Elias Avramidis
Biographic Data
| ID | 4628201 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elias Avramidis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elias |
| FAMILY NAME | Avramidis |
| SIGNATURE | AVRAMIDIS E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Thessaly |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4713-2695 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 56 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
‘School is no longer a lone wolf effort’
Based on the premise that the successful implementation of inclusion is largely dependent on the educators’ commitment to inclusive ideals, this study sought to examine the ways principals promote an inclusive vision and foster the development of associated practices in their school community. The study employed an exploratory qualitative research design, collecting data through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 12 principals of hi…
Inclusion climate perceptions of secondary students with and without Send and their association with motivation for academic engagement
Drawing on a recent study, this paper questions the literature's dominant representation of integrated students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) as holding negative perceptions of their school climate and, by extension, being at a greater risk of poor psycho‐social adjustment. Key dimensions of school climate and their association with motivation for academic engagement were examined in a sample of 626 secondary students,…
What does the village need to raise a child with additional needs? Thoughts on creating a framework to support collective inclusion
In this paper, a group of nine international scholars reflect on the collective responsibilities of stakeholders within inclusive educational settings. This reflection was prompted by the need to identify specific elements which would support intentional, collective responsibility to support authentic inclusion for all students. In order to engender this collectivist mindset, mirroring the metaphor of the nurturing village, the group conducted a …
Peer tutoring as a means to inclusion
In this collaborative action research project three researchers and six primary teachers in two Greek mainstream schools developed a peer tutoring programme for 130 students, 11 of whom were students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Through exploring new roles for researchers and teachers, the aim of this study was to enhance teachers’ capacity to develop peer tutoring programmes and improve students’ academic and social sk…
Greek teachers' resilience levels during the Covid‐19 pandemic lockdown and its association with attitudes towards emergency remote teaching and perceived stress
The mandatory closure of schools due to the Covid‐19 pandemic affected the mental health, and, by extension, the personal and professional life of teachers. This study explored their level of resilience during the pandemic and its association with attitudes towards emergency remote teaching and perceived stress. Data were collected through the administration of three self‐report instruments: (a) the “Teachers' Professional Attitudes and Behaviors…
“With a little help from my best friend…”
Differentiated instruction for students with disabilities in early childhood co-taught classrooms
Differentiated instruction is considered a prerequisite for the inclusion of students with disabilities (SWD) in general education. The aim of this study was to describe and evaluate the type and quality of curriculum modifications for SWD in Greek early childhood co-taught classrooms. Sixty-eight general and special education teachers in 34 co-taught classrooms participated in this study. The collection of data included 68 lesson plans with acco…
Understanding the development of differentiated instruction for students with and without disabilities in co-taught classrooms
Differentiation has gained international attention as a strategy associated with responsive teaching, and as a means for ensuring access to the curriculum for all pupils. This study investigates the development of differentiated instruction in 34 Greek co-taught classrooms. The aim is to explore how co-teachers understand the term ‘differentiated instruction’, and to identify the conditions surrounding its implementation as an inclusive strategy.…
Promoting social interaction in the inclusive classroom
Self-concept, social position and social participation of pupils with SEN in mainstream primary schools
Drawing on a recent research project, this paper questions the literature’s dominant representation of children with special educational needs (SEN) as holding negative perceptions of themselves and being socially isolated. The study examined dimensions of pupils’ self-concept and their social position in their class network. Contrary to previous research, pupils with SEN were found to hold positive perceptions in all assessed domains of self-con…
Social pedagogy in schools
This study explored the views of student teachers in England and Norway regarding the extent to which they felt the school should take the lead role (in comparison to the roles played by parents and other professional agencies) in addressing the needs of pupils identified by the school as experiencing a problem. A questionnaire comprising 30 problem areas was developed and distributed to student teachers at two universities in England and at two …
The influence of teaching experience and professional development on Greek teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion
On the assumption that the successful implementation of any inclusive policy is largely dependent on educators being positive about it, a survey was undertaken into the attitudes of Greek teachers to inclusion. The 155 respondents were general education primary teachers drawn from one region of Northern Greece, with a proportion deliberately selected from schools identified as actively implementing inclusive programmes. The analysis revealed posi…
Pathways and Possibilities in Professional Development
This article reports part of an empirical research project investigating the professional development, knowledge and beliefs of a number of teachers working in primary schools throughout England who were identified as effective at teaching literacy. The larger study employed a range of approaches, including a survey, interviews and observation of lessons. The article presents a detailed case study analysis of the literacy‐related professional dev…
Inclusion in action
This paper represents the outcomes of an in-depth case study of a secondary school in the south-west of England, identified as inclusive by the local education authority (LEA). The study, which formed the second part of a 'bricolage' approach, utilized ethnographic research methods, with the aim of investigating inclusion in a holistic way, at the school level. Data were collected through interviewing of a variety of school constituencies and par…
The theoretical beliefs of effective teachers of literacy in primary schools
Raising standards of literacy has become a key issue for education policy in many countries. A critical factor in any attempt to improve education is the quality and consistency of teaching: thus there has been an increasing interest in teachers themselves. This has included not only what teachers do, but also what they know and believe; and how teachers' knowledge and beliefs relate to classroom practice. This paper reports an exploratory study …
A Survey into Mainstream Teachers' Attitudes Towards the Inclusion of Children with Special Educational Needs in the Ordinary School in one Local Education Authority
Attitudes of mainstream teachers towards the inclusion of children with special needs in the ordinary school were surveyed soon after the release of the Green Paper. The survey was carried out in one Local Education Authority in the south-west of England and the sample comprised of 81 primary and secondary teachers. The analysis revealed that teachers who have been implementing inclusive programmes, and therefore have active experience of inclusi…
Student teachers’ attitudes towards the inclusion of children with special educational needs in the ordinary school
Student teachers’ attitudes towards the inclusion of children with special educational needs in the ordinary school
Inclusion in action
This paper represents the outcomes of an in-depth case study of a secondary school in the south-west of England, identified as inclusive by the local education authority (LEA). The study, which formed the second part of a 'bricolage' approach, utilized ethnographic research methods, with the aim of investigating inclusion in a holistic way, at the school level. Data were collected through interviewing of a variety of school constituencies and par…
Self-concept, social position and social participation of pupils with SEN in mainstream primary schools
Drawing on a recent research project, this paper questions the literature’s dominant representation of children with special educational needs (SEN) as holding negative perceptions of themselves and being socially isolated. The study examined dimensions of pupils’ self-concept and their social position in their class network. Contrary to previous research, pupils with SEN were found to hold positive perceptions in all assessed domains of self-con…
The theoretical beliefs of effective teachers of literacy in primary schools
Raising standards of literacy has become a key issue for education policy in many countries. A critical factor in any attempt to improve education is the quality and consistency of teaching: thus there has been an increasing interest in teachers themselves. This has included not only what teachers do, but also what they know and believe; and how teachers' knowledge and beliefs relate to classroom practice. This paper reports an exploratory study …
Understanding the development of differentiated instruction for students with and without disabilities in co-taught classrooms
Differentiation has gained international attention as a strategy associated with responsive teaching, and as a means for ensuring access to the curriculum for all pupils. This study investigates the development of differentiated instruction in 34 Greek co-taught classrooms. The aim is to explore how co-teachers understand the term ‘differentiated instruction’, and to identify the conditions surrounding its implementation as an inclusive strategy.…
Differentiated instruction for students with disabilities in early childhood co-taught classrooms
Differentiated instruction is considered a prerequisite for the inclusion of students with disabilities (SWD) in general education. The aim of this study was to describe and evaluate the type and quality of curriculum modifications for SWD in Greek early childhood co-taught classrooms. Sixty-eight general and special education teachers in 34 co-taught classrooms participated in this study. The collection of data included 68 lesson plans with acco…
Social pedagogy in schools
This study explored the views of student teachers in England and Norway regarding the extent to which they felt the school should take the lead role (in comparison to the roles played by parents and other professional agencies) in addressing the needs of pupils identified by the school as experiencing a problem. A questionnaire comprising 30 problem areas was developed and distributed to student teachers at two universities in England and at two …
Pathways and Possibilities in Professional Development
This article reports part of an empirical research project investigating the professional development, knowledge and beliefs of a number of teachers working in primary schools throughout England who were identified as effective at teaching literacy. The larger study employed a range of approaches, including a survey, interviews and observation of lessons. The article presents a detailed case study analysis of the literacy‐related professional dev…
A Survey into Mainstream Teachers' Attitudes Towards the Inclusion of Children with Special Educational Needs in the Ordinary School in one Local Education Authority
Attitudes of mainstream teachers towards the inclusion of children with special needs in the ordinary school were surveyed soon after the release of the Green Paper. The survey was carried out in one Local Education Authority in the south-west of England and the sample comprised of 81 primary and secondary teachers. The analysis revealed that teachers who have been implementing inclusive programmes, and therefore have active experience of inclusi…
Student teachers’ attitudes towards the inclusion of children with special educational needs in the ordinary school
The theoretical beliefs of effective teachers of literacy in primary schools
Raising standards of literacy has become a key issue for education policy in many countries. A critical factor in any attempt to improve education is the quality and consistency of teaching: thus there has been an increasing interest in teachers themselves. This has included not only what teachers do, but also what they know and believe; and how teachers' knowledge and beliefs relate to classroom practice. This paper reports an exploratory study …
Inclusion in action
This paper represents the outcomes of an in-depth case study of a secondary school in the south-west of England, identified as inclusive by the local education authority (LEA). The study, which formed the second part of a 'bricolage' approach, utilized ethnographic research methods, with the aim of investigating inclusion in a holistic way, at the school level. Data were collected through interviewing of a variety of school constituencies and par…
Pathways and Possibilities in Professional Development
This article reports part of an empirical research project investigating the professional development, knowledge and beliefs of a number of teachers working in primary schools throughout England who were identified as effective at teaching literacy. The larger study employed a range of approaches, including a survey, interviews and observation of lessons. The article presents a detailed case study analysis of the literacy‐related professional dev…
The influence of teaching experience and professional development on Greek teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion
On the assumption that the successful implementation of any inclusive policy is largely dependent on educators being positive about it, a survey was undertaken into the attitudes of Greek teachers to inclusion. The 155 respondents were general education primary teachers drawn from one region of Northern Greece, with a proportion deliberately selected from schools identified as actively implementing inclusive programmes. The analysis revealed posi…
Social pedagogy in schools
This study explored the views of student teachers in England and Norway regarding the extent to which they felt the school should take the lead role (in comparison to the roles played by parents and other professional agencies) in addressing the needs of pupils identified by the school as experiencing a problem. A questionnaire comprising 30 problem areas was developed and distributed to student teachers at two universities in England and at two …
Promoting social interaction in the inclusive classroom
Self-concept, social position and social participation of pupils with SEN in mainstream primary schools
Drawing on a recent research project, this paper questions the literature’s dominant representation of children with special educational needs (SEN) as holding negative perceptions of themselves and being socially isolated. The study examined dimensions of pupils’ self-concept and their social position in their class network. Contrary to previous research, pupils with SEN were found to hold positive perceptions in all assessed domains of self-con…
Understanding the development of differentiated instruction for students with and without disabilities in co-taught classrooms
Differentiation has gained international attention as a strategy associated with responsive teaching, and as a means for ensuring access to the curriculum for all pupils. This study investigates the development of differentiated instruction in 34 Greek co-taught classrooms. The aim is to explore how co-teachers understand the term ‘differentiated instruction’, and to identify the conditions surrounding its implementation as an inclusive strategy.…
Differentiated instruction for students with disabilities in early childhood co-taught classrooms
Differentiated instruction is considered a prerequisite for the inclusion of students with disabilities (SWD) in general education. The aim of this study was to describe and evaluate the type and quality of curriculum modifications for SWD in Greek early childhood co-taught classrooms. Sixty-eight general and special education teachers in 34 co-taught classrooms participated in this study. The collection of data included 68 lesson plans with acco…
“With a little help from my best friend…”
Peer tutoring as a means to inclusion
In this collaborative action research project three researchers and six primary teachers in two Greek mainstream schools developed a peer tutoring programme for 130 students, 11 of whom were students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Through exploring new roles for researchers and teachers, the aim of this study was to enhance teachers’ capacity to develop peer tutoring programmes and improve students’ academic and social sk…
Greek teachers' resilience levels during the Covid‐19 pandemic lockdown and its association with attitudes towards emergency remote teaching and perceived stress
The mandatory closure of schools due to the Covid‐19 pandemic affected the mental health, and, by extension, the personal and professional life of teachers. This study explored their level of resilience during the pandemic and its association with attitudes towards emergency remote teaching and perceived stress. Data were collected through the administration of three self‐report instruments: (a) the “Teachers' Professional Attitudes and Behaviors…
What does the village need to raise a child with additional needs? Thoughts on creating a framework to support collective inclusion
In this paper, a group of nine international scholars reflect on the collective responsibilities of stakeholders within inclusive educational settings. This reflection was prompted by the need to identify specific elements which would support intentional, collective responsibility to support authentic inclusion for all students. In order to engender this collectivist mindset, mirroring the metaphor of the nurturing village, the group conducted a …
‘School is no longer a lone wolf effort’
Based on the premise that the successful implementation of inclusion is largely dependent on the educators’ commitment to inclusive ideals, this study sought to examine the ways principals promote an inclusive vision and foster the development of associated practices in their school community. The study employed an exploratory qualitative research design, collecting data through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 12 principals of hi…
Inclusion climate perceptions of secondary students with and without Send and their association with motivation for academic engagement
Drawing on a recent study, this paper questions the literature's dominant representation of integrated students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) as holding negative perceptions of their school climate and, by extension, being at a greater risk of poor psycho‐social adjustment. Key dimensions of school climate and their association with motivation for academic engagement were examined in a sample of 626 secondary students,…
Psychology (15 works) · Pedagogy (13 works) · Mathematics education (12 works) · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion (10 works) · Social Psychology (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies (7 works) · Mainstream (6 works) · Mainstreaming (6 works) · Medical education (6 works)