Central Asian Research Centre for Educational Innovation and Transformation (CARCEIT) would like to invite you to the upcoming seminar featuring Gulbakhyt Sultanova, titled: The Role of Non-Cognitive Skills in Kazakh Secondary Education: STEM vs Non-STEM Subjects.
The seminar will be held on Thursday, October 17, at 14:00, at Nazarbayev University, Block C3, Room 2004.
Gulbakhyt’s research investigates the role of non-cognitive skills in academic achievement within STEM and non-STEM subjects in secondary education. Using survey data from 795 teachers and 12,965 students across 20 STEM schools in Kazakhstan, the research examines how 26 non-cognitive skills impact performance in Math, Physics, First Language, and History.
Regression and mediation analyses were applied to assess the direct influence of students' self-reported non-cognitive skills on academic achievement, as well as how teachers' evaluations mediate these effects.
Findings show varying direct and total effects of non-cognitive skills, with more consistent mediation effects across subjects. In Math and Physics, Information Processing Skill and Grit had the strongest direct and total effects, while Responsibility Management and Teamwork were most impactful in First Language and History. Except for Capacity for Optimism and Growth Mindset, all skills showed mediated effects across all subjects.
This study highlights how non-cognitive skills influence academic performance, offering insights for curriculum design and equitable educational policies. By focusing on Kazakhstan, it contributes to the global discourse on education and provides valuable recommendations for enhancing STEM education.
If you would like to attend this event, please register here.
If you cannot attend in person, you can join via Zoom. The details will be sent to you prior to the event.
Contact information: carceit@nu.edu.kz
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