Impact of Pedagogical Management Training Program on Students' Professional Competencies and Management Abilities Development: Case of Kazakhstan

Meiramgul Yessengulova; Dinara Ramazanova; Aigulden Togaibayeva; Adina Kaztayeva; Beibitgul  Turganbayeva; Lyaila Sultanbayeva; Ainur Abilyasheva

doi:10.48161/qaj.v6n1a2019

Authors

Meiramgul Yessengulova Department of General Pedagogy and Management in Education, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2705-6541
Dinara Ramazanova Department of General Pedagogy and Management in Education, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8517-7072
Aigulden Togaibayeva Department of General Pedagogy and Management in Education, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2071-9536
Adina Kaztayeva Joint Stock Company "Social-Entrepreneurial Corporation "Caspiy", Aktau 130000, Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4374-3002
Beibitgul Turganbayeva Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Shakarim University, Semey 071410, Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5155-1126
Lyaila Sultanbayeva Department of Preschool and Primary Education, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5355-5298
Ainur Abilyasheva Department of General Pedagogy and Management in Education, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan; https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1156-0615

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48161/qaj.v6n1a2019

Keywords:

competence, leadership, pedagogical activity, pedagogical management, student training.

Abstract

To perform their basic functions in professional practice, future teachers need not only general vocational pedagogical competencies but also specialized knowledge and abilities in management the effectiveness of management determines efficiency of education. The purpose of this study is to analyze the potential of improving students' professional competencies, management abilities, and leadership qualities through the introduction of a pedagogical management training program within the educational process. The research employs literature analysis and a pedagogical experiment conducted with 102 students at a pedagogical university in Kazakhstan. The experimental group participated in an elective pedagogical management course, which included elements of psychological training, while the control group followed the traditional education process. The findings reveal that the students exposed to the pedagogical management program showed a significant improvement in leadership qualities and academic performance compared to students in the control group. This study concludes that integrating pedagogical management programs into teacher training can effectively enhance future educators' managerial skills and professional competence.

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