On October 29, 2026, the opening ceremony of the IV Republican Contest 'Best Pedagogical Essay' named after Askar Islamov and the I Republican Innovation Contest 'Smart-ұстаз' named after Kumash Nurgaliyev took place at the Abai East Kazakhstan Higher Pedagogical College in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk.
The event is attended by educators from the city of Almaty, as well as from the Aktobe, Almaty, Akmola, Atyrau, Pavlodar, Zhetysu, Kyzylorda, Mangystau, Karaganda, Turkistan, and East Kazakhstan regions.
The main goal of the contests is to develop the professional competencies of college instructors, to generalize and disseminate advanced pedagogical experience, to popularize the pedagogical legacy of outstanding teachers Askar Islamov and Kumash Nurgaliyev, and to raise the public status and prestige of the teaching profession.
The IV Republican Contest 'Best Pedagogical Essay' is aimed at developing the creative potential of educators, giving them the opportunity to present their professional views, original positions, and pedagogical experience on current issues in the field of education.
The I Republican Innovation Contest 'Smart-ұстаз', organized for the first time with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is focused on developing the innovative potential of educators, supporting their creative initiatives, and introducing modern technologies into the educational process.
The contest program includes three rounds. Within the 'IT Solution: Education Through Programming' stage, participants present and defend their projects. At the 'EdTech Improvisation: Thematic Integration' stage, educators complete practical tasks. The final stage, 'Innovative Methodological Workshop: AI and EdTech Tools,' involves conducting master classes.
The contests being held serve as a professional platform for exchanging experience, implementing innovative methods, and disseminating effective educational practices that contribute to improving the quality of education.
The Republican contests will run on October 29–30. Following the competitive trials, the participants' works will be evaluated, and the best educators will be determined.
