Associate Professor at the School of German Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Research interests: language teaching and learning, teacher education, intercultural education, methodology of educational research, pedagogical lexicography
Associate Professor at the School of German Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Research interests: language teaching and learning, teacher education, intercultural education, methodology of educational research, pedagogical lexicography
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Faculty of Philosophy / School of German Language and Literature
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Faculty of Philosophy / School of Philosophy and Education
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg – Heidelberg University of Education
Institut für Erziehungswissenschaft
Postdoctoral researcher (with a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service - DAAD)
University of the Aegean
Faculty of Humanities / School of Pre-School Education and Educational Design
PhD in Education Sciences (Grade: "Excellent")
Democritus University of Thrace
Faculty of Education Sciences / School of Primary Education
MA in School Pedagogy and Diversity in Education (Intercultural Education, Special Education) Grade: 9.80/10.00 ("Excellent")
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Faculty of Philosophy / School of Philology
Philology, specialization in Linguistics (Grade: 8.85/10.00 "Excellent")
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / School of German Language and Literature
Associate Professor
Description:
Associate Professor of Language Teaching Methodology with emphasis on German Government Gazette: 454/25.2.2022 τ. Γ’
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / School of German Language and Literature
Assistant Professor
Description:
Assistant Professor of Language Teaching Methodology with emphasis on German Government Gazette: 1106/7.11.2017 τ. Γ’
Hellenic Open University
Member of Cooperating Educational Staff
Description:
within the framework of the MSc “[GER] Teaching German as a Foreign/International Language” of the Faculty of Humanities of the Hellenic Open University
University of Western Macedonia / School of Primary Education
Adjunct Lecturer
Description:
Teaching Methodology and Teaching Practice
Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg / Institut für Erziehungswissenschaft
Teaching assignment
Description:
University of Western Macedonia / School of Early Childhood Education
Adjunct Lecturer
Description:
Dictionary Use in Education
METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE III: LESSON OBSERVATION AND PLANNING - PRACTICUM: MICROTEACHING (Undergraduate)
LESSON ANALYSIS - TEACHING PRACTICE (Undergraduate)
DICTIONARY TRAINING IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (Undergraduate)
METHODS AND PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Undergraduate)
GFL LESSON PLANNING (Undergraduate)
Teaching Methodology I - Microteaching (Undergraduate)
Teaching Methodology II - Project Method (Undergraduate)
Introduction to Pedagogy (Undergraduate)
Teaching Methodology and Practicum (Undergraduate)
Pedagogy I (Undergraduate)
Dictionary Use in Education (Undergraduate)
Dictionary Training (Postgraduate)
Educational Research Methodology (Postgraduate)
MODERN APPROACHES AND METHODS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING: THEORY AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Postgraduate)
Intercultural Education (Postgraduate)
Intercultural Didactics (Postgraduate)
Language Teaching in Multilingual and Multicultural Environments (Postgraduate)
Multilingualism and Language Education (Postgraduate)
Course and Curriculum Design for Teaching the German Language (Postgraduate)
Assessment of Learners' Knowledge and Use of the German Language (Postgraduate)
Microteaching in a Multicultural Environment (Postgraduate)
Issues in the Assessment of Children from Linguistic and Cultural Minorities (Postgraduate)
Interaction Issues of Children from Linguistic and Cultural Minorities (Postgraduate)
The Role of Cooperative Learning and Classroom Management Issues (Postgraduate)
Intercultural Education Programs (Postgraduate)
Curriculum Theory (Postgraduate)
Teacher Professional Development and Effective Teaching (Postgraduate)
Formal, Informal, and Non-Formal Education – Lifelong Learning (Postgraduate)
Adult Education – Pedagogical Principles (Postgraduate)
Teaching Methodology (Annual Pedagogical Training Program, A.S.PAI.T.E., Thessaloniki Branch) (Postgraduate)
Supervision of Teaching Practicum (Annual Pedagogical Training Program, A.S.PAI.T.E., Thessaloniki Branch) (Postgraduate)
Teaching Methodology of Specialized Subjects (Annual Pedagogical Training Program, A.S.PAI.T.E., Thessaloniki Branch) (Postgraduate)
Contemporary Teaching Directions (Annual Pedagogical Training Program, A.S.PAI.T.E., Sapes Branch) (Postgraduate)
Introduction to Teaching Methodology (Annual Pedagogical Training Program, A.S.PAI.T.E., Sapes Branch) (Postgraduate)
Within the framework of the Master’s Program “Language and Culture in the German-speaking World” of the School of German Language and Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH):
Within the framework of the Master’s Program “Intercultural Communication” of the School of German Language and Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH):
Within the framework of the Interschool Master’s Program “Languages, Communication, and Management of Educational Services in the Contemporary Social, Economic, and Technological Environment” at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH):
Within the framework of the Interschool Postgraduate Program “Psychopedagogy of Inclusion: A School for All” at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH):
Within the framework of the Master’s Program “Teaching German as a Foreign/International Language” (GER) at the Hellenic Open University (HOU):
Within the framework of the Postgraduate Programme “Psychopedagogical, Didactic and Intercultural Approaches in the Humanities” (School of Language, Literature and Culture of the Black Sea Countries, Democritus University of Thrace):
Derdelakou, Aikaterini (2024). Intercultural Teaching Approaches in the German Language Textbook for Lower Secondary Education. Case Study: Views of Teachers in Komotini’s Junior High Schools.
Bezergianni, Georgia (2024). Teaching German in Public Vocational Training Institutes (Formerly IEK). Views and Concerns of Adult Learners and Instructors in Institutes of the Xanthi Prefecture.
Mavridou, Maria (2025). Alternative Forms of Learning in the Teaching of German as a Foreign Language.
Vamboula, Danae (2023). Principles of Intercultural Education and Intercultural Didactics in the Current Curriculum for French Language in Lower Secondary Education and in the Textbook for the 1st Grade.
Within the framework of the Master’s Programme “Language and Culture Sciences” of the School of Italian Language and Literature at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH):
Adamakou, Eugenia (2019). Language Learning Through Mobile Phone Use: The Example of the ISpring Talkmaster Simulation Software.
Spyrou, Paraskevi (2019). Vocabulary Acquisition in the Context of Greek as a Foreign Language Through Asynchronous Learning on Moodle.
As the scientific coordinator:
December 1, 2020 – October 31, 2023:
Served as the scientific coordinator for Subprojects 6 (Central Macedonia) and 7 (Western Macedonia) within the framework of the project titled “Supportive Interventions in Roma Communities to Enhance Access to Education and Reduce Dropout Rates among Children and Adolescents.” This initiative was implemented under the Operational Program “Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020” and co-financed by Greece and the European Union (European Social Fund). The project’s website is: http://roma-mak.del.auth.gr/
February 20, 2024 – Today:
Scientific Coordinator of the Internship Program at the School of German Language and Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
As a scientific collaborator:
March 13, 2019 – April 30, 2019: I participated in the Foreign Language Teaching Program at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). My responsibilities included designing thematic units and teaching materials, as well as supervising microteaching sessions.
June 2007 – September 2007: I served as a member of two committees within the framework of the “Eurydice – Positive Actions for Women” program, implemented by the School of Primary Education at Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH).
a) Committee for Monitoring and Supporting Internships: My role involved conducting site visits to the workplaces of participating female students. I was responsible for delivering control forms for practical exercises and compiling a comprehensive report on the monitoring of the internship program.
b) Committee for Supporting the Establishment of Agreements with Enterprises: During July and August 2007, I contributed to facilitating partnerships between the program and various businesses to implement the internship activities effectively.
The “Eurydice – Positive Actions for Women” project was part of the Operational Program for Education and Initial Vocational Training (EPEAEK II), co-financed by the European Union and national funds.
It targeted young female students from Technical Vocational Secondary Education and Initial Vocational Education and Training across Greece, aiming to support their efforts in securing employment.
At the School of German Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH):
Participation in administrative boards of associations and societies:
Between 2017 and 2019, I served as the lexicographical editor for the online “Dictionary of Sports Sciences,” which comprises over a thousand entries, each accompanied by an English translation and a concise definition. This dictionary is the result of collaboration among seven scientific, non-profit organizations:
The dictionary aims to serve as a reference material for scholars and researchers in sports sciences, professionals in the field of exercise, as well as scientists from other disciplines interested in sports sciences.
I served as a subject proposer for the German language in the Central Examination Committee of the State Certificate of Language Proficiency (Kratiko Pistopoiitiko Glossomatheias) during the examination periods of November 2018 and May 2019.
From September 2004 to December 2007, I contributed to the publication of the Dictionary of Pedagogy, edited by Professor Emeritus Panagiotis Xoxellis of the School of Philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. My involvement spanned the entire process—from initial design to final editing and publication in 2007 by Kyriakidis Brothers Publishing. This comprehensive lexicon includes contributions from over 100 experts, such as university faculty members from Greece and abroad, former educational advisors, officials from the Pedagogical Institute, and school counselors.
Since 2014, I have co-directed the educational series “Εducational Innovations” at Diadrassi Publishing in Athens, in collaboration with Dimitris Chatzidimou.
Additionally, since 2018, I have co-directed the educational series “New Paths in Education” at Afoi Kyriakidi Publications S.A. in Thessaloniki, also in collaboration with Dimitris Chatzidimou.
Participation in Scientific and Organizing Committees of National and International Conferences:
Reviewer for academic journals, publishing houses, and collective volumes:
Participation in associations and societies:
I have participated in specialized scientific seminars, including:
As the academic coordinator for the School of German Language and Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), I oversee the Erasmus+ agreements between our School and the following institutions:
These partnerships facilitate student and staff exchanges, fostering academic collaboration and cultural exchange.
English:
German:
French:
Turkish:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT):