Faculty History and Pedagogy was founded in 2017, August 31 by the decision of the Scientific Council of the South Kazakhstan State pedagogical Institute. The faculty trains the bachelors of education on following specialties: 6В01201-Preschool training and education, 6В01301-Pedagogics and methods of primary education, 6В01101-Pedagogy and Psychology, 6В01901-Defectology, 6В01601-History, 6В01801-Social pedagogy and Self-knowledge, 6В01602-History-Religious Studies, мasters in the specialty 7M01301-Pedagogy and methods of primary education, 7M01901-Defectology, 7M01601-History, PhD by specialties 8D01301-Pedagogy and methods of primary education, 8D011601-History. There are four departments on Faculty of Pedagogy and Humanities: 1) Methodology of primary education; 2) Preschool education and defectology; 3) Рedagogy and Psychology; 4) History of Kazakhstan and social disciplines.

        The history of the faculty begins in 1937. The faculty was changed over many years according on the structural changes: History and Philology; History; History and Law; History and Pedagogy; History and professional Education; Pedagogy and Psychology; Primary Education; Primary education and Pedagogy. The History faculty was headed by           R.Barlybayev, Doctor of History, Docent A.I. Ibrayev, Candidate of History, Docent K. Iztleyov, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Docent S. Zholdasov, Docent S. Abubakirov. The first woman-dean in the history of the University was Candidate of History, Docent B. Issabek. In 1960 the department of Methodology of primary education was a part of the faculty of History and Philology. In 1974-1975 academic year, the department of Pedagogy and methods of primary education was reorganized into the faculty. Deans of the faculty were Ph.D., Associate Professor V. I. Beloglazov, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor K. Syzdykov, Candidate of History, Docent O. Zhumashev, Doctor of History, Professor L. Smanov, Candidate of Pedagogy, Docent Arzimbetova, Ph.D. R.I. Kadirbaeva.

               With the decision of the Academic Council of the University in the 2015-2016 academic year, the faculty "Primary Education" was created that was headed by Candidate of Philology E.B.Orazbaeva, and in the 2016-2017 academic year, renamed the faculty "Primary Education and Pedagogy."

          With the decision of the meeting of the Academic Council, the Pedagogical Faculty of Humanities was renamed (Minutes No. 1 08/31/2017).

            By the decision of the academic council of the university from the 2020-2021 academic year, the name of the faculty was renamed to the faculty "History and Pedagogy". Currently, the dean of the faculty is Candidate of Philology E.B. Orazbayeva.

         The history of the department of the History of Kazakhstan and social disciplines develops together with the history of the University.  It trains bachelors on specialties: 6B01601-History and 6B01602-History Religion Studies. Since 2017, the department received a license from the MES RK for the preparation of Masters of pedagogical sciences in 6M011400-History and Doctoral degree in 6D011400-History.

        In 1992 the department of ‘History of USSR’ was reorganized into the department of ‘History of Kazakhstan’. Heads of the department in different periods of time were: the Candidate of History, Dean S.Abubakirov during 1996-1998; Candidate of History Bekmanova D. M. 1998-1999; in 1999-2001 Candidate of History B. Altayev; Doctor of History S. Dzholdassov 2001-2002; Candidate of History, Docent B.K. Issabek 2002-2003; Candidate of History, Docent S.S. Abubakirov in 2003-2004; Candidate of History Zh.E. Muldakhmetova in 2004-2006, Candidate of History, Docent F.K. Maimakov in 2006-2007; G.A. Marina in 2007-2009; Candidate of History D.K. Kumissbekova in 2009-2013.

        From 1965 to 1974 the department of General History was headed by Candidate of History A. Aldabergenov; 1974-1986 by Candidate of History K. Saduakasova; 1986-1991 by Candidate of History, Docent R. Beknazarov; 1991-1995 by Candidate of History, Docent S.Zholdasov; 1995-1998 by Candidate of History, Docent M. Auanasov; 1998-2002 by Candidate of History, Docent K.Iztleuov; 2002-2010 by Candidate of History, Docent G.D. Sugirbaeva. Duving it years highly qualified specialists worked at the department in those years: A.Auelbayev, B.Aidossov, L.Drezes, M.Ermekov, A.Ibrayev, I. Vakhtel and others.

        Since 2016-2017 academic year, the department was united  «the history of Kazakhstan and social disciplines». Since 2017-2018 academic year, the department of history of Kazakhstan and social disciplines was included in the part of the Pedagogical and Humanitarian faculty.

        The department of History of Kazakhstan and Social Disciplines is headed by Candidate of Philosophy, Associate Professor G.M. Syzdykovа.

        Since 1960th the faculty trains the specialists and teachers by the specialty 6B01301-Pedagogics and Methods of primary education. According to structural changes in the institute history in different years, the department which trains specialists was a part of faculties of History and pedagogics; Pedagogics and psychology.

       In 1960 the Department of the Pedagogics of Primary School was founded. The famous scientist of Kazakhstan A.Bektenov was the head of the department, then the Department was headed by scientists: candidate of phil.sci., associate professor E.Agmanov; by Candidate of History, Docent K.Syzdykov; by Candidate of History, Docent O. Zhumashev; by U.Zharhynbekov; by Candidate of History, Docent E.Baydybekova.

       In 2012-2013  the Department of the Methods of Primary Education was reconstructed again and headed by cand.ped.sci., docent  E.I. Baydybekova; in 2014-2015 by Candidate of History, Docent Zh. Arzymbetova; by Candidate of History, Docent A.Mamyt; by Candidate of Philology E.B.Orazbayeva; by Candidate of Pedagogy A.B.Ibashova. Currently it is headed by Candidate of Pedagogy G.B.Tautayeva.

       The Department of Preschool Education and Defectology as a separate Department was created in 2015 on the 5th of May by the decision of an emergency meeting of Scientific Council, on the basis of № 4-329 Order of the Rector of SKSPI.  Department is managed by  Candidate of Philology, Docent Zh. A.Masaliyeva.   

       The Department of Pedagogy and Psychology as a separate subdivision of the Shymkent Pedagogical Institute was organized in 1937. For the last period the department was headed by Candidates of Sciences B.Nurlybekov, J.Makhashev, J. Iskakov, U.Zharkinbekov, K.Karazhigitova, I.Smanov, S.Tleuova, A.Rysbekova. At present, the department is headed by the Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Docent Sh.Zh.Arzimbetova.

        In connection with the decision of the academic council of the university (protocol number 1 of 03/09/2018), two departments "Pedagogy" and "Psychology" were formed on the basis of the department "Pedagogy-Psychology". The head of the department "Psychology" was appointed M.Ye.Sydykov. At present, the department is headed by A.Z. Alipbek, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences.

         Students of the faculty are taught by professors and teachers with honors of "Y.Altynsarin" as Doctor of Pedagogy, Professor L.S.Smanov; Doctor of Pedagogy, Professor K.N. Karazhigitova; Doctor of Pedagogy, Docent Sh.Zh.Arzimbetova; senior teacher Zh.B.Balazhanova; "Honorary Worker of Education of RK as Doctor of Pedagogy, Docent  E.I. Baydybekova; Doctor of Pedagogy, Docent S.S.Abubakirov; Senior lecturer G.A.Marina, holders of "Excellent in Education" medal: Candidate of Philology, Docent Zh.A.Massalieva; holders of the "Best Teacher" grant: Doctor of Pedagogy, Docent B.K. Issabek; Doctor of History, Docent A.B. Essimova; Doctor of Pedagogy, Docent Yu.I. Shpilkin; Doctor of History, Docent G.S.Sugirbayeva; Doctor of Philology K.N. Darkulova and others.

        There are  5 Doctors, 50 candidates, 16 senior teachers, 23 masters and 4 PhD At the Faculty.

      Today the structure of educational activity of Departments of the Faculty is carried out according to Contents of mandatory State educational Standard and Requirements of the state official control. Technological facility at the faculty corresponds to current requirements. Offices and classrooms are equipped with modern technologies (computers, interactive boards, etc.). The faculty gives all opportunities for getting professional knowledge, quality education, for formation of conscious, developed, cultural identity.

     Mission of the University is training of educated, professional teachers relevant the requirements of modern society. Educational Program of  faculty majors: 6B01201-Preschool education and upbringing, 6B01301-Pedagogy and methods of primary education, 6B01101-Pedagogy and Psychology, 6B01901-Defectology, 6B01601-History, 6B01801-Social pedagogy and self-knowledge, 6B01602-History Religion Studies are  relevant the requirements and tasks of the Mission of the University.

6B01101-Preschool education. The bachelor of this specialty has opportunity to perform the following types of professional activity:

- preschool organizations;

- small and developing centers;

- family kindergartens, school kindergartens;

-teachers training colleges, department of Educational administration, institutes of professional developments, establishments directly connected with the specialty.

6B01301-Pedagogics and methods of primary education. The bachelor of this specialty has opportunity to perform the following types of professional activity:

- elementaru classes of general educational schools;

- teachers training colleges, department of Educational administration, institutes of professional development and retraining of pedagogical staff', the establishments directly connected with the speciality.

6B01101-Pedagogy and Psychology by professional activity Bachelor's degree:

-preschool educational establishments of all types;

-secondary schools: lyceums, gymnasiums, sanatorium schools, sports schools, children's homes, special remedial schools (classes and boarding schools for children and adolescents with mental and physical disabilities);

-the organizations of primary education (high schools);

-organizations of secondary professional vocational education (colleges).

            6B01901-Defectology. The bachelor of this specialty has opportunity to perform the following types of professional activity:

-specialized schools, auxiliary schools, correctional kindergartens, the improving centers, speech therapy establishments. During the training of specialists of defectology, students get knowledge in all areas of psychology.

6B01601-History is specialized in professional activities in the field of education.

Forms of professional activities of the graduates:

-basic and profile schools;

-specialized schools;

-technical and professional educational organizations.

6B01801-Social pedagogy and self-knowledge. The graduates of this specialty can perform the following professional activities:

Social-pedagogical – a part of the social provision of local population: people with disabilities, repatriates families, humanitarian and social support to families with low social status, help to create conditions for their effective full life.

Educational and up-bringing work – socialization and personal development of children, adolescents and young people; organization of processes of training and upbringing; Management of the pedagogical process.

Оrganizational – the organization of training centers and social service agencies, the study of social work practice, summarize, disseminate; organize reviews with the legal community and other legal acts.

6B01602-History-Religious Studies graduates can perform professional activities in the following areas:

- as  the  part of expert commissions and as independent experts of state, confessional and public organizations, mass media.

-workers of the bodies of the Committee of National Security and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, state departments; external and internal politics; the Committee for Religion Affairs;

- in scientific-research works in the field of history and theory of religion, religious and philosophical problems of modern civilization;

-in state and non-public secondary institutions as teachers.

 

On the eve of the 85th anniversary of SKSPU, a new auditorium of the Department of preschool and special pedagogy was opened!

From November 21 to December 15, Professor Yücel Gelisli of Gazi University (Ankara, Turkey) gave a 20 - hour lecture on the subject "scientific research methods and academic letters" to students of educational programs 6b01901 – special pedagogy (speech therapist), 7m01901-special pedagogy, 7M01201-pedagogy of preschool education and training.

 

On December 10, 2021, the staff of the Autism Center "Asyl Miras" held a conference on the topic "Autism" for students of the specialty special pedagogy of SKSPU.

The transformation of preschool educational institutions continues.

     On April 7, 2023, a methodological seminar "social partnership in the implementation of a model for the development of preschool education and training" was held, organized by the Department of preschool and special pedagogy. The seminar was held at a very high level.Qualified methodologists in this field took part. In particular, Utemimova S. B., Director of the Center for Preschool Development, Nogaibekova B. S., director of the public fund "Step by Step", Tasbulatova M. K., psychologist of kindergarten No. 34 “parsley”, methodologist of kindergarten No. 21 “Ertargyn”, Eshmuradova K.

Meeting with professors from Palack University
Those who came to the South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University under the academic mobility program, Palack University professors Tomas Cech, Jaromir Mastalir and teachers of the department of preschool and special pedagogy, shared their experiences (opinions) within the framework of the educational program “Special Pedagogy”.