International internship
In the period from 11/01/2023 to 11/18/2023, as part of the program for the formation of the republican personnel reserve "1000 leaders of changes in education" from among the best teachers in the country, an international internship of 10 college teachers was held on the topic: "Modern production technologies in the educational process. German experience in the field of "Technology of printing and packaging production".
The purpose of the internship program was benchmarking (studying best practices and using them in their activities) professional training standards: modern educational programs, a dual training system and its application in professional education in Germany, a system for evaluating the qualifications of workers and specialists using Worldskills standards. Completing an internship abroad allows teachers to assess their level of competence and determine the need to adjust it in the process of industrial training at the college.
The main objectives of the internship program are to increase the competence of teachers of special disciplines and masters of industrial training in the field of taught academic disciplines and professional modules through the study of new technologies in the field of printing and packaging production technology using modern equipment and modern methods of practical training.
As part of the program, interns attended lectures and participated in seminars with their German colleagues.
The rate was set at the suggestion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Emigration, the Heidelberg company Druckmaschinen AG in Germany (Appendix 1.), (Outside the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 4, 2015 No. 434-In "On Public Procurement", amendments and additions as of 07/01/2024, Article 39, page 43).
large organizations like:
- One of the oldest operating printing houses in Germany. Aumuller Druk Regensburg
- Oberpfalz Media Publishing House in Nuremberg
- Museum of Ancient Books "Drukerei Museum - Drukerei Old Town"
- Waldwipfelweg Pedagogical Park
- Graphic equipment factory Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Based on the results of the internship, the following conclusions were drawn:
- during the internship, all the goals and objectives set in the program were fulfilled: innovative methods of preparing files for printing were mastered, the features of the technological cycle of printing products in Germany, and the methods of organizing the work of the workforce were studied;
- it was possible to replenish the stock of knowledge in the field of dual education and replenish the volume of necessary practical information;
- during the internship, I managed to get acquainted with the organization of the editorial office in Germany, the distribution of responsibilities among newspaper employees, and the specifics of the work of different departments;
- I managed to take part in trips to city events in Prague and observe the work of students and teachers of Prague City University;
- valuable practical and theoretical experience was gained in the field of automation of printing production.
The internship abroad was fruitful, important work experience was gained at German printing enterprises, relationships were established with the teaching staff of the University of Media Design of Munich, Prague City University, Eckert Schools and the international educational center for professional training in more than 200 specialties. He also established contacts with the management of one of the largest companies in the world, Aumüller Druck Regensburg. publishing houses. The Oberpfalz Medium, a museum in the old part of the Drukerei, is the Museum of the Old Drukerei (Feuchtwangen).
Project
“Integrating European Experience into the Educational Process of the College”
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Project Goal:
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To improve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of students in professional subjects by enhancing teachers’ qualifications, updating educational infrastructure, and adapting it to the needs of the domestic labor market, thereby increasing the competitiveness of college graduates. |
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Justification:
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The project "Integrating European Experience into the Educational Process of the College" is relevant in light of the directives of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to improve the quality of Kazakhstani education and consistently enhance the country's human capital. According to the Concept for the Development of Preschool, General Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023–2029, approved by Government Resolution No. 249 dated March 28, 2023, improvements in the content of general education are planned. These include the optimization and profiling of TVET institutions, enabling resource consolidation and more focused workforce training by industry specialization, ultimately boosting competitiveness and the quality of vocational training. The Concept also emphasizes nurturing a new generation of Kazakhstanis with a strong focus on instilling national values in children based on core universal and national values. |
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Project Description:
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The project is implemented at the State-Owned Enterprise “College of Print Media Technologies” in the following specialties:
Participants include vocational instructors, professional cycle subject teachers, students, employers, and industry partners. |
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Timeline and Stages: |
Stage 1 (Preparatory) – Academic Year 2023–2024
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Stage 2 (Implementation – Educators Level) – Academic Year 2023–2024
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Stage 3 (Implementation – Student Level) – Academic Years 2023–2024, 2024–2025
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Stage 4 (Implementation – Employers Level) – Academic Years 2023–2024, 2024–2025
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| Project Promotion: | Participation of college teachers in conferences of various levels, publication in the media |
| Current Status: | Major stages of integrating international experience into the college’s educational process have been completed. |
As a result of the international internship, a number of activities were carried out to familiarize the entire college staff with the acquired experience. Additionally, a city-level seminar was held on the topic: "The Experience of European Countries in Organizing the Educational Process through the Implementation of Modern Production Technologies and WorldSkills Standards in the Field of Printing and Packaging Technology."
The seminar was organized to facilitate the exchange of experiences among TVET educators following the international internships of vocational training instructors in Germany and the Czech Republic.
The experience gained during the international internship is being systematically integrated into the educational process of the college. The work on implementing advanced international practices into the college's educational system is carried out in four stages:
Stage One (Preparatory) includes: analysis and synthesis of internship materials, summarizing the results of the internship, identifying key themes for experience generalization, developing an implementation plan to integrate the acquired experience into the college's educational process, preparing reports, methodological materials, plans for open lessons, seminars, and workshops.
Stage Two (Core) – implementation at the level of teachers: testing advanced practices in real educational settings, conducting seminars and workshops for colleagues, evaluating the applicability of the summarized experience in the college’s teaching process, writing and publishing articles. This stage also includes practical synthesis of internship experience, presentation of innovative practices at various levels, and mentoring. College teachers gain proficiency in the summarized materials of the international internship experience.
Stage Three (Core) – implementation at the level of students: direct familiarization of students with advanced technologies, conducting open lessons, developing thesis topics based on international experience, and working with students on their graduation projects. Key indicators of effective implementation include the prompt resolution of educational and production tasks, improved quality of professional training lessons, and enhanced skills of both teachers and future graduates. Objective evaluation is ensured through comprehensive analysis and synthesis of the implementation results.
Stage Four – implementation at the employer level: assessment of how international practices are being adopted and applied in teachers’ future work. This includes conducting seminars and round tables with employers, demonstrating results of the international experience implementation among college teachers and students, and discussing plans to integrate foreign practices into the operations of the printing industry. Additionally, this stage involves discussions and approval of proposed changes to the educational programs, with subsequent updates to the college curricula.
The main goal of implementing the international internship experience is to enhance students’ knowledge, skills, and competencies in professional subjects by improving teacher qualifications, updating educational infrastructure, and adapting it to domestic market conditions, which in turn can increase the competitiveness of college graduates in the labor market.
To date, a significant part of the implementation plan has been fulfilled. The project was carried out according to the scheme shown in Figure 1.
