Study of professional development barriers in the formation of soft skills at different stages of HEI teachers’ career through digital resources

Dinara Sadirbekova; Gulmira Karabalaeva; Sabira Nishanbayeva; Yernar Ospankulov; Lazziyat Saidakhmetova

doi:10.6092/issn.1970-2221/19428

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Dinara Sadirbekova Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University

Dinara Sadirbekova is a Doctoral Student at the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her scientific interests include educational process, teaching methods, and professional competence.
Gulmira Karabalaeva Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn

Gulmira Karabalaeva is a Full Doctor, Professor at the Department of Pedagogy of Higher School, Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Her research interests include the digitalisation of education, modern learning technologies, and soft skills development in higher education teachers.
Sabira Nishanbayeva Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University

Sabira Nishanbayeva is a Doctoral Student at the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her scientific interests include pedagogy, professional development, and digital resources.
Yernar Ospankulov Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University

Yernar Ospankulov is a Doctoral Student at the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. His research interests include digital pedagogy and its impact on teacher development.
Lazziyat Saidakhmetova Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University

Lazziyat Saidakhmetova is a PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Preschool Education and Social Pedagogy, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her research interests include professional adaptation and the role of digital resources in teacher competence enhancement.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1970-2221/19428

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pedagogy, professional adaptation, leadership, communication, educational technologies, teaching methods

Abstract

The study aims to reveal the challenges encountered in the formation of soft skills at different stages of the career path of teachers in higher education institutions in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and to develop effective strategies for overcoming them. The study used questionnaires, interviews and experimental methods as well as statistical analysis. The strategy was developed in response to the questionnaire results and identified barriers focused on improving teaching effectiveness and building flexible skills when using digital resources. The experiment confirmed the effectiveness of the strategy, providing teachers with clear criteria for selecting digital resources and additional support at different career stages. The study brings practical value by providing teachers with insight into the effective selection and use of digital resources at different career stages. The results emphasise the need for targeted training to develop professional competence and successfully adapt to the dynamics of the educational environment.

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