Dr. Armend Tahirsylaj

Dr. Armend Tahirsylaj serves as an Associate Professor of Education at The Pennsylvania State University, bringing a rich international perspective shaped by his diverse educational and professional experiences across Kosovo, Canada, Austria, the United States, Sweden, and Norway. After earning his PhD in Educational Theory and Policy from Penn State in 2015, he has established himself as an expert in international comparative education and K-12 national education policies. His research focuses on educational theory and policy, with particular emphasis on the concept of Bildung (self-cultivation through education) and its role in human development. His international background informs his approach to understanding educational systems and policies across different cultural contexts. As an educator in Penn State's Creativity and Innovation through Technology (CIT) program, he engages with a global community of learners, fostering creative thinking and innovative approaches to education. His work contributes to understanding how different educational systems approach creativity, innovation, and human development through formal education.