Decison – Making in the Curriculum Development Process in Higher Education in Kosovo - Case of “Haxhi Zeka” University

Abstract

One of the most important challenges of the higher education sector in Kosovo, in Europe and elsewhere, is the development and updating of the curricula (study programs), which is consistent with the needs of labour market, comparable with the similar universities abroad, along with Bologna Declaration and with recent trends in European higher education. The aim of this study is to analyse system of higher education in Kosovo: legal framework and managerial accountability of the public and private higher education institutions in the process of curriculum development (study programs), and the case study regarding to the curriculum development is conducted at University "Haxhi Zeka" in Peja. The study is developed based on two main research methods: 1) Survey method, and 2) Roundtable discussion. In addition, a great importance is dedicated to the research, analysis, use of national and international strategic documents that consequently, administrate the process of curriculum development, respectively the higher education in Kosovo. The survey results shows that, decision-making process on curricula development undergo through different levels at public higher education institutions comparing with private ones. Further, curriculum of University "Haxhi Zeka" is developed based on market researches and is consistent with the labour market needs.

Designing and Developing ICT Curriculum in the 21st Century using a Modernistic Curriculum Model in Contemporary Higher Education

“…The Document Review was a way of collecting data by reviewing existing documents (Moutan, 1996). Not only did the Document Review analyse critical skills for the ICT industry but it also included an in-depth textual analysis of national and international strategic documents that consequently, administered and guided the process of curriculum design and development (Shiroka-Pula, Dedaj, & Aliu, 2014). These regulatory documents included the OFO's, Seta sector skills plans, DOL documents on critical and scarce skills and CHE accreditation documentation.…”