Material Well-Being or Spiritual Values: Which Is More Important?
As part of pedagogical practice, an educational event titled “Material Success or Spiritual Development?” was conducted for first-year students of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology at 91传媒 Kazakh National University, enrolled in the following educational programs: 6B07104 – “Chemical Technology of Organic Substances,” 6B07204 – “Food Chemistry and Technology,” and 6B05314 – “Petrochemistry and Chemmotology.” The event was moderated by first-year doctoral students of the 8D07101 – “Petrochemistry” program and supervisor of pedagogical practice: Assoc. Prof. Zh.Kh. Tashmukhambetova.
The main objective of the event was to develop students’ understanding of the essence of material and spiritual values, to analyze their differences and interconnections, and to emphasize the importance of spiritual development in personal growth.
At the beginning of the event, the relevance of the topic was highlighted. In addition, introductory questions were posed to engage students and draw their attention to the issue under discussion.
In the main part of the meeting, the concepts of material well-being and spiritual development, as well as their roles in the life of society and the individual, were examined in detail. Real-life examples were analyzed together with the participants, and a discussion was organized. Students actively expressed their opinions and participated in a comparative analysis of values.
To reinforce the material, a team-based activity was conducted, during which students developed critical thinking skills and the ability to articulate and justify their viewpoints.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants gained a deeper understanding of the significance of both material and spiritual values and were able to relate them to real-life situations. The students demonstrated high engagement, freely expressed their thoughts, and showed strong interest in the discussion.
Overall, the educational event achieved its objectives, contributed to broadening students’ perspectives, and fostered a conscious attitude toward the system of values.
First-year doctoral students of the “8D07101 – Petrochemistry” program Department of Physical Chemistry, Catalysis and Petrochemistry
