- 2018 – ongoing – Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, International Slavic University, Sveti Nikole and Bitola.
- June 2022 – March 2025 – Training and employment of individuals for providing community care services, funded by UNDP, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and supported by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the Employment Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia.
- May 2022 – November 2022 – Trainer, project “Inclusive Schools: From Theory to Practice,” Social Protection Council of the Municipality of Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia.
- October 2021 – April 2024 – Motivational advisor/mentor, project “Activation of Vulnerable Groups on the Labour Market,” implemented by the Employment Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia, funded by the European Union.
- July 2018 – October 2018 – Project Assistant, project “Mapping the Needs and Problems of Children/Persons with Disabilities in the Bitola Region,” funded by the European Union.
- July 2018 – October 2018 – Project Assistant, project “Inclusive Practices in Multiethnic Environments,” funded by the European Union.
- September 2017 – March 2018 – Project Assistant, project “Barriers to Educational Inclusion of Children with Special Needs,” Foundation Open Society – Macedonia.
- May 2015 – December 2018 – Regional Coordinator, project “Expanding Opportunities for Social Inclusion and Improving the Quality of Life of Children with Disabilities through Empowerment of Their Parents and Families,” UNICEF.
- September 2016 – March 2017 – Educator, project “Municipal Beneficial Work – Educational Mediation for Roma Children,” UNDP.
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Gorica Popovska Nalevska PhD
Slagjana Angelkoska PhD
11 July 2025
Diana Belevska PhD
11 July 2025
Gorica Popovska Nalevska PhD
PhD Gorica Popovska Nalevska
Name and surname: Gorica Popovska Nalevska
Birth year: 1986
Campus: Sveti Nikole and Bitola
E-mail: gorica.popovska@msu.edu.mk
Subjects Sveti Nikole
- Faculty of psychology
– Basics of pedagogy and didactic methods
– Inclusive education
Subjects Bitola
- Faculty of psychology
– Lifelong learning
– Basics of pedagogy and didactic methods
– Inclusive education
– Learning and teaching
– Giftedness and creativity
Academic faculty
Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences
- 2011–2015 – University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” – Skopje, Faculty of Philosophy – Skopje, Doctoral studies at the Institute of Pedagogy – Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences
- 2008–2010 – University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” – Skopje, Faculty of Philosophy – Skopje, Postgraduate studies at the Institute of Pedagogy – Master of Pedagogical Sciences
- 2004–2008 – University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, Faculty of Education – Bitola, Program: Teachers – Graduated Teacher
- 2000–2004 – Gymnasium “Josip Broz Tito” – Bitola
Work experience
Published academic and professional works
Nalevska Popovska, G. (2011). Models of communication between the family and the school. Educational Crossroads, No. 151.
Nalevska Popovska, G. (2011). Models of communication that determine the cooperation with parents. In Efficiency and Effectiveness of Teaching (Conference proceedings). Bitola: SOU “Taki Daskalo”.
Nalevska Popovska, G. (2011). Family and school openness: attitudes and opinions of parents. Journal Educational Work.
Nalevska Popovska, G. (2011). The multicultural dimension of the educational process. Educational Crossroads, No. 158.
Nalevska Popovska, G., Popovski, F. (2014). Learning Through Game. International Journal Teacher, Bitola, Macedonia.
Popovski, F., Nedelkovski, I., Mijakovska, S., Popovska Nalevska, G. (2016). Interactive Scientific Visualization in 3D Virtual Reality Model. TEM Journal, Serbia.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F. (2018). Teachers’ and parents’ attitudes toward students with disabilities. International Journal of Education Teacher, vol. 16.
Popovski, F., Popovska Nalevska, G., Atanasoski, M., Mijakovska, S. (2018). Modernization of secondary vocational education in the graphic sector in Macedonia. International Journal TEMEL – IJ, vol. 2.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F. (2019). The barriers of educational inclusion of children with disabilities in the elementary education in the Republic of Macedonia. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, vol. 8.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2019). Portfolio for monitoring and assessing students’ achievements. 10th International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue: East–West”, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Risteska, A. (2019). Adapting the teaching programs and preparing an Individual Educational Plan for students with special needs. 10th International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue: East–West”, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F. (2019). Professional and pedagogical ethics of teachers. KNOWLEDGE – International Journal, vol. 30.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Cvetkovska, R. (2019). Employment of persons with disabilities in the Bitola Region – current conditions and perspectives. 70 Years of Organized Education, Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities in North Macedonia, Bitola.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Risteska, A. (2019). Adaptation of curricula and development of Individual Educational Plan for students with special needs. 10th International Conference “International Dialogue: East–West”, ISU “Gavrilo Romanovich Derzhavin”, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2019). Portfolio for monitoring and evaluating student achievement. 10th International Conference “International Dialogue: East–West”, ISU “Gavrilo Romanovich Derzhavin”, Sveti Nikole.
Risteska, A., Popovska Nalevska, G. (2019). Application of information technology in teaching for students with mental disabilities. 10th International Conference “International Dialogue: East–West”, ISU “Gavrilo Romanovich Derzhavin”, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2019). Employment and working integration of persons with disabilities. Intl. Conf. Bulgaria of Regions 2019, University of Agribusiness and Rural Development, Plovdiv.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2019). Support services for children with disabilities and their families for better educational inclusion. International Journal of Education Teacher, vol. 9, no. 18.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Kuzmanovska, M. (2020). Pedagogical prevention of peer violence. 11th International Conference “International Dialogue: East–West”, ISU, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2020). Development of ethical pedagogical thought – from the past to the present. 11th International Conference “International Dialogue: East–West”, ISU, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Kuzmanovska, M. (2020). Teaching Methods as a factor of students’ learning motivation. Journal of Education, University of Tetova, vol. 2, no. 3–4.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2020). Motivation as a mediating factor in the realization of giftedness. 2nd International Conference “Gifted and Talented Creators of the Progress”, UKLO, Bitola.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Kuzmanovska, M. (2020). Competences of teachers for teaching students with dyslexia – conditions and perspectives. Intl. Scientific Conference, Lipetsk.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Kuzmanovska, M. (2020). Psychosocial development of the child in the modern family. University of Veliko Turnovo.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F. (2021). The teacher’s role in developing students’ moral and ethical values. Pedagogika, vol. 93, no. 1.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Kuzmanovska, M. (2021). The influence of the media on identification models among teenagers. Conference in Lipetsk State Pedagogical University.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F., Dimova Popovska, H. (2021). Communication strategies for strengthening the parent–teacher relationship in primary schools. IJRSIE, vol. 10.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Risteska, A. (2021). Improving the quality of study for students with disabilities by establishing support centers. 12th Intl. Conference, ISU, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2021). The importance of lifelong learning and digital competencies of teachers. 12th Intl. Conference, ISU, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F. (2022). The influence of mass media on adolescent identity. IJRSIE, 11(6): 49–57.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F., Dimova Popovska, H. (2022). Functionality of the family system in families with disabled children. IJRSIE, 11(12): 1–11.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F., Dimova Popovska, H. (2022). Higher education for students with disabilities in North Macedonia. IJRSIE, 11(13): 85–100.
Shalevska, D., Popovska Nalevska, G. (2022). Youth’s interest in non-formal education. 13th Intl. Conference, ISU, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2022). Needs and motivations of adults for educational inclusion. 13th Intl. Conference, ISU, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F., Dimova Popovska, H. (2023). Values and moral attitudes among adolescents. IJRSIE, 12(1): 73–81.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F. (2023). Parental attitudes and digital media use in children. IJRSIE, 12(7): 65–73.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Kuzmanovska, M. (2023). Addressing socio-emotional challenges in gifted education. 14th Intl. Conference, ISU, Sveti Nikole.
Kuzmanovska, M., Popovska Nalevska, G. (2023). Factors for academic achievement in gifted students. 14th Intl. Conference, ISU, Sveti Nikole.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F., Dimova Popovska, H. (2024). Test anxiety among university students. IJRSIE, 13(1): 47–56.
Dimova Popovska, H., Popovska Nalevska, G., Popovski, F. (2024). Using formative assessment to build student confidence. IJRSIE, 13(1): 113–121.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Stojanovska, S., Cvetkovska, R. (2024). Inclusive education for students with disabilities – challenges and perspectives. XV Intl. Conference, University of Tuzla.
Popovski, F., Dimova Popovska, H., Popovska Nalevska, G., Mijakovska, S. (2024). Psychological and graphic aspects of colors in design. IJCSIT, vol. 16, no. 3.
Dimitrovska, J., Popovska Nalevska, G. (2024). Self-esteem, perfectionism, and impostor syndrome among gifted students. IJRSIE, 13(13): 157–168.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2025). Critical thinking as a factor in problem-based learning. IJRSIE, 14(1): 123–133.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Kuzmanovska, M., Jovanovska Rizoska, S. (2025). Burnout and stress among teachers in North Macedonia. Journal of Research in Education and Pedagogy, vol. 2, no. 1, 14–25.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Risteska, A. (2025). AI in education – potentials and challenges. XXVII Intl. Conference, Humanitarian University, Yekaterinburg.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Stojanovska, S. (2025). Needs and satisfaction from implementing home care services. XVI Intl. Conference, University of Tuzla.
Published textbooks
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2020). Inclusive Teaching, Modern Didactic Concept. Sveti Nikole: International Center for Slavic Education.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2020). Learning and Teaching, Pedagogical-Psychological Aspects. Sveti Nikole: International Center for Slavic Education.
Popovska Nalevska, G. (2020). Picture Book Edition “Children Change the World”. Skopje: Toper.
Popovska Nalevska, G., Kimova, Gj. (Script for students). Adult Education. Sveti Nikole: International Center for Slavic Education.
Kimova, Gj., Popovska Nalevska, G. (Script for students). Lifelong Education. Sveti Nikole: International Center for Slavic Education.