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Item Open Access THE USE OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TO IMPROVE INTERCULTURAL-COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE(СДУ хабаршысы - 2022, 2022) A.Gatiat; A.ZhorabekovaAbstract. Apart from linguistic competence, today’s globalized world demands Intercultural communicative competence (ICC), hence, integration of ICC in EFL classes has become one of the vital issues. Ten steps of Stoller (1997) is considered to be an effective tool of PBL which can create opportunities to improve ICC. In order to maximize the benefit of PBL in the classroom, the author suggests creating tasks by relying on Stoller’s (1997) ten steps of PBL. Tasks should be based on PBL essentials, at the same time tasks are closely interconnected with ICC main elements as: respect, tolerance, curiosity and authenticity. This article attempts to present the role of ICC in our society and how it can be culminated through project-based learning.Item Open Access Problems of implementing STEM education in mathematics (grades 10–11, Algebra and the Fundamentals of Analysis)(SDU University, 2025) Aralbay N.This dissertation work examines the theoretical and practical issues of implementing the STEM education system in the subject “Algebra and Analysis Beginnings” for grades 10–11. STEM approaches not only increase students’ interest in the subject, but also allow them to connect their mathematical knowledge with reallife situations. During the study, three STEM projects based on methods such as PBL (project-based learning), the 5E model, and engineering design were developed and a practical experiment was conducted. The experimental results showed that STEM methods increase students’ scientific thinking, independent decision-making ability, and motivation to conduct research. In addition, the difficulties encountered during the study, such as the level of teacher training, resource constraints, and integration into the curriculum, were analyzed, and methodological recommendations were made. The work provides a scientific and practical basis for the effective use of STEM education in secondary school mathematics.Item Open Access Designing chemistry project in an integrative STEM manner(SDU University, 2025) Daribay A.STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) was integrated into chemistry education; this study focused on project-based learning (PBL) as a pedagogical tool. The study examined how chemistry teachers conceptualize, design, and implement STEM-integrated projects and how these practices affect student engagement, teacher professional development, and student learning. A total of 79 chemistry teachers in Kazakhstan participated in the study using a mixed-method approach, including surveys, interviews, and classroom observations. The results indicate that the chemistry teachers are increasingly adopting STEM principles and focusing on real-world applications to improve student motivation and learning. The researchers noticed that teachers with advanced qualifications (i.e., pedagogical researchers) were more successful at implementing STEM practices, as they encouraged student-centered learning approaches, such as collaboration, experimental design, and integrating digital technology. With the aforementioned projects, the students exhibited increased interest, improved understanding of chemical concepts, and developed their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Despite the successes of the STEM projects and activities, the teachers experienced significant challenges related to working in an un-coordinated education system, limited resources, not enough time to implement integrated PBL, and lack of institutional and administrative support. These issues inhibited the project-based teachers from fully embedding STEM practices into their curriculum, particularly in creating interdisciplinary opportunities and obtaining materials for project implementation. However, this research indicated that there were several benefits for both the students' learning and teacher professional development practices by employing STEM projects regardless of the limitations and challenges presented. The researchers concluded that programs for professional development for teacher support, better access to educational resources, and eventually a supportive framework by the institution were needed to integrate STEM for best practice in chemistry education. The recommendations offered by the research could provide insight into the challenges of STEM education and development for policymakers and educators in Kazakhstan and similar contexts to maximize the opportunities offered by STEM education.Item Open Access PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICAL WORKBOOK(SDU University, 2026) Imankulova B.B.This Practical Workbook supports a hands-on approach to project management. It helps you learn how to plan, organize, control, and close a project through real project documents and simple management tools. The workbook follows the full project life cycle and uses consistent logic, each topic leads to a practical output that a project manager can use in real work. The main goal of the workbook is to build applied skills, not only theoretical knowledge. For this reason, every part includes short explanations and a clear task. As you progress through the sections, you will create a complete project documentation package: from the project charter and stakeholder register to the schedule baseline, risk register, status reports, and final report. At the end, you will have a structured set of materials that reflect professional project management practice. This workbook can support individual work or teamwork. It fits academic courses, training programs, and independent study. It also suits different project types, because the templates and steps remain the same even when the project topic changes.