjects taught:

Age and pedagogical psychology
Module of socio-political education (psychology)
Conflict management
Differential psychology
Deviantology
Fundamentals of pathopsychology
Neuro-linguistic programming
Family psychology
Introduction to the teaching profession
Experimental psychology
 
Scientific publications: 
 
In domestic publications recommended by the state educational standard:
 
1. Mataev B.A., Kudysheva A.A., Rakhimzhanova A.B., Kotova N.S. Psychological factors affecting professional self-determination of high school students. Bulletin of KazNPU named after. Abay, series “Psychology”, No. 1 (78), 2024. ISSN (online) 2959-5967.  pp. 26 – 37. https://bulletin-psychology.kaznpu.kz/index.php/ped/issue/view/24/169
 
Other scientific journals and conferences:
 
1. Kotova N.S., Isinbayeva K.G. Cyberbullying as a socio-pedagogical problem of modern society in the context of digitalization. The potential of youth in the new society: the quality of education and science: materials of the international scientific and practical conference of young scientists, master's students, students and schoolchildren / Under the general editorship of S.V. Murzakulov; responsible editor G.A. Suleimenov. - Pavlodar: PSPU, 2021. - 1427 p. - Kazakh, Russian, Arabic. ISBN 978-601-267-663-1. P. 144-149.
2. Kotova N.S., Kulsharipova Z.K. Improving the quality of career guidance as a current trend of our time. International research competition "My Choice is Science", held on October 24, 2022 in Petrozavodsk. ISBN 978-5-00174-730-7. P. 63-68.
3. Kotova N.S., Matayev B.A. The state of psychological and pedagogical support for professional self-determination of high school students in the Republic of Kazakhstan. International scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 5th anniversary of Astana International University on the topic: "Actual problems of modern psychological and pedagogical science", held on April 7, 2023 in Astana. ISBN 978-601-08-3259-6. P. 98-101.
4. Kotova N.S., Kudysheva A.A. Features of professional self-determination of high school students. Pedagogical Bulletin of Kazakhstan (1S-2023). ISSN 1991-0614. 1S-2023. P. 548-555.
5. Kotova N.S., Matayev B.A. Factors influencing professional self-determination of high school students. Leadership in the system of pedagogical education: theoretical and practical aspects: materials of the international scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the outstanding teacher, the first rector of the Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute, Anatoly Semenovich Katerinin. - Pavlodar: PPU named after Alkey Margulan, 2023. Pp. 499 - 504.
6. Kotova N.S., Mataev B.A. Factors influencing professional self-determination of high school students. Potential of youth in the new society: quality of education and science: materials of the XIX International student scientific-practical conference. = Pavlodar: PPU named after Alkey Margulan, 2024-1309 bilingual Kazakh, Russian ISBN 978-601-267-785-0. P. 302-307.
7. Akhmetova D.S., Kulsharipova Z.K., Kotova N.S. Psychotechnologies for the development of professional competencies. Mental health: modern realities, trends and prospects: Collection of materials of the international scientific and practical conference, October 3, 2024 - Kostanay: Kostanay Regional University named after Akhmet Baitursynuly, 2024 - 229 pp. - in Kazakh / English / Russian.
8. Kotova N.S. Organization of psychological and pedagogical support for students with special educational needs in the context of inclusive education. Inclusive education takes kenistigin kurudyn kagidalary men sharttary: III halykaralyk gylymi-practical conference materialda market zhinaga = Principles and conditions for building an inclusive educational space: collection of materials of the III international scientific-practical conference - Pavlodar: Alkey Margulan atyndagy Pavlodar Pedagogical University, 2024.- 732 b. – kazakhsha, oryssha, agylshyn.
 
Professional development:
 
1. Tutoring in Education. Pavlodar Pedagogical University, 72 hours
2. Shaping the Future of Learning: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan, 72 hours
3. Inclusive Education in Higher Education. Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan, 72 hours
 

Name and year of graduation from the university:

• Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute , specialty: Pedagogy and Psychology , practical psychologist, 2009.
• Master's degree: Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute , specialty: Pedagogy and Psychology , 2009-2011 .

• Total work experience, including scientific and pedagogical: 14 years, NPS-1
• Research area: general psychological and pedagogical problems

Subjects taught:

• Developmental and educational psychology
• Module of socio-political knowledge (Psychology)
• Psychology in Education and the Concept of Interaction and Communication
• Conflict management
• Social and psychological training
• Prevention of deviant behavior
• Fundamentals of pathopsychology
• Family and modern society
• Emergency psychological assistance      

Scientific publications:

1. Natalia Zarzeczna, Jesse L. Preston, Adil Samekin, Carlotta Reinhardt, Aidos Bolatov, Zukhra Mussinova , Urazgali Selteyev, Gulmira Topanova, and Bastiaan T. Rutjens The Feeling Is Not Mutual: Religious Belief Predicts Compatibility Between Science and Religion, but Scientific Belief Predicts Conflict . December 2024 Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: 1-11. DOI:10.1037/rel0000537. LicenseCCBY. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387098691_The_Feeling_Is_Not_Mutual_Religious_Belief_Predicts_Compatibility_Between_Science_and_Religion_but_Scientific_Belief_Predicts_Conflict

2.Karzhasova G., Musinova Z.N., Shaygazy A.K. Erekshe kazhettilikteri bar balalardyn aleumettik-psikhologilyk beyimdelui, “INCLUSIVE BILIM BERU KEKISTIGIN KURUDYҢ KAKIDATTARY MEN SHARTTARY” atty III Khalykaralyk gylymi-practice conference materialdarynyn zhynagy , 2024.

3. Musinova Z.N., Akhmetova A.A. Psychological and pedagogical support of children with inclusive education in comprehensive schools, collection of materials of the III international scientific and practical conference "PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL SPACE" , 2024

4. Ulyaeva A.K., Musinova Z.N. , Samarova M.S. Scientific and pedagogical support of inclusive education: tasks and prospects, collection of materials of the III international scientific and practical conference "PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL SPACE" , 2024

5. Shaygazy A.K., Musinova Z.N. Development of the emotional sphere of children of primary school age with special educational abilities, collection of materials of the III international scientific and practical conference "PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL SPACE" , 2024

Advanced training:

1. Advanced training in the specialty of psychology, in the series "Current issues of medical psychology" Pavlodar branch of the State Medical University of Semey , 2015.

2. Institute for the Development of Professional Competencies, Moscow Diploma of professional retraining in the cycle "Organization and conduct of psychological counseling", 2021.

3. JSC “National Center for Advanced Training “Orleu”. Advanced training courses “Development of professional competencies of a teacher-psychologist in the modern conditions of preschool education development”, 2024.

4. Shaping future learning: The role of Artificial Intelligence in education . Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan, 72 hours, 2024.

5. “Inclusive education at the University” Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan, 72 hours, 2025.

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor

Name and year of university graduation:

Bachelor's Degree: Biology-Chemistry, Pavlodar Pedagogical Institute, 1990;

Pedagogy and Psychology, 2024, Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan.

Total work experience: 36 years, of which academic/pedagogical experience: 35 years

Dissertation topic: Formation of Ecological Readiness of Future Teachers for the Environmental Education of Primary School Students.

Research area: Problems of higher education pedagogy and psychology; professional training of future teachers.

Courses taught:

•  21st-Century Competencies
•  Current Problems of Professional Education
•  Methodology of Teaching Psychological-Pedagogical Disciplines
•  Psychology of Communication
•  Psychological Correction of Personality

Awards, state prizes, named scholarships:

•  Medal "Best University Lecturer 2005";
•  Medal "For Contribution to the Development of Science";
•  Anniversary medals of the university, letters of commendation.

Textbooks and teaching manuals:

• Handbook for the Child Psychologist, 2022.

Scientific publications:
Author of more than 80 scientific publications, including a publication indexed in Scopus. h-index: 2.

Professional development:

• "Bullying-Prevention Strategies: Ways to Promote an Anti-Bullying School Climate," February 20 – March 1, 2023, 72 hours.
• "Keys to Understanding a Child: Practical Diagnostics from 0 to 18 Years," September 19 – November 10, 2023, 84 hours.
• "Use of Innovative Educational Technologies in the Inclusive Education Process," November 23, 2023, 84 hours.
• "Methods of Scientific Research," April 15–26, 2024.

Name and year of university graduation:

Bachelor's Degree: Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan, specialization: 6B01110 – Pedagogy and Psychology (2019-2023)

Master's Degree: Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan, specialization: 7M01112 – Pedagogy and Psychology (2023-2025)

Total work experience: 2.6 years, of which academic/pedagogical experience: 1 year

Research area: General psychological and pedagogical issues.

Courses taught:

•  SPM Module (Psychology)
•  Psychology in Education and Concepts of Interaction and Communication
•  Fundamentals of Psychological Counseling
•  Ethnopsychology

Scientific publications:
In international journals and conference proceedings – 5 articles

Professional development:

•  «Innovative Technologies in Education 2.0: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence» Eurasian Innovation Research Center, Almaty, August 1-12, 2025, 80 hours.
•  Professional Development of Teachers in the Field of Inclusion," LLP "Innovative Academy of Psychology and Management» Astana, August 11-22, 2025, 80 hours.
•  «Inclusive Education in Higher Education Institutions» Center for Competencies and Continuing Education, Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Álkey Margulan, December 8-19, 2025, 72 hours.
•  «Career Guidance in the Education System: Professional Competencies and Functions of a Career Guidance Educator» Center for Pedagogical Excellence "EDU MASTER," Almaty, August 10-19, 2026, 80 hours.

Bachelor's Degree: NJSC "Pavlodar Pedagogical University," specialization in Pedagogy and Psychology
Master's Degree: NJSC "Pavlodar Pedagogical University," Master of Pedagogical Sciences

Total work experience: 5 years, of which academic/pedagogical experience: -

Research area: Psychological and pedagogical support, preservation of psychological health, and prevention of emotional burnout among students in the system of secondary vocational education.

Courses taught:

•  Psychological Diagnostics of Personality (Minor)
•  Psychological Correction of Personality (Minor)
•  Research, Development, and Innovation
•  Practical Psychology
•  Psychology of Emotional Stability (Minor)
•  Psychology in Education and Concepts of Interaction and Communication

Scientific publications:

In international journals and proceedings of scientific conferences – 2 articles

Professional development:

•  "Prevention of Violence in Technical and Vocational Education Institutions" (72 academic hours), November 11, 2024 (Reg. No. 9775).
•  "The Educational Process and AI: Generative Models and the Art of Prompt Engineering," September 10, 2025.
•  "Ensuring a Safe Educational Environment and Preventing School Violence: Adolescent Suicide Prevention" (80 academic hours), October 13–24, 2025 (issued October 24, 2025).
•  "Key Aspects of Inclusive Education in Technical and Vocational Education" (72 academic hours), September 16–26, 2024 (issued September 26, 2024).