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Prof.Asoc.Dr.

Arbërore Bicaj

Professional experiences and qualifications:

AAB College, Prishtina, Kosovo

Faculty of Social Sciences

Professor assistant March 2017–2022

Associate professor October 2022–present

  • Teaching pedagogical subjects: “Education Methodology”, “Preschool Education”, “Research Methods in Education”, “Communication skills with Children”; Early childhood education strategies.
  • Teaching Master level subjects: “Contemporary Trends in Education” in the Faculty of Economics (AAB College), “Drafting a Project Proposal for the Master topic” in the Faculty of Psychology (AAB College), etc.

Other:

  • Professional Council Member of the Center for Training and Innovation November 2021 – Onwards
  • Professional Council Member of the Master studies October 2017 – Onwards
  • Trainer at AAB College (Academic Staff Trainings) – The methodology of higher education from the perspective of adult learning
  • Trainer at Center for Training and Innovation (QAPI) – Early Childhood Education

FAMA College, Pristina, Kosovo

Faculty of Social Sciences October 2015 – March 2017

Professor

  • Professor of pedagogical subjects

Dean of the Social Sciences Department June 2016 – March 2017

  • Activities related to college organization, planning and cooperation

University of Prishtina, Pristina, Kosovo

Lecturer February 2011 – 2015

Professor February 2019 – June 2019

Professor October 2021 – 2022

  • Teaching Pedagogical Subjects – Faculty of Education in Prishtina and Faculty of Education in Prizren
  • Teaching Master Level Subject: “Teacher Professional Development”
  • Teaching Master Level Subjects: “Communication in Education”; “Teacher Professional Development”

University of Prishtina

Coordinator of In-service Teacher Training Program of MEST and UP 2006 – 2019

  • Coordinate teacher training courses for groups of teachers. So far coordinated five – three months cohorts of 10-20 groups of teachers. In the end teachers graduate to Bachelor of Education

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Publisher and other
  • SPSS (Database creation, data cleaning, data analysis)
  • Some AI tools (in education)

Education:

European University of Tirana – Albania 2011 – 2016

Faculty of Social Sciences

Doctor of Pedagogical/Psychological Sciences

Theme: Qualification of Teachers in the Context of Lifelong Learning Policies

University of Prishtina – Prishtina, Kosovo 2008 – 2010

Faculty of Philosophy

Master of Pedagogical Sciences – Management of Education

Theme: The Bologna Process and the Curricula of the Teaching Faculties of the University of Pristina

University of Prishtina – Prishtina, Kosovo 1998 – 2005

Faculty of Philology

Bachelor of German Language and Literature

Relevant Training:

  • Program for children and family (Step by Step – SOROS)
  • Training on in-service teacher training program (Calculation of ECTS, Recognition of prior learning, organizing of schedules, supporting instructors) – Canadian Education Development Program (KEDP)
  • Training according to the new teaching strategies in Higher Education, Leadership, Research Methods, Mentoring – Center for Teaching Excellence – University of Prishtina
  • Training on Teaching in Higher Education; Leadership and Mentoring on Master and PhD Thesis – World Learning and Center of Teaching Excellence – University of Prishtina
  • Training for Development project planning – Beginner and Advanced level – AAB College
  • Training on Research-based Teaching – AAB College
  • Training: Reviewing research articles – Beginner level – AAB College
  • Transitioning Effectively to Online Teaching and Learning – CLICKS
  • Re-Thinking Student Assessment in Online Learning – CLICKS
  • Training on SPSS skills

Courses Taught:

At the University of Prishtina, I have lectured at both the Bachelor’s (BA) and Master’s (MA) levels.

Courses taught at the BA level:

  • Preschool Education
  • Assessment in Education
  • School and Community
  • Contemporary Trends in Education

Courses taught at the MA level:

  • Professional Development of Teachers
  • Communication in Education

At FAMA College, I have taught at the BA level:

  • 3 courses in the field of Pedagogy

At AAB College, I currently lecture at both the BA and MA levels.

Courses at the BA level:

  • Preschool Education
  • Family Psychology
  • Educational Methodology
  • Strategies for Early Childhood Education
  • Communication Skills with Children

Courses at the MA level:

  • Project Proposal Writing
  • Contemporary Trends in Education
  • Research Methods in Social Sciences

Consultations:

Ministry of Education, Technology and Science (MEST)

Reviewer of school textbooks: JUNE 2021 – AUGUST 2021

Reviewer of a book: Kurrikula – Dizejnimi, zhvillimi, vlerësimi (2023), authors: Nazmi Xhomara and Nazyketere Hasani

Scientific Journal:

Reviewer of Scientific Article

International Journal of Instruction (IJI) – SCOPUS Q2

Reviewer of research article in Springer book

Projects:

ERASMUS+: HOMODIGITALIS Project (European Commission) – November 2023 – 2025

Project Coordinator (AAB College)

https://aab-edu.net/en/first-meeting-between-the-partners-involved-in-the-homodigitalis-project-by-erasmus-is-held/

HORIZON EUROPE EDU–LAB Project (European Commission) – January 2025 – 2028

WP4 Coordinator (AAB College) – Hearing young people’s voices: Qualitative Case Study

https://www.edu-lab-project.eu/project-description/

Publications:

  • Beka, A., Bicaj, A. (2025). Pre-Service Teachers’ Online Learning Experience – Challenges and Lessons Learned. Pedagogika. SCOPUS Q3.
  • Bicaj, A., Berisha, F., Gisewhite, R. (2024). Exploring In-Service Science Teachers’ Self-Perceptions of Competence… Education Sciences, 14(11), 1249. SCOPUS Q1.
  • Saliu, H., Bicaj, A. (2022). The Digital Competence of Future Teachers in Kosovo. In: Digital Literacy for Teachers, Springer. SCOPUS Indexed. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1738-7_15
  • Buza, V., Bicaj, A. (2022). Preschool Educators’ preparation on Child Assessment… International Journal of Instruction. SCOPUS Indexed. iji_2022_2_15.pdf
  • Bicaj, A., Buza, V. (2020). Professional development experiences… IIER, Vol 30(4). SCOPUS, WoS. https://www.iier.org.au/iier30/bicaj.pdf
  • Beshiri, U. H., Bicaj, A. (2019). The Impact of Professional Practice Standards… Thesis, Vol. 8(2).
  • Bicaj, A. et al. (2019). Cooperation of preschool institutions with parents… Thesis Journal.
  • Bicaj, A., Shala, A. (2018). Theoretical Approaches vs. Teacher as Role Model… EDUPIJ. Link
  • Bicaj, A. (2015). Hyperactive children in Preschool Institutions. Educatio, Tirana.
  • Bicaj, A. (2015). Performance observation of qualified teachers… European Academic Research. Link
  • Bicaj, A., Treska, T. (2014). The Effect of Teacher Professional Development… Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies.
  • Other publications in dailies and magazines

Books:

  1. Berisha, Bicaj Arbërore. (2024). Zhvillimi profesional i mësimdhënësve në kontekstin e paradigmës së të mësuarit gjatë gjithë jetës. AAB College.
  2. Berisha, Bicaj Arbërore. (2011). Bologna Process and curricula of Teaching faculties of the University of Prishtina. Master thesis publication.
  3. Deva, Zuna Aferdita (2009). Partnership School – Family and Community. A. Bicaj: “Sexual education – family – school and community preoccupation”.

Conferences:

  1. International Scientific Conference. 26–27 October 2012, Tirana. Published in Educatio.
  2. Regional science Conference. 29–30 May 2013. ISSN 2232-8742. Link
  3. “Arsimi dhe rruga e tij drejt vlerave të reja”, 16 Feb 2013 – EUT Tirana.
  4. Education Culture and Society – University of Wroclaw, Oct 2013. Link
  5. Faculty of Education Sciences – Shkodra, May 2013. Link
  6. Java e Shkencës 2013 – MEST, 14–17 May.
  7. First Research Symposium on Turkish World – Nigde, Turkey, March 2014.
  8. Java e Shkencës 2014 – MEST. 13–16 May.
  9. 4th Int. Multidisciplinary Conference – Dubrovnik, Croatia, March 2015.
  10. Education System and Labor Market – Prishtina, Oct 2018.
  11. 4th Conference on Linguistics, Literature, and Education – AAB College, 2019.
  12. Regional Conference on Learning and Teaching Space – AAB College, 2022. Link
  13. Post-Pandemic Challenges – University of Tirana, 2022. Link

Television Appearances:

Personal skills and competence:

Professional skills: Skills in new teaching methodology, assessment, curricula design, and implementation of teacher in-service qualification programs. This includes office work, financial matters, administration, curriculum and course development, training material preparation, schedule planning, and instructor evaluation. Expertise in Teacher Professional Development area.

  • Knowledge and competences in group work
  • Skills in implementing research procedures
  • Ability to design classroom activities, enhance personal efficacy in collaboration, and strengthen presentation skills
  • Strong communication, cooperation, punctuality, clear writing, leadership, and active listening
  • Adaptable to new environments; nonsmoker

Additional Information:

  • Native language: Albanian
  • Proficient in English (EXOL Examination / BULATS – University of Cambridge)
  • German language proficiency (studied German Language and Literature)
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