Greece: experts involved in ECML activities

Coordinators and team members of ECML projects

2020-2023 - INSPIRING INNOVATION IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: CHANGING CONTEXTS, EVOLVING COMPETENCES

• Thomaï Alexiou, School of English at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Associate partner of the project "Young children’s language learning pathways";

• Bessie Dendrinos, ECSPM, Associate partner of the project “Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment”;

• Katerina Krimpogianni, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Associate partner of the project “Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment”;

• Marina Mattheoudakis, Department of Theoretical & Applied Linguistics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Associate partner of the project “CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages”;

• Evangélia Moussouri, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Team member of the project “CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages”;

• Maria Stathopoulou, Hellenic Open University, Coordinator of the project “Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment”.

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Katerina Zourou, Web2Learn elearning company, Thessaloniki.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages" (2016-2018)

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Maria Roussi, Ministère de l'Education, de la Formation tout au long de la vie et des Cultes, Le Piree.
  ECML project: team member of the project "European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO) (2013-2015)

• Roula Tsokalidou, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators" (2013-2014)

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

2020-2023- INSPIRING INNOVATION IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: CHANGING CONTEXTS, EVOLVING COMPETENCES

• Natsi Chaïdo, Greek School Network. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021), participant's report.

• Despina Constantinidou, 2nd Model Junior High School of Thessaloniki. ECML Project: “Digital citizenship through language education” (workshop 4-5 November 2021); participant's report.

• Marios Evaggelinos, Institute of Educational Policy. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021), participant's report.

• Christina Karasava. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021).

• Marianthi Karatsiori, lecturer at University of Macedonia, Greece. - Training and consultancy:  "Teacher competences in Language Education".(network meeting 26-27 of February 2020).

• Kia Karavas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (network meeting 9-10 November 2020).

• Katerina Krimpogianni, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (workshop 18-19 May 2021), participant's report.

• Charis-Olga Papadopoulou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021), participant's report.        

• Urania Sarri, Regional Center for Educational Planning of Peloponnese (PE.K.E.S. of Peloponnese). ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (workshop 18-19 May 2021), participant's report.

• Athina Vrettou, 4th Regional Centre of Education Planning of Central Macedonia. ECML Project: “Developing teacher competences for pluralistic approaches” (workshop 28-29 September 2021); participant's report.

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Natsi Chaïdo, Greek School Network, Ioannina.
  ECML training and consultancy "Plurilingual education – Plurilingual and intercultural competences: descriptors and teaching materials" (FREPA): team member; network meeting (1-2 March 2018)

• Androniki Charitonidou, Athens.
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; network meeting (8-9 September 2016); particpant's report
  
  
• Bessie Dendrinos, European Civil Society Platform for Multilingualism (ECSPM).
  ECML Colloquium “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016)

• Maria Dokopoulou, Institute of Educational Policy, Athens.
  ECML project: "Developping language awareness in subject classes"; workshop (16-17 November 2017)

• Eudokia Fotara, Gymnasium and Lycée, Symi.
  ECML project: "Learning Environments where foreign languages flourish" (EOL); network meeting (20-21 March 2018)
  
  
• Evangelia Karagianni (email 1, email 2), 5th Regional Centre of Educational Planning-Ministry Of Education, Gerakas.
  ECML project: "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL); workshop (7-8 March 2019); participant's report

• Marianthi Karatsiori, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki.
  ECML think tank: "Language learning pathways" (18-19 January 2018)

• Evdokia Karavas, Department of English Language and Literature, School of Philosophy, University of Athens, Athens.
  ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); network meeting (9-10 May 2017); participant's report; workshop (15-16 November 2016); participant's report

• Theofanis Katsanos, Hellenic Ministry of Education, Regional directorate of primary and secondary education of Thessaly, Directorate of primary education of Larissa; 1st primary school of Larissa, Larissa.
  ECML project: "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); workshop (10-11 November 2016)

• Pagona Kioutsouki, Komotini.
  ECML training and consultancy "Online technology - Use of ICT in support of language learning for teaching" (ICT-REV); network meeting (14-15 February 2019)
  

• Marina Kollatou, ETAL - English Teachers’ Association of Larissa; 3rd Senior high school of Larissa, Larissa.
  ECML training and consultancy "Content and Language Integrated Learning - A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); network meeting (4-5 March 2019)
  

• Konstantinos Kostoudis, 1st Primary School of Xanthi, Xanthi.
  ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018)

• Maria Malitsa, Ministry of Education - Prefecture of Primary and Secondary Education of Sterea Ellada, Piraeus.
  ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017); participant’s report

• Evangélia Moussouri, Université Aristote de Thessalonique, Département de langue et de littérature françaises, Thessalonique.
  ECML think tank: “Early language learning” (1-2 December 2016)

• Maria Nika, Institute of Educational Policy, Athens.
  ECML project: "Inspiring language learning in the early years: Why it matters and what it looks like for children aged 3-12 years"; workshop (12-13 September 2018); participant's report
  

• Maria Papadopoulou, Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Thessaly, Volos.
  ECML project: "Inspiring language learning in the early years: Why it matters and what it looks like for children aged 3-12 years"; workshop (12-13 September 2018); participant's report
  
  
• Galini Sapountzaki, University of Thessaly, School of Humanities, Volos.
  ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); network meeting (5-6 April 2018); participant's report
  
  
• Olympia Tsaknaki, Université Aristote, Thessaloniki.
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018); participant's report
  
  
• Titika-Konstantina Tsintoni, Institute of Life Long Learning Education, Greek Ministry of Education, Patras.
  ECML project: "Language for work – Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018); participant's report

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Aikaterini Bompetsi (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Ministry of Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, Directorate for European and International  Affairs, Section for International Relations, Athens.
  ECML project: "Learning through languages"; conference (10-11 December 2015) 

• Marina Mattheoudakis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki.
  ECML project: "Learning through languages"; conference (10-11 December 2015)

• Argyro Moumtzidou, Ministère de l´Education nationale, Université Aristote, Thessalonique.
  ECML project: "Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education" (CARAP for parents); workshop (28-30 April 2014); participant's report

• Vassiliki Tsekoura, Dafni kentro epangelmatikis katartisis (DAFNI KEK), Patra.
  ECML project: "A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work); workshop (24-25 June 2015); participant's report; network meeting (5-6 December 2013)

2008-2011 - Empowering language professionals

• Thomaï Alexiou, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki.
  ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010); participant's workshop report (pending)

• Rosa Antonakaki, Athens.
  ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009); article published in Aspects Today no. 24 (January-March 2010)

• Lida Antoniou, Anatolia College, Thessaloniki.
  ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011); participant's workshop report (pending)

• Sofia Avtzoglou,Thessaloniki.
  ECML project: "Content based teaching + plurilingual/cultural awareness" (CONBAT+) (2008-2011); network meeting (24-25 June 2010)

• Demetra Bechlikoudi, Athens.
  ECML project: "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD) (2008-2010); workshop (22-23 October 2009); participant's workshop report (pending)

• Evangelia Gkiovousoglou-Kaga, Consultant for foreign languages, Pedagogical Institute of Athens, Athens.
  ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011):
  - Workshop (29-31 Octobre 2008); participant’s workshop report (French - Greek);
  - Network meeting (27-28 April 2010);
  - Workshop (19-20 May 2011); participant’s workshop report (pending)

• Stefania Kordia, Athens.
  ECML project: "Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (AYLLit) (2008-2011); workshop (9-10 September 2010); participant’s workshop report (pending)

• Cleopatra Kossovitsa-Varela, Pedagogical Institute, Athens.
  ECML project: "Quality training at grassroots level" (Qualitraining2) (2008-2009); workshop (22-24 September 2009); participant’s workshop report (pending)

• Chryssa Laskaridou, 3rd Primary School Evosmos-Experimental School for the English Language, Evosmos.
  ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); workshop (16-18 February 2011); participant’s workshop report

• Marina Mattheoudakis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki.
  ECML projects:
  - "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (EPLC) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009); participant's workshop report (pending)
  - "Piloting and implementing the European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages" (EPOSTL2) (2008-2011); workshop (11-13 June 2008)
  - "Guidelines for university language testing" (GULT) (2008-2011); workshop (26-28 May 2010); participant's workshop report 
  - National Contact Points; workshop (29-30 June 2010) 

• Alexandra Melista, Acharnes.
  ECML project: "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009); participant’s workshop report

• Chaïdo Natsi, Larissa.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning through languages other than English - getting started" (CLIL-LOTE-START) (2008-2011); workshop (9-11 June 2010); participant's workshop report

• Eleni Poulla, Heraklion.
  ECML project: "Encouraging the culture of evaluation among professionals" (ECEP) (2008-2011); workshop (18-19 June 2009); participant’s workshop report

• Ingrid Thompson, Piraeus.
  ECML project: National Contact Points; workshop (29-30 June 2010)

• Niovi Trifona-Antonopoulou (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Center for Greek Language, Kalamaria, Thessaloniki.
  ECML project: National Contact Points; workshop (11-12 September 2008) 

• Kyriaki Vamvaka Christodoulopoulou, Achaia Adult Education Institute.
  ECML project: "Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio - follow-up project" (ELP-TT3) (2010-2011); network meeting (23-24 September 2010)

• Petros Zagkliverinos, East Thessaloniki Intercultural Upper Secondary School.
  ECML project: "Mobility programmes for plurilingual and intercultural education – tools for language teachers" (PluriMobil) (2010-2011); workshop (22-24 March 2011); participant’s workshop report

• Vasiliki Zotou, University of Thessaly, Volos.
  ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011); participant’s workshop report