A Round Table discussion on the CARCEIT Educational Impact Project (EIP) on Ozim Platform research findings was held via Zoom on December 6th, engaging key stakeholders including representatives from the Ministries of Education, Health, Social Protection, UNICEF, and various NGOs. Ozim Platform was founded and led by NU GSE graduates Assem Tazhiyeva, Dana Mambetalina, and Mariya Ippolitova.
Nearly one hundred Principals and leadership from kindergarten and nurseries joined the discussion. This event focused on examining how socio-economic factors impact parental knowledge and engagement in early intervention, addressing both rural and urban contexts in Kazakhstan for children with special needs. This research identified barriers to parental engagement in early intervention practices and services, aiming to model measures for eliminating these obstacles.
Dr. Tsediso Makoelle opened the session with commendations from the Ozim Platform’s efforts in aiding young parents in Kazakhstan. Additionally, acknowledgment was extended to the impactful research conducted, aiming to benefit the nation as a whole.
Young parents require digital technology that provides useful information, which can be easily shared with nurseries and kindergartens. Questions arose regarding how parents can access reliable information, particularly in regions of Kazakhstan where there is a lack of experts, especially in rural areas. There’s a recognized need for research-based information, psychological support, and legal guidance.
Dr. Sourav Mukhopadhyay emphasized the critical need for early identification and intervention in the early years. He stressed that success in overall development depends on these aspects. Resources are required to identify proper developments across physical, cognitive, communicative, and environmental aspects.
In her concluding remarks, faculty mentor, Dr. Rita Kasa emphasized the need for an ecosystem that supports parents. She highlighted the importance of parental vigilance and underscored the necessity of partnership relations and equal trust that prove beneficial to them. Access to reliable internet and information emerged as crucial factors. Furthermore, Dr. Kasa emphasized the significance of spousal support and the quest for balance.
Nearly one hundred Principals and leadership from kindergarten and nurseries joined the discussion. This event focused on examining how socio-economic factors impact parental knowledge and engagement in early intervention, addressing both rural and urban contexts in Kazakhstan for children with special needs. This research identified barriers to parental engagement in early intervention practices and services, aiming to model measures for eliminating these obstacles.
Dr. Tsediso Makoelle opened the session with commendations from the Ozim Platform’s efforts in aiding young parents in Kazakhstan. Additionally, acknowledgment was extended to the impactful research conducted, aiming to benefit the nation as a whole.
Young parents require digital technology that provides useful information, which can be easily shared with nurseries and kindergartens. Questions arose regarding how parents can access reliable information, particularly in regions of Kazakhstan where there is a lack of experts, especially in rural areas. There’s a recognized need for research-based information, psychological support, and legal guidance.
Dr. Sourav Mukhopadhyay emphasized the critical need for early identification and intervention in the early years. He stressed that success in overall development depends on these aspects. Resources are required to identify proper developments across physical, cognitive, communicative, and environmental aspects.
In her concluding remarks, faculty mentor, Dr. Rita Kasa emphasized the need for an ecosystem that supports parents. She highlighted the importance of parental vigilance and underscored the necessity of partnership relations and equal trust that prove beneficial to them. Access to reliable internet and information emerged as crucial factors. Furthermore, Dr. Kasa emphasized the significance of spousal support and the quest for balance.
