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Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva

Email:katerinam.petrusheva@ibu.edu.mk

Office Hours:

  1. Tuesday - 11:30/13:30
  2. Wednesday - 10:00/12:00

Education

PhD , SS. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Education Sciences, 2012 - 2015

Master, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje, Education sciences, 2007 - 2010

Bachelor, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje, Pedagogy, 2004 - 2007

Publications

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Fatime Ziberi,Developing students’ cultural diversity awareness – the effect of studying the course Multicultural Education at University,International Journal of Education and Philology IJEP, Volume 3, Issue 1,1/6/2022,Volume 3,Issue 1,48-61,ISSN: 2671-3535(print), ISSN:2671-3543(online),.,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Kire Sharlamanov,Poverty as a Social Phenomenon in the Republic of North Macedonia,Brill,1/6/2022,Vol. 2,.,62-83,.,.,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Biljana Popeska, Kate Bujaroska Angeleska, Hristina Risteska,Pedagogical strategies applied with young athletes: What works the best? ,Research in Kinesiology (RIK), 50(2),1/12/2022,50,2,36-42,.,.,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Fatime Ziberi,Well-Being among university students and possibilities for its improvement.,International Journal of Education and Philology (IJEP), 4(1),30/6/2023,4,1,63-71,.,.,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Snezana Jovanova Mitkovska,Differences in motivation for academic work between students at Faculty of physical education and Faculty of social sciences,Research in Kinesiology. 50 (2),1/12/2022,50,2,47-52,.,.,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Kire Sharlamanov,Unemployment in the Republic of North Macedonia: Characteristics and Perspectives,Brill,1/6/2022,2,84-106,.,.,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Kire Sharlamanov,The Challenges in Education System in North Macedonia,International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 6(3),30/1/2023,6,3,1498-1503,ISBN(print): 2644-0679, ISSN(online): 2644-0695 ,.,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Biljana Popeska,Classroom Management Practices: Methods and Approaches Applied for the Purpose of Student’s Personal Development,International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, Vol 06 (12),25/12/2023,6,12,7817-7829,ISSN (print): 2644-0679, ISSN (online): 2644-0695,10.47191,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Prof. Dr. Kire Sharlamanov,The evolution of youth lifestyles from subcultures to scenes,Palgrave Macmillan,1/2/2026,/,/,1-21,978-3-030-68127-2,doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68127-2_809-1,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Emin Idrizi,AI Technologies and Learning: Tertiary Level Students’ Awareness and Perceptions of AI: To What Extent Are Students Aware of the Opportunities of AI for Learning? ,International Journal of Education and Philology (IJEP),31/12/2023,4,2,35-44,.,.,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Aneta Barakoska,Theoretical and Terminological Aspects in Conceptualizing Methodics of Educational Work as a Pedagogical Discipline,Faculty of Philosophy, SS. Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje,1/12/2023,76,1,125-137,.,https://doi.org/10.37510/godzbo,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Fatime Ziberi,University’s Role in Shaping Intercultural Competence Among Students,IBU Press,30/12/2024,5,2,63-82,Online ISSN: 2671-3543 ,https://doi.org//10.69648/SVTB2313,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Empowering physical education through character education: a path to holistic development,Research in Kinesiology,31/12/2024,52,1,Will be updated,.,Will be added,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Prof. Dr. Kire Sharlamanov,Teaching European values in a time of hyper-real intersubjectivity.,Juraj Dobrila University in Pula ,10/5/2025,/,/,83-107,978-953-377-074-1,/,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Prof. Dr. Snezana Jovanova-Mitkovska, Prof. Dr. Biljana Popeska,REFLECTION AND SELFREFLECTION – A STEP TOWARDS BETTER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS,Activities in Physical Education and Sport,31/12/2024,14,2,Will be added,.,Will be added,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Self-evaluation Report,IBU,31/12/2024,no,no,1-25,.,no,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Marija Stevkovska, Marijana Klemenchich, Ozlem Kurt,Active Learning in Higher Education,Balkan University Press,28/5/2025,/,/,43-69,978-608-4868-45-3,https://doi.org//10.69648/PJKN7980,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Biljana Popeska, Snezana Jovanova-Mitkovska,North Macedonia GoPA! Country Card ,Global Observatory for Physical Activity,17/9/2025,3rd edition,/,/,/,/,Link

Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva,Prof. Dr. Kire Sharlamanov,Youth well-being and resilience in an era of uncertainty: Addressing social challenges in a changing world,Palgrave Macmillan,30/12/2025,To be updated,To be updated,To be updated, 10.1007/978-3-030-68127-2

Projects

Psychological Responses and Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multiple Country Comparison Study” to PACS, 1/1/2020

Building the Universities of tomorrow – Bridging the Higher Education programs from indoor to outdoor, Researcher, Applied Research, UDG Stip, 1/1/2021 - 1/1/2021

Together against deviant behavior, Adviser, Applied Research, International Police Organization, 1/10/2024 - 30/12/2024

TranSustain HE: Transforming sustainability in Higher-education with a Data-driven Digital Assessment System, Researcher, Applied Research, EU , 15/10/2025 - 15/10/2025

Professional and Artistic Activity

Tasks and Responsibilities of teachers in PHE Tandem teaching. 7th International Conference “Sports, Education, Culture, University of Galati, Galati Romania, Website Link, File Link

University Education as facilitator in developing students' intercultural competences, IBU, Skopje, Website Link, File Link

Empowering student wellbeing in university context, Radom Academy Poland, Poland, Website Link, File Link

Empowering Physical Education Through Character Education: a Path to Holistic Development, symposium presenter, Faculty of Physical Education, Sport and Health, Ohrid, Macedonia, Website Link, File Link

Promoting Internationalization in all areas of higher education 19.06-23.06.2024, University of Foggia, Vieste, Italy, Website Link, File Link

Physical Activity Level and Psychological Well-being of University Students and Possibilities for its Improvement: Case Study from North Macedonia, BRICS Counsil of Exercise and Sport Science, New Delhi, India, Website Link, File Link

Physical activity level of female students and implemented programs as a way to positive changes in movement behavior, oral presentation, Faculty of Physical Education, Sport and Health, Ohrid, Macedonia, Website Link, File Link

Active Learning Strategies: Summarizing activities, IBU Teaching and Learning Center, IBU, Skopje, Website Link, File Link

Promoting students’ well-being in the school environment, Kosovo International Conference on Educational Research, Faculty of Education, Prishtina, Website Link, File Link

The Role of Physical Education on students’ Well-being. At 26th Symposium for sport and physical education of youth and 18th International scientific conference, ., Ohrid, Macedonia, Website Link, File Link

Psychological well-being of students and possibilities for its improvement, ., Intanbul, Turkiye, Website Link, File Link

Anxiety: What is it and how to manage it?, PCG department, IBU, Website Link, File Link

The role of Student Wellbeing Center in promoting students' wellbeing and Resilience: The case of International Balkan University, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Website Link, File Link

Memorandum of Cooperation with elementary school Vasil Glavinov, Cair, FEDU, IBU, Website Link, File Link

Memorandum of Cooperation, PCG department, FEDU, IBU, Website Link, File Link

Exploring Career Paths - workshop for high school students, PCG department, IBU, Website Link, File Link

Exploring the integration of AI technologies in the learning experiences of tertiary level students, Academy of Economics Radom, Poland, Poland, Website Link, File Link

Empowering Lifelong Learners: Assessing and Enhancing Self-directed learning in Higher education, Gazi University and Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Ankara, Online, Website Link, File Link

Sport, play and learning: Applying playdagogy to university education, Federation of sport pedagogues of the Republic of Macedonia, Ohrid, Website Link, File Link

Differentiated instruction strategies - workshop for academic staff, Teaching and Learning center, IBU, Website Link, File Link

Courses

Classroom Management, Computer Engineering, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Principles and Techniques of Instruction, Computer Engineering, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Counseling and Guidance in Elementary and High School, Political Sciences, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Multicultural Education, Political Sciences, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Comparative Pedagogy, Political Sciences, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Vocational Guidance and Professional Orientation (MA), Political Sciences, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Measurement and Evaluation, Political Sciences, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Philosophy of Education, Political Sciences, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Introduction to Education/ Introduction to Pedagogy, Political Sciences, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Mentorship

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, The effect of family on career choice, Sara Alimi, 7/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - 7/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, Peer Bullying, Mehmet Tugrul Sahin, 9/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - 9/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, Examining internet addiction among adolescents, Ibrahim Yesiler, 7/11/2022 12:00:00 AM - 7/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, The relation of stress and mental well-being among high-school students and recommendations for counseling interventions, Sebahate Skenderi, 3/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Guiding the student in the preparation of Project II

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, The role of parents on adolescents’ academic achievement and well-being, Blerta Iseni, 3/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, Relationship between student well-being and academic pressure, Isra Sejfulla, 3/1/2025 12:00:00 AM - 9/25/2025 12:00:00 AM
Mentoring the student in preparation of the diploma project

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, Life Stress Event among high school students, Selma Arifi, 3/1/2025 12:00:00 AM - 9/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
Mentoring the student in the process of preparation of Project II.

MA Adviser/Mentor, Supporting Working Mothers: Examination of Workplace Culture in North Macedonia , Benazira Salihi Berisha, 12/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - 12/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
The proposal is approved, currently student has finalized the questionnaire and will start collecting the data.

MA Adviser/Mentor, The Relationship between Attachment Styles and Career Orientation among University Students, Fatime Adem Tekin, 2/5/2025 12:00:00 AM - 2/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
Currently the student is finalizing the research instrument.

MA Committee Membership, A Comparative Study of Psychological Well-being and Career Satisfaction among Elementary School Teachers in Türkiye and North Macedonia, Elvan tanriogen, 6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM - 6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM
The master thesis explores the levels of psychological well-being and career satisfaction among teachers in Macedonia and Turkiye and

MA Committee Membership, The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Jobs and the Evolving Role of Career Counselors, Hilal Kemer, 6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM - 6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM
The master thesis explores the use and impact of AI in the work of career counselors

MA Committee Membership, The impact of social media on career anxiety, Lejla Memishi, 6/1/2025 12:00:00 AM - 10/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
Committee member

Administrative Duties

Head of Department, 1/06/2019 - 1/06/2019,

Head of Commission, 30/01/2021 - 30/01/2021,
Coordinator of the Self-evaluation Committee

Editor of International Journal of Education and Philology (IJEP), 1/06/2020 - 1/06/2020,

Member of the Balkan Research Center, 15/12/2023 - 15/12/2023,

Program Coordinator, 7/03/2024 - 17/02/2025,
Coordinator of Student Well-being Centre

Program Coordinator, 15/04/2025 - 15/04/2025,
Quality Assurance Coordinator

Prorector, 25/08/2025 - 25/08/2025,

Commission Membership, 6/10/2025 - 6/10/2025,
Member of Disciplinary commission

Certifications

Building Bridges in Physical Education: Strengthening Intercultural Competences, University of Luxembourg, 30/11/2023 - 30/11/2023,

SPSS Training course, Teaching and Learning Center IBU, 4/11/2024 - 1/01/2099,

Certificate of participation "Combating Gender and Ethnic Discrimination in Formal Education", Together Advancing for Common Trust (NGO), 1/03/2025 - 1/01/2099,

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