Course Title and Purpose1. Couirse Title
SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO

2. Aims of the Course:
Familiarization with system of education in Serbia, and learning basics methods of research - comparative analysis. Development of understanding with political, social and economic condition affect educational legislative, systems of formal education, goals, and programmes (curricula)
Clarify the fundamental principles of educational policies, concepts, and educational reforms in Serbia.
Doing research and reporting results of the research in field of system of education.
Course Delivery3. Contents:
Structure of System of Education. Goals of Education. Analysis of organization, curriculum, and content of education (early childhood intervention and preschool education, primary, secondary schools and university education). Legislation and administration and fundamental principle of educational policy. Teacher training. Educational research in scope of system. Results and effects of education. Education for all in the new scientific and technical environment and taking into account disadvantaged groups. Major trends in education in Serbia. Specific aspects of education development. Regional and international educational co-operation. Current reforms of education system including higher education with the focus on Bologna process.

4. Indicative Reading (5 TITLES):
1. Nikolić M. and Bogavac T. Educational Policy in Serbia, Belgrade, Jugoslovenska stvarnost, 2003.
2. Savicevic D. Transformation of the System of Education in Serbia, Belgrade FAFIS, 2004.
3. The Development of Education in Serbia 1974-2004, Belgrade, The Serbian Commission for Cooperation with Unesco, 2002.
4. Milenovic G. Professional Work and Research in the Field of Education, Offprint from Serbian Survey, Belgrade, JP. 2003.
5. Juhas M. The Educational Reform in Serbia, Offprint from Serbia Survey, Belgrade, JP, 2003.

5. Learning and Teaching Methods:
Lectures, workshops, seminars, research papers

 Total Contact Hours:
30 Hours

Range of other Learning Methods:

 Total Study Hours:    60 Study Hours.
Course Assessment6. Module Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge about current system of education in Serbia, and about future trends of educational development.
Better understanding of educational processes on international level.
Knowledge and ability of comparative methods and model of investigation of educational systems.
Ability to evaluate processes in different systems of education and to write research reports.:

7. Assessment Methods:
Number, Type and Weighting of Elements:
Written paper -25% Substantive work at one topics of theoretical or explorative research in fieldd of system of education
Coursework -25% Preparation on readings, and activity on workshops and group works.
Final exam - 50% Competences of analyzing systems of education and presentation of knowledge synthesis about system of education
Course Management 8. Credit Points and Duration:
8 credit points; duration of the course is one semester

9. Contact Person:
Prof. Dr Milka Oljača
E mail: cios@eunet.yu