Innovations in Education: A lecture by Henk Frencken at AIU

On November 12, 2024, the Astana International University hosted a guest lecture by Henk Frencken, a recognized expert in the field of educational technologies and pedagogy. The event was dedicated to the integration of creativity, pedagogical methods and technologies into the educational process using the TPACK model, which combines content, pedagogy and technology to create an effective learning experience.

Henk Frenken shared unique ideas on how teachers and students can creatively approach lesson planning by combining traditional teaching methods with modern digital tools. The lecturer gave examples of the successful use of technology to increase student engagement and improve the quality of presentation, emphasizing that the key aspect remains the pedagogical focus, and not the replacement of teaching with technology.

The lecture aroused great interest among teachers and students of the university, giving them the opportunity to familiarize themselves with advanced techniques and be inspired to introduce innovative approaches to the educational process. Astana International University continues to create an educational environment that supports the development of creativity and modern teaching methods, offering its students and teachers opportunities for professional growth and exchange of experience with international experts.