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Papers by Irene Mamakou

Interest in the integration of language learning with knowledge/content construction is growing a... more Interest in the integration of language learning with knowledge/content construction is growing around the world. In this line, an instructional innovation to be applied in language for specific purposes (LSP) undergraduate courses is introduced. Project-based learning has been enhanced by an electronic platform; namely, e-Class, a learning management system, to amplify its impact. A threefold research into current theories on (a) key issues in LSP framework, (b) adult education, and (c) foreign language learning and pedagogical orientations leads us to this model. The result is an e-methodology, pedagogically rather than technology driven, for teaching/learning LSP in the framework of discipline-related, content-based instruction (CBI) and project work that will eventually enhance and modernize teaching and learning LSP and develop new study habits for learners by promoting self-directed, autonomous, active, and out-of-classroom learning, and by encouraging student engagement and academic socialization in the higher educational institution (HEI) to which they belong.

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

Tα τελευταία χρόνια έχει αναδειχθεί ως επιτακτική η ανάγκη για την υποστήριξη φοιτητών και αποφοί... more Tα τελευταία χρόνια έχει αναδειχθεί ως επιτακτική η ανάγκη για την υποστήριξη φοιτητών και αποφοίτων τμημάτων Πληροφορικής στο πλαίσιο της ανάπτυξης δεξιοτήτων (soft/behavioural) που απαιτούνται από τα διεθνή πρότυπα (ACM, ABET, κ.α.), συμπληρωματικά των γνώσεων και της τεχνικής εξειδίκευσής τους σε θέματα της επιστήμης τους (hard skills), για παράδειγμα: ομαδικότητα, συνεργατικότητα, εξοικείωση των φοιτητών και εναρμόνιση με τις διεθνείς ακαδημαϊκές ερευνητικές και συγγραφικές πρακτικές/συνήθειες (academic conventions) και μεθοδολογίες, δεξιότητες προφορικού λόγου και προφορικής παρουσίασης, αποφυγή λογοκλοπής, υπευθυνότητα, δημιουργικότητα, κα. Στόχος αυτής της ερευνητικής μελέτης είναι η ανάπτυξη μεθοδολογιών απόκτησης ακαδημαϊκών και ερευνητικών δεξιοτήτων που αφορούν φοιτητές τμημάτων Πληροφορικής και Τηλεπικοινωνιών. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, διεξήχθει εμπειρική μελέτη για το σχεδιασμό προγράμματος/μαθήματος που αφορά στις ακαδημαϊκές δεξιότητες «Academic/Research Skills for Computer ...

Heritage, 2022

In this paper, we present the development of a virtual reality application, namely “Roots in Gree... more In this paper, we present the development of a virtual reality application, namely “Roots in Greek History” or RoGH, which provides the user with a unique experiential travel or transfer back in time to specific historical periods and historical places which are part of the Greek history and its cultural heritage. The tool is a multi-purpose one which is mainly addressed to tourists, teachers, or researchers. The users are facilitated in deriving historical data, challenged to connect with the past, and are invited to explore the history and the time period, archaeological ruins, and monuments of the past through virtual reality. In order to achieve this goal, the system exploits a dynamically designed and organised chronology, which can provide historical content for various places and cities in different times of their history. Users are given the freedom to choose “place” and “time” and consequently to have access to a variety of content (including 2D or 3D models, text, photos, ...

Handbook of Research on E-Learning Methodologies for Language Acquisition, 2009

2017 27th EAEEIE Annual Conference (EAEEIE), 2017

The instructional methodologies that are applied in Computer and Telecommunication Engineering Ed... more The instructional methodologies that are applied in Computer and Telecommunication Engineering Education are outdated and contribute to student failure and attrition. A methodological framework which is considered appropriate, respecting individuality and enhancing (Gardner’s) multiple intelligences is analysed and applied in an experimental course intelligences is analysed and applied in an experimental course which addresses academic/research skills development through project-based instruction. This piece of research is thus two-fold as it proposes a dual shift which involves new content (skills) and a modern mode of acquisition. The pedagogical considerations and learning objectives are outlined and the effectiveness of this approach is investigated through the evaluation of student projects submissions.

The interest in the integration of language learning with knowledge/content construction is growi... more The interest in the integration of language learning with knowledge/content construction is growing around the world leading to Content-Based Instruction (CBI) which emphasizes the connection between the skills and information provided in the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course and the technical material taught in their discipline. Interactive teamwork, critical reading and writing, communication skills, negotiation, presentations are some of the vital soft skills for today’s academic and future work environment. Traditionally, ESP involves a lecture mode where academic literacies and skills such as reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary are practised. This paper discusses and analyses qualitative and quantitative results from the introduction of an e-methodology in two university departments for teaching/learning ESP in the framework of discipline-related, CBI and project work which enhances and modernizes teaching and learning ESP and develops new study habits for l...

Themes in Science and Technology …, 2011

The interest in the integration of language learning with knowledge/content construction isgrowin... more The interest in the integration of language learning with knowledge/content construction isgrowing around the world leading to Content-Based Instruction (CBI) which emphasizes theconnection between the skills and information provided in the English for ...