TRANSITION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FROM TRADITIONAL TO MODERN SYSTEM, BASED ON THE EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS)

Fadil Mamuti

Abstract

We all know that Physical Education is important to students in being active, healthy and successful in their everyday life. PE has evolved significantly over the last decade. The introduction of the third class, several years ago in the curriculum of primary and high schools, and the approval of the law for implementation of tandem hours of PE from the first elementary class by PE teachers and teacher of the lower classes, makes it even better to understand the importance of this school subject. But, often we come across the question, “Which PE is better, Traditional PE or Progressive PE?". There are, of course, differing opinions on this issue, some with more emphasis on traditional education as being more radical but effective, while others, on progressive or modern education, are being justified by modern technology and the opportunity for sharing information. But, there are also those who think that mixing both traditional and modern education is the best solution (hybrid form of education). Thus, we cannot conclude which education is better, because both types have their own importance. The two opinions/types are at the same time similar and different from each other. Both, traditional and the modern education, should be given equal importance. As the needs of the people are changing, the education system also has to change, and this change should be accepted by the people. With the passing of time, thinks which were a luxury at that time have formed the basic needs now. As the needs grew, the education had to grow as well. If the education did not evaluate, then it would be difficult to fulfill the needs of today. In the Faculty of PE of Tetova, we have the experience of both programs. The old program has been implemented until ten years ago, while the last decade, the new ECTS program is in use. This year we are starting to work with both programs simultaneously. It remains to be seen which of the programs will survive in the future!

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