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Quality As A Subject Of Study In The Field Of Management And Education, Gkarnara Rodoula-Stavroula

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This article attempts to discuss the term of quality both in Management and Education field in order to present the similarities and the differences of the term. The concept of quality was introduced in the 1950s and 1960s, when the Japanese faced serious problems with the export and sale of their products. Then, many scientists have dealt with this concept, which has begun to grow in the field of Management and Business. The delimitation of quality has proven to be a complex process, which even today is a controversial issue because of the subjective nature that is given to it. …

Civic Education Program Motivates Psycho Pedagogic Interaction, Denis Çelçima, Votim Hanoli

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The proper method of psychological treatment of the problem of academic formation and student citizenship, which may be recommended for all levels of guidance and teaching in our school, orientates the use of three practical tips for an accepted and more mature change. Quick change will take more time to absorb. Big mistakes cannot be repaired easily. In a wider context, many of the various analyzes that have been carried out so far in the state of the education system, we must admit that a delicate and distinctive feature emerges in this delicate and important field of life in the …

Creating And Curating New Knowledge: A North American University Case Study, Niraj Chaudhary, Michele Gibney

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In the Fall of 2017, a cross disciplinary team at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, USA worked together to identify ways of creating new knowledge for an undergraduate engineering course titled Building Information Modeling. The team included faculty from the School of Engineering and Computer Science and technical staff from the Cube, a digital makerspace in the library. Students were tasked to design and model a one-story building to house the University of the Pacific Garden Program on campus. The cross disciplinary team had the students explore an immersive way of seeing the building model by using a …

Shakespeare`S Ethos In The Spotlight Of Interpersonal Communication And Language, Halil Bashota, Karoly Nagy, Redi Papa

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Shakespeare is known in the world literature as one of the most influential writer, which the English theatre has ever had. Therefore, the topic of this article aims to delve into the Shakespeare`s ethos and the spotlight of interpersonal communication and language. Furthermore, this study covers the main characteristics of Shakespeare influential works, aiming to illustrate some of the most important features of his masterpieces through a detailed and separated review on Shakespeare, with a critical analysis of their characters, including their performance in the stage, concept of identification with the world, as well as, the communication and relationships; their …

The Effect Of A Professor’S Attitude On University Students’ Learning Motivation. Case Study: English Department, Mirsad Suhodolli

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Dealing with students from different backgrounds is a very difficult job for University professors. This is seen in many instances when teaching them. The article in question gives a deeper insight into a very sensitive and a very detailed aspect of teaching: the effect of a professor’s attitude on students’ learning motivation. It is based, though, on the experience of the professors who use only English in the classroom. Special emphasis was given to the students from the Department of English which is a part of the International Business College located in Mitrovica (a town North of Kosovo). Despite being …

The Role Of English Language – Connection For All Ethnicities In Kosovo, Feride Lohaj

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English Language in Kosovo has expanded from its previous function as a sign of prestige and necessity for people who want to get educated or work abroad, to the main tool of communication between the two ethnicities, Albanian and Serb, still distanced from each other. In this study, the results determine students’ preferences, their level of interculturalism and English language proficiency. This study also proves hypothesis that all students from particular communities have low level of intercultural competence, they have similar preferences, but focusing on their ethnicity, furthermore, their level of English language proficiency is similar. This study covers high …

The Importance Of Differentiated Instruction In Efl Learning, Laura Naka

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Differentiated instructions in learning is based in the appropriate methods for learning but in fact this is the way how teachers exploit the teaching opportunities in order to provide better learning environment within their instruction. English as a foreign language learning in Kosovo has been overwhelming and in addition to the importance of English Language Learning, is also the importance of increasing the interest in more effective teaching. The most difficult challenge, that EFL teachers consider to overcome, is teaching in mixed ability classes. Mixed ability EFL classes are a composition of students with different English language level proficiency in …

Aspects Of Translation Theory, And Comparison To Translation English-Albanian From The Author G. R. Berridge, Diplomacy Theory And Practice And Albanian Version G. R. Berridge Teoria Dhe Praktika, Redi Papa, Halil Bashota

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The main aim of this topic is to provide a full-fledged analysis of the terminology used in the diplomatic field and to achieve this an in-depth analysis of two chapters from two books is elaborated, one is in Albanian Language and the other in English Language. The author of the book is the renowned scholar of diplomacy G. R. Berridge, Diplomacy Theory and Practice and the version in Albanian “Diplomacia, Teoria dhe Praktika”. To achieve a comparison of translation between the Albanian and English version it was necessary to carefully scrutinize and carry out a detailed analysis of translation aspects …

The Verbs In Mandarin-Chinese, Albanian And English, Seen From The Perspective Of The Grammatical Tense, Florim Ajdini

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Different from English and Albanian, verbs in Chinese-Mandarin, do not conjugate across pronouns which perform the action. They have no inflectional nature and features in none of the grammatical tenses which are in the focus of this paper. The Chinese verbs never go through case and person! This phenomenon, in a way makes life easier for the non-native learner of Chinese, not having to remember all verb particles in order to create the time effect, to express an action. It makes easier for the learners of this ‘mega language’, spoken by more than 1.300.000.000 people, to learn it easily. Given …

How To Develop The Critical Use Of The Web: A Practical Example, Pranvera Kraja, Paolo Martena, Jozef Bushati

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Juveniles born after the year 2000 are defined as digital natives due to the ease with which they use the Web. They have, indeed, been able to constantly relate to digital tools since birth and have reached an optimum level of technical ability. Contemporary neuroscience highlights how new media have strongly conditioned the way in which learning takes place and modifies the time taken, styles used and how we understand and analyse the phenomena. Schools have the task, not only of raising awareness, but also that of the ethical and critical use of these media. This means that every student …

The Impact Of Subtitled Movies On Vocabulary Development, Alisa Sadiku

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Learning new vocabulary compromises a significant factor for success within language learning since without the adequate knowledge of words and their meaning, learners are not able to use the target language efficiently. Moreover, vocabulary tends to be forgotten if it is not acquired and used through the right methods that will provide learners with language inputs in genuine target language environment. In this regard, the increasing access to different multimedia and technology resources facilitate spontaneous vocabulary acquisition for the contemporary age learners. In particular, movies with subtitles can be a great tool in bringing students closer to authentic real life …

Lecture Notes In Social Science: Author's Instruction For The Education Of Young Generation To Ubt Conference Topic: Pedagogical Dilemmas In The Process Of Education Of The Young Generation, Veton Zejnullahu, Denis Celcima

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Not intentionally I do start with the teachers. We look at the basis of the study and the reaction at the core of psychology, with the need to apply its norms not only to regulate teacher relations with students but even to organize our consciousness. Inside the protective activity against aggression in psychic behaviour, "we must give the possibility of existence and safe development". We are the ones who have to appreciate the matter, because in our hands and minds the nation's future passes.

Then: Have we found the right line of human behaviour in harmony with our social life …

Learning Style And Perception On Hybrid Learning, Ariel Ora, Roland Sahatcija, Anxhela Ferhataj

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Learning style is unique. Knowing learning styles helps students and universities to be more effective and efficient. It plays an essential role in selecting the right teaching methodology. The aim of this research is to study the students’ perceptions on hybrid learning and learning style. Another objective is analysing the perception on hybrid learning according to their learning. The study sample consists of 89 students of universities in Albania. SPSS 20 and JASP-0.8.1.2 have been used to analyse the data. The statistical analyses used in this research are: the distribution table, contingency tables, Student's T-Test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, Bayesian Independent …

Impact Of Usage Of Ict And Performance On Quality In Higher Education Institutions: An Empirical Study, Hasan Metin, Esra Metin, Gjylbehare Llapi, Dukagjin Hyseni

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This study presents the relationship among the quality, performance and usage of ICT in higher education. The conceptualization of quality relies on applicable knowledge and accomplishment of goals set in curricula of the subject/program- effective learning. The conceptualization of the performance is participation in active learning, to be able to finalize the tasks on time, getting high test scores, and students’ progress in general. Lastly, the usage of ICT is understood as teaching and learning by using technology tools and resources- efficient learning. The results indicate that participation in the active learning, getting high test scores, and students’ progress have …

The Ubt Knowledge Center: A Collaborative Design Approach, Edmond Hajrizi, Mary M. Somerville, Anita Mirijamdotter

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In setting the institutional vision for University for Business and Technology in 2001, founder Dr. Edmond Hajrizi sought to educate Kosovo students to become active contributors to the society and in the workplace, within the country, the Balkans region, and beyond. The UBT Knowledge Center initiative extends the founding vision of national development through higher education. Since local knowledge, identity, and learning are necessarily situated, Kosovar students, faculty, staff, and administrators serve as topical experts and international educators from Sweden and the United States serve as design facilitators. Participatory design commenced in April 2017 when international faculty from Sweden and …

The Value Of Inclusive Education In Kosovo, Alma Lama

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Inclusive education is a great deal in all countries around the world which aim to treat everyone the same, have equal opportunities for all children regardless of race, sex, religion or any other diversity. In Kosovo, inclusive education has become a reality as a concept but is facing numerous difficulties in making efforts toward the realization. The purpose of this study is to understand the value and effect of inclusion in students with learning disabilities in general education and its environment. This study is intended to listen to the understanding of the teachers on inclusion and based on that recommend …

Higher Education In Algeria: Achievements And Challenges- 1963 To 2017, Fatima Bouchikhi, Barka Zine

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This paper is based on the case study of the higher education sector in Algeria. Around the world higher education is under pressure to change. It is growing fast and its contribution to economic growth is vital. Universities are mainly expected to create knowledge; improve equity among population; and respond to students. Furthermore, it has been largely documented that in developing countries, higher education is recognized as a key force for modernization and development. Consequently, this has caused an increase in the demand for its access, accompanied by several challenges: students are asking more and more for quality education and …

Thinking Styles Through The Elements Of Contemporary Methods, Roland Sahatcija, Ariel Ora, Anxhela Ferhataj

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In a fast-changing world, knowing one’s strengths is a definite advantage. It is one’s thinking style that provides such an edge. Knowing about thinking styles not only helps universities to be more effective and efficient, but also assists students in improving their academic performance. The scope of this paper is to study the correlation that exists between thinking styles and the elements of contemporary methods. Another objective of this research is analyzing the thinking styles of students. The study sample consists of 186 students of universities in Albania. The statistical analyses adopted in this study are: Pearson’s correlation coefficient, the …