Rozana Petani

Associate Professor Rozana Petani is affiliated with the Department of Pedagogy at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zadar. She teaches courses including Family Pedagogy, Parent-School Cooperation, and Preschool Pedagogy, while serving as Vice-Dean of the Department since 2013 and a Senate member since 2015.

• PhD in Family Pedagogy (University of Zadar, 2010)
• Master's in Pedagogy (University of Zadar, 2005)
• Specialized in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Institute Malta, 2008)
• Teacher Training (University of Zadar, 1990)

Her research focuses on family education, parent-teacher collaboration, and inclusive education. Recent works explore parental burnout, disciplinary practices, and adolescent-family dynamics using qualitative methodologies. She has published extensively on topics like gender equality, media violence impacts, and gifted children’s inclusion in schools.

Her 15 most recent articles (2024–2021) analyze parenting challenges, family-school cooperation, and teacher burnout, reflecting interdisciplinary connections between pedagogy, psychology, and educational policy.

• Rector's Award for Academic Excellence (1993/1994) - University of Zadar

Rozana actively participates in scientific committees, international conferences, and university governance. She contributes to teacher training programs, lifelong education projects, and counseling services at the University of Zadar.