The volume gathers contributions that analyze contemporary pedagogical practices and teaching methodologies. The thematic sections address various issues, such as educational policy, educational psychology, sociology, and educational technology, offering innovative approaches to the modern teaching process.
Entry Category: Educational Practices & Pedagogies / Teacher Training
Teaching at a distance in the time of the Covid pandemic – 19. Teachers’ experiences.
Thi book discusses the challenges and experiences of teachers during the pandemic, particularly in the field of distance education. The study focuses on the implementation of new teaching methods, the difficulties of adaptation, and the social and psychological consequences of the changes brought about by distance education in the educational process, as well as the
“The schools are closed, but the school is ultimately us”: exploring spatial inventions beyond the boundaries of the school building in pandemic conditions.
This thesis examines the school space in Athens and analyzes its social dimensions during the Covid-19 pandemic in a school attended by students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. The study employs complex methodological tools, such as participatory observation and focus groups, to document the changes in the school’s daily life and the impact of
Hotel of Timelessness
The “Hotel of timelessness” is an educational material, which is addressed to the teachers, educators and group leaders, who work mainly with adolescents and young people (also: adapted guide for distance education). The creation of the material was born out of the need to talk beyond the refugee crisis that the whole world and Greece
Ellis island Overview and History – The Statue of Liberty
This platform introduces a comprehensive project centered on Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, exploring their historical significance as gateways to the American continent for countless immigrants in past centuries. The project offers a multifaceted experience, blending historical facts with virtual tours inside the Statue of Liberty, providing insights into her construction and offering
The Virtual Museum of Greek Migration to Canada
The Virtual Museum of Greek Immigration to Canada is one component of Immigrec, a multifaceted project on Greek diaspora undertaken by McGill University in Montreal as part of the first phase of the university’s new Center for the Study of Greek Immigration and Diaspora. This project aims to explore the history and language of Greek
Synergies between formal and non-formal education: activities in Elaionas refugees camp with children and adults
The subject of this paper is the presentation of three educational actions within the Open Refugee Accommodation Facility of Elaiona, with emphasis on the synergy between formal education (Annex of the 54th Kindergarten of Athens) and non-formal education for children (Sama tasavata) and for adults (TaMam). Having critical pedagogy as a theoretical background, the actions
Refugee children’s integration in Greece: training future teachers to face new educational challenges
The aim of this paper is to present an action research project focusing on refugee children’s integration to the formal Greek education system as it relates to their mothers’ Greek language learning. Drawing on the interrelation between formal and non-formal education, this project took place at the Open Reception facility of Eleonas in Athens and
Dialogue threads, steps in the formation of a collaborative classroom. Starting with the Freinet Pedagogy – Applying tools of an alternative pedagogy
Detailed report/evaluation of a teacher of the 132nd Primary School of Athens, who applied with her class the tools of Freinet’s Pedagogy during the two-year pilot training program and implementation of Frene’s Pedagogy in public education in 2017-2018. The teacher gives examples of her applications of Frene Pedagogy techniques in her classroom, highlighting the complexity
Educational material resulting from projects implemented by teachers of 132 Primary School of Athens
Educational material resulting from projects implemented by teachers of the 132nd Primary School of Athens. The website includes the activities that are implemented in the school and have meaning and content for the students. Through this material, the ideas and concepts through which this school approaches educational practice are outlined.