Tag: school community

“Schools need to open in the afternoon to be schools”: teaching Greek to parents and community members in a public school in Athens.

This study explores, through qualitative methodology, the pedagogical goals and practices of primary school teachers who teach Greek to adult migrant parents and community members in a public school in Athens. It examines instructional approaches, the dynamic interaction with learners, and the formation of an inclusive educational space, where communication and coexistence with the formal […]

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The Ombudsman for Children for the 132 Primary School of Athens

During the 2007-2008 school year, the Ombudsman for Children followed up on an issue that had arisen regarding the operation of the 132nd Primary School of Athens. He visited the school, met and discussed with the students and the Teachers’ Council and addressed to the Ministry of Education his observations and questions concerning the safeguarding […]

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Building a democratic school in Athens

This book presents the case of a primary school in central Athens that implemented inclusive and democratic practices to support the educational and social integration of students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It documents the collaborative efforts of teachers, students, and families to create a school environment based on respect, participation, and equality. The […]

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