The summer closing ceremony of our school took place in a joyful and emotional atmosphere on Friday 14 June 2024 with the participation of our students, the presence of their parents and the guidance of their teachers.
This celebration included the presentation of the European Erasmus+ Programme by the members of the pedagogical team of our school, Mr. Stamatellatu Ekaterini, Mrs. Irene Katsavarou, Mr. Stavroula Tasakou & Mr. Angeliki Gerouki. This was followed by a brief presentation of the School Programmes of Cultural, Health and Environmental Education and the actions that were carried out during their implementation. Afterwards, sports games and various fun and team games organized by the physical education teachers, Mr. Maria Thanella and the Deputy Director Mr. Panagiotis Kotopoulis, as well as songs, traditional dances, treats and souvenir gifts!
Our celebration was honored with the presence of the Special Education Counselor & Mrs. Sofia F. Asimakopoulou, the Deputy Head of the Prefecture of Achaia. κ. Phocion A. Zaimis and the Vice-Regional Head of Sports, Mr. Panagiotis Antonopoulos.
In conclusion, we wish you a great summer and a good September!
On Saturday 15 June 2024 our school participated with an oral presentation at theScientific Conference with International Participation, organized by the University of Ioannina, in collaboration with the Transnational Postgraduate Programme “School Counselling and Guidance” of the Department of Primary Education, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Department of Psychology of the University of Cyprus and the Lifelong Learning Centre of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
The title of the Conference was :
“Education, Teaching and Lifelong Learning in the 21st Century: Challenges and Perspectives”
The purpose of our participation in this conference was to disseminate the experiences of the participants in the European project Erasmus+, the good practices learned and the impact on the school unit. More specifically, the impact of the Programme was presented in terms of improving teaching methods through the use of ICT and outdoor teaching and learning, promoting interdisciplinarity in teaching, improving interdisciplinary cooperation (Teachers-EFL), contributing to the creation of the right communication climate within the school unit, the openness and connection of teachers and the school unit with society, as well as the development of a network with colleagues abroad. The presentation was made by the philologist & Dr. Special Education and Training, Mr. Riga Asimina, member of the pedagogical team Erasmus+.
On Wednesday 29/5/24 an exemplary teaching based on the training conducted by members of the erasmus+ pedagogical team in Finland took place in our school.
More specifically, the teachers Asimina Riga PE02 and Georgia Tzianara PE02 in order to disseminate good practices of the 2nd mobility in Helsinki, Finland, which was entitled: “Learning outside the classroom”, implemented outdoor activities in the school yard. More specifically, they carried out an individual activity, during which the students of A1, A2 and B3 were asked to recall a positive experience they had in nature with all their senses and share it with the whole class. Then, they were divided into pairs and one of the two students, with their eyes closed and through touch and smell, had to find out what their classmate had touched in his/her hand. Then, the fairy tale “The Angry Teddy Bear” was used and the management of negative emotions and how nature can help us in this direction was discussed. Finally, in order to evaluate the above activities and with the help of educational applications on tablets and laptops, students participated in interactive quizzes.
The aim of the above activities was for students to strengthen their relationship with nature, to understand the status of man as part of nature and to find alternative ways of managing negative emotions through nature.
This exemplary teaching was attended by the teachers: Eva Kanellopoulou PE21, Kyriaki Aktypi PE88.01, Konstantina Noula PE30 and George Tsagas PE22.
On Monday 27/05/2024, members of the Erasmus+ pedagogical team of our school who participated in the 1st mobility and specifically in Aix en Provence, France, carried out training – dissemination of the results and good practices they gained at the E.E.E.E.C. of Aigio. The training was entitled: “Job Shadowing in Aix en Provence, France and exemplary presentation of good practices”.
The teachers of our school unit and members of the Erasmus+ pedagogical team, Mr. Stamatelatu Katerina PE88.02 and Mrs. Asimina Riga PE02 presented to the participating teachers a systematic and comprehensive account of the experiences and good practices gained during their participation in the European Erasmus+ programme. Through this activity, the teachers of both schools had the opportunity to reflect, discuss and exchange ideas regarding the operation of Special Education structures in Greece and France, contributing to their continuous professional development.
On Thursday 23/05/2024 after the departure of the students, an internal training and dissemination of the experiences gained by the participating teachers in the 2nd mobility of our school in Finland and more specifically in the courses and training programme entitled “Learning outside theclassroom” took place. Its purpose was to present the knowledge and good practices gained: a. theoretical training at the Europass Teachers Academy Helsinki, b. the discussion-feedback-exchange of good practices with European partners; and c. practical training outdoors, both in the countryside and in urban areas (museums, central library, etc.). In particular, the Erasmus+ Communication Officer, Mr. Evangelos Haritos and the members of the Erasmus+ pedagogical team: the deputy director Mrs. Rosa Kolangelu, Mrs. Asimina Riga, Ms. Angeliki Gerouki, Mrs. Stavroula Tasakou and Mrs. Maria Thanella. This mobility enhanced the exchange of good practices with the Finnish Partners. More specifically:
1. It showed the characteristics of the Finnish education system based on trust in educational officials and the belief that the state can and does fulfil all the needs of citizens on an equal basis, making the most of their potential. At the same time, citizens participate free of charge in all three levels of education and each teacher carries out his/her work with autonomy, choosing the learning subject, the material and the methodology he/she will follow. Furthermore, the educational system is flexible and adaptable to the demands of society, science and technology, while students enjoy the joy of learning in small groups (up to 20 students), in an experiential and active way, without exams and standardised tests.
2. It reinforced everyone’s belief in the importance of outdoor learning, which has been confirmed by research. For the Finns, then, every space is a learning space, as outdoors, the mind calms down, motor skills develop, social relationships are strengthened and learning outcomes improve. Outdoor learning therefore contributes to social well-being and development, physical and mental well-being.
3. Enrich teachers’ knowledge and skills through the practical training they carried out, organising, planning and exchanging ways of implementing outdoor learning or learning outside the classroom (e.g. museums, libraries, etc.) in a safe and added pedagogical value.
The informative web meeting took place on Thursday 23 May 2024 and was organised by the Public Administration of Achaia. The aim of this meeting was to present the basic principles and practical procedures to be followed by teachers wishing to develop and implement a successful Erasmus+ project in the field of Special Education as well as to share experiences of Erasmus+ projects. The teachers of our school unit and members of the Erasmus+ pedagogical team, Mr. Asimina Riga PE02 and Evangelos Haritos PE80 presented to the participating teachers a short and comprehensive account of the experiences of the participants and the good practices gained through their participation in the European Erasmus+ project.
On Thursday 23/05/2024 at 18:30, a dissemination of the results and good practices of the mobility (through Erasmus + programme) that was carried out by a group of teachers of the E.E.E.E.E. of Achaia in Helsinki, Finland from 31/03/2024 to 6/04/2024 on the topic of training: ‘Learning outside the classroom’. In the context of this action, the teacher Tasakou Stavroula PE03, who participated in the mobility but is also responsible for the action plan of S.D.E (Second Chance School of Patras) where she works as an hourly employee, made a presentation of the program to the trainees of S.D.E Patras who participate in the action plan “The Natural Environment of Patras as knowledge and experience. The contribution of artificial intelligence and field visit.” The trainees discussed the benefits and usefulness of out-of-class learning in adult education.
In the context of the dissemination of the results of the two mobilities carried out by our school in France (“Observation of special education teachers’ working methods”) and in Finland (“Learning outside the classroom”), the teachers Tasakou Stavroula PE03 and Stamatellatou Aikaterini PE88.02, implemented an exemplary interdisciplinary teaching on “Axial Symmetry in nature”.
The students of sections A2 , A3 and B3 were first taught the concept of symmetry and the axis of symmetry in plane geometric shapes and watched a video ( T4E Kindergarten teachers – D1 : Symmetric and asymmetric shapes ) . Then, with the help of their teachers, they went out into the garden of the agronomy laboratory to see if there is symmetry in the leaves of the plants. Each student cut out a sheet of paper. We glued these sheets to a large piece of cardboard and drew the axes of symmetry on them.
In the end, feedback and self-evaluation was given with relevant questions from both students and teachers and we all came to the conclusion that the concepts of symmetry and harmony are inextricably linked to the nature that surrounds us.
The exemplary teaching was attended by teachers Sideri Lambrini PE03, Prapa Demetra PE02, Gerouki Angeliki PE08, Katafiotis Matina PE88.05 and Maritsa Irini PE88.02
On Thursday 25/04/2024, after the departure of the students, an internal training and dissemination of the good practices brought by the participating teachers in the 1st mobility of our school in France in the programme entitled “Job shadowing in Aix en Provence, France” and its purpose was to present the good practices that were gained: a. on-the-spot job monitoring in a relevant organisation active in the field of ELA, b. discussion-feedback-exchange of good practices with French teachers and c. expanding the observation model by taking on some teaching tasks. . Specifically, this mobility included a preparatory visit by the Director of the school unit, Mr. Spyridon Psarras and work observation by the members of the pedagogical team Erasmus+, the deputy director Mr. Panagiotis Kotopoulos, Mrs. Georgia Gianara, Mrs. Ekaterini Stamatelatou, Mrs. Irene Katsavarou, Mr. Evangelos Haritos and Mrs. Asimina Riga. This mobility enhanced the exchange of good practices with the French Partners. More specifically:
It reinforced everyone’s belief in the importance of regular interdisciplinary dialogue (on a weekly basis) and the joint identification of each student’s goals and intervention programme.
She promoted as good practice the observation and participation of the psychologist in the child’s activities outside the classroom (in the child’s home environment).
It showed the importance of the special education teacher to shape the weekly schedule of each child (number of teaching hours, choice of lessons, individual or small group support, etc.) according to the needs of the child and after discussion with the students. In addition, the following were identified as good practices in special education structures in France:
Each section is attended by students of different classes (multi-grade section) depending on their abilities and learning needs.
Inside the classroom, in addition to the teacher, there are teaching assistants with a supporting and facilitating role.
In all lessons, the subject matter is differentiated according to the abilities and learning needs of the children.
Parents/guardians can meet the multidisciplinary team on a weekly basis for an update on a predetermined day and time.
Possibility of a professional perspective through the practical laboratory knowledge they already acquire from school & the connection with the labour market, such as Hotel Restaurant Olympe (a hotel-restaurant where people with disabilities work).
Adequate space and logistical infrastructure, especially to enhance the teaching of laboratory courses, are essential for the smooth and effective operation of the Laboratories.
An exciting learning experience was had by students of the A1 and B9 classes at Neromana in Ano Kastritsi. The visit began with a hike, starting from the village square at the temple of the Holy Forty. Following the signposted path we arrived at a plateau in the area, where the students, after eating breakfast, engaged in playful outdoor learning activities on the theme of Spring and the five senses. The action was based on the good practices that the members of the Erasmus+ pedagogical team learned during their training in Finland and specifically in the Training Programme of the organisation Europass Teacher Academy with the title: “Learning outside the classroom in Finland”. They were then asked to focus their attention on a part of the natural environment that they like a lot and photograph it in order to participate in a photography competition on aquatic ecosystems in the framework of the Action Plan ““Participate and Contribute” and the Environmental Programme entitled: “I volunteer for the environment and sustainability”.
Teachers participated in the action: Nikolaos Theodorides, Asimina Riga and Eleftheria Tsola.
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