In the framework of Erasmus + universities’ mobility and staff exchange program, two workshops were held at KAZGUU University: “Young researcher” and “How to create an effective syllabus» on the 11th and 13th of May, 2016.

Moderators of the workshops: Assiya Alibekova and Anar Ibrayeva (English Language Department, KAZGUU University), Henk Frencken and Elise Storck (Leiden University, the Netherlands).

During the workshops, participants were able to learn how different educational methods integrate in creating an effective syllabus, define competencies and learning outcomes of a course, learn and use the concept “aim –content-assessment” in creating a syllabus, use approaches in research, which are different from Kazakhstani educational standards.

The participants of the workshops were awarded international certificates.