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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.

Lirika Bërdynaj – Syla

Education: PhD in Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education, Prishtina

EDUCATION

  • 2004–2008 – University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education, Primary Education Program
  • 2010–2011 – University of Prishtina, Master’s Studies, Teaching and Curriculum
  • 2017–2022 – University of Prishtina, Doctoral Studies, Learning and Teaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2008–Present – Faculty of Education, Chair of SHAPS – Organized various seminars and trainings for students’ professional development
  • 2008–Present – “Third Millennium” Primary School, Lower Primary Teacher
  • 2010 – University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education, Teaching Assistant (One semester replacement), Methodology of Mathematical Concepts, 4th year
  • 2011 – Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Curriculum Development Expert in six learning areas
  • 2015 – University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education, Lecturer, Assessment in Education, 3rd year, ICT program
  • 2017 – University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education, Lecturer, Assessment in Education, 4th year, Primary Program
  • 2016–2019 – Fama College, Lecturer, Group of subjects
  • 2022–Present – University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education, Lecturer, Group of subjects
  • 2022–Present – AAB College, Assistant Professor, Group of subjects

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

  • Nikoçeviq-Kurti, E., & Bërdynaj-Syla, L. (2024). ChatGPT Integration in Higher Education: Impacts on Teaching and Professional Development of University Professors. Educational Process: International Journal (Scopus).
  • Syla, L. B. (2023). Perspectives of Primary Teachers, Students, and Parents on Homework. Education Research International (Scopus).
  • Syla, L. B., & Saqipi, B. (2022). Understanding Change of Practices in the Homework Implementation Process in Primary Schools: Kosovo Case. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 13(1), 35–51 (Scopus).
  • Eda, V. U. L. A., & Berdynaj, L. (2011). Collaborative action research: Teaching of multiplication and division in the second grade of primary school. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 2(2), 7–16 (DOAJ).

REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

  • Syla, L. et al. (2025). Students’ Perceptions on the Use of ChatGPT in Higher Education – A Case Study. AAB College, Prishtina
  • Syla, L. B. (2024). AI ChatGPT Integration in Higher Education: Impacts on Teaching and Professional Development of University Professors in Kosovo. ICETOL, Eskişehir, Türkiye
  • Syla, L. B. (2022). Views of Kosovar Parents on Homework in Primary Schools. Kosovo International Conference on Educational Research (KICER)
  • Syla, L. B. (2021). The Importance of Setting Standards in Schools for Homework Implementation. 8th International Multidisciplinary Conference, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Syla, L. B. (2020). Challenges Faced by Teachers When Assigning Homework in Primary School: The Kosovo Experience. KICER 2021
  • Syla, L. B. (2020). Exploring the Contribution of Feedback to Homework Quality. 3rd International Conference on Future of Education, Sri Lanka
  • Syla, L. B. (2019). Role of Feedback in Homework Quality. Scientific Conference, University of Prishtina & Indiana University
  • Syla, L. B. (2019). Integration of Language and Arts for Developing Mathematical Concepts. International Conference, University of Tirana
  • Syla, L. B., & Saqipi, B. (2018). Pedagogical Theory and Practice in a Time of Change. University of Tetova

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS

  • 2006 – Faculty of Education, Communication with Children – Bonny Miller, Prishtina
  • 2007 – Faculty of Education, Learning Mathematics: Pre-skills and Difficulties, FSDEK, Prishtina
  • 2007 – KEC, Step by Step (Basic Training – First Grade)
  • 2007 – Faculty of Education, Contemporary Teaching, Prizren
  • 2008 – Faculty of Economics, Training Programme on Change and Leadership, Youth Resource Hub
  • 2008 – KEC, Step by Step (Advanced Training – First Grade)
  • 2008 – Faculty of Education, Quality Teaching, SHAPS, Gjilan
  • 2008 – Faculty of Education, Learning Objectives – Demë Hoti & Merita Shala
  • 2008 – KEC, Education for Social Rights
  • 2009 – KEC, Step by Step (Advanced Training – Second Grade)
  • 2009 – KEC, Critical Thinking during Reading and Writing
  • 2009 – KEC, Certified Teacher by MKLSH (Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports) via KEC
  • 2009 – KEC, Problem-Based Learning
  • 2010 – KEC, Step by Step (Advanced Training)
  • 2012 – KEC, Difficulties in Mathematics
  • 2012 – “Third Millennium”, Formative Assessment
  • 2012 – “Third Millennium”, Use of the Interactive Whiteboard
  • 2012 – “Third Millennium”, Competences
  • 2012 – KEC, Bullying
  • 2013 – KEC, GeoGebra
  • 2013 – KEC, Assessment for Learning
  • 2014 – BEP, Reading in Early Childhood
  • 2016 – BEP, Assessment of Reading in Lower Grades – EGRA
  • 2021 – MASHTI / KEC, Child Protection from Abuse
  • 2022 – MASHTI, Implementation of the New Curriculum
  • 2024 – Europass Teacher Academy – Budapest, Brain-Based Learning: Understanding How Students Really Learn
  • 2025 – AAB College, Workplace Stress Management
  • 2025 – AAB College, Higher Education Methodology from the Perspective of Adult Education

SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS

  • Bërdynaj, L., & Alidemaj, F. (2024). Lexim kuptimi dhe të zhvilluarit dhe të menduarit kritik (Lëndë me zgjedhje) – Klasa 3. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Alidemaj, F. (2023). Lexim kuptimi dhe të zhvilluarit dhe të menduarit kritik (Lëndë me zgjedhje) – Klasa 4. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Alidemaj, F. (2024). Lexim kuptimi dhe të zhvilluarit dhe të menduarit kritik (Lëndë me zgjedhje) – Klasa 5. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., Çupi, R., & Sopa, F. (2021). Lexojmë hap pas hapi. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj – Syla, L. (2019). Ëmbëlsira me thyesa. Magjia e librit.
  • Thaçi, A & Bërdyna – Syla, L. (2019). Matematika 2. Albas.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). Libri i pushimeve 1. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). Libri i pushimeve 2. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). Libri i pushimeve 3. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). Libri i pushimeve 4. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). Libri i pushimeve 5. Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). Kudo shkronja dhe numra (Klasa e parë). Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). 500 Problema për mua. (Klasa e pestë). Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). 400 Problema për mua. (Klasa e katërt). Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2019). 300 Problema për mua. (Klasa e tretë). Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2018). 200 Problema për mua. (Klasa e dytë). Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., & Stavileci, S. (2018). 100 Problema për mua. (Klasa e parë). Magjia e Librit.
  • Bërdynaj, L., Stavileci, S., & Kamberi, Sh. (2012). Së bashku mësojmë matematikën. Magjia e librit.
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