The Higher Pedagogical School of Pristina established in 1958,[1] has been the first institution of modern higher education in Kosovo and a precursor to the University of Pristina.[2][3]
History
editWhile its roots can be traced back to the Normal School of Pristina, the Higher Pedagogical School in Pristina was initially established in 1958 as the first institution of higher education in Kosovo.[4] It had a notable impact on the advancement of education and culture during a time of heightened self-governance for Kosovo within Yugoslavia. The institution was originally situated in a repurposed facility that had previously served as a teacher training college (Prishtina Normal School). It was established by authorities from Kosovo and Yugoslavia as a response to address Albanian aspirations for increased educational access. The educational program of the institution mirrored the structure of other universities within Yugoslavia. The inaugural group of students, comprising 120 individuals of Albanian descent, commenced their academic journey.[5][6][7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Halimi, Destan, ed. (2016-08-24). "University of Prishtina (1970-2005)" (in Albanian and English). Archived from the original on 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ White, Cameron; Saqipi, Blerim (2020-10-06). Intercultural Education: Kosovo Stories of Struggle and Resilience. Vernon Press. ISBN 978-1-64889-077-2.
- ^ F, G (2021-02-15). "15 shkurt 1970, themelohet Universiteti i Prishtinës - Gazeta Fjala". fjala.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Kostovicova, Dr Denisa (2005-10-09). Kosovo: The Politics of Identity and Space. Routledge. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-134-27632-5.
- ^ Hetemi, Atdhe (2020-01-01). "The political and national character of institutions of higher education and the University of Prishtina in Kosovo (1958–1980)". Routledge Journal of the History of Education Society.
- ^ "A university for 50 years". Kosovo 2.0. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ KEC. "Shifra dhe fakte për arsimin në Kosovë" [Codes and Facts about education in Kosovo] (PDF) (in Albanian). Pristina: Kosova Education Center. p. 41. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2024-02-15.