Research | Kolegji Tempulli

This research was conducted by the College of Applied Technical Sciences TEMPULLI and the KosovaMotorization Association AMRKS, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

There has been a great need for a comprehensive campaign regarding traffic safety for some time. Apart from the publication of the magazine “Auto Tempulli” for several years, which was the only periodical, namely the only illustrative magazine in the country, so far there have been no such initiatives for road safety at the national level.

This project, through its campaigns, primarily aims to raise traffic culture, familiarize ourselves with everything we need to know, to learn about our behavior and responsibilities as participants in traffic.

The activities were carried out according to the scheme established during the planning and dynamics determined upon the establishment of the FKSRR on May 14, 2013. These activities are planned to be carried out according to the following stages:

First phase

May - June 2013 - Organization of tests - assessment of achievement;

Second phase

July - August 2013 - Production of television shows;

Third phase

September-December 2013 - Publication of research results;

Continuation of activities in schools;

Continuation of production of television shows;

The show "Road Safety"

In order to expand the focus of activities on road safety, Tempulli College in cooperation with KTV has managed to produce a weekly television show 'Road Safety'. Through these television shows, experts have been invited to the studio and special chronicles have been carried out in the field depending on the topic addressed.

Research results

The research was carried out during the spring and summer months of this year, with the selection of MEST, in 40 primary and lower secondary schools. The learning results were assessed in the theoretical part (recognition of traffic signs and rules) and in the practical part (technical skills in riding bicycles). Based on the general analysis of the situation in the field, a poor state of acquisition of theoretical knowledge and development of practical learning regarding rules and behavior on the road was observed. This time, we have focused the research results on the school level, not focusing on the individual performance of students.

Based on the data that emerged from this research and knowing well the current situation in terms of road safety as well as the activities developed in this spirit, we consider that these actions are necessary, expressed through the following conclusions:

To develop the necessary preparations for the drafting of the plan and program of the subject "Road Safety" with the aim of including this subject in the school curricula in the 2014/2015 school year;
To develop permanent forms of teaching and extracurricular activities with students with the aim of increasing knowledge about a cultured and safe behavior on the road. Institutional support for activities within the framework of the "Road Safety" project, started this year in primary schools in Kosovo;
Providing funds for the development of awareness campaigns on road safety. Creating a fund with a symbolic payment from the revenues from the payment of compulsory insurance policies, from road taxes upon vehicle registration;
Harmonization of the development of activities on a national scale related to road safety;
The greatest possible involvement of institutions, organizations, and civil society in the development of activities for child road safety;
The expansion and expansion of global activities for child road safety, including throughout our country.

Road safety education and training, as well as public information, help people move more safely on the road. By raising awareness and encouraging people to obey the rules and signs on the road, it helps create well-being and comfort for everyone. These and other similar reasons have been the main impetus for starting work on the realization of this research.

“Tempulli” College and AMRKS in cooperation with MEST and support from FKSRR this year organized the fourth edition of the School Magazine “Road Safety”, an activity that is now traditional at the national level, with student representatives from primary and lower secondary schools from different municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo. The selection of schools was made by MEST.

In 2016, a total of 20 SH.F.M.U. from 6 Municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo (Prishtina, Lipjan, Ferizaj, Vushtrri, Suhareka and Mitrovica). As in previous years, the implementation of this edition has been divided into two parts: the theoretical part (visits to schools where testing/assessment of students is carried out) and the practical part (student bicycle races). The data extracted from the theoretical assessment of students in schools also reflect the results of this research.

Road traffic accidents are a routine occurrence that occurs in every country in the world. Thousands of people worldwide lose their lives every day in such accidents, while thousands more are left with disabilities or emotional scars throughout their lives. A significant proportion of these people are children and young people of different ages (World Health Organization, 2007).

Educating and raising awareness of children and young people effectively and continuously regarding the dangers of the road and their responsibilities as road users is undoubtedly an important part of their development, so we must all work together to help children and young people understand and manage the risks on the road.

The College of Applied Technical Sciences “Tempulli” and the Kosovo Motoring Association “AMRKS” in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and with the support of the Kosovo Forum for Road Safety this year organized the fifth edition of the School Magazine “Road Safety”.

Unlike the previous four years where the activity was focused only on primary and lower secondary schools, this year the activity in question has also been extended to upper secondary schools from different municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo. The selection of schools, as in previous years, was made by MEST.

The formula for the implementation of this Edition was the same as in previous years: the theoretical part (testing of students in schools) and the practical part (student competitions on bicycles).

The data obtained from the theoretical assessment of students in schools also reflect the results of the research “Causes of accidents from the perspective of students”.

A total of 3691 students from grades 11 and 12, from 23 upper secondary schools, from ten municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo, participated in this research: Gjakova, Gjilan, Drenas, Junik, Klina, Peja, Podujeva, Prishtina, Prizren, Viti.