Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate how Greek students and teachers perceive interpret a cultural landscape element, namely cultivation terraces, in terms the various uses values (economic, environmental, ecological cultural) that they may represent for those involved educational system. was carried out with structured questionnaire, addressed 362 97 geography teachers, different types exposure terraced landscapes: (1) inhabitants larger metropolitan area Athens (2) Aegean...

Dyslexia is a specific form of learning disability which comes along with diverse difficulties, both in and social emotional fields. It obstructs the development individual at all levels education. This research investigates students' spatial geographical thinking whether there differentiation these abilities between dyslexic non-dyslexic ones. For this purpose, 50 questionnaires were distributed to 25 students aged 14. To implement research, opportunity sampling from different areas (rural,...

This article focuses on the development of an educational outdoor adventure mobile app while presenting findings that were derived from various case studies we conducted using it. The application, called RouteQuizer, is complemented by a web application and database, forming system enables teachers to create treasure hunt activities for their students monitor performance. aim research was would exploit all possible Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) benefits excluding smartphone use negative...

The case study investigates students’ statistical and geospatial literacy their reaction to an ICT-based teaching scenario. involved 41 High School in Lesvos Island, Greece. intervention was applied the ICT lab, context of a second-semester project on Geography. means we employed carry out activities included worksheets web-based platform statistics4school. In order check effectiveness this intervention, sample completed assessment sheets anonymous self-reporting questionnaire. According...

In this research we investigate the conceptions of 11 year old pupils about flow a river from its sources to sea. 2D and 3D small scale maps were used 287 15 different schools situated in urban rural environments mountainous, plain coastal areas Greece. The purpose study was whether contribute better understanding fluvial system on physical landscape, identify stereotypical imagery direction flow, type map that will help children visualize understand features natural environment. Pupils...

Today, there are many tools in the social Web 2.0 that created specifically for educational audience, proposed learning process and used with great interest of both students teachers at all levels education.The offered possibilities these encourage research initiative, configuration new ways communication, collaboration, interaction reflection, also common contribution knowledge building process.In this study considers following question: Does sociocultural constructivist affect their...

This paper presents and assesses the implementation of a landscape educational project for schoolchildren in Greece, where awareness is inadequate.Specifically, was implemented sample 239 kindergarten, first-grade sixth-grade primary school children, different regions Greece.Children's emotional, behavioural cognitive relationship with first evaluated, through an in-depth questionnaire.Next, children participated series interactive experiential activities, purposes awareness-raising...

This article discusses the ICT literacy of secondary education teachers in Greece. Regardless their specialty, a representable sample 700 in-service from 283 schools throughout Greece, participated our questionnaire survey that was conducted December 2017 until June 2018. The were questioned about familiarity with personal computer and smartphone use, whether they use devices classroom, while also reporting any obstacles face order to implement educational process. data collected enabled us...

This paper presents the results of a study on Primary Education teachers’ attitudes towards and views implementation differentiated instruction Geography. The research tool was questionnaire with 16 open closed questions, which distributed to sample 173 teachers teaching in 45 out 99 pilot schools throughout Greece 2014. have shown that: a) large number state that they are adequately, well very familiar instruction; b) most believe students’ learning readiness, interests, profile - combined...

The development of spatial abilities in young children leads to better achievement STEAM education and their daily lives. Early interventions have been shown be highly effective developing abilities. In this study, the curriculum Greek kindergarten is described, use maps recommended for inclusion curriculum. This study examines pupils’ at end two consecutive preschool years determines whether attending one or succeeded participating achieving goals set by Furthermore, it investigates which...

This study aims to present an ICT-based teaching scenario, which was implemented in 21 students (10 boys and 11 girls) of the 7th grade a Junior High School on Lesvos Island, Greece. Intervention applied Geography course, it lasted 8 hours. The main characteristic this class that one-third were non-native Greek speaking. Teaching tools used were: simulations, online quiz, movie maker software, QGIS software power point for activities. To check effectiveness intervention, distributed through...

Statistical literacy is gaining recognition as something that people should have in order to function fully 21st century’s society. On a daily basis an enormous volume of data are available through the Web; making best it demands possession high level statistical training. In this paper we present new technology-augmented teaching scenario, implemented way may be utilized by both teachers and students. Using features web-based platform statistics4school – free online educational tool for...

Statistical literacy is of the utmost importance in modern societies traversing era Big Data, where virtually everyone has access to a tremendous volume information but, at same time, only very limited percentage possess ability process and comprehend. There no doubt that it challenging collect use up-to-date statistical problem-solving when dealing with complex datasets. Moreover, cannot talk about data without mentioning spatial thinking development Information Communication Technologies...

This study is a continuation of the previous year's work on analysis sociocultural constructivist interactions Greek high school students (N=16) during an eight-month geographical and environmental research project in social computing specifically free bookmarking site, Diigo.All learning actions led to reach higher phase interaction, progressively developing essential geographic skills, creating active network (with remarkable distinction cohesion, power role structures).The results also...