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 the 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 of 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 a positive attitude towards the 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.

Technology and Content Integration for English Language Learners in a Vocational High School

“…This can be attributed to the motivating aspect of technology integration, as shown by various researchers (e.g. Jamieson & Chapelle, 2008;Thomas, 2009;Sauro & Chapelle, 2017;Ismajli, & Krasniqi, 2018). That the students were positive about technology integration is also compatible with the findings that the use of technology is perceived as a motivating strategy in foreign language classes (Kennedy, 2006).…”