Challenges for Achieving Learning Outcomes of Languages and Communication Curriculum Area in Primary Education in Kosovo

Year 2018, , 81 - 91, 13.09.2018

Hatixhe Ismajli , Drilon Krasniqi

https://doi.org/10.31458/iejes.442458

Cited By: 3

Abstract

The education system in Kosovo is in the phase of implementing the curricular reforms which aim at changing the teaching and learning approach. The new curriculum is a necessary innovation in pre-university education system and it has already started to be implemented in all schools in Kosovo, faces many difficulties, especially in achieving learning outcomes in some curricular areas. This research aims at analyzing the obstacles and challenges in achieving results in the Languages and Communication area and to recommend appropriate ways to facilitate its implementation. The representative group consists 75 teachers who work in five primary schools in Kosovo while the data is collected through a questionnaire for teachers. The research findings show that most teachers have sufficient knowledge and have positive attitude towards new curriculum. Challenges arising from this process are: insufficient knowledge of the new curriculum, inadequate cooperation among the teachers,  lack of ICT and supporting materials in schools, difficulties in planning the learning results, and non-regular monitoring of teachers, textbook compliance with the principles and requirements of the new curriculum The development of competences and the improvement of results in this area can be achieved through changing educational policies as well as monitoring and accountability of teachers.

Keywords

Kosovo's new curriculum, curriculum areas, languages and communication, learning outcomes

Challenges for Achieving Learning Outcomes of Languages and Communication Curriculum Area in Primary Education in Kosovo

Abstract

The education system in Kosovo is in the
phase of implementing the curricular reforms which aim at changing the teaching
and learning approach. The new curriculum is
a necessary innovation in pre-university education system and it has already started to be
implemented in all schools in Kosovo, faces many difficulties, especially in
achieving learning outcomes in some curricular areas. This research aims at analyzing the obstacles and
challenges in achieving results in the Languages and Communication area and to
recommend appropriate ways to facilitate its implementation. The representative
group consists 75 teachers who work in five primary schools in Kosovo while the
data is collected through a questionnaire for teachers. The research findings show that most teachers have sufficient
knowledge and have positive attitude towards new curriculum. Challenges arising
from this process are: insufficient knowledge
of the new curriculum, inadequate cooperation among the teachers,  lack of ICT and
supporting materials in schools, difficulties in planning the learning results,
and non-regular monitoring of teachers, textbook compliance with the principles
and requirements of the new curriculum The development of competences and the
improvement of results in this area can be achieved through changing
educational policies as well as monitoring and accountability of teachers.

Keywords

Kosovo's new curriculum, curriculum areas, languages and communication, learning outcomes

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