Damel Mektepbaeva
About me
Damel Mektepbaeva is an ex-Provost of Kozybayev University, a researcher and biotechnologist living in Boston, USA. She is passionate about education and believes it is a key element for change in society. Mektepbaeva is actively working on education projects, including summer schools for rural students in Kazakhstan.
Education and Career
After moving to the United States, where her husband is pursuing a master’s degree, Damel continues to research and develop educational projects. She believes that quality education can create a skilled workforce and improve various areas of life.
Education System
Damel draws attention to changes in the global education system. She notes that Kazakhstan’s education system is still dependent on Soviet methods, which slows progress. Although parents value education and are willing to invest in their children’s education, the current system often does not take into account the emotional needs of students.
Education problems
In her opinion, in the pursuit of high grades and ratings, children are not being heard. Schools are overcrowded, and teachers are unable to give proper attention to each student. Unlike American schools, which emphasize the development of emotional intelligence, Kazakhstan’s education system focuses more on academic skills.
The Future of Education
Damel emphasizes the need to integrate technology into the educational process. She argues that teachers should use modern tools and approaches to make learning more interactive and interesting. In her opinion, future science subjects such as biology, chemistry and physics should be taught in an integrated way to help students learn better.
The importance of technology
Damel believes that technology and artificial intelligence will develop at an increasing speed and we will all have to adapt to the new conditions. In the future, IT knowledge and skills will become as essential as English language skills.
Damel Mektepbaeva is actively working on improving educational standards and introducing innovative approaches, which makes her an important figure in the field of education and biotechnology.
