On October 31, 2024, CARCEIT hosted a seminar by Dr. Moldir Ablayeva titled "Teacher Appraisal for Professional Learning: Perspectives from One Secondary School in Kazakhstan." Dr. Ablayeva presented the key findings of her PhD research, which explored teachers’ and school leaders’ perceptions of teacher appraisal and its influences on their professional learning in a mainstream secondary school in Kazakhstan. The research participants’ perceptions were explored by applying the principles of adult learning theory. Data was collected through interviews, observations of teacher appraisal meetings, and analysis of relevant documents. The study findings revealed that teacher appraisal can enhance career development, engage teachers in multiple professional development opportunities, encourage teacher leadership, and motivate teachers. Although these findings reflect some principles of adult learning theory, they are hardly self-directed and based on teachers’ individual needs.
Dr. Moldir Ablayeva is a graduate of NUGSE. She is a senior manager at the "Center for Pedagogical Measurements" under AEO "Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools". Moldir is a member of the ongoing research project “The Influence of Attestation on Teacher Professional Development” (Grant No. AP19679296)
The video recording of this hybrid event is available below.
