The Implementation of Soft Skills in Kosova’s High Schools

Merita Hyseni, Fatjona Gashi, Syzana Maloku and Blerona Hoxha
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Merita Hyseni: Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology, University of Prishtina
Fatjona Gashi: Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology, University of Prishtina
Syzana Maloku: Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology, University of Prishtina
Blerona Hoxha: Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology, University of Prishtina

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2023, vol. 10, issue 7, 45-56

Abstract: Soft skills are of great importance in one’s education and social interactions. These skills are known to be highly needed and required for employment. Considering the benefits of the acquisition of the soft skills acquisition, the implementation of them in education is a necessity. Due to this, the aim of this research was to investigate where Kosova stands with the implementation of these skills, at the same time which skills are mostly used. Simultaneously aiming to understand Kosovar students’ approaches to these skills. A quantitative questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection and 115 students from different high schools of different fields of study participated voluntarily in this research. The results of this study show that soft skills are being implemented in Kosova’s education in high schools, however this contradicts with other existing studies conducted in Kosova from different approaches and perspectives. Nevertheless, teamwork results to be implemented the most amongst other soft skills, but it exceeds writings with a close difference of percentage. This paper analyzes and interprets the outcomes of the results, by backing up the arguments with factual sources to answer the two broad questions of the study.

Date: 2023
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