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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 Teachers’ Perspectives on Innovative and Interactive Teaching Methods: Perspective of Mobile Learning(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Kasumi, HysenThis study aims to reflect teachers' perspectives on the use of innovative and interactive teaching methods (mobile learning and others) and to present the importance of the application of modern teaching methods by firstlevel teachers (grades 1-5) and second-level teachers (grades 6-9), in the development of student competencies. The research includes the Anamorava Region in Kosovo which covers an area of 650 km2 and has about 200,000 inhabitants. Quantitative methods were used to research this issue, while Likert scale questionnaires were used as a tool for measuring teachers' thoughts and attitudes. The research sample consists of 97 teachers working with first and second-level students. The results show that teachers do not use a variety of methods while a number of them state that teaching methods are always in coherence with the age and skills of students. A small number of teachers pay special attention to students' prior knowledge. Based on the general data from the research, I have noticed that teachers do not practice enough modern teaching methods to develop students' competencies and promote their activity and creativityItem TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF LINGUISTICS IN THE TEACHING OF SPEAKING SKILLS IN EFL – A CASE STUDY IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Kasumi, Hysen; Xhemaili, MirvanThis study investigates the perceptions of high school EFL teachers in the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the role of linguistics in teaching spoken English. Employing an educational-linguistic framework, the study focuses on elucidating teachers’ beliefs concerning the nexus between linguistics and the instruction of spoken English as a foreign language. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were gathered through a questionnaire. The findings underscore a significant connection between linguistics and the teaching of speaking skills in English as a foreign language. Notably, teachers recognize the pivotal importance of grammar and vocabulary in the teaching of speaking skills. The study discusses the implications of these findings for English language teachingItem Student Motivation and Learning: The Impact of Collaborative Learning in English as Foreign Language Classes(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Kasumi, Hysen; Xhemaili, MirvanTeaching approaches and techniques shape classroom practices and ultimately contribute to students’ learning and achievement. While abundant research exists on how such practices impact student learning in EFL classes around the world, this research still remains scarce in Kosovo. Therefore, the current research addresses this existing gap by exploring the link between teacher classroom practices and student learning. Participants of this study included 10th and 11th grade students across six municipalities in Kosovo (N=237). The respondents were asked to complete a questionnaire inquiring about practices adopted by teachers to teach EFL. The results reveal disparate teaching practices adopted by teachers to teach the material. To that end, female students report enhances participatory and collaborative approaches used by teachers and in the meantime an overall higher perception of the chances given by teachers to express opinions and ideas in class, compared to male students. Similarly, 10th grade students reported higher opportunities provided by the teacher in class to express opinions as well as collaborate with other students to complete tasks. Finally, significant positive correlations are evident between certain collaborative and participatory approaches utilized by teachers in class as well as students’ motivation. Evidently, students enjoy problem solving tasks and are much more active in cases when they collaborate with other students. In conclusion, this study sheds light on how students perceive teacher techniques and teaching methods used in EFL classesItem Components that Enhance Class Motivation in a Class Situation(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Kasumi, HysenThis article states the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Furthermore, we studied the way; students learn a foreign language and also its impact on a class motivation. Initially, it is studied the literature regarding the Method of Communication and its advantages compared to other methods. Moreover, it was conducted a research by observing some of the schools in urban and rural areas, to see how this method is implemented in our schools. At the same time conducting a research that included in itself a motivation questionnaire in a teaching/class situation, in order to see which method was more effective in motivating students of English Language Teaching.Item The improvement of students’ academic performance by using the computer and using the e mail(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Kasumi, HysenThe study aimed to investigate the effect of using the computer and using the e-mail on students’ academic performance. Correlational research design and a structured questionnaire were used in the study. A random cluster sample of students from the bachelor's degree program was taken. The study demonstrated that a positive correlation exists between using computer and academic performance. It can be concluded that using computer impacts academic performance. It is found that there is a negligible negative correlation between using the e-mail and academic performance. The findings of this study enhanced theoretical and practical understanding as information and communication technology skills is an important variable that impacts effective teaching and learning. It can be also concluded that using the e-mail does not influence academic performanceItem Correlations between skills in Communicative Language Teaching and Engage Study Activate Method in Ko sovo Schools(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Kasumi, HysenAlmost all methods of ELT put in their first place the students’ performance. As part of students’ performance are also the skills such as: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Some methods pay attention more on reading and writing, while some others such as CLT pays more attention on communication (speaking). In this research paper were tested the secondary school students, respectively tenth grade Kosovo students, in order to get information of the correlation between the variables (skills) for students taught with ESA and students taught with CLT. At the same time, it was also seen, which the skills are where the students have shown better results with above mentions methods of ELTItem Teacher’s Proficiency, and the Communicative Approach in Enhancing Students’ Performance in English Language Learning(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Kasumi, HysenEven though we live in the century of constructivism, where teaching is based on student-centered model of constructivist approach, again the teacher plays a key role in teaching and learning. Therefore, our research has to do with the literature review, regarding teacher’s qualities, skills and knowledge to fit with the new experiences, needs and challenges. In our research, we used the qualitative method by observing the English language teachers and their uses of the English teaching methods, to continue with the implementation of Communicative Language Teaching Syllabus in some urban and rural schools of Republic of Kosovo. Furthermore, there was also conducted an empirical research regarding student performance based on the four language skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening. It was also used the experimental method to see the differences of students’ performance, of those who are taught using the Communicative Language Teaching Methodand those who are taught with other methods.Item Communicative Language Teaching and Its Impact on Students’ Performance(AAB College, 2025-07-17) Kasumi, HysenCommunicative Language Teaching as a method of 21st century in terms of learning foreign languages undoubtedly takes a very important place, if not central place in Kosovo curriculum for high schools. In our research, we did a literature review regarding the Method of Communication, in the regional countries, Europe Union and beyond. Initially it is studied Kosovo curriculum and then application of this method in Kosovo schools. Since, CLT shows a number of advantages compared with other standard methods, its impact on students’ performance and motivation. Moreover, it was conducted a research by observing some of the schools in urban and rural areas, to see how this approach is implemented in our schools. Furthermore, there was also conducted an empirical research of student performance based on the four language skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening. It was also used the experimental method to see the differences of students’ performance, of those who are taught using the Communicative Language Teaching Method and those who are taught with other standard methods