The Department of Pedagogy and Psychology of the West Kazakhstan Innovative and Technological University, as part of the training of specialists in the educational program 6B01201 – Preschool Education and Upbringing, often organizes events together with public associations. The department signed a cooperation agreement with the regional public association “Kazakh Language Society” on the implementation of a scientific project on the topic “New look of preschool educational institutions focused on national education”.

The aim of the project is to develop education on a national basis in preschool institutions, instill in children the values ​​​​of the Kazakh people, teaching the traditions and customs of the Kazakh culture. Within the framework of this agreement, on March 26, 2025, the Department of Culture, Language Development and Archival Affairs of the West Kazakhstan Region organized a regional competition “Bala tili – bal” for children of preschool institutions. Associate Professor of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology of WKITU, Candidate of Pedagogy Kinzhekova R.S. participated in the jury of the competition. The competition was held in accordance with the program aimed at developing children’s speech, imagination, memory and other cognitive processes. The results of the competition made it possible to determine the directions for improving innovative methods in the educational process aimed at developing speech skills, cultural norms of communication, communication skills, as well as the intellectual and social abilities of the child.