The Faculty of History Hosted a Meeting of the School of Teaching Excellence

On April 10, 2026, the Faculty of History held another meeting of the School of Teaching Excellence, featuring presentations devoted to current issues in modern higher education.

The first presentation, entitled “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Educational Process and Research Work: Analysis of Historical Sources,” was delivered by Maqsat Alpysbes, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Professor of the Department of History of Kazakhstan. In his presentation, he discussed the contemporary possibilities of artificial intelligence in historical education and research, emphasizing its importance for the analysis of historical sources, the recognition and transcription of manuscripts, the systematization of bibliographic data, the processing of textual and visual materials, as well as its application in archival, museum, and cultural heritage work. Particular attention was paid to the role of AI as a tool that expands the research capabilities of historians in the context of digitalization and the global information space.

The second presentation, “Emotional Intelligence and Academic Burnout: Prevention Strategies for Higher Education Teachers,” was delivered by G.K. Kozhakmetova, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Archaeology and Ethnology. The presentation examined the essence of academic burnout, its main causes, and its manifestations in the professional activity of university teachers, while also highlighting the role of emotional intelligence as an important resource for pedagogical resilience. The speaker presented personal, professional, and organizational strategies for burnout prevention, including the development of self-regulation skills, mindfulness, time management, support for a collegial environment, and the reduction of bureaucratic workload.

During the meeting, participants discussed ways to improve the quality of teaching, maintain professional motivation, and introduce modern approaches into the educational process. The presentations attracted considerable interest among the faculty members and became an important platform for exchanging experience and discussing the pressing challenges facing higher education.