Social Sciences
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The Social Sciences community showcases scholarly publications and research outputs authored by faculty and researchers in the Faculty of Social Sciences. This collection includes journal articles, working papers, conference proceedings, and other academic works that contribute to the understanding of theory, policy, and practice. It aims to promote open access to high-quality economic research conducted within the institution.
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Item Perspectives of Primary Teachers, Students, and Parents on Homework(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Bërdynaj Syla, LirikaThe purpose of this research was to examine the experiences of teachers, students, and parents on homework purpose and student feedback in primary school. The qualitative methodology was adopted for this research. This qualitative study used data from 20 teachers, 20 students, and 20 parents of the fifth-grade primary school in four municipalities of Kosovo. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and were analyzed through the thematic analysis method. The research results provided an overview of the reality of the way teachers approached homework. Research showed that there was a lack of a general standard, in almost all schools, related to homework assignments and there was a lack of teachers’ professional development for homework planning. Also, this research showed that the purpose of homework was closely related to how teachers planned and understood the role of homework, as well as how teachers built collaboration with students.Item ChatGPT Integration in Higher Education: Impacts on Teaching and Professional Development of University Professors(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Bërdynaj Syla, LirikaThe integration of ChatGPT in education shows great potential, but its success depends upon educators’ technological skills, their ability to adapt to new teaching tools, and a willingness to embrace AI as part of their instructional strategies. This qualitative study investigates the integration of AI, specifically ChatGPT, into lecture and lesson planning by faculty members in Kosovo. The study examines how ChatGPT contributes to their professional development and how it influences their higher education teaching practicesItem Perspectives of Primary Teachers, Students, and Parents on Homework(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Bërdynaj Syla, LirikaThe purpose of this research was to examine the experiences of teachers, students, and parents on homework purpose and student feedback in primary school. The qualitative methodology was adopted for this research. This qualitative study used data from 20 teachers, 20 students, and 20 parents of the fifth-grade primary school in four municipalities of Kosovo. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and were analyzed through the thematic analysis method. The research results provided an overview of the reality of the way teachers approached homework. Research showed that there was a lack of a general standard, in almost all schools, related to homework assignments and there was a lack of teachers’ professional development for homework planning. Also, this research showed that the purpose of homework was closely related to how teachers planned and understood the role of homework, as well as how teachers built collaboration with studentsItem Understanding Change of Practices in the Homework Implementation Process in Primary Schools: Kosovo Case(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Bërdynaj Syla, LirikaThe objective of this research study is to explore the teachers and parents’ perspectives on implementing homework in primary education. The research depends on the system activity theory playing a crucial role in education. This study used qualitative methodology and data from 20 teachers and 20 parents. Data collected with semi-structured interviews were analysed using the thematic approach. Previous research reveals that setting a standard for homework in schools is highly critical and lacking a standard poses various challenges for teachers in assigning homework. Thus, teachers and parents emphasise the need to set a standard for homework assignments by the education policymakers. Moreover, the research has contributed to raising teachers' awareness for using the feedback despite the factors complicating this process. The present study’s findings have also shown the relevance of cooperation with parents in implementing the homework. In the end, the study resolves that education policymakers collaborating with schools should urgently set a standard for homework assignments and professional teacher development by providing specific homework training. This study proposes a comprehensive approach by challenging students’ traditional perception of homework, examining the teacher background and work context. Furthermore, it suggests a broader policy context to determine a manageable policy and practice for proper homework integration in teaching and learning processes