Amina K. Kurmankulova|Zhanar K. Kiynova|Nailya Zh. Seraliyeva
Professional development of kazakhstani rural teachers of russian language and literature in the context of digitalization of education
introduction professional development teacher improves quality education contributes improvement teachers skills motivates continuous professional growth purpose article diagnose professional needs kazakhstani rural teachers russian language literature determine factors contributing professional development research methods determine assessment activities working conditions professional development kazakhstani teachers results international study teaching staff teaching learning talis2018 analyzed method secondary data analysis based largescale study used result high validity spss statistical program used process international database order determine needs rural teachers factors negatively favorably affect professional development questionnaire conducted 70 rural teachers russian language literature almaty region took part online survey addition focus groups teachers almaty region conducted obtain highquality data interview processed using decryption method transcribing audio recordings encoding texts results article analyzes data international talis2018 study used reform kazakhstans educational policy addition results online survey allowed authors conclude rural teachers russian language literature prefer master topics digital technologies education 545 functional literacy critical thinking 543 assessment methods 471 professional needs rural teachers associated need improve teaching methods 412 consult experienced colleagues 325 develop skills work children special educational needs conclusion directions contributing professional growth rural teachers russian language literature quality improving academic performance students rural schools language environment poor quality internet connection identified formation digital competencies rural teachers extracurricular work mentoring professional support diagnostics professional needs rural teachers organization advanced training courses methodological support small schools