As part of the ongoing commitment to the internationalization of higher education and the advancement of contemporary practices in education, the Faculty of Pedagogy of the University of Tetova participated as a co-organizer in the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Promising Directions of Modern Science and Education”, held on May 20–21, 2026, and organized by Donbas State Pedagogical University in cooperation with other international partners.
During the plenary session of the conference, the Faculty of Pedagogy was represented through a presentation by Prof. Dr. Teuta Ramadani–Rasimi and the Dean, Prof. Dr. Lulzim Mehmedi, on the topic: “Enhancing Inclusive Practices through ABA training: Experiences of helping professionals in higher education and practice”.
The scientific presentation addressed the results and impact of the international project supported by the Visegrad Fund, which aims to advance inclusive practices through training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the development of professional capacities of academic staff and practice professionals, as well as strengthening interinstitutional cooperation among universities and institutions operating in the field of education and special rehabilitation.
During the presentation, the importance of evidence-based approaches in improving educational and rehabilitative practices was emphasized, particularly in supporting children and students with special educational needs. Concrete experiences of the training participants were presented, including university pedagogical staff, teachers, educators, and practice professionals, reflecting on the perceived changes in approaches to behavior management, professional communication, inclusion, and individualized support.
An important part of the presentation was dedicated to the sustainability of the project and its long-term impact on the professional development of the participants. It was emphasized that the ABA trainings have contributed to enhancing professional competencies and creating a more systematic and functional approach to inclusive practices in education and special rehabilitation.
It was also announced that several behavior management methods and ABA strategies, supported by scientific evidence, have already been integrated into the teaching content of several courses within the master’s study programs at the Faculty of Pedagogy. This integration is considered an important step toward the modernization of study programs and the preparation of professional staff capable of responding to the contemporary needs of inclusive education.
The active participation of the Faculty of Pedagogy in this international conference represents evidence of the institution’s commitment to promoting quality and inclusive education, advancing scientific research, strengthening international academic cooperation, and exchanging best practices in the field of education and special rehabilitation.
