Artificial intelligence is transforming the higher education system. Maqsut Narikbayev
University has launched a two-day training session for nearly 70 faculty members. The main goal is not
simply to introduce AI technologies into the learning process, but to transform
the very model of education. According to the organizers, it is now important
to develop students’ critical thinking, ability to analyze information, articulate
and support their views, and gain a deeper understanding of their chosen
profession. This approach will help graduates adapt more quickly to changes in
the labor market. Participants are reviewing the content of university courses, refining course
plans, teaching methods and the system for assessing students’ knowledge. The
work will result in new course concepts and methodological recommendations, which will form the basis of the
university’s educational programmes.
«Artificial intelligence is making entire sets of skills obsolete every few months. This means that when teaching, the content of an academic discipline should focus on the core of a particular field and its key concepts, so that students develop an in-depth understanding of the field. Our working group has been working for many months, and we have now selected, using a special methodology, a number of courses that we believe are system‑forming for a particular field, whether journalism, law, economics or linguistics,» noted Sergey Pen, Deputy Chairman of the Board for Research, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence at MNU.
«What is happening in the world of technology,
particularly the advances being made in artificial intelligence, is affecting every industry.
Our task is to ensure that when our graduates enter the labor market, they can
clearly analyze and expertly assess the changes taking place and the field in
which they work. Starting in September, after completing this professional upgrade, our
faculty members will return to the classroom and begin teaching with a focus on
the fundamental thinking skills that we are developing in our students,» said Anar Ibrayeva, Provost of Maqsut Narikbayev University.
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