INFORMATION LETTER
DEAR COLLEAGUES
Astana International University, together with its partner university – Osh State University,
Kazan Federal University, Tajik International University of Foreign Languages named after Sotim
Ulughzoda cordially invites you to participate in the International scientific and practical conference
«SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY: INTEGRATION OF EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF
GLOBAL TRENDS» dedicated to pressing issues of integrating schools and universities in the
context of current educational trends.
Conference objective: to create a platform for discussion and exchange of scientific ideas
and practical experience on the interaction between schools and universities in the context of
modern challenges.
MAIN THEMATIC AREAS OF THE CONFERENCE
Section 1. International and interregional practices for developing a unified educational
space between schools and universities
Section 2. Inclusive environment and meta-skills as strategic guidelines for student
preparation
Section 3. Didactic approaches and pedagogical innovations in networked interaction
Section 4. Digitalization and artificial intelligence as factors transforming the educational
ecosystem of schools and universities
School leaders and teachers, methodologists, psychologists, faculty members of colleges
and higher education institutions, students, master’s students, and doctoral candidates are
invited to participate in the International scientific and practical conference «SCHOOL AND
UNIVERSITY: INTEGRATION OF EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL
TRENDS».
Date: March 27, 2026
Venue: assembly hall, Astana International University
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Format of participation: Offline/Online
Form of participation: Participant/Listener
Conference languages: Kazakh/Russian/English
An electronic collection of conference materials will be published based on the results of the
conference. The collection will have appropriate library indices (UDC and BBK) and an ISBN.
Each participant will receive a personalized certificate confirming their participation in the
conference and a PDF version of the conference proceedings. The proceedings will also be
published on the website of Astana International University: https://www.aiu.kz/ru/science/conf
To participate in the conference, materials must be submitted by March 25, 2026, inclusive,
to the following email addresses:
Section 1 – asel_duysekova@aiu.edu.kz
Section 2 – gulnaz_turarova@aiu.edu.kz
Section 3 – mira_sadvakasova@aiu.edu.kz
Section 4 – nazgul_kudarova@aiu.edu.kz
All materials should be sent in one email, as separate files:
1. Application, completed strictly according to the template (Appendix 1)
2. Article, prepared according to the requirements and template (Appendix 2)
3. Copy of the payment receipt for the organizational fee (please indicate “Conference” when
paying)
When sending materials, the file name of the article should include the surname of the first
author (e.g., Ivanov D.A. – application, Ivanov D.A. – article, Ivanov D.A. – receipt).
Organizational fee for participation in the conference and publication of an article in the
proceedings is 4000 KZT (four thousand tenge).
Contact phone numbers of the organizing committee:
1. Saltanat Abylaikhan – head of the department of Pedagogy and psychology, Astana
International University, tel.: +77012271592
2. Nazgul Kudarova, – associate professor, PhD department of Pedagogy and psychology,
Astana International University, tel.: +87077056703
3. Venera Yesirgepova, – senior lecturer, department of Pedagogy and psychology, Astana
International University, tel.: +87054626242
4. Gulnaz Turarova, – senior lecturer, PhD department of Pedagogy and psychology, Astana
International University, tel.: +87051922943
5. Asel Duysekova – senior lecturer, department of Pedagogy and psychology, Astana
International University, tel.: +87752745720
6. Mira Sadvakasova – senior lecturer, department of Pedagogy and psychology, Astana
International University, tel.: +87018339226
7. Gulnazym Nigmetzhanova – senior lecturer, department of Pedagogy and psychology,
Astana International University, tel.: +87714360382 (for payment inquiries)
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE
Requirements for Article Formatting:
The article text must be in .doc format (Microsoft Word 2003–2007). Paper size: A4 (297 ×
210 mm). Margins: top and bottom – 2 cm, right – 1.5 cm, left – 3 cm. Pages in the
electronic version should not be numbered. Font: Times New Roman, size 14 pt; for the
abstract and reference list – 12 pt. Text should be justified, without hyphenation; first-line
paragraph indent – 1.25 cm. Single line spacing. Automatic numbering must not be used in
the article text.
At the beginning, according to the topic of your article, indicate the Universal Decimal
Classification (UDC) code in the upper left corner (12 pt, regular font).
After one line (Enter), provide the article title centered, in capital letters, bold font (12 pt,
uppercase, bold).
After another line (Enter), on the right side, indicate the full name of the author(s), academic
degree, title, position, place of work (study), city, country. If the organization name does not
explicitly include the city, the city should be added after the organization; for foreign
organizations, indicate both city and country. If the article is prepared by multiple authors,
list them in order of their contribution significance (no more than 3 authors).
The abstract should be provided in three languages (Kazakh, Russian, and English) after the
author information. The first abstract should be in the language of the article, consisting of
3–5 sentences, followed by 3–5 keywords (10 pt, italic, regular font).
The article length must be at least 3 pages and no more than 5 pages.
The list of references used in preparing the article should be placed at the end of the text,
through a line break (Enter), with no more than 10 sources (12 pt). References must be
numbered according to their appearance in the text. The reference number in the text should
be in square brackets, for example: [1].
General Requirements and Rules for Preparation:
Tables formatting: Each table must be numbered and have a title. The table number and title
are placed above the table aligned to the left. The table number is formatted as “Table 1”
(“Кесте 1”, “Таблица 1”), in italic font. The table title is placed after a dash.
Figures/Graphics formatting: Graphical materials should be prepared using Microsoft Graph
or Excel, without scanning. Graphical objects must be presented as a figure or grouped
objects. They should not extend beyond the page margins and must not exceed one page in
size.
Each graphical object must be numbered and have a caption. The number and caption are
placed below the object, aligned to the left. The number is formatted as “Figure 1”
(“Сурет 1”, “Рисунок 1”).
Formulas formatting: Mathematical formulas should be prepared using the Microsoft
Equation Editor. Formula numbers are placed on the right side in parentheses. For a large
number of formulas, it is recommended to number them independently within each section.
Articles are not peer-reviewed. Authors are fully responsible for the content of their
submitted articles and for any cases of improper borrowing (plagiarism).
Note: Articles are accepted only if accompanied by a completed application form.
APPENDIX 1
SAMPLE PARTICIPANT APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION
Full Name of Author (write in full)
Place of Work / Study
Academic Degree / Title
Position
Contact Phone Number
E-mail (active)
Conference Section Title
Article Title
Form of Participation
APPENDIX 2
SAMPLE ARTICLE FORMAT
UDC 711.7 (indicate your own UDC code)
CONTRADICTIONS IN THE CONTENT OF MODERN DIDACTICS AND WAYS
TO RESOLVE THEM IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE TEACHERS
Imanova A.
Master of Pedagogical Sciences,
Lecturer, Department
of Pedagogy
Astana International University
Astana, Kazakhstan
Abstract: The article examines the key contradictions that exist in the content of modern
didactics and their impact on the process of training future teachers. The contradictions are analyzed
and ways to resolve the identified contradictions in the process of training future teachers are
proposed.
Key words: didactics, contradictions, teacher training, integration of theory and practice,
personalization of learning, innovative approaches, formal and informal learning, reflective skills.
Аңдатпа: мақалада қазіргі дидактиканың мазмұнындағы негізгі қайшылықтар және
олардың болашақ мұғалімдерді даярлау процесіне әсері қарастырылады. Қарама-
қайшылықтар талданды, сонымен қатар болашақ мұғалімдерді даярлау процесінде
анықталған қайшылықтарды шешу жолдары ұсынылды.
Түйінді сөздер: дидактика, қайшылықтар, мұғалімдерді даярлау, теория мен
практиканы интеграциялау, оқытуды жекелендіру, инновациялық тәсілдер, ресми және
бейресми оқыту, рефлексиялық дағдылар.
Аннотация: В статье рассматриваются ключевые противоречия, существующие в
содержании современной дидактики, и их влияние на процесс подготовки будущих
учителей. Проанализированы противоречия, а также предлагаются пути разрешения
выявленных противоречий в процессе подготовки будущих учителе
Ключевые слова: дидактика, противоречия, подготовка учителей, интеграция теории
и практики, персонализация обучения, инновационные подходы, формальное и
неформальное обучение, рефлексивные навыки
The text of the article The text of the article The text of the article The text of the article The
text of the article The text of the article The text of the article [1].
List of sources used:
1. N.E. Pfeifer, E. Zhumataeva, E.I. Burdina. Fundamentals of Modern Didactics. Pavlodar,
2006. 315 p.
2. N.E. Beketova. Problems of Higher Education Didactics: Complications at All Levels in
Training Future Managers // Scientific and Methodological Electronic Journal “Concept”, 2016,
Vol. 37, pp. 13–17. URL: http://e-koncept.ru/2016/56779.htm
3. E.V. Grigorieva, A.A. Babaeva. Contradictions in the Learning Process and Methods of
Their Resolution // Problems of Modern Pedagogical Education, 2023, No. 79-1. URL:
https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/protivorechiya-v-protsesse-obucheniya-i-metody-ih-resheniya
4. A.L. Mirzagitova. Didactics in the Context of the Modern Educational Process // Modern
Problems of Science and Education, 2016, No. 6
APPENDIX 3
PAYMENT DETAILS
Limited Liability Partnership “Astana International University”
Address: 8 Kabanbai Batyr Street, Astana, Kazakhstan
IIN (BIN): 180440034965
IIK (Bank Account Number): KZ1794805KZT22035807 (KZT)
BIC: EURIKZKA
Bank: JSC “Eurasian Bank”
Kbe: 17
KNP 859 – Services (Conference)
Rector: Anar Myrzagalieva