The aim of the study was to determine the factors that parents in Tatarstan consider when selecting single-sex boarding schools for their gifted children. Gaining an understanding of these standards will facilitate meeting the needs of parents who might not be content with traditional education, recognizing the benefits of single-sex education, and enhancing the current school assessment system. A qualitative approach was taken to examine the variables affecting parents’ choice of school. The results showed that parents place the greatest importance on elements like individualized instruction, value-based education, and qualified teachers. Interviewees also mentioned academic achievement, single-sex education, and school climate as important factors. It was concluded, based on these findings, that school administrators ought to modify their recruitment tactics in order to better serve the needs of parents and increase the allure of schools for families. It is also advised to update the school evaluation standards in order to better meet the unique requirements of parents.
Author : Shamil Sheymardanov
The Teacher is a Guide or Barrier to Mathematics: Case Studies in Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
Mathematics is an important subject to study. But the presence of mathematical and gender stereotypes affects the self-perception of mathematical abilities for boys and girls. In the future it may be associated with the choice of educational and career trajectories. In turn, the teacher acts as a guide in the formation of these ideas and motivation for the subject. Among the factors of the impact of the teacher on these formations, one can distinguish: the teacher’s pleasure from teaching mathematics, their beliefs and ideas about mathematics, including teachers’ self-confidence in order to teach mathematics, etc. At the same time, the role of the teacher may vary depending on the structure of the educational process. This article discusses how important is the teacher in the educational environment when choosing an educational trajectory, as it develops interest to the subject and motivation for further learning on the example of three countries: Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The research methodology is a case-study research strategy: research I – the study of the attitude and motivation of schoolchildren to study mathematics, the role of the teacher in its study; research II – evaluation of the effectiveness of separate education based on the opinion of teachers. Our research showed that the main motivational factors are the content of education, which forms a set of knowledge about different types of careers, and the individual characteristics of teachers who introduce students to different subject areas. And segregated education can become an alternative strategy for achieving gender equality.