Аңдатпа
The study aims to assess the effectiveness of pedagogical methods in tourism education within Kazakhstani secondary schools. Employing bibliographic, theoretical, modeling, and analysis methods, the research focuses on innovative teaching approaches. Qualitative research methods, including interviews with students and field trips to Almaty, were utilized. Priority methods, such as problem-based learning, Inquiry-based Learning, and group work, were identified. The effectiveness of these methods was specifically examined at Gymnasium-School No. 81 in Almaty through questionnaires and interviews conducted with 51 students and 162 city residents/tourists. The findings underscore the significance of developing innovative teaching methods aligned with students' preferences. The study emphasizes the importance of problem-based learning, Inquiry-based Learning, and group work in enhancing the quality of tourism education in Kazakhstani secondary schools.