The aim of this study is to evaluate preschool teachers' competencies in creating research on psychological and pedagogical foundations in the context of course work, with teacher views. The study group of the research consisted of 40 kindergarten teachers working in various schools in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In this study, the phenomenological approach, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. Research data were collected with a semi-structured interview form created by the researchers.

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... s a result of the research, it has been determined that the self-efficacy and learning tendencies of preschool teachers are generally at a moderate level. In addition, preschool teachers, related to developing competences to research psychological and pedagogical foundations, expressed their opinions about participating in activities, following publications and participating in in-service trainings. In line with the results of the research, it has emerged that it is necessary to carry out studies to increase the self-efficacy and learning tendencies of preschool teachers. Keywords: Psychological and pedagogical foundations, preschool teachers, teacher competencies