Head of the Department of Educational Psychology, Acting Associate Professor, PhD

 Since 2025, he has been working as the head of the Department of Pedagogical Psychology. In 2022-2025, she completed the postdoctoral program in Pedagogical Sciences at the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai. Since 2022, PhD, Acting Associate Professor of the Department of Pedagogical Psychology. 2016-2019. doctoral student at the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai. From 2014 to 2016, he was the head of the Educational and Methodological Department of Astana University. 2010 accepted as a teacher at the Taraz Pedagogical Institute, 2010-2014. Senior lecturer at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Psychology. Work experience in higher education institution is 16 years.

Over the past 5 years, he has improved his professional qualifications in scientific and methodological issues in the field of pedagogy and psychology (Ankara, Istanbul, Astana, Almaty, Taraz, etc.), has more than 20 certificates. Author of more than 70 scientific papers, including: 2 - monograph, 2 - textbook, 3-teaching aid, 14 - in journals with a non-zero impact factor based on Scopus, 32 -in scientific journals recommended by the KKSON RK, and has author's certificates for 5 scientific papers. Also, Scopus h-index=3, WoS h-index=1. In 2022, the holder of the state scholarship for young scientists of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2023, the official reviewer of the dissertation prepared at the L.N.Gumilyov ENU applied for the degree of  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Education

2004-2008  - Bachelor's degree in "5B010300 - Pedagogy and Psychology", Zhambyl University of Humanities and Technology;

2008-2010 - Master's degree in "6N050300 - Psychology", Taraz State Pedagogical Institute;

2016-2019 - PhD 6D010300 - Pedagogy and Psychology, Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai;

2022-2025 - Postdoctoral studies in Pedagogical Sciences, Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai.

1. 2018-2020 АР05134253 - «Dual-oriented education as a condition of enhancement in the professional training of a future teacher», junior research assistant;
2. 2020-2022 АР08857119 - «Transformation of student-centered training of future teachers in a digital environment», senior researcher;
3. 2022-2024 «АР1872123 - Participatory management of the development of scientific and innovative potential of the teaching staff of the research University», senior researcher;

2023-2025  y. «BR21882318-OT-23 -Customization of the system of formation of a network communicative culture, digital etiquette of teachers and students in the "on-line community" of the university", senior researcher.

Scopus h-index=3, WoS h-index=1

1. Aitenova, E.; Abayeva, G.; Orazakynkyzy, F.; Kassymova, R.; Mukhametkalieva Professional educational training of French linguistics teachers in Kazakhstan and France // XLinguae Journal number 13/1, 2020. – P. 86-93. – Scopus Q2, Percentile 72. – ISSN 2453-711Х. – DOI: 10.18355/XL.2020.13.01.07
2. Sholpan Kolumbayeva; Elmira Aitenova; Assel Tanatova; Akkalam Zhekeyeva; Aliya Kosshygulova Self-Organization of Educational Activities of Students // Journal of Education and e-Learning Research. – Vol. 10. – No. 4 (2023). –  P. 719-727.  – Scopus, Q2 Percentile  63. –  ISSN 2410-9991. – DOI: 10.20448/jeelr.v10i4.5164                     
3. Sazhila Nurzhanova; Assel Stambekova; Kulyay Zhaxylikova; Galiya Tatarinova; Elmira Aitenova; Zhazira Zhumabayeva Investigation of future teachers’ digital literacy and technology use skills // International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology (IJEMST). – 12 (2). – 2024. – P. 387-405. – Web of Science, Q3 – ISSN 2147-611X. –  DOI:  https://doi.org/10.46328/ijemst.3826

4.Ulzharkyn Abdigapbarova, Dinara Yeshenkulova, Laura Shalabayeva, Elmira Aitenova, Nadezhda Zhiyenbayeva, Olga Tapalova Evaluation of the Level of Network Communicative Culture among Teachers and Students // International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies. – Vol. 19.  – №2 (2025). Scopus, Q2 Percentile  63. – ISSN 1865-7923. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v19i02.51129

5. Ulzharkyn Аbdigapbarova, Aigul Syzdykbayeva, Elmira Aitenova, Sabira Nishanbayeva, Saniya Nurgaliyeva Shaping digital communication culture in prospective teachers: The role of digital etiquette training in Kazakhstan // International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies. – 8 (1), 2025. – P. 2121-2132. – Scopus, Q2 Percentile 69. – ISSN 2617-6548.  – DOI: 10.53894/ijirss.v8i1.4903
6. Zhibek Tajibayeva, Perizat Abdullayeva, Raikhan Ozgambayeva & Elmira Aitenova Investigation of Psychological Adaptation, Pedagogical Competence, and Adjustment to University Life Levels of Repatriate University Students. // Journal of Social Studies Education Research. – 16 (1), 2025.  – P. 1-31.  Scopus, Q2 Percentile  63. – ISSN:1309-9108.

7.Аbdigapbarova U., Syzdykbayeva, A., Aitenova   E., Nishanbayeva, S., Nurgaliyeva, S. Development of the digital communication culture of prospective teachers based on digital etiquette training in the context of Kazakhstan. //  Journal of Education and E-Learning Research. – 12 (3), 2025. – P. 542–552.  –  ISSN(E) 2410-9991.

 DOI: 10.20448/jeelr.v12i3.7415  – Scopus, Q2 Percentile  - 63.

8. A.Syzdykbayeva, U.Аbdigapbarova, E.Aitenova (Corresponding author), Y. Iminova, I. Khassanova  The role of network culture and digital etiquette in student learning: a systematic review. // Obrazovanie i nauka = The Education and Science Journal. –27 (7), 2025. – P. 72–91. –  ISSN(E) 2310-5828. doi:10.17853/1994-5639-2025-7-72-91 – Scopus, Q2 Percentile  63.
9. Zhazira Zhumabayeva, Kulyay Zhaxylikova, Assel Omirzakova , Elmira Aitenova (Corresponding author), Manat Zhailauova, Saniya Nurgaliyeva Enhancing Teaching Skills through Digital Feedback in Microteaching: A Study with Prospective Primary Teachers. // International Journal of Information and Education Technology, Vol. 15, No. 9, 2025. – P. 1820-1828. – ISSN 2010-3689. doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2025.15.9.2383  – Scopus, Q2 Percentile  65.

10. Bakhtiyarova S. Zh., Aitenova E.A., Smatova K.B., Zhaksylykov E.H. System of organization of olympic education in the training of specialists in Physical Culture and sports // Theory and methods of Physical Culture Kazast: Almaty, 2022. – №1 (67). – P. 30-36. – ISSN 2306-5540 – DOI: 10.48114/2306-5540_2022_1_30                                         

    2. Aitenova E.A., Smanova A.A. Kosshygulova A.S. Current state and problems of the study of dual-orientation learning // Vestnik KazNPU Abai, series "Pedagogical science". – №2 (74), 2022. – P. 154-162. – ISSN 1728-5496 – DOI: 10.51889/2022-2.1728-5496.17
    3. Smanova A.A., Aitenova E.A., Kosshygulova A.S. The importance of studying dual education in Germany and Kazakhstan // Vestnik KazNPU Abai, series "Pedagogical science". – №3 (75), 2022. – P. 94-107. – ISSN 1728-5496 – DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.51889/1960.2022.29.70.008 4. Akzholova A.T., Smanova A.A., Surabaldieva B.T., Aitenova E.A., Waidullakyzy E. Didactic justification of dual training in Germany and Kazakhstan // KazNPU Abai Scientific and methodological Journal "Pedagogy and psychology". – №4 (53), 2022. – P. 45-54. – ISSN 2077-6861 – DOI: 10.51889/8909.2022.37.24.024                                                              
    4. Aitenova E.A., Abdygapbarova U.M., Smatova K.B., Rizakhodzhayeva G.A. Professional training of students in the interaction of the College-University // KazNPU Abai Scientific and methodological Journal "Pedagogy and psychology". – №4 (53), 2022. –  P. 184-198. – ISSN 2077-6861 – DOI: 10.51889/7503.2022.15.83.028                                              
    5. Espanova A.S., Zhigitbekova B.D., Aitenova E.A. Pedagogical and psychological aspects of the formation of a healthy lifestyle of students // Vestnik KazNPU Abai, series "Psychology".– №1 (74), 2023. – P. 221-230. – ISSN 1728-7847 – DOI: 10.51889/1728-7847.2023.1.74.028                                                                             
    6. Aitenova E.A., Dzhakupova A.G., Makashkulova G.B., Zhigitbekova B.D., Kosshygulova A.S. The problem of professional self-determination in Psychological Science // Vestnik KazNPU Abai, series"Psychology". – №1 (78), 2024. – P.73-82. – ISSN 2959-5967 – DOI: 10.51889/2959-5967.2024.78.1.008
    7. A.N. Turarova, E.A. Aitenova, Uralymbetova, A.A. Smanova The essence and significance of the organization of a collaborative environment in the professional training of a future teacher // Vestnik KazNPU Abai, series "pedagogical science". – №1(81), 2024. – P. 169-177. –  ISSN 2959-5754 – DOI: https://doi.org/10.51889/2959-5762.2024.81.1.015                                                              
    8. E.A. Aitenova, K.N. Sarybekova, A.A. Smanova, Z.D. Koshimbetova Theoretical and methodological justification of the professional training of a future teacher on the basis of a collaborative environment // Bulletin of the Eurasian National University named after L.N.Gumileva (series Pedagogy. Psychology. Sociology). – 2(147). - Astana, 2024. – P. 164-179. – ISSN 2616-6895 – DOI: https://doi.org//10.32523/2616-6895-2024-147-2-164-179
    9. Dzhumanova L.S., Daribaeva A.E., Aitenova E.A. Activation of motivation in foreign language classroom. // Bulletin of the University of Yasavi. –2024. –No3(133). – P. 263–278. – ISSN 2306-7365 – DOI: https://doi.org/10.47526/2024-3/2664-0686.91
    10. Mukanova N.E., Aitenova E.A., Tursunbaeva A.U., Tazhenova G.S. cyberbullying in the student Environment: Research in the educational process. // Vestnik KazMOU im. Ablai Khan series "Pedagogical science".– 4 (75) 2024. – P. 233-250.  – ISSN2412-2149 – DOI: https://doi.org/10.48371/PEDS.2024.75.4.015
    11. E.A. Aitenova, B.D. Zhigitbekova, D.B. Yeshenkulova, S.E. Manabaeva, A.A. Iztuyak Psychological impact of social networks on the development of adolescents. // Vestnik KazNPU Abai, series "Psychology". – №4(81), 2024 –  С. 151-161. – ISSN 2959-5967 – DOI: https://doi.org/10.51889/2959-5967.2024.81.4.014
    12. А.Smanova, K.Sarybekova, E. Aitenova, Zh. Sarybekova, S. Koshimbetova The importance of professional training of future teachers on the basis of dual training (experience of Germany and Kazakhstan) // Bulletin of the Eurasian National University named after L.N.Gumileva (series Pedagogy. Psychology. Sociology). – 4(149). – Астана, 2024. – P. 49-60. – ISSN 616-6895. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-6895-2024-149-4-49-59
    13. Columbayeva Sh.Zh., Tilep B.A., Absatova M.A. Interactive methods of training directors as leaders of a new formation within the framework of the university-school collaboration. // Vestnik KazNPU Abai, series "Pedagogical sciences". – №1(81), 2024. – P. 169-177. –  ISSN 2959-5754 https://doi.org/10.51889/2959-5762.2025.87.3.010
    Belegova A.A., Suranshieva M., Zhigitbekova B.D., Kasabolat A.Zh. Psychological features of deviant behavior in adolescents. // Vestnik KazNPU Abai, series "Psychology".  – №4(85), 2025 –  P. 277-287. – ISSN 2959-5967 – DOI: https://doi.org/10.51889/2959-5967.2025.85.4.024  

1. Holder of the State Scholarship for young scientists of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2022);

2. Graduated from the postdoctoral program in Pedagogical Sciences at KazNPU. Abai (based on Order No. 05-04/1083 dated 31.12.2025).