Objectives of the BA Program in Primary Education (240 ECTS)

PO 1.

Applies the fundamental principles of the Kosovo education system in designing and implementing the teaching and learning process at the primary education level;

PO 2.

Analyses knowledge of learning theories to develop effective teaching practices in primary education;

PO 3.

Adapts the teaching and learning process to different developmental levels, learning styles, and individual student needs to ensure differentiated instruction;

PO 4.

Develops professional responsibility in accordance with the teacher’s role in school and applicable education policies;

PO 5.

Implements inclusive teaching methods that ensure equitable participation for all students;

PO 6.

Designs and implements lesson plans in accordance with the curriculum philosophy and effectively integrates interdisciplinary content;

PO 7.

Adapts various assessment strategies to measure students’ progress in developing the specified competencies;

PO 8.

Integrates technology into the teaching and learning process to promote active learning and independent inquiry among students;

PO 9.

Implements reflective practice to evaluate teaching effectiveness and collaborates with colleagues to support continuous professional development;

PO 10.

Uses research methods to reflect and improve the quality of the teaching and learning process in a sustainable manner;

PO 11.

Integrates contemporary pedagogical practices and approaches in line with educational innovations and students’ needs.

Knowledge/ Skills/

Competencies

Learning Outcomes for the BA in Primary Education Program (240 ECTS)

2026–2029

Knowledge

LO 1. Understand the system of principles that pre-university education in Kosovo aims to foster, and are able to integrate these principles into the teaching and learning process.

LO 2. Explain key concepts and theories regarding student learning and education, and analyze their connection to classroom teaching practices.

LO 3. Know children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development, understanding it as a process closely linked to the influence of environmental factors.

LO 4. Understand the functioning of the education system and the role of the teacher within the school context, educational policies, and national standards for quality in education.

Skills

LO 5. Develop and implement student-centered learning activities, taking into account the challenges and complexity of the school environment, while fostering the full development of students' potential.

LO 6. Design, implement, and evaluate the teaching process in accordance with the curriculum philosophy and its respective fields, including interdisciplinary integration.

LO 7. Plan and deliver instruction in an inclusive and differentiated manner, ensuring equal opportunities for all students to progress, in accordance with their individual learning styles..

LO 8. Use various forms of assessment, both formative and summative, adapting them to competency-based assessment..

Competencies

LO 9. Use digital technology to support learning across various subjects, and also promote the responsible use of technology for researching information from reliable sources.

LO 10. Prepare and implement research projects and apply critical and scientific thinking skills to analyze specific phenomena in education, with the aim of improving teaching practices.

LO 11. Develop reflective practices oriented toward professional growth and effectively implement innovations and contemporary practices based on the individual needs of students and developments in the field of education..

Alignment of Program Objectives with Program Learning Outcomes

Primary Education Program (BA 240 ECTS) 2026–2029

Program objectives(PO)

Learning outcomes that fulfill the objective

PO 1. Applies the basic principles of the Kosovo education system in the design and implementation of the teaching process at the primary level;

LO 1, LO 4

PO 2. Analyzes knowledge of learning theories to develop effective teaching practices in primary education;

LO 2, LO 3

PO 3. Adapts the instructional process to the varying developmental levels, learning styles, and individual needs of students to ensure differentiated instruction;

LO 3, LO 5. LO 7

PO 4. Develops professional responsibility in accordance with the teacher's role in the school and with educational policies;

LO 4, LO 11

PO 5. Implements inclusive teaching methods that ensure equal participation for all students;

LO 5, LO 7

PO 6. Designs and implements lesson plans in accordance with the curriculum philosophy and functionally integrates interdisciplinary content;

LO 6

PO 7. Adapts various assessment strategies to measure student progress in achieving specific competencies;

LO 8

PO 8. Integrates technology into the learning process to foster active learning and independent inquiry among students;

LO 9

PO 9. Employs reflective practices to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and collaborates with colleagues for continuous professional development;

LO 11

PO 10. Uses research methods to reflect upon and improve the quality of the teaching process in a sustainable manner;

LO 10, LO 11

PO 11. Integrates contemporary pedagogical practices and approaches in line with innovations in education and the needs of students;

LO 5, LO 7, LO 11