“Data Analysis and Evaluation of the Newest Developments of Pedagogical Science in Preschool Education and of their Implications in the Organisation and Function of Athens Municipal Creche, as well as Proposals for the Reorganisation of its Services”.

The aim of this study was to put forth the significant qualitative elements in the function of the organization, to locate the points of its malfunction and to give worth to good practices which facilitate management, organization and professional...

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Erato: Audiovisual Material as a Tool for Analysing Innovative Pedagogical Practices in Intercultural Education (2007-2009)

Erato project is implemented in cooperation with Belgium, France, Italy and Croatia. This study analyses audiovisual and written material produced during research programs run in the five aforementioned countries. The analysis seeks to determine evaluation criteria pertaining to children’s behavior and...

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Exploring Forms of Support to Laboratory Courses. An Evaluative Study.

Part of the ATHENS 2004 program in cooperation with the Athens Technological Institute Department of early Childhood Education, 2005-2006. The purpose of this research is to study the factors which ensure effective oversight in the context of basic training. More...

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School counselor and in-service training: Exploring effective forms of supporting preschools (in cooperation with the Dept. of Scientific and Pedagogic Guidance in Primary Education, Attica Regional Education Directorate, 2005-2008)

The main objective of this research is to contribute to a stronger training role for the school counselor. It explores effective forms of cooperative, participative and distance training, which will be the key tool in supporting communication, providing support...

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Evaluative research on in-service training – 10 years of Synergy (EADAP 2004)

The purpose of this research was to internally assess the first 10 years of implementing the in-service training program Synergy. The data arose from the views of trained pedagogues and educators – mediators who participated in the program from...

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The transition from day nursery to primary school (2001-2004)

The purpose of this research was a) to highlight transition problems using educator-friendly methods and tools and b) to explore intervention approaches which primarily relate to preparation from the preschool age. The research team was comprised of an academic...

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Developing natural science activities in day nurseries (2001-2005)

The purpose of this research was to study authentic pedagogical practices for natural science activities and cooperation between nursery school teachers in one or more nursery schools in implementing these activities. The research team was comprised of experienced nursery...

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Aesop: Exploring the inter cultural pedagogical approach in a multi-cultural environment (1999-2005)

This program explored the creation of an inter cultural educational environment for children of a preschool age. It was run at the Athens African Day Nursery which received children aged 3 months to 6 years old from more than...

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“Disseminating an innovative framework of in-service training for coordinators of educators” as part of the European LEONARDO DA VINCI programme (1998-2000)

(Ιn cooperation with Belgium, Bosnia, France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Cyprus, Moldavia, Hungary, Portugal and Slovenia). The effectiveness of the first phase of the programme (see the research programme Construction of a methodology for the support and the training of...

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Construction of a methodology for the support and the training of professionals of Preschool Education (1996-1998)

(Ιn cooperation with Belgium, France, Italy, Croatia and Portugal). The purpose of this programme was to study the duties of officials (school counselors, coordinators, administrative employees) in preschool education and the strategies adopted to support and accompany innovative actions...

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