Maria Daskolia
Biographic Data
| ID | 4249863 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Daskolia |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria |
| FAMILY NAME | Daskolia |
| SIGNATURE | DASKOLIA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7350-948X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Teaching Across Disciplines
Although research on teachers’ pedagogies is central to educational theory and practice, limited attention has been given to how teachers adapt and develop educational resources, especially in literature education and interdisciplinary contexts. This qualitative study, grounded in the Documentational Approach to Didactics, investigates the documentational work of five Greek Language and Literature teachers during a project integrating literature,…
Key sustainability competences of university students
In recent years, empirical research has focused on the assessment of Key Sustainability Competences (KSCs) of university students. This study explored the methodologies, methods, and instruments used to measure the KSCs of university students. We identified the most efficient methodologies, methods, and instruments by investigating their strengths and weaknesses. We conducted a systematic literature review to analyze the methodologies, methods, a…
Reimagining environmental education research through narrative inquiry as a relational ethical practice of care and reciprocity with teachers
This article explores the evolution of the relationship between the inquirer and participant within a narrative inquiry conducted in the field of environmental education. Our focus is on how relational ethics contribute to the creation of narrative spaces that cultivate a caring and reciprocal relationship, where respect, trust, and productive self-reflection foster personal and professional growth for both parties. Building on this, we discuss t…
Enhancing preschoolers’ creativity through art-based environmental education for sustainability
Creativity is key in developing students' environmental competence so that they come up with working and sustainable solutions to address environmental issues in daily life. However, these remain under-investigated in both Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) research. Here, we report an action research study conducted in a Greek kindergarten, supporting and exploring little-c creativity in a group of presc…
Why am I involved in environmental education?’ Using narrative inquiry to explore the identity and practice of teachers committed to environmental education
Based on self-reflective narratives, our study focuses on the lived experience of four Greek primary school teachers who are acknowledged for their personal commitment to environmental education. Their experience was narratively explored through recurrent conversations with them to bring out aspects of their identity and practice. The study was based on Connelly & Clandinin's ontological and epistemological tenets of Narrative Inquiry, which we a…
How Sustainable Is a Waldorf School? Exploring the Congruence between Waldorf Education and the Sustainable School Approach in a Greek School Case Study
The study reported here aims to explore the relationship between Waldorf education and the sustainable school approach through a small-scale qualitative research study conducted in a Greek Waldorf school. Following a semi-structured interview protocol, four teachers shared their views and beliefs on the congruence between the two approaches as reflected in the philosophy and everyday practice of their school. The study’s findings indicate that th…
Into the park
This study seeks to add to our understanding of preschool students’ experiences in urban spaces. Very few studies, including educational research, have directly addressed what urban nature spaces, specifically urban parks, mean to young children and even fewer have focused on children’s own perception. The study presented here was conducted with 17 5-year old preschool students and explored their experiences in their school’s neighbourhood park u…
Citizen Science and Environmental Oral History in Climate Education
CITIZEN SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORAL HISTORY IN CLIMATE EDUCATION: INTEGRATING THE USE OF A CITIZEN OBSERVATORY FOR BIODIVERSITY MONITORING IN A CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PROJECT
Citizen science in the social sciences and humanities
Citizen science evolved through multiple disciplinary manifestations into a new field of study and a participatory method of enquiry. While most citizen science projects take place within problem-focused natural sciences, social sciences and humanities help understanding the human dimension and open a broad methodological spectrum for enriching scientific research with new approaches and for boosting public participation. In this paper, we use a …
Delineating the role of environmental adult educators
Current sustainability challenges call for strengthening educational efforts and research beyond formal school practice, in the context of Environmental Adult Education (EAE). The study reported here focuses on exploring the profile and practice of Greek environmental adult educators. Based on semi-structured interviews conducted with 11 EAE practitioners working with some of the most prominent Greek environmental NGOs, the study delves into the …
Greek kindergarten teachers' practice in environmental education
This article reports on an exploratory study of the existing state of EE practice in the kindergarten schools of the Athens area. The study attempted to establish an overall picture on whether and how kindergarten teachers are involved in the application of EE. The following were examined: the extent of EE application in the kindergarten schools of the chosen area; the level of teachers' preparation from in-service training and self-learning prac…
Why am I involved in environmental education?’ Using narrative inquiry to explore the identity and practice of teachers committed to environmental education
Based on self-reflective narratives, our study focuses on the lived experience of four Greek primary school teachers who are acknowledged for their personal commitment to environmental education. Their experience was narratively explored through recurrent conversations with them to bring out aspects of their identity and practice. The study was based on Connelly & Clandinin's ontological and epistemological tenets of Narrative Inquiry, which we a…
Into the park
This study seeks to add to our understanding of preschool students’ experiences in urban spaces. Very few studies, including educational research, have directly addressed what urban nature spaces, specifically urban parks, mean to young children and even fewer have focused on children’s own perception. The study presented here was conducted with 17 5-year old preschool students and explored their experiences in their school’s neighbourhood park u…
Greek kindergarten teachers' practice in environmental education
This article reports on an exploratory study of the existing state of EE practice in the kindergarten schools of the Athens area. The study attempted to establish an overall picture on whether and how kindergarten teachers are involved in the application of EE. The following were examined: the extent of EE application in the kindergarten schools of the chosen area; the level of teachers' preparation from in-service training and self-learning prac…
Citizen science in the social sciences and humanities
Citizen science evolved through multiple disciplinary manifestations into a new field of study and a participatory method of enquiry. While most citizen science projects take place within problem-focused natural sciences, social sciences and humanities help understanding the human dimension and open a broad methodological spectrum for enriching scientific research with new approaches and for boosting public participation. In this paper, we use a …
Delineating the role of environmental adult educators
Current sustainability challenges call for strengthening educational efforts and research beyond formal school practice, in the context of Environmental Adult Education (EAE). The study reported here focuses on exploring the profile and practice of Greek environmental adult educators. Based on semi-structured interviews conducted with 11 EAE practitioners working with some of the most prominent Greek environmental NGOs, the study delves into the …
Citizen Science and Environmental Oral History in Climate Education
CITIZEN SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORAL HISTORY IN CLIMATE EDUCATION: INTEGRATING THE USE OF A CITIZEN OBSERVATORY FOR BIODIVERSITY MONITORING IN A CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PROJECT
How Sustainable Is a Waldorf School? Exploring the Congruence between Waldorf Education and the Sustainable School Approach in a Greek School Case Study
The study reported here aims to explore the relationship between Waldorf education and the sustainable school approach through a small-scale qualitative research study conducted in a Greek Waldorf school. Following a semi-structured interview protocol, four teachers shared their views and beliefs on the congruence between the two approaches as reflected in the philosophy and everyday practice of their school. The study’s findings indicate that th…
Into the park
This study seeks to add to our understanding of preschool students’ experiences in urban spaces. Very few studies, including educational research, have directly addressed what urban nature spaces, specifically urban parks, mean to young children and even fewer have focused on children’s own perception. The study presented here was conducted with 17 5-year old preschool students and explored their experiences in their school’s neighbourhood park u…
Enhancing preschoolers’ creativity through art-based environmental education for sustainability
Creativity is key in developing students' environmental competence so that they come up with working and sustainable solutions to address environmental issues in daily life. However, these remain under-investigated in both Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) research. Here, we report an action research study conducted in a Greek kindergarten, supporting and exploring little-c creativity in a group of presc…
Why am I involved in environmental education?’ Using narrative inquiry to explore the identity and practice of teachers committed to environmental education
Based on self-reflective narratives, our study focuses on the lived experience of four Greek primary school teachers who are acknowledged for their personal commitment to environmental education. Their experience was narratively explored through recurrent conversations with them to bring out aspects of their identity and practice. The study was based on Connelly & Clandinin's ontological and epistemological tenets of Narrative Inquiry, which we a…
Reimagining environmental education research through narrative inquiry as a relational ethical practice of care and reciprocity with teachers
This article explores the evolution of the relationship between the inquirer and participant within a narrative inquiry conducted in the field of environmental education. Our focus is on how relational ethics contribute to the creation of narrative spaces that cultivate a caring and reciprocal relationship, where respect, trust, and productive self-reflection foster personal and professional growth for both parties. Building on this, we discuss t…
Teaching Across Disciplines
Although research on teachers’ pedagogies is central to educational theory and practice, limited attention has been given to how teachers adapt and develop educational resources, especially in literature education and interdisciplinary contexts. This qualitative study, grounded in the Documentational Approach to Didactics, investigates the documentational work of five Greek Language and Literature teachers during a project integrating literature,…
Key sustainability competences of university students
In recent years, empirical research has focused on the assessment of Key Sustainability Competences (KSCs) of university students. This study explored the methodologies, methods, and instruments used to measure the KSCs of university students. We identified the most efficient methodologies, methods, and instruments by investigating their strengths and weaknesses. We conducted a systematic literature review to analyze the methodologies, methods, a…
Pedagogy (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Environmental education (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Environmental Education and Sustainability (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Social science (5 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Children's Rights and Participation (3 works)