DIVERSITY AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
This book provides a framework for reflecting on how education, through appropriate policies and measures, can help individuals become active citizens in modern multicultural societies. The authors emphasize the importance of a multicultural citizen who thinks globally and critically, while developing the necessary skills to adapt to evolving sociocultural conditions. They detail the role of […]
COUNCIL GENERAL SECRETARIAT STRATEGY ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
It refers to a strategy developed by the General Secretariat of the Council for Diversity and Inclusion. This involves policies and actions aimed at promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities within various contexts, such as education, employment, and social integration. The strategy focuses on addressing issues related to the inclusion of diverse groups (e.g., ethnic […]
What role does the family play in students’ school performance?
Teachers often face issues related to behavior, school inclusion, diversity in social class or ethnicity, and varying reactions from students or parents. While referring to literature or experts is helpful, understanding basic pedagogical principles is equally important. The modern school and society, with their rapid developments, require teachers to be knowledgeable about the challenges students […]
The approach to diversity through theater education
This thesis explores diversity through theater, focusing on investigative dramatization. It examines multiculturalism and interculturalism, adopting the view that Intercultural Education addresses diversity in schools. The practical part involved an educational intervention with nine 8-9-year-old students, where they used theater techniques to explore six stories related to diversity. The intervention was based on two of […]
DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION: IMMIGRANT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES
This thesis focuses on the intersection of special education and multiculturalism, a field with limited research findings. While diversity has been widely studied, research in special education within this context is scarce. Although both special education and intercultural education have attracted research and political interest, their combination is rare. The aim of the research is […]
The inclusion of students of Chinese origin in the Greek school: teachers’ perceptions, students’ “voices” and the role of the family
The dissertation aims to explore the inclusion of Chinese-origin students in Greek schools, focusing on their distinct characteristics and values, which differ from Western cultural norms. The modern Greek school, amid multicultural restructuring due to globalization and migration, is tasked with providing high-quality educational services that meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of all students. […]
Diversity at school: creating, implementing and evaluating an intercultural learning environment in the Primary School
The recorded by researchers risk of school marginalisation and leakage of children coming from a migrant background necessitates absolutely the formation of a teaching-learning environment that encounters the cultural and linguistic diversity positively in schools. A prerequisite for the success of such a pedagogy recommends exploring the perceptions of students about relations between ‘identity’ and […]
PSYCHOEDUCATION OF INTEGRATION: A SCHOOL FOR ALL
This research, part of the “Psychopedagogy of Inclusion” postgraduate program at the University of the Aegean, explores how a reading promotion program can help primary school students develop intercultural attitudes and a love for books. Driven by my passion for literature and the need to address multicultural integration, the study highlights how educators can foster […]
Diversity and its management in the school classroom
Over the past two decades, Greece has seen increased diversity in its classrooms due to immigration, leading to challenges in the educational system. As classrooms become more heterogeneous, issues like marginalization and exclusion based on ethnicity have emerged. Managing this diversity requires fostering acceptance and understanding, as well as adapting teaching methods to prevent inequalities. […]
Diversity in school and learning
Children often raise questions about differences they observe among their classmates, such as physical traits, abilities, or academic performance. It’s natural to notice differences in others, but we sometimes forget to acknowledge our own. School provides an excellent opportunity to teach children about diversity. Through relatable examples—like varying heights, eye colors, or learning speeds—children can […]
