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From 5 to 12 October 2026, an exchange of experience was conducted at the Department of History, Faculty of Education, Gazi University in Ankara, Republic of Türkiye, within the framework of the Orhun Academic Mobility Program. Bagdaulet Saparbayuly Sizdikov, a lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Humanities, participated in the academic mobility program and engaged in an international exchange of academic experience in the field of history education.

The main purpose of the program was to develop international academic cooperation in history education, study best practices in organizing the educational process, become acquainted with modern methods of teaching history, and strengthen cooperation in the field of scientific research.

During the exchange, particular attention was paid to the organization of educational and methodological activities at the Department of History, Faculty of Education of Gazi University, modern academic approaches to teaching history, and practices in preparing future history teachers.

The content of history education programs, the structure of academic courses, approaches to developing students’ professional competencies, and ways of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical assignments were also examined. Particular emphasis was placed on developing students’ critical thinking skills, comparative analysis of historical events, ability to work with historical sources, and skills in substantiating academic conclusions.

During the academic mobility period, experience was exchanged in modern history teaching methodologies, effective use of historical sources, comparative historical analysis, and interdisciplinary research. These areas play an important role not only in improving the professional competencies of future history teachers but also in developing their research skills.

The exchange of experience at Gazi University provided an opportunity to enhance professional competence in the field of history education, explore international academic practices, and strengthen scientific and methodological cooperation.

The international experience gained through the Orhun Academic Mobility Program provided a basis for identifying promising approaches aimed at improving the quality of history teaching in Kazakhstan’s higher education system, introducing modern pedagogical methods, and developing students’ research competencies.

Such international academic programs strengthen professional and scientific ties between higher education institutions and provide valuable opportunities for academic staff to exchange experience, pursue professional development, and improve the educational process.