SWOT Analysis of Work Conditions

Mijo Mirković School of Economics, Trade and Administration

STRENGTHS

Position1 In the centre of the town, well connected with the

other parts of the town and the suburbs – important for the students who are commuters

2 A parking spot for the van that transports students with disabilities to and from the school

STRENGTHSEquipment and class organization1 The beginning and the end of the classes are adjusted to

the traffic demands of the students2 The equipment of the cabinets is optimal3 The information technology and library are continuously

extended and renewed4 The inclusion of students with disabilities in the regular

classes is implemented through models of complete and partial integration

STRENGTHSEducational aspect1 Numerous extracurricular activities and projects2 The students are given the opportunity to participate in competitions and festivals3 The school is involved in humanitarian projects in the community and cooperates with

suitable organizations 4 The school is involved in international projects and initiates contacts with students

from the European countries, encourages the exchange of knowledge, widening of the competences and communication

5 The inclusive approach is practiced, individualized programmes are made for the students with disabilities

6 At the end of the secondary education, the students are qualified and can compete at the labour market but can also continue their education after passing the state exam

7 Adult education – finishing the secondary education

WEAKNESSES

Equipment and organization of classes1 Insufficient equipment of classes with technology

– LCD projectors2 Working in two shifts

WEAKNESSES

Educational aspect1 Certain students are not motivated enough2 Behaviour problems of certain students

and absences from classes3 Certain teachers do not develop their

competences at the necessary level

OPPORTUNITIES

Equipment and class organization1 Further equipping of classrooms with

educational technology2 A more intensive use of the existing

computers and didactic equipment

OPPORTUNITIESEducational aspect1 Encouraging the students’ creativity and interests

with the possibility of including into projects on the local, state and international level

2 Encouraging the teachers’ creativity and modernizing the work with modern didactic instruments

3 Modernization of methods and styles of teaching

THREATS

1 The position of the school in the centre of the town2 Working in two shifts3 Stimulating the teachers – impossibility of rewarding the

motivated teachers