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Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience

"Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience" offers stories that challenge traditional conceptions regarding often unknown or ignored histories. The efforts and fortitude of Kosovo and its people provide a thought-provoking case study to learn from history. Kosovo still suffers from issues of poverty, development, and global recognition. The ongoing story of education in Kosovo comes alive with educators sharing individual perspectives regarding their struggles and resolve as students, teachers and parents. Although the focus is on Kosovo, the hope is that an intercultural awareness arises in place of the traditional international understanding. Celebrating culture, perspective, difference, and similarity is a primary focus of this book, which aspires to encourage readers to build bridges through intercultural education.
This collection will be of interest both to faculty, students, researchers, and scholars in education and cultural studies, and to members of international education organizations.

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Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience

"Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience" offers stories that challenge traditional conceptions regarding often unknown or ignored histories. The efforts and fortitude of Kosovo and its people provide a thought-provoking case study to learn from history. Kosovo still suffers from issues of poverty, development, and global recognition. The ongoing story of education in Kosovo comes alive with educators sharing individual perspectives regarding their struggles and resolve as students, teachers and parents. Although the focus is on Kosovo, the hope is that an intercultural awareness arises in place of the traditional international understanding. Celebrating culture, perspective, difference, and similarity is a primary focus of this book, which aspires to encourage readers to build bridges through intercultural education.
This collection will be of interest both to faculty, students, researchers, and scholars in education and cultural studies, and to members of international education organizations.

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Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience

Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience

Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience

Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience

Overview

"Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience" offers stories that challenge traditional conceptions regarding often unknown or ignored histories. The efforts and fortitude of Kosovo and its people provide a thought-provoking case study to learn from history. Kosovo still suffers from issues of poverty, development, and global recognition. The ongoing story of education in Kosovo comes alive with educators sharing individual perspectives regarding their struggles and resolve as students, teachers and parents. Although the focus is on Kosovo, the hope is that an intercultural awareness arises in place of the traditional international understanding. Celebrating culture, perspective, difference, and similarity is a primary focus of this book, which aspires to encourage readers to build bridges through intercultural education.
This collection will be of interest both to faculty, students, researchers, and scholars in education and cultural studies, and to members of international education organizations.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781648891694
Publisher: Vernon Press
Publication date: 12/28/2020
Series: Education
Pages: 220
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Cameron White, PhD, is Professor of Social and International Education at the University of Houston. His teaching, research and service focus on critical social, international, and intercultural education in a local to a global context. He has much intercultural and international experience in Latin America, Europe, Asia and the U.S., including partnerships, program development, study abroad, teaching, and research. Dr White has authored and edited eleven previous books, numerous articles and presentations, and has been recognized as a Fulbright Scholar and Fulbright Specialist among other international education grants.

Blerim Saqipi is Assistant Professor at the University of Prishtina's Faculty of Education in Kosovo. He holds a PhD in Education and teaches courses on education policy and reform, teacher development, and research methods. His research interest is focused on the development of teacher professionalism as it relates to the socio-cultural and educational context. In addition, his research centers on understanding the phenomena of comparison and policy transfer in small and developing education systems with an emphasis on teacher education policy and practice.

Table of Contents

Preface

Cameron White

University of Houston

Part I. Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction to Kosovo Education: A Model of Education Transition from 1990 to Present

Blerim Saqipi

University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Chapter 2 Intercultural Education: A Kosovo Narrative

Cameron White

University of Houston

Part II. Kosovo Educators’ Lived Experiences

Chapter 3 Education Interrupted

Gjylbehare Llapi

University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Claudette M. Peterson

North Dakota State University

Chapter 4 My Struggle for Education

Nuhi Nika

Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu, Kosovo

Chapter 5 Education is the Key

Dalila Lekaj

University of Prizren, Kosovo

Chapter 6 Development, Challenges, Survival, Reforms

Donika Koliqi

University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Chapter 7 Should Education be this Difficult?

Drilon Krasniqi

7 Marsi, Kosovo

Chapter 8 Struggles for Education During War

Zamira Gashi Shatri

University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Chapter 9 An Education Story and Struggle

Arbresha Beka

University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Chapter 10 If You’re Not Having Fun…

Arjana Zhubi

Mustafa Bakija, Kosovo

Chapter 11 Education as a Right

Ismet Potera

Pedagogical Institute of Kosovo

Chapter 12 The Experiences of a Teacher on his Way

Senad Orhani

University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Chapter 13 Serbian Occupation and After Liberation: Education in Kosovo

Shqipe Gashi-Ramadani

Kosovo Ministry of Education and Science

Part III. U. S. Educators’ Reflections on Kosovo

Chapter 14 Separate Lives, Humility, Literacy, and the Appreciation of Life

Abbey Bachmann

University of Houston

Chapter 15 A Personal Narrative: Education in Kosova and America

Brita Lindsey

University of Houston

Chapter 16 Conquering Fear: Solidifying Identity and Discovering Cultural Connections in Kosova

Keela Uzzell

University of Houston

Chapter 17 A Trip to Kosovo: An Inspiration for an Educator

Anita L. Lewis

University of Houston / Clear Creek ISD

Chapter 18 Faleminderit, Kosovo: A Transformative Experience

Jessica Hightower

University of Houston

Chapter 19 A Teacher Candidate: Kosovo Inspirations

Brina Rahmaty

University of Houston

Chapter 20 Kosova/Kosovo and My Roots

E. Jessica Ailenei

University of Houston

Conclusion

Blerim Saqipi

University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Cameron White

University of Houston

Acronym List

Index

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