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Introduction to Moodle LMS for Instructors
Introduction to Moodle LMS for Instructors course is designed to help instructors at Coventry University Kazakhstan become proficient in using the Moodle platform for their teaching and course management. Over the course, participants will explore the essential Moodle features and e-learning tools, enabling them to create, organize, and deliver their own courses effectively.
The course begins with an introduction to Moodle's interface and basic navigation, helping instructors set up their profiles and understand the roles and permissions within the platform. It then progresses to more advanced topics, such as creating and managing courses, adding and organizing course content, and using Moodle’s wide array of activities and resources, like assignments, quizzes, and forums.
Instructors will also learn how to use communication and collaboration tools within Moodle to engage with students and foster interactive learning environments. The course covers the essential aspects of grading and feedback, including setting up the gradebook and providing student feedback on various assessments.
Course administration is another critical component, where instructors will be taught how to manage course participants, monitor progress, and perform essential tasks like backing up and restoring course content. Best practices in course design and troubleshooting common issues will also be discussed, ensuring instructors are well-equipped to create accessible and engaging courses.
This course is essential for any instructor looking to maximize the potential of Moodle in their teaching practice at Coventry University Kazakhstan.
History of Kazakhstan B1
History of Kazakhstan
Course Description & Objectives:
The establishment of an independent Kazakhstan in 1991, as a strategically located new nation on the world map, raised significant questions for historians. When did the concept of modern Kazakh statehood first emerge? To what extent have the inhabitants of this region viewed themselves as part of a nation over the last few centuries? What social values and cultural norms have they embraced?
This course aims to explore these intriguing questions by tracing the evolution of economic, political, social, ethnic, and cultural processes in present-day Kazakhstan from ancient times to the present, all within the context of Inner Asia.
Learning Outcomes:
By examining history, students will analyse why individuals identify with specific ethnic groups and understand the dynamics of multilingual societies.
Studying history will help students:
1) to develop essential skills applicable to the economy, policy, culture, etc.
2) to comprehend complex scholarly texts, articulating their arguments clearly and convincingly, and analysing and evaluating primary sources.
3) to practice researching information, weighing evidence, and drawing conclusions about critical social, cultural, and political issues.
4) to foster tolerance and open-mindedness.
Many concepts we take for granted today are shaped by our specific historical contexts; understanding history can broaden our perspectives by introducing us to different ideas and categories that were significant in the past, may be substantial in the future, or are relevant to diverse communities today.
Attendance and Participation:
Students' grades will be based on attendance, performance in class discussions and activities, and the completion of self-study & group assignments. Please complete assignments to ensure a higher final grade. At the end of the course, there will be an external assessment in the form of a final exam (state exam).
Final Exam Essay (State Exam):
The final exam may cover material from any point throughout the course. The date of the exam will be announced later. Your response will be graded based on established criteria for essay evaluation.
About lecturer
Dr. Arstan Satanov joined Coventry University as a Senior Lecturer in the History of Kazakhstan. With over 16 years of expertise in education, history, and social sciences. I bring a unique interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. My courses offer students a deep understanding of History of Kazakhstan within the broader context of Central Asia.
Career Overview
I hold a PhD in History and have taught in diverse settings, including International Schools and private University. My work spans history, pedagogy, and educational assessment, with notable roles as a key expert for the World Bank’s education modernization projects and the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan. I am an academician of the Academy of History and Social Sciences.
Research
My research focuses on educational reform and historical studies in Kazakhstan. My recent projects include three World Bank initiatives on education modernization. I authored over 36 academic publications across prominent journals, including SCOPUS and Web of Science, and developed 13 textbooks and manuals.
External Activities
I actively participate in scientific communities and have completed international certification programs, including item development training by NFER, CIS, Cambridge and research methods courses from Nazarbayev University. I am dedicated to professional development, regularly attending conferences and conducting lectures on history and educational innovation.
Publications
I have published extensively, with 5 articles in Web of Science/SCOPUS, 6 in Kazakhstan’s Committee for Quality Assurance, and numerous other papers. My contributions significantly shape educational theory and practice within Kazakhstan and beyond.
Hobby
Outside of academia, I enjoy reading books on professional development, watching historical documentaries, and staying active by playing football and volleyball.
History of Kazakhstan - A1
History of Kazakhstan
Course Description & Objectives:
The establishment of an independent Kazakhstan in 1991, as a strategically located new nation on the world map, raised significant questions for historians. When did the concept of modern Kazakh statehood first emerge? To what extent have the inhabitants of this region viewed themselves as part of a nation over the last few centuries? What social values and cultural norms have they embraced?
This course aims to explore these intriguing questions by tracing the evolution of economic, political, social, ethnic, and cultural processes in present-day Kazakhstan from ancient times to the present, all within the context of Inner Asia.
Learning Outcomes:
By examining history, students will analyse why individuals identify with specific ethnic groups and understand the dynamics of multilingual societies.
Studying history will help students:
1) to develop essential skills applicable to the economy, policy, culture, etc.
2) to comprehend complex scholarly texts, articulating their arguments clearly and convincingly, and analysing and evaluating primary sources.
3) to practice researching information, weighing evidence, and drawing conclusions about critical social, cultural, and political issues.
4) to foster tolerance and open-mindedness.
Many concepts we take for granted today are shaped by our specific historical contexts; understanding history can broaden our perspectives by introducing us to different ideas and categories that were significant in the past, may be substantial in the future, or are relevant to diverse communities today.
Attendance and Participation:
Students' grades will be based on attendance, performance in class discussions and activities, and the completion of self-study and group assignments. Please complete all assignments to ensure a higher final grade. At the end of the course, there will be an external assessment in the form of a final exam (state exam).
Final Exam Essay (State Exam):
The final exam may cover material from any point throughout the course. The date of the exam will be announced later. Your response will be graded based on established criteria for essay evaluation.
About lecturer
Dr. Arstan Satanov joined Coventry University as a Senior Lecturer in the History of Kazakhstan. With over 16 years of expertise in education, history, and social sciences, he brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. My courses offer students a deep understanding of History of Kazakhstan within the broader context of Central Asia.
Career Overview
I hold a PhD in History and have taught in diverse settings, including International Schools and private University. My work spans history, pedagogy, and educational assessment, with notable roles as a key expert for the World Bank’s education modernization projects and the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan. I am an academician of the Academy of History and Social Sciences.
Research
My research focuses on educational reform and historical studies in Kazakhstan. My recent projects include three World Bank initiatives on education modernization. I authored over 36 academic publications across prominent journals, including SCOPUS and Web of Science, and developed 13 textbooks and manuals.
External Activities
I actively participate in scientific communities and have completed international certification programs, including item development training by NFER, CIS, Cambridge and research methods courses from Nazarbayev University. I am dedicated to professional development, regularly attending conferences and conducting lectures on history and educational innovation.
Publications
I have published extensively, with 5 articles in Web of Science/SCOPUS, 6 in Kazakhstan’s Committee for Quality Assurance, and numerous other papers. My contributions significantly shape educational theory and practice within Kazakhstan and beyond.
Hobby
Outside of academia, I enjoy reading books on professional development, watching historical documentaries, and staying active by playing football and volleyball.
Strategic Project Management
Aims and Summary
The aims of the Strategic Project Management module are to enable students to gain an advanced understanding of the complexities involved in successfully managing projects in different business contexts including technical and managerial challenges faced by project leaders / managers and their teams. It requires students to apply theoretical principles and practical frameworks on which the project management knowledge body is based and devise effective management solutions for project success.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of traditional and emerging modes of application of project management philosophy in contemporary organisational environments. Students will also develop the skills to critically analyse and evaluate current project management practices in organisations and offer competent suggestions for improvements of existing project management processes.
This module integrates the knowledge and skills acquired and developed in other modules within the course within the context of project management.
Students will have opportunities working in diverse project teams on a real business project that they design and develop on their own. The achievement of module learning outcomes are effectively assessed through both the performance of the projects and quality of assignments. Students will be assessed in various forms formatively and summatively, and have ample opportunity to demonstrate successful achievement of the learning outcomes.
Project management is a truly cross-functional discipline and, through their engagement with this module, students will develop their awareness of the interrelated nature and interdependence among functional areas within business.
MBA Global Business
The MBA Global Business is a vibrant and intensive non-industry specific program that prepares students for successful careers in business leadership and management roles globally. It is delivered by Coventry University Kazakhstan under franchised agreement with Coventry University. The course will run in the Coventry University Kazakhstan campus on an 18-month part-time basis initially.
Responding to global market trends, the digital economy and constant change, the MBA Global Business program addresses the needs of a new generation of business leaders by exploring the creation, development and sustainable growth of businesses globally. Throughout the course, there is the opportunity for students to tailor their studies to their future career ambitions by exploring a range of subject areas at the level of start-ups, Small–to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and sector leading organisations.
The MBA Global Business provides a framework for students to develop an analytical understanding of global business in the context of an increasingly changing environment, through the critical analysis and evaluation of new concepts and managerial practices in addressing diverse macro and micro business environments.
Through critical and reflective writing, interactive activities, and exposure to industry speakers, learners can apply the acquired personal and professional skills to real business situations, evaluate the results and develop innovative solutions, leading to vibrant career opportunities within current organisations or new roles.
Software and Databases
Welcome to Z02DT - Software and Databases - The teaching team is looking forward to working with you over the coming 18 weeks to explore Software and databases Fundamentals
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an understanding of fundamental programming knowledge and data storage concepts. Completing students will leave with experience of working with interconnected software systems and sufficient knowledge of databases and a programming language (Python). During the module assessment students will be required to create and comment an application to meet a specified brief alongside developing skills in requirements elicitation, documentation, and software and database design.
Module Learning Outcomes:
The intended learning outcomes are that on completion of this module the student should be able to:
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Understand the principles of object-oriented programming.
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Design, develop, test, and document an object-oriented solution to a given scenario.
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Examine and implement data persistence and the theory of relational databases.
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Design, develop, test, and document a relational database solution to a given scenario.
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Demonstrate effective research and academic writing skills in the execution of a software project.