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Issues on Learner Autonomy: Teachers’ Effort and Responsibility towards it
Get PDFThis paper aims to discuss issues on learner autonomy and teachers‘ effort and responsibility in promoting autonomous learning in English language classrooms. The concept of learner autonomy is a focus of many researchers in different countries. Many researchers and academics consider this phenomenon as a central concern in language learning. In cultivating learner autonomy there is a two-way street; the teacher whose role is highly important in fostering and encouraging learners to learn in an autonomous way and the learner who is responsible for his/her own learning after getting the required need and help from the teacher. However, teachers around the world still struggle with the ways to foster autonomous learning in the language classroom or outside it. Therefore, this study was conducted in three high schools in Gjilan, where 30 teachers were interviewed in order to find out if they promote autonomous learning, and if so, how much effort and responsibility they show with their learners, and their opinions on the necessity in promoting Learner Autonomy (LA) in English classrooms. As a result, study findings show that the interviewed teachers are aware of the importance, but regarding the implementation of learner autonomy however, they still struggle on implementing it into practice in their classrooms stating reasons which hinder this important issue in English language teaching
The Linguistic Dependence of an Independent Country
Get PDFThis paper presents an outline of the current state of Albanian language in Kosovo in view of the impact of other languages, English in particular. It attempts to understand the underlying causes for the intrusion of English from a diachronic socio- linguistic viewpoint, by looking at similar phenomena across the world and relevant research by linguistic scholars. The paper seeks answers to the following questions: What are the causes of English expansion in Kosovo, and how is it affecting the Albanian language? What determines the choice of language and the level of tolerance for borrowings? Furthermore, are there suggested approaches on how to treat this type of modern-day bilingualism? The scope of this paper is in keeping with current efforts to see language changes from a constructive angle, that of bilingualism and multilingualism as global phenomena. In so doing, it aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion about the need to view language as organic and inextricably connected to the evolving social and cognitive fabric of its users
Employment Policies for People with Disabilities in Kosovo
Get PDFThe purpose of the paper is to understand the employment policies related to people with disabilities in Kosovo. Two main methods are used in the paper, first, the method of analysing statistical and administrative data on the situation of persons with disabilities in the labour market, and analysing budget expenditures for disability schemes in Kosovo, and, second, the method of analysing institutional strategies, action plans, and primary and secondary legislation governing the employment of persons with disabilities. The main conclusions of the paper are: (i) Kosovo does not have official statistics regarding the number of persons with disabilities in general, and their situation in the labour market; (ii) expenditure from Kosovo’s budget for financing disability schemes has steadily increased in the last three years; (iii) Kosovo has prepared and adopted an advanced legal framework that promotes vocational training, vocational retraining and employment of people with disabilities; iv) Kosovo does not have a strategic document (strategy or action plan) that defines the vision and long-term goal of increasing the employment of persons with disabilities
The Tensions between Scientific Theories and Reality as a Knowledge Mechanism
Get PDFIn this paper the relation of scientific theories to reality, as a tension for achieving the knowledge of nature, will be elaborated. The focus is on physics, with emphasis on gravitation. Despite continuous successes, it is gravitation that leaves science ununified in explaining the macro- and microcosm. The paper will list the core efforts toward the unification. The main argument raised is about the assumption that perhaps the path being followed is not right. There is no linear direction in science, no predetermined way of development. It should be remembered that Albert Einstein, although not a member of the scientific community of physicists and who did a simple administrative job, was the one who rejected the famous Newtonian theory and caused a revolution in physics. Maybe some brilliant scientist is needed to get physics out of this state and unify it. This will bring about a new revolution in physics. As well in the knowing of reality
The Features of the Macedonian Standard Language in the Journalistic Sub Style (Columns)
Get PDFThe main function of the language is to serve as the most sophisticated means for mutual understanding among people. It is a phenomenon tightly connected with the society and the culture. As they grow, develop and change, the language also changes in order to satisfy the need of its speakers. The language culture is, in fact, part of every individual’s common culture. It refers to the correct use and implementation of the standard language norm in every sphere of one’s living and functioning, including the articles in the journalistic sub style which should keep and promote this norm. Thus, the aim of the paper is to present the features of the Macedonian standard language in the newspaper columns, and determine whether the language used in them deviates from the already established language features of the journalistic sub style and from the language norm as well. The research has a qualitative paradigm and descriptive design. The sample consists of columns that are published in the Republic of North Macedonia. Analysis, synthesis and comparison are the methods used for processing the data and gaining conclusions. The research reveals that the language features and the deviations from the norm in the columns are identical to the ones already determined in the previous researches of the journalistic sub style
Quality of Physiotherapeutic Services in Kosovo: A Comparative Approach between Public and Private Sectors
Get PDFThis paper analyzes the quality of physiotherapeutic services in the public and private sectors in Kosovo, namely at the Rehabilitation Physical Medicine Clinic of the University Clinical Center of Kosovo and two private institutions in the capital, namely the physiotherapeutic clinics “Therapy” and “Physiomed”. The study is based on the standard questionnaire for measuring the quality and satisfaction of patients, as compiled by Monnin and Perneger, adapted to national circumstances. Access to the institution, administrative procedures, treatment facilities, equipment and staff professionalism are analyzed. The parameters mentioned were analyzed by gender, age and education level of the respondents. The survey was attended by 90 individuals, with 45 in each sector. Results have shown that patients’ satisfaction with facility access, parking space, equipment they possess as well as the comfort that the room provides has been greater in the private sector. There were no significant differences between the two sectors in the professionalism of the staff, the willingness to provide explanations and their politeness. The study has shown the need to invest in infrastructure and equipment as well as better management of waiting lists, to improve the quality of public sector services
Reorganization of the Ombudsman model in Kosovo
Get PDFThe advancement of the Ombudsman‘s work directly affects the strengthening of the rule of law. Every administration undergoing transition as is the case in Kosovo must increase its efficiency in meeting the rule of law standards. The edifice of mechanisms controlling the powers does not suffice if they are not attended by functional and efficient pratices, whichfrom time to time and when needed, are examined and analyzed, both in structure and in terms of the results they give. Therefore, this is the motivation and main purpose of the analysis at hand, which takes into consideration the normative content, comparing it with other countries in the region and beyond. The current model belongs to the ―emergency‖ phase before the era of independence when its role was left in the second plan, while it has much more importance in controlling the work of public administration bodies. In addition, the Ombudsman is still not sufficiently respected in public administration, and has a limited scope in society mainly due to lack of competence. From the examination it will appear that the role of the Ombudsman will increase by shifting from the current monocratic model to the collegial model in order to expand the scope of activity and increase
The Republic of Objects: Prolegomena to an Object-Oriented Reading of A Tour on the Prairies
Get PDFThis article has two purposes. First, it attempted to introduce ‘flat ontology’ and ‘withdrawal’, two of many concepts of object-oriented ontology (OOO), as effective intellectual devices to dissect a literary text, especially in order to investigate the complexity of contacts between/among various existences on a horizontal surface. Second, it examined how the narrator of A Tour on the Prairies, one of the underappreciated texts of Washington Irving, gradually begins to doubt the naive human/nonhuman binary and broadens his horizons through an encounter with another object, wild bees in this case. In conclusion, it demonstrated that, when read from an object- oriented outlook, this text proved to offer a rich world in which every single object acts and exists on its own right, and thus to entice its readers to rethink humans’ position within the ‘republic of objects’
Understanding Virtuality: A Mixed Method Study Using Virtuality Index in Teams of Global Outsourcing Sector
Get PDFIn the light of ICT revolution, horizontal organizational structures and team-based work units have become more prevalent in global businesses and resulting rise of outsourcing industry. This study tested the extent of the virtuality of teams in Global Outsourcing Sector, and identified their virtual features using Virtuality Index and applying sequential Mixed- Method Research approach. Triangulation of findings generated composite set of virtuality features. Findings revealed that teams in the outsourcing sector are characterized as virtual teams having a significant extent of virtuality featuring workplace mobility, variety of practices, team distribution, interdependence, and ICT utilization, working across different time zones, dissolvable nature, resources pooling and knowledge sharing. This study lays a foundation for the researchers to begin their investigations with teams in outsourcing companies for further penetration of virtuality. Future researchers may simply carry out their investigations in article
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Hamilton, a New Era of Broadway Musicals
Get PDFOver the past two years, something odd has happened on Broadway, which can be accredited to one man, or rather two. A new musical known as Hamilton, based on the genius and life of Alexander Hamilton, is striving to become one of the most beloved, most viewed and widely appreciated Broadway shows of all time, and it is all the creation of Lin Manuel Miranda. This paper aims to address the issues of changing the conventional Broadway music by introducing hip-hop, which seemingly focuses on rapping about relevant issues over edgy beats. In line with relevant literature, the dissertation attempts to explore the role of the introduction of modern hip-hop music and diverse cast playing the protagonist parts of the Founding Fathers in achieving to convey the message of Hamilton while changing the face of orthodox Broadway plays. The paper departs from the question of whether these elements are successful in attracting diverse ethnicities and a younger audience, while simultaneously managing to gross higher ticket sales