From January 19 to April 10, 2026, for the first time, a competition for the
best short-term lesson plan titled “MY BEST LESSON” was held among 3rd and
4th year students of the “Biology” educational program. The event was organized
within the framework of cooperation between the university and employers under
the “University–School” partnership.
The competition was aimed at developing the professional competencies of
future biology teachers, based on their practical activities during their teaching
practice in general education schools of Astana.
The competition consisted of two stages. The first (online/remote) stage was
held in schools under the supervision of mentor teachers, where the best lesson
plans conducted by student trainees were selected. The winners were
recommended for the second (face-to-face) stage, which took place on April 3,
2026, at the university.
The event contributed to the professional development of students by
allowing them to demonstrate their skills in designing short-term lesson plans,
applying active teaching methods, implementing differentiated instruction based on
individual student needs, and effectively using critical thinking strategies and
criteria-based assessment tools.
Winners of the first stage received certificates for participation in the
professional competition, while the winners of the second stage were awarded 1st,
2nd, and 3rd degree diplomas on behalf of the Rector of AIU.
This event plays an important role in training future specialists, as it
contributes not only to the formation of subject-specific and professional
competencies, but also to the development of a repository of modern
methodological resources in biology, as well as fostering creativity and a research-
oriented mindset among biology students.
We express our sincere gratitude to our colleagues from Astana schools,
Sagatbekova Serikkaysha Kabylgazinovna and Arkhymatayeva Arai
Zhaksylykovna, for their active participation in our joint work, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in the future!