Pre-Service Teachers’ Online Learning Experience – Challenges and Lessons Learned

Authors

  • Arlinda Beka University of Prishtina
  • Arberore Bicaj AAB College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15823/p.2025.157.6

Keywords:

challenges, online learning, collaboration, professional development, pre-service teachers

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the professional growth of pre-service teachers in adapting to virtual learning. It examines the experiences of 421 University of Prishtina pre-service teachers using a mixed-methods approach. Despite technical challenges, the results indicate increased peer collaboration. The study emphasizes the importance of raising the quality of online education in order to better prepare for emergencies in the future.

Author Biography

Arlinda Beka, University of Prishtina

Dr. Arlinda Beka is an Associate Professor, at the Faculty of Education, of the University of Prishtina, Kosovo. Her professional expertise is in early childhood education and curriculum development. She is involved in early childhood education research and policies at national and international levels.

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Published

2025-04-22

How to Cite

Beka, A., & Bicaj, A. (2025). Pre-Service Teachers’ Online Learning Experience – Challenges and Lessons Learned. Pedagogika, 157(1), 109–132. https://doi.org/10.15823/p.2025.157.6

Issue

Vol. 157 No. 1 (2025): Pedagogika

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2025 Arlinda Beka, Arberore Bicaj

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