INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CENTER

About
The Interdisciplinary Research Centre was opened in December 2023 with the support of SDU University. We are a research centre dedicated to joint research of all disciplines in MDE (Multidisciplinary Education) Centre.
The concept of interdisciplinary communication has recently become widespread, and conducting scientific research on this basis is becoming an urgent issue. Currently, the main sections of the research work of students, master’s and doctoral students are often combined with psychological-pedagogical, social, linguistic, digital technology, so it is important that the research work is interdisciplinary.
Aims and objectives
The Interdisciplinary Research Center was established in December 2023 with the support of Suleyman Demirel University. Given the broad scope of the Faculty of Education and Humanities, the goals and objectives of the center are also multifaceted:
- Enhancing Pedagogical Education: Conduct research to improve the understanding of educational psychology and pedagogical theories to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning methods. The main goal is to contribute to research in the field of pedagogy.
- Improving Teaching Practices: Study, develop, and disseminate best practices in school and university programs, as well as distance learning programs.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strengthen collaboration between teachers, researchers, and specialists from various fields (psychology, neurology, technology, sociology, languages, etc.) to bring new perspectives to pedagogical research.
- Integration of Educational Technologies: Study the effective integration of educational technologies into teaching and learning, keeping pace with technological advancements and their implications for education.
- Assessment: Develop and improve methods for assessing educational programs with the aim of enhancing student motivation.
- Inclusive Education: Conduct research and implement inclusive practices that ensure equal access to education for all students, including those with disabilities, different cultural backgrounds, and learning styles.
- Community Engagement: Collaborate with schools, colleges, and local communities to address educational issues and provide necessary support.
- Dissemination of Research: Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, enhance article citations, participate in conferences, seminars, webinars, and other informational and educational events.
- Securing Grants and Funding: Prepare projects for international, governmental, and internal grants to support sustainable research and educational initiatives.
- Student Involvement: Engage students of all levels in pedagogical research to foster the development of future educators and researchers.
- Ethical Issues: Develop ethical practices in pedagogical research, including issues related to student privacy, data security, and informed consent.
- Engagement with External Scholars: Strengthen ties with international universities (e.g., Glasgow University, Cambridge University) and interdisciplinary research centers.
- Lifelong Learning: Establish principles of continuous education for educators.

Raikhan Abnasyrova
Head of the center
Raikhan Abnasyrova – professor of SDU, coordinator for scientific affairs of the Multidisciplinary Education Center, member of the Scientist Women of Kazakhstan Society.
Raikhan Abnasyrova successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis in 2010 at the Department of General Linguistics of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) and received the degree of Candidate of Philological Sciences, code 10.02.19 – Theory of Language. The theme of her dissertation is devoted to the problems of bilingualism and multilingualism.
Currently, she is engaged in a project to teach foreign citizens the Kazakh language through an open educational platform. The project is dedicated to the study of the Kazakh language by foreign citizens in a remote format. Video lessons were filmed on the basis of the project based on two alphabets (Latin and Cyrillic), which contribute to the rapid development of educational material by foreign citizens. Several textbooks for foreigners have been published Kazakh Language (levels A1, A2, B1), Practical Kazakh Language, Professional Kazakh Language, monograph “Reflection of intercalation in Kazakh-Russian bilingualism” and a collection of courses Fundamentals of Scientific Research. Raikhan Zhalgasbaevna has been working at SDU University since 2006.
Adilkhan Akhmetov
Research Assistant
Student of the 4th year of specialty “Chemistry-Biology”. On exchange program has passed internship on chemical sciences in Adam Miskiewicz University in Poznan, Poland. Degree holder of the Ministry of Science and Education. Ex-minister of the Faculty of Pedagogy and Humanities. Activist of the year SDU-2023. Member of UNESCO Club Kazakhstan. Teacher and deputy assistant in the school “ Kursant Almalybak”
Symbat Kuatbekova
Research Assistant
Research assistant at the Interdisciplinary Research Center of Suleyman Demirel University, and a student of “Physics-Informatics”. Recipient of the “Elbasy Medal”, published in the “Gifted Children” book and the “Kazakh” newspaper. Taught physics at Atyrau and Aktobe Girls’ Lyceums. Head of the Social Media Marketing department at “ZHASA Club”. Served as the personal assistant and translator to the CEO of FutureLearn at the “EdCrunchX” conference. Participated in the joint “Get Connected” project between SDU and KIMEP universities and received a certificate of appreciation.
The head of the Interdisciplinary Research Center, SDU Professor R.Zh. Abnassirova, won an internal university grant for conducting research on the topic “Assessment in a New Perspective” as part of the development of research centers. Under the project, research will be conducted on the topic “Assessment in a New Perspective” within the center. We hope that this research will help not only the Faculty of Education and Humanities but also the entire university’s assessment system. During the research, the following aspects will be considered:
- Study of grade inflation;
- The negative impact of grade inflation on universities;
- Finding ways to combat grade inflation;
- Analysis of the Bell curve level (based on the quality department’s survey);
- Conducting surveys of students and teachers on the use of the Bell curve (with statistical analysis);
- Developing recommendations on the use of the Bell curve based on survey results;
- Writing an article based on the research results;
- Holding a round table with other universities to exchange opinions on the assessment system;
- Developing a methodological guide for university teachers based on the obtained results;
- Preparing a project for a state grant on this topic.
Time of Event | Activities | Participants | Notes |
Once per semester | Scientific-practical theoretical seminars of the faculty | Faculty staff, master’s students, PhD students | |
Every 3 months | Scientific seminar | Faculty students | EDU Innovation |
Once a year | Participation in joint scientific projects with domestic and foreign researchers | Faculty staff, master’s students, PhD students | |
Once a year | Creation of a startup | Faculty students and master’s students | EDU Innovation |
Once a year | Review of master’s and doctoral dissertations | Faculty staff | |
Throughout the year | Participation in the evaluation of scientific projects in school competitions, lyceums, and gymnasiums | Faculty staff | Serve as a reviewer for scientific projects |
Once a year | Organizing a round table with colleagues from other universities | Faculty staff, master’s students, PhD students | |
Throughout the year | Conducting research internships for master’s students and undergraduates | 4th-year students, 2nd-year master’s students | |
Throughout the year | Conducting internships for students and master’s students from other universities | 4th-year students, 2nd-year master’s students | |
Throughout the year | Supervision of diploma projects and master’s theses within the framework of the Interdisciplinary Research Center’s topics | 4th-year students, 1st and 2nd-year master’s students | |
Throughout the year | Joint publications in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases within the framework of the Interdisciplinary Research Center’s topics | Faculty staff, master’s students, PhD students | |
Throughout the year | Joint publications with students, master’s students, and PhD students in KCSHE journals and the SDU Bulletin. Promotion of the “Pedagogy and Philology” series in the SDU Bulletin | Students, master’s students, PhD students |
Contacts
Interdisciplinary Research Centre Kaskelen, 1/1, Abylai Khan St | Head of the center Raikhan Abnasyrova | Аssistant Adilkhan Akhmetov Symbat Kuatbekova |