News & Activities

Training Program for English Language Teachers

The Department of English Language and Literature at Bedër University College, in cooperation with the Regional Education Directorate of Tirana, developed a Trainings Program for English language teachers of the 9th and middle school of the capital. Head of Department, Dr.Isa Erbas, in the opening of the training thanked the participants for beeing part of this training and stressed the importance of having such trainings for teachers, as their role is very important in educating younger generations. "This is the second year that our department conducts trainings for English teachers, knowing the importance of adopting new teaching methods," he said. Mrs. Fozilet Simoni, curricula specialist and quality for foreign languages ​​at DAR Tirana, during her speech expressed the importance of playing such trainings in the further development of professional skills for English language teachers. She praised the "Bedër" University College for organizing such trainings for the second consecutive year. The panel of referrers consisted of Fozilet Simoni, Prof. Asoc. Dr. Tidita Abdurrahmani, Elsa Lici and Dr. William K. Martin, who addressed the following topics: "Student Learning Evaluation", "Digital Learning Reading" and "How to be a Teacher good". The Department of English Language and Literature organizes activities of such nature for some time, as a good opportunity for the continuous formation of teachers.

"The days of informing the graduates"

Organized by the Regional Educational Directorate of Tirana, the activity "Days of informing graduates" started today, where all public and private gymnasiums have the opportunity to get acquainted with the branches, study programs and the criteria of public and private HEIs. In the premises of the gym school "Qemal Stafa", there will be also the stand of "Bedër" University College, where all interested students have the opportunity to receive all necessary information about the branches, tariffs, possibilities of scholarships, etc. We welcome you, every day from 19.02.2018 to 02.03.2018, 14:00 - 18:00!  

Celebrated with students from Kosovo, the 10th anniversary of independence

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Kosovo's independence, the Rector of the University College "Bedër" Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Gjana was in a meeting with students from Kosovo who studied at Bedër. During the meeting, the Rector congratulated students on independence day while advising them to contribute to their country with knowledge and value. "We as a university believe that you will become the bearer of the values ​​we have been educated to you," added among others Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Gjana. The students expressed their appreciation for the hospitality that was made in "Bedër" since the beginning of the studies. While promising they will appreciate the opportunities that are being given to them to contribute to their country in the future. At the end of the meeting, the Rector of the University College "Bedër" said that for the new academic year will be awarded 10 scholarships for students who will come from Kosovo, as the symbol of the 10th anniversary of the declaration of independence.

Justice students organize "Stimulus Trial"

Within the subject "Comparative Legal Systems", the third year bachelor students of the Department of Justice organized a simulation trial with a view to practical implementation of classroom lessons and their adaptation to real world situations. Judging by a judge and judging by the jury is one of the main differences between Civil Law and Common Law, so it is important to understand the differences between them in order to understand more clearly and how these two legal systems work. The simulation trial contained most of the elements of a real trial, including the handling of witnesses and testimonies, and the giving of arguments before a jury, which will give the final verdict. Through this project students had the opportunity to look into practice, how to argue in cases before a jury and understand how jury trial works. The simulation trial was organized with the support of students from the Department of Islamic Sciences, the Department of English Language and Literature, the Department of Education Sciences and the Department of Communication Sciences, whose students were members of the jury. At the end of the simulation trial, members of the jury, after a lengthy discussion, also provided the final verdict on the case.

Student Club "Message of Life" organized the seminar "When books talk " VI

The Department of Islamic Sciences in cooperation with the student of the club "The Message of Life" in the framework of the continuation of the seminar cycle "When the books speak" held today, the sixth meeting, where they discussed the work "Three elements of the structure of Islam Faith "With Mr. Xhemal Balla and the Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences Prof. dr. Assoc. Dr. Rahim Ombashi. During the activity, under the moderator of Abdullah Bulku, Prof. Assoc. Dr. Rrahim Ombashi made a presentation of the work and the religious, cultural and scientific corps you can find in this book. While the guest of this activity Mr. Xhemal Balla made a general analysis of the book and spoke more broadly about the three elements of Islamic Islam, such as Islam, Iman and Iqsan. He also spoke of the causes that had led to the realization of this book and the need of our society for such a deed. The book is intertwined with a wealth of arguments from the basic sources of religion (Qur'an and Sunnah), as well as from science and history. The method by which the author introduced the book is such that the book is not intended solely to meet the needs of believing Muslims, but it is also directed to those who want to study or recognize the arguments of Islamic faith. While Mr. Balla invited all students from the Department of Islamic Sciences to use the materials of this book, but also to extend their research into future research. The cycle of seminars "When the books talk" will continue over the next few weeks with other invitees, who will analyze and chat with students on a variety of authors' works.

" The relations of media with audiences in the digital age"

Department of Communication Sciences at "Bedër" University College organized yesterday a workshop on "Media Relations with Audiences in the Digital Age". To discuss about topic was invited Monika Stafa, Chairwoman of complaints in AMA (Audiovisual Media Authority) Thanas Goga, audience measurement expert and professor at the University of Tirana; Alexander Çipa, Head of the Union of Journalists; Dr. Erlis Çela, Head of the Department of Communication Sciences at Bedër University College; Dr. Edlira Mali, a lecturer at the same department, and Doc. Dr. Ramadan Çipuri, lecturer at the Department of Journalism and Communication at the University of Tirana. During the workshop panelists discussed about audiences in the digital age, building a media market, ethics and deontology of the media in Albania as well as the challenges of the journalist in the face of modernity today. Mr. Thanas Goga focused on the importance of building an all-embracing and transparent model for auditing audiences. While Ms. Stafa explained to the students the role of the Appeals Council in responding to the audience's response to television content. The Master of Science in Communication Sciences expressed their opinions about the topic of the workshop and discussed with the guests about the necessity of applying ethics in the media and improving the working conditions of journalists. A special emphasis was put on the lack of reliable statistics on audience measurement as well as the need for media studies that would assist AMA to take concrete steps to regulate the media market.

Mr. Birol Inaltekin holds a seminar with the students of Education Sciences

The Department of Education Sciences had invited Mr. Birol Inaltekin, Director of Education at the "Gylistan" Foundation, who referred to the topic "What is an IB education?" During the seminar, Bedër's students were introduced to the new techniques of child education nowadays. "Teachers have to understand that children can not dictate what to think, but they need to teach them how they can think about different issues," he added. Inaltekin. He also emphasized the unique character of human beings and the importance they perceive in their feelings. Consequently, the way each student learns can not be the same. During the seminar, students were also introduced to different teaching practices around the world. At the end of the seminar, the students of Education Sciences had the opportunity to ask about the opportunities for improving the education and the significant impact that education has on Albanian society.

The MASR accredit four training modules submitted by the University College "Bedër"

The Training Accreditation Commission of the Training Programs at the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth accredited four training modules for the education staff, presented by the University College "Bedër". Following this decision, the Faculty of Philology and Education at KUB has the right to organize training for the professional development of teachers in the pre-university education system. The four training modules are: 1. "Age development of children and youth"; 2. "Class and Conflict Management"; 3. "Developing social skills and teamwork"; 4. "Assessment of learning". The trainings will be held by experienced lecturers and trainers of the Faculty of Philology and Education at "Bedër" University College, with credits recognized by KAPT.