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Rr. Elez Berisha, Nr.56 Zona Industriale Fushë Kosovë 10000 Prishtinë Republika e Kosovës

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Prof. ass. dr.

Violeta Buza

Participation in Projects

Researcher of Package 4 in the Edu-Lab project “Factors influencing choices, pathways, and transitions in education and training, as well as from education and training to the labor market for young people aged 15–30” 2025, continues for 3 years

Professional staff in the Homodigitalis project “Relevant European expertise in cutting-edge technology will strengthen the expertise of Digital Humanities and Educational Media in BP partner universities in two directions: 1. Development of a Master of Science in Digital Media and Education. 2. Review and update of a number of compulsory and elective subjects in existing curricula”, 2024–2025

Mentor of the student project (Awarded by student grants at AAB College) –“Create a suitable environment without bullying for children in kindergartens”, Prishtina, Kosovo, AAB College, April – October, 2023

Member of the APPEAR project “Establishment of a Community Center for Lifelong Learning in Prishtina: Research-based early education, with living labs beyond vertical and horizontal boundaries”, Danube University Krems (Austria) and AAB College (Prishtina), Prishtina, Kosovo, February 1 – May 31, 2022

Trainer

Training of school directors and quality coordinators regarding their role in the work of educators with children in preparatory class “The Role of Quality Coordinators for Schools and Preschool Institutions”, February – April 2022, Education Comes First – Caritas

Training of students regarding their work in preschool institutions and schools for observing children “Observation and Documentation in Early Childhood” Center for Professional Development and Faculty of Social Sciences, AAB College, June 7, 2023 (Student Training)

Training of educators regarding their work in preschool institutions and schools for planning and conducting observation as a component of child assessment “Curriculum development including assessment components in early childhood and project-based learning” Center for Professional Development and Faculty of Social Sciences, AAB College, December 9, 2023 (Educator Training)

Conference Speaker

Presentation of work during training with school directors and quality coordinators in several municipalities in Kosovo, conducted in schools regarding their role in empowering the work of educators with children in preparatory class “Empowering stakeholders and improving services for quality pre-primary education”, June 15, 2022, Swisse Caritas (Hope Project) – Prishtina

Panel Leader in Workshops and Conferences

Panel Leader in a discussion with students, parents, youth with Down Syndrome, and field experts on World Down Syndrome Day with the theme: “Challenges and achievements of integrating people with Down Syndrome into our society”, AAB College, March 21, 2023

Panel discussion at the Conference: “Women, Women’s Rights and Gender Studies” with the subtheme “Gender representation in leadership positions in educational institutions“, AAB College, May 5, 2023

Chair of the Editorial Board – Scientific Committee of the 5th Student Conference “Contemporary approaches in early childhood education from student perspectives”, AAB College, February 2022

Chair of the Editorial Board – Scientific Committee – and Moderator at the 4th Student Conference “Current educational trends from student perspectives in the field of social sciences”, AAB College, February 25, 2021

Member of the committee for evaluating student project proposals at the Master level – AAB College, since April 2018 and ongoing

Book Reviewer
  • Life Skills 5, Grade V, publishing house Pegi, 2023
  • Life Skills 5, Grade V, publishing house Albas, 2023
  • Life Skills 4, Grade IV, publishing house Albas, 2022
  • Life Skills 4, Grade IV, publishing house Dukagjini, 2022
  • Life Skills 5, Grade V, publishing house Dukagjini, 2022
  • Visual Arts Grade 12, publishing house Albas 2021, ISBN 978-9951-15-181-8
  • Volunteer reviewer of the book “Alphabet Book for Children with Special Needs” Prishtina, 2021
Scientific Paper Reviewer
  • “The teacher’s role as a factor in improving the quality of services in preschool institutions in the Gambella region, Ethiopia”, Manuscript Number: COGENTEDU-2024-1998, Cogent Education, 2025
  • “Educational program for strengthening school cooperation and students’ social skills”, IJI, July 12, 2022, Ref. No.: IJI-22-2370
  • “The effect of self-regulation and psychological capital on students’ academic coping strategies during the Covid-19 pandemic”, IJI, July 12, 2021, Ref. No.: IJI-21-1787
Publications in Journals and Books
  • Rozafa Ferizi Shala & Violeta Buza – “Professional Support for Educators through Training and Monitoring of Changes in Work Practices with Children Aged Up to 3 Years” – Published in the book Sustainable Perspectives in Business, Economics and Education, Venelin Terziev (ed.), 2025, Scopus
  • Rozafa Ferizi Shala & Violeta Buza – “How the physical environment can support children’s play – Evidence from preschool educators and parents”, Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, Received 22 Aug 2023, Accepted 13 Aug 2024, Published online: 20 Aug 2024, Scopus link
  • Violeta Buza, Rozafa Ferizi Shala & Blerina Haraqija – “Collaboration with parents before and during Covid19 for sustainable learning through formative assessment”, Policy Futures in Education, May 17, 2023, link, Scopus
  1. Buza, A. Bicaj – “Preparation of preschool educators for child assessment based on relevant instruments according to official documents”, IJI “International Journal Of Instruction” Vol.15, No.2, April 2022, http://www.e-iji.net, e-ISSN: 1308-1470, p-ISSN: 1694-609X pp. 257-276, Article submission code: 20210412192739, link Scopus
  • A. Bicaj, V. Buza – “Experiences and expectations of professional development for early childhood teachers in Kosovo”, Issues in Educational Research, Volume 30, Issue:4, 2020, ISSN:1837-6290, pp. 1221-1244, link, Scopus
  1. Buza, M. Hysaj – “School-family cooperation through various forms of communication in schools during the Covid-19 pandemic”, Thesis – International Research Journal, Vol.9, No. 2, 2020, AAB College, Prishtina, Kosovo, link
  2. Buza, A. Murati – “Inclusion of children with emotional disabilities in lesson planning by preschool teachers”, Thesis – International Research Journal, Vol.8, No. 2, 2019, AAB College, Prishtina, Kosovo, link
  3. Buza – “Student practical work related to children’s motivation”, Thesis – International Research Journal, Vol.7, No. 2, ISSN 1848-4298, eISSN 2623-8381, 2018, AAB College, Prishtina, Kosovo, link
  4. Buza – “Feedback as a positive and influential factor in the motivation and re-motivation of students”, European Academic Research Volume III, Issue 7, ISSN 2286-4822, www.Euacademic.org, October, 2015, Buzau 120082 Romania, EU, link
  5. Buza – “Student motivation for learning through the application of Formative Assessment”, Academic Journal of Research and Reflection in Educational, Social and Communication Sciences, ISSN 1946-9690, www.skapoline.com, August, 2015, Slovakia
  6. Buza – “Gathering necessary information for students through Formative Assessment and its impact on quality learning”, Academicians’ Research Center Volume 2, Issue 1, ISSN 2349-0373 (Print), ISSN 2379-0381 (Online), www.Arcjournals.org, January, 2015, p. 33-38, Hyderabad, India, link
  7. Buza – “Parent involvement in school helps in classroom management”, Edukatio 4/2 UET Press Perspectives on individual development, Vol. 4, No. 2, ISSN: 2305-6614, ISSN-L: 2305-6614, 2014 p. 85-91, Tirana, Albania
Co-author in Books
  • Poetry book “The Imagination of a Child”, ISBN:978-9951-8931-2-1, 2016, Gjakova, Kosovo
  • Book “School – Family – Community Partnership: A Continuing Challenge”, ISBN: 978-9951-07-722-4, 2009, p. 515-527, Prishtina, Kosovo
Conference Presentations
  • Violeta Buza, Mirlinda Husaj – “School-family cooperation through various forms of communication in lower and upper secondary schools”, 5th International Conference Transformation And Consequences In Society Due To Covid-19 Pandemic, Prishtina, Kosovo, 2020
  • Violeta Buza, Amina Murati – “Inclusion of children with emotional disabilities in lesson planning by preschool teachers”, 4th International Conference on Linguistics, Literature and Education, Prishtina, Kosovo, 2019
  • Violeta Buza – “Student practical work related to children’s motivation”, III-rd International Conference On Linguistics, Literature and Didactics, Prishtina, Kosovo, 2018
  • Violeta Buza – “Proper assessment of teachers is the key to success in the learning process – Action Research”, International Conference “New Perspectives in Science Education” 3rd edition, ISBN: 978-88-6292-469-6, March 20–21, 2014, Florence – Italy
  • Violeta Buza – “Application of different assessment methods”, Scientific Symposium Education and its path towards new values – Tirana, February 16, 2013, Tirana, Albania
  • Violeta Buza & Mazllom Kumnova – “Providing information through formative assessment and its impact on student achievement”, Albania International Conference on Education “Education for the Knowledge Society”, December 7–8, 2012, Tirana, Albania
  • Violeta Buza – “Teacher self-assessment and its impact on student motivation”, 1st International Conference in Education – Education Facing the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow, November 2–3, 2012, Gjakova, Kosovo
  • Violeta Buza – “The importance of Formative Assessment in the teaching and learning process”, International Scientific Conference “Education, Research and Development,” October 29–30, 2012, Durres, Albania
  • Violeta Buza – “Formative Assessment in Education”, Scientific Conference “Reflection on the Education System and its Development Perspectives in the Republic of Kosovo,” September 28, 2012, Faculty of Education, University of Prishtina, Kosovo
Reviewing Work
  • Member of the scientific board of the journal *Thesis*, International Research Journal, AAB College, Prishtina
  • Reviewer for the journal *International Journal of Instruction*, ISSN: 1308-1470 (e), Scopus-indexed
  • Reviewer for the journal *Issues in Educational Research*, ISSN: 1837-6290, Scopus-indexed
Other Professional Engagements
  • Trainer and mentor in the field of formative assessment, child development, inclusive education, and communication for various educational institutions and NGOs
  • Consultant and external expert for education development projects supported by international organizations (e.g., UNICEF, Save the Children, GIZ)
Social Sciences - Academic staff