The Faculty of Education prepares future educators, administrators, and researchers, serving as a hub for innovation, research, and collaboration to improve teaching methodologies, educational policies, and learning outcomes. 1. Comprehensive Programs: The faculty offers undergraduate and graduate programs in English Language Teaching, Turkish Language Teaching, Psychological Counseling, and related fields, along with Doctoral degrees in Turkish and English Language and Literature. 2. Experienced Faculty: Comprising educators, scholars, and practitioners, faculty members actively engage in research, publishing, and professional development, enriching students’ learning. 3. Cutting-Edge Research: The faculty promotes research in educational psychology, assessment, technology, multicultural education, literacy, and more. 4. Practical Training and Field Experience: Students observe classrooms, complete practicum placements, and teach under supervision, preparing them for real-world teaching. 5. Professional Development: Workshops, seminars, conferences, and continuing education programs support career advancement for current educators and administrators. 6. Community Engagement: The faculty collaborates with schools, organizations, and government agencies to address educational challenges and promote social change. 7. Commitment to Equity and Inclusion: The faculty fosters inclusive learning environments, advocating for social justice, diversity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and outreach. The Faculty of Education shapes the future of education by preparing professionals, advancing research, and promoting innovation in teaching and learning.
Dear interested student candidates, the faculty of education at International Balkan University offers the most innovative teaching methodology, integrated with the psychological and pedagogical aspects of the modern-day teaching profession. The most important perspective of the Faculty of Education lies in educating and transforming young individuals into respected teachers and counselors, who with the gained knowledge during their studies, improve not only the theory of teaching but also improve teaching skills which are transformed into practice. The Faculty of Education consists of three departments: English language Teaching, Turkish language teaching, and Psychological counseling and guidance. All three departments are fully focused on the fundamentals of teaching methodology, pedagogy, and psychology. They are fully accredited programs in North Macedonia and are recognized in other parts of the world, including Türkiye, Europe, and the region.
The program follows an inter-disciplinary approach that aims for students to get good quality education and training in:
• the field of English language teaching methodology and literature,
• educational psychology and counseling, as well as in the field of Turkish language teaching and Literature
Assoc. Prof. Dr. / Dean
i.miftari@ibu.edu.mk