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Papers by Elli Samara

Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Heilpädagogik, 2019

Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg, 2014

Danke möchte ich zuerst den Schülern, Lehrern, Sonderschulberatern und Eltern für die Hilfebereit... more Danke möchte ich zuerst den Schülern, Lehrern, Sonderschulberatern und Eltern für die Hilfebereitschaft und Kooperation. Mein ganz besonderer Dank gilt Herrn Prof. Dr. Theo Klauß als Betreuer und Begleiter dieser Arbeit und für die kritischen Hinweise, die wertvoll für meine Arbeit waren und auch Herrn Prof. Dr. Spyridon Soulis für die zugige Erstellung des zweiten Gutachtens. Ich bedanke mich auch bei Herrn Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Lamers für seine langjährige Betreuung, die geduldige Unterstützung und sein unermüdliches Interesse. Auch der Institution für staatliche Stipendien in Griechenland bin ich zu Dank verpflichtet, weil ihre finanzielle Unterstützung mir dabei geholfen hat, mich auf meine Arbeit voll zu konzentrieren. Ich bedanke mich bei meinen Eltern für die psychische und finanzielle Unterstützung und bei meinem Ehemann für seine volle Unterstützung und auch dafür, dass er immer an meiner Seite steht. Ein herzliches Dankeschön! Ehrenwörtliche Erklärung Ich versichere, dass ich die vorliegende Arbeit selbstständig und ohne Benutzung anderer als der im Literaturverzeichnis angegebenen Quellen und Hilfsmittel angefertigt habe. Die wörtlich oder inhaltlich den im Literaturverzeichnis aufgeführten Quellen und Hilfsmitteln entnommenen Stellen sind in der Arbeit als Zitat bzw. Paraphrase kenntlich gemacht.

European Journal of Education Studies, 2019

This article discusses the issue of the school inclusion of children with learning disabilities i... more This article discusses the issue of the school inclusion of children with learning disabilities in the light of the basic principles and conditions of inclusion philosophy. The main features of children with learning disabilities are summarized, and basic intervention and early intervention parameters are mentioned, such as interdisciplinary approach, systematic teaching with appropriate adaptations, teacher role, collaboration with family, personalized programs, pedagogical therapeutic environment, the introduction of innovations in education to stimulate a sense of adaptation to the environment, etc. The goal of early recognition is not to simply locate high-risk children, but rather the early intervention to reduce difficulties and preventative intervention with regard to secondary disorders accompanying the predominant difficulty or disability. Article visualizations:

The transition from kindergarten to primary school is a critical step in a child’s life. Accordin... more The transition from kindergarten to primary school is a critical step in a child’s life. According to Brofenbrenner, different systems influence an individual’s development. The Microsystems (parents, school) can impact the child's development immediately and directly. Interconnections between the Microsystems (Mesosystem), such as interactions between the family and teachers, can influence children’s development and also provide them with the proper preparation for their transition from kindergarten to primary school. The purpose of this research is to evaluate parent-teacher communication and the role of parents in the transition of their children from kindergarten to primary school. In an effort to make new suggestions for enhancing this transition, the quality and frequency of this communication, such as the evaluation of their children’s abilities and skills, are thoroughly examined. Data collection was based on structured interviews of 16 parents of children undergoing thi...

In recent years, extracurricular activities have focused on areas other than sports, which were p... more In recent years, extracurricular activities have focused on areas other than sports, which were previously considered to be the main option. In modern times, museums and other cultural spaces can be places of education and effective learning. This article aims to make use of the museum experience in relation to learning and education for all. A bibliographic review will present the meaning and role of museums with emphasis on their educational, communicative and cultural dimension. In addition, an educational example of school children's artworks will be presented by a Center for Design and Implementation of Personalized and Group Educational Programs for children with and without special educational needs. The implementation of the experiential educational program confirms the theory and the educational role that extracurricular activities can do. The combination of a theoretical approach and educational example serves the relationship of a fertile conjugation of theory and app...

Behavioral problems are a category of special educational needs and can affect the person's e... more Behavioral problems are a category of special educational needs and can affect the person's evolution. The purpose of this article is to present an incident with problems of internalization and to address it through structured pedagogical intervention in the free time. In the case study, a real or hypothetical example that reflects a more general situation is presented with a view to analyzing in depth and investigating alternatives to emerging problems. Case Reports are the core of the recognition process and the end of a successful training. This article focuses on the use of leisure time as a planned educational practice from the point of view of informal learning and education provided in a center for the design and implementation of personalized and group educational programs of integration philosophy. An incident is presented, as well as the symptomatology it displays. Here is a summary of the inclusion program that was organized and implemented on the one hand to alleviat...

OALib, 2018

OALib, 2019

Speech and communication disorders are a category of special educational needs and can affect the... more Speech and communication disorders are a category of special educational needs and can affect the evolution of the individual. The aim of this report is to present a case study as a teaching example. While studying this case, real or hypothetical examples, which reflect more general situations, are presented in order to analyze and investigate them thoroughly. The purpose of this is to provide alternative solutions to the emerging problems. The presentation of written case studies can become a really important part of the educational procedure. Case studies form the core of the recognition process and signify the end of a successful training. Moreover, case studies are an important element for lifelong training of both educators and therapists. A hypothetical case is presented in this report together with the symptomatology it shows. Furthermore, the diagnosis procedure and the way the problems of the specific student have been dealt with are presented. Finally, some basic conclusions are reached based on the information that has already been presented.

Leisure programs can play an important role in the education, socialization and development of ch... more Leisure programs can play an important role in the education, socialization and development of children. On the other hand, the trend of the modern age is the inclusion of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. If leisure time activities can be combined with integration, an effective outcome can be achieved with multiple benefits. In addition, the type of activities that children choose and their performance in them can play an important role in integrating them into the peer group. The purpose of this article is to present an educational program as an example of an inclusive approach to leisure. This program aimed at recognizing and accepting diversity in an experiential manner. The article presents the three meetings that took place with first-year children, as well as the results of these meetings. Through this program the children came in contact with concepts that even adults have difficulty discussing and understood the difficulties a person with disabili...

Behavioral problems are a category of special educational needs and can affect the person's evolu... more Behavioral problems are a category of special educational needs and can affect the person's evolution. The purpose of this article is to present an incident with problems of internalization and to address it through structured pedagogical intervention in the free time. In the case study, a real or hypothetical example that reflects a more general situation is presented with a view to analyzing in depth and investigating alternatives to emerging problems. Case Reports are the core of the recognition process and the end of a successful training. This article focuses on the use of leisure time as a planned educational practice from the point of view of informal learning and education provided in a center for the design and implementation of personalized and group educational programs of integration philosophy. An incident is presented, as well as the symptomatology it displays. Here is a summary of the inclusion program that was organized and implemented on the one hand to alleviate the problems of behavior and on the other hand to integrate and accept the particular child from his peers. Finally, some basic conclusions are presented based on what has been presented. Overall, a joint free time program for children with and without behavioral problems helps significantly in the development of relationships between children, in accepting a child with behavioral problems from peers, and in real group membership.

European Journal of Education Studies , 2019

In the framework of this paper, we develop indicatively a teaching example of children with speci... more In the framework of this paper, we develop indicatively a teaching example of children with special educational needs and difficulties in their social adjustment, the children with Williams syndrome. The aim of this article is to present a brief literature review of the influence of music education as a new challenge of lifelong special and inclusive education. We will focus on the Williams syndrome, in which the aim of smooth growth and inclusion is achieved more effectively through the influence of music. The cognitive contrasts, which the people with Williams syndrome present, worry scholars and educators. The result is the education of these people to often focus on their weaknesses, e.g. cognitive tests in problem solving and not on their talents e.g. communication, music. However, when these people are approached educationally and therapeutically through their abilities-and not through their any weaknesses, then another perspective of special education and training emerges, that of the development of talents. In this, the educational environment can play a major part and the aims which is called to serve. When an educational environment is a pleasing and interesting challenge, then it acts as a framework of creativity and activation of any auspices and talents of the people with Williams syndrome. In conclusion, the coupling of knowledge and experience emerges as the main methodological and pedagogical objective, as the student with special needs is facilitated towards a process of exploration of his behavioural drives and parallel learning of ways of behaviour and attitudes which do not rely only on knowledge. Thus, the goal of the inclusive education and teaching is realised more directly and effectively.

European Journal of Alternative Education Studies, 2019

European Journal of Special Education Research, 2019

The purpose of this study is to present a case report of an autism incident, specifically of a to... more The purpose of this study is to present a case report of an autism incident, specifically of a toddler's, and of an educational intervention program that was built in order to promote his inclusion in the group and to compensate for adjustment difficulties. The paper presents a description of an educational experience through presentation of an autism incident and the analysis of the educational intervention and strategies followed. In particular, the educational intervention was implemented in a Centre for the design and implementation of personalized and group education programs, which creates a variety of social stimuli of inclusion philosophy towards the child and the design and implementation of each program is based on working with the family. Overall, various forms of organizing the education of the child with autism were intentionally used, due to the variety of special educational needs which appear in this category of children and flexible access to a wide range of opportunities required. Finally, it should be noted that after the daily review of child performance data and decision-making on the part of the educator, on the teaching strategy that was being promoted each time, this child had obvious progress in the way of approaching and communicating within the team, as well as in issues of self-service, as well as fine and tangible mobility. Apparently, his communication and social skills have been improved to a good extent and his inclusion has proved to be a realistic goal in the context of this systematic pedagogical intervention.

Open Access Library Journal, 2019

Views of parents for Difficulties in the transition from Kindergarten to Primary school. The role of counseling and future trends in General and Special Education, 2018

The importance of collaboration between parents and teachers in the field of education has been r... more The importance of collaboration between parents and teachers in the field of education has been recognized internationally with the significance of active parental engagement in school life being highlighted, not only for enhancing children’s development and achieving academic goals effectively but also developing communication between parents and their children.
Especially, a child’s transition from Kindergarten to Primary School can be a life-changing experience not only for the child itself but also for its family.
The present research was conducted in May 2018 with the school year having been completed in order to collect research data on parents’ views about the difficulties they consider children face during their transition to Primary School. For the data collection, research was based on structured interviews which can both be used as a qualitative and quantitative research methodology. In this research the participants were sixteen (16) parents of kindergarten children from five (5) Kindergartens in the municipality of Thessaloniki. Statistical analysis was performed with the IBM SPSS Statistics 22 software.
On this basis, the results of this research fill in a small gap, demonstrating that parents consider the transition from Kindergarten to Primary school important and are aware of the challenges their children could face during this period of development. Such various potential challenges are indicated by the participants in the present research while the majority of whom have acknowledged the importance of school counseling. Nonetheless, this transition process can be quite stressful for parents suggesting a lack of counseling support. School counseling can help parents prepare themselves for the upcoming changes in their everyday life as well as prepare their children in order to be able to cope with the new challenges and conditions that will shape their everyday life. Parents always do what they consider is best for their children. However, not all parents are in a position to comprehend the role they can play in certain aspects of their children’s lives. Some parents cannot understand how important it is to provide their children with the ability to take initiatives, make decisions, resolve simple daily life problems, take over responsibilities, and they do not even consider it necessary from a young age. Counseling support services could assist parents with properly preparing their children for this transition by making the latter more independent and enabling them to suitably adjust and respond in the new and different environment accordingly. Additionally, counseling not only could fortify the relationship between schools and families by offering parents a whole picture of the role schools have, but also the significance of an active and constructive family engagement in children’s education.

Speech and Communication Disorders: A Case Study as a Teaching Example of Lifelong Training for All, 2019

Speech and communication disorders are a category of special educational needs and can affect the... more Speech and communication disorders are a category of special educational needs and can affect the evolution of the individual.The aim of this report is to present a case study as a teaching example.While studying this case, real or hypothetical examples, which reflect more general situations, are presented in order to analyze and investigate them thoroughly. The purpose of this is to provide alternative solutions to the emerging problems.The presentation of written case studies can become a really important part of the educational procedure.Case studies form the core of the recognition process and signify the end of a successful training.Moreover, case studies are an important element for lifelong training of both educators and therapists.A hypothetical case is presented in this report together with the symptomatology it shows. Furthermore,the diagnosis procedure and the way the problems of the specific student have been dealt with are presented.Finally, some basic conclusions are reached based on the information that has already been presented.

Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Heilpädagogik, 2019

Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg, 2014

European Journal of Education Studies, 2019

OALib, 2018

OALib, 2019

European Journal of Education Studies , 2019

European Journal of Alternative Education Studies, 2019

European Journal of Special Education Research, 2019

Open Access Library Journal, 2019

Views of parents for Difficulties in the transition from Kindergarten to Primary school. The role of counseling and future trends in General and Special Education, 2018

Speech and Communication Disorders: A Case Study as a Teaching Example of Lifelong Training for All, 2019

Speech and communication disorders are a category of special educational needs and can affect the... more Speech and communication disorders are a category of special educational needs and can affect the evolution of the individual.The aim of this report is to present a case study as a teaching example.While studying this case, real or hypothetical examples, which reflect more general situations, are presented in order to analyze and investigate them thoroughly. The purpose of this is to provide alternative solutions to the emerging problems.The presentation of written case studies can become a really important part of the educational procedure.Case studies form the core of the recognition process and signify the end of a successful training.Moreover, case studies are an important element for lifelong training of both educators and therapists.A hypothetical case is presented in this report together with the symptomatology it shows. Furthermore,the diagnosis procedure and the way the problems of the specific student have been dealt with are presented.Finally, some basic conclusions are reached based on the information that has already been presented.