Liverpool John Moores University
and City Unity College
Invite you to the
First Pedagogical Conference
25-26 April 2013
Venue: Douroution Cultural Center,
Thermopylon 11-13, Keramikos Athens
FREE ENTRANCE
PLACES LIMITED
Register at: e.chatzichristou@cityu.gr
CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Thursday 25th April
Moving Forward: Setting the Policy and Practice Agenda for Special
Educational Needs (SEN)
Who is day one suitable for?
Day One is suitable for: policy makers, school leaders, teachers, therapists and all
educational professionals interested and involved in the development of approaches to
special education, Dyslexia, and other special educational needs.
Introduction:
Liverpool John Moores University, England in partnership with City Unity College, Athens
have been delivering an MA Special Educational Needs programme in Athens for five years.
The aim of day one of the pedagogical conference is to share good practice in approaches to
special educational needs which have emerged from the UK, the programme in Athens and
the work of the LJMU team and graduate students from the programme. The day will
consist of a mix of formal presentations and interactive workshops. It will also provide an
opportunity to network with colleagues and practitioners from Greece and the UK, to share
good practice and debate the issues faced in England and the UK.
Outline:
The day is designed to:
 Inspire, stimulate and empower those working or wishing to work in special
educational needs.
 Share current educational thinking and to provide examples of effective Special
Educational Needs practice.
 Provide networking and collaborative opportunities.
 Provide practical advice, ideas and support.
Friday 26th April:
Engaging Pupils in Learning Science
Τhe Importance of Understanding the Pedagogy
Who is Day Two suitable for?
Day Two is suitable for: policy makers, school leaders, teachers, and all educational
professionals interested and involved in the development of Curricula that stimulate and
promote deep learning of Science.
Introduction:
Liverpool John Moores University, England have been delivering highly respected Science,
Maths and Technology teaching programmes for many years. The aim of day two of the
pedagogical conference is to share good practice in approaches to Science Education which
have emerged from international research and the work of the LJMU team and Greek
Educators. The day will consist of a mix of formal presentations and interactive workshops.
It will provide an opportunity to network with colleagues and practitioners from Greece and
the UK, to share good practice and debate the issues faced in Greece and the UK.
Outline:
The day is designed to:
 Inspire, stimulate and empower those working or wishing to work in Science
Education
 Share current educational thinking and to provide examples of effective teaching
and learning in Science
 Provide networking and collaborative opportunities including exploring master’s
level provision in Science Education at LJMU.
 Povide practical advice, ideas and support.
OrganizingCommittee
Jan Murphy, Director of Teacher Education and Professional Learning, Faculty of Education,
Community and Leisure, LJMU
Mike Aiello, Collaborative Partnerships and International Co-ordinator, Faculty of Education,
Community and Leisure, LJMU
Eleni Chatzichristou, Dean of Academic Affairs, City Unity College
Το Πανεπιστήμιο Liverpool John Moores
και το City Unity College
σας προσκαλούν στο
Πρώτο Παιδαγωγικό Συνέδριο
25-26 Απριλίου 2013
Χώρος Διεξαγωγής:
Δουρούτειο Πνευματικό Κέντρο
Θερμοπυλών 11-13, Κεραμεικός Αθήνα
ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΗ
ΠΕΡΙΟΡΙΣΜΕΝΕΣ ΘΕΣΕΙΣ
Εγγραφείτε: e.chatzichristou@cityu.gr
ΒΕΒΑΙΩΣΕΙΣ ΠΑΡΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΗΣΗΣ ΔΙΑΘΕΣΙΜΕΣ
ΩΡΑ ΕΝΑΡΞΗΣ 9.00
Πέμπτη 25 Απριλίου
Προχωρώντας Μπροστά: Στρατηγική και Πρακτική Εξάσκηση στην Ειδική
Αγωγή
Σε ποιους απευθύνεται η Πρώτη Ημέρα;
Η πρώτη ημέρα του συνεδρίου απευθύνεται στους νομοθέτες, καθηγητές, θεραπευτές και
όλους τους επαγγελματίες εκπαιδευτικούς που ενδιαφέρονται για την προσέγγιση και
ανάπτυξη τεχνικών ειδικής εκπαίδευσης, τη δυσλεξία και άλλες ειδικές μαθησιακές
δυσκολίες.
Περιγραφή:
Το Πανεπιστήμιο Liverpool John Moores της Αγγλίας και το City Unity College στην Αθήνα
προσφέρουν τα τελευταία 5 χρόνια το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα στην Ειδική Αγωγή (MA
Special Educational Needs). Σκοπός της Πρώτης Ημέρας του Συνεδρίου είναι η αναφορά
στις καλύτερες πρακτικές προσέγγισης των μαθησιακών δυσκολιών, που προέκυψαν από
αυτή τη συνεργασία και από την εργασία της ομάδας του LJMU με τους αποφοίτους του
Προγράμματος. Στη διάρκεια της Πρώτης Ημέρας θα διεξαχθούν παρουσιάσεις και
διαδραστικά εργαστήρια με σκοπό την συγκριτική μελέτη των προβλημάτων και των
μεθόδων που ακολουθούνται στις δύο χώρες. Θα δοθεί επίσης η ευκαιρία δικτύωσης των
παρευρισκομένων με συναδέλφους και επαγγελματίες του χώρου, από την Ελλάδα και το
Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο.
Σύνοψη:
Η Πρώτη Ημέρα σχεδιάστηκε για να:
 Εμπνεύσει, δώσει κίνητρα, ενισχύσει όσους σκοπεύουν να εργαστούν στον τομέα
της ειδικής αγωγής.
 Μοιραστεί τη σύγχρονη εκπαιδευτική σκέψη και να δώσει παραδείγματα καλής
πρακτικής στην ειδική αγωγή.
 Δώσει την ευκαιρία δικτύωσης και συνεργασιών.
 Δώσει πρακτικές συμβουλές, ιδέες και υποστήριξη.
Παρασκευή 26 Απριλίου:
Εμπλέκοντας τους Μαθητές στην Επιστημονική Εκπαιδευτική Διαδικασία
Η Σημασία της Παιδαγωγικής Γνώσης
Σε ποιους απευθύνεται η Δεύτερη Ημέρα;
Η δεύτερη ημέρα του συνεδρίου απευθύνεται στους νομοθέτες, καθηγητές και όλους τους
επαγγελματίες εκπαιδευτικούς που εμπλέκονται στην ανάπτυξη Προγραμμάτων Σπουδών
που ενθαρρύνουν την εκ βαθέων κατανόηση της Επιστήμης.
Περιγραφή:
Το Πανεπιστήμιο Liverpool John Moores University της Αγγλίας έχει πολυετή εμπειρία στην
προσφορά εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων υψηλού επιπέδου στους τομείς της Επιστήμης,
των Μαθηματικών και της Τεχνολογίας. Σκοπός της Δεύτερης Ημέρας του Συνεδρίου είναι η
επικοινωνία των καλών πρακτικών και προσεγγίσεων στην Διδακτική των Φυσικών
Επιστημών, όπως προέκυψαν από την έρευνα και την πρακτική σε διεθνές επίπεδο, καθώς
και από τις εργασίες της ομάδας του LJMU και Ελλήνων Εκπαιδευτικών. Στη διάρκεια της
Δεύτερης Ημέρας θα διεξαχθούν παρουσιάσεις και διαδραστικά εργαστήρια που θα
προσφέρουν άτυπες, πρακτικές συνεδρίες και μεθόδους ενθάρρυνσης και προσέγγισης των
μαθητών στην επιστήμη. Το πρόγραμμα National Schools Observatory του Ηνωμένου
Βασιλείου και το πρόγραμμα Hands on Universe στην Ελλάδα, θα επιδείξουν επιλεγμένα
μαθησιακά σενάρια και παιδαγωγικές αρχές. Θα δοθεί επίσης η ευκαιρία δικτύωσης των
παρευρισκομένων με συναδέλφους και επαγγελματίες του χώρου, από την Ελλάδα και το
Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο.
Σύνοψη:
Η Δεύτερη Ημέρα σχεδιάστηκε για να:

Εμπνεύσει, δώσει κίνητρα, ενισχύσει όσους σκοπεύουν να εργαστούν στον τομέα
της διδακτικής των φυσικών επιστημών
 Μοιραστεί τη σύγχρονη εκπαιδευτική σκέψη και να δώσει παραδείγματα καλής
πρακτικής στη διδακτική και την εκμάθηση των φυσικών επιστημών
 Δώσει την ευκαιρία δικτύωσης και συνεργασιών, συμπεριλαμβανομένων και
μεταπτυχιακών προγραμμάτων στη διδακτική των φυσικών επιστημών
 Δώσει πρακτικές συμβουλές, ιδέες και υποστήριξη.
Οργανωτική Επιτροπή
Jan Murphy, Director of Teacher Education and Professional Learning, Faculty of Education,
Community and Leisure, LJMU
Mike Aiello, Collaborative Partnerships and International Co-ordinator, Faculty of Education,
Community and Leisure, LJMU
Eleni Chatzichristou, Dean of Academic Affairs, City Unity College
PROGRAMME/ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ
Thursday 25 April/ Πέμπτη 25 Απριλίου
Moving Forward: Setting the Policy and Practice Agenda for Special
Educational Needs
Προχωρώντας Μπροστά: Στρατηγική και Πρακτική Εξάσκηση στην Ειδική
Αγωγή
9:00
Registration
9.30-10.00
Mike Aiello, Programme Leader LJMU & Eleni Chatzichristou, Dean CUC
Start: Welcoming and Introduction to the First Day of the Meeting
Εναρξη: Χαιρετισμοί και Εισαγωγή στην Πρώτη Ημέρα του Συνεδρίου
10.00-11.00
Professor Philip Vickerman, Director of Academic Delivery LJMU
Inclusion Matters: International Principles and Practices on Special
Educational Needs: Are we moving in the right direction?
Διεθνείς Αρχές και Πρακτικές σε Θέματα Ειδικής Αγωγής: Κινούμαστε στη
Σωστή Κατεύθυνση;
11.00-11.30
Coffee / Καφές
11.30-12.30
Barbara Pavey, Institute of Education, London
Dyslexia Latest Developments in Research and Practice.
Τελευταίες Εξελίξεις στην Δυσλεξία – Έρευνα και Πρακτική
12.30-14.00
Lunch / Γεύμα
14.00–15.30 Series of Workshops/ Σειρά Εργαστηρίων
15.30-16.00
Coffee / Καφές
16:00-17:30
Series of Workshops/ Σειρά Εργαστηρίων
Each workshop will be supported and delivered by a key note speaker, or a member of the
LJMU/CUC MA SEN teaching Team and a graduate student of the MA SEN programme.
Κάθε εργαστήριο θα υποστηρίζεται από έναν προσκεκλημένο ομιλητή ή ένα μέλος της
ομάδας καθηγητών/φοιτητών του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος των LJMU/CUC στην
Ειδική Αγωγή. Thematic areas / θεματικές ενότητες:



The Dyslexia Friendly Environment / Το Φιλικό Περιβάλλον της Δυσλεξίας
Multi-Sensory Learning and Learning Materials / Αισθητηριακή Εκπαίδευση
και Εκπαιδευτικό Υλικό
Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties / Συμπεριφορικές,
Συναισθηματικές και Κοινωνικές Δυσκολίες
Friday 26 April/ Παρασκευή 26 Απριλίου
Engaging Pupils in Learning Science
Τhe Importance of Understanding the Pedagogy
Εμπλέκοντας τους Μαθητές στην Επιστημονική Εκπαιδευτική Διαδικασία
Η Σημασία της Παιδαγωγικής Γνώσης
9.00–9.40
Jan Murphy, Director of Teacher Education and Professional Learning LJMU
Key Note on Pedagogy in Science
Κεντρική Ομιλία: Η Επιστημονική Εκπαιδευτική Διαδικασία και Παιδαγωγική
9.40–10.00
Eleni Chatzichristou, Astronomer and Academic Dean City Unity College
Evidence-Based Education: Challenges and Perspectives
Εκπαίδευση Βασισμένη στην Τεκμηρίωση: Δυσκολίες και Προοπτικές
10.00–10.30 Manos Apostolakis, Director of Lyceum Ellinogermaniki Agogi
Introduction of Astronomy from Kindergarten to Upper Secondary Education:
A Holistic Approach
Εισαγωγή της Αστρονομίας από το Νηπιαγωγείο μέχρι το Λύκειο: Μια
Ολιστική Προσέγγιση
10.30–11.00 Coffee / Καφές
11.00–11.15 Eleni Chatzichristou, Astronomer and Academic Dean City Θnity College
Hands-on Universe (HOU): Using Astronomical Data to Teach Science
Hands-on Universe (HOU): Χρησιμοποιώντας Αστρονομικά Δεδομένα στη
Διδασκαλία των Φυσικών Επιστημών
11.15–12.00 Grigoris Zygouras, Physics Teacher Lyceum Melission
Teaching Science with Hands-on Universe: Educational Scenarios
Measurement of Water Refractive Index and Calculating the Mass of Jupiter
Διδάσκοντας Επιστήμες με το Hands-on Universe: Εκπαιδευτικά Σενάρια
Μέτρηση του Δείκτη Διάθλασης και Υπολογισμός της Μάζας του Δία
12.00–12.30 National Schools Observatory Project Interactive Workshop, LJMU
Introduction to the Robotic Liverpool Telescope
Εισαγωγή στο Ρομποτικό Τηλεσκόπιο του Liverpool
12.30–13.00 National Schools Observatory Project Interactive Workshop, LJMU
Hunting for Asteroids – An Application of Robotic Telescopes
Κυνηγώντας Αστεροειδείς – Μια Εφαρμογή Ρομποτικών Τηλεσκοπίων
13.00–14.00 Lunch / Γεύμα
14.00–15.30 LJMU Science Team (Andrea Mallaburn, Ken Clays, Rick Tynan, Bryn Jones)
Pedagogical Science Session: Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Science
– with a Constructivist Twist
H Παιδαγωγική στην Επιστημονική Εκπαίδευση: Διδασκαλία, Μάθηση και
Αξιολόγηση στην Επιστήμη
15.30–16.00 Coffee / Καφές
16.00–16.30 LJMU Science Team (Andrea Mallaburn, Ken Clays, Rick Tynan, Bryn Jones)
Pedagogical Science Session: Assessment for Learning and Practical Science
H Παιδαγωγική στην Επιστημονική Εκπαίδευση: Αξιολόγηση της Μάθησης
και Πρακτική Επιστήμη
16.30 – 17.15 Crysanthi Solomonidou, Teacher of Greek Language, member of Educartoon
Educartoon - Cartoon in Education. Introduction to a New Approach in
Education, Methodology and Examples
Educartoon – Το Κόμικ στην Εκπαίδευση. Εισαγωγή σε μία Νέα Προσέγγιση
στην Εκπαίδευση, Μεθοδολογία και Παραδείγματα
17.15 – 18.00 Concept Cartoons in Science, UK
Pen portraits of the Presenters
Mike Aiello
Mike is the Head of International and Collaborative Partnerships at LJMU. Prior to this
position, he worked in the public and private sector including a period in public relations in
Spain. His research involves two main areas: Management Development (leadership and
management development, change management, middle management learning, strategic
change through staff development process and CP) and International Student Learning
(sense-making and identity formation, critical thinking, learning strategies distance learning
and distance taugh). His professional interests involve supporting middle and senior
managers in education and the public sector. His current research interests include the
international student experience, critical narrative and globalisation.
Philip Vickerman
Philip is Director of Academic Delivery and Professor of Inclusive Education and Learning in
the Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure. He is responsible for student
enhancement activity and also leads on staff development and international/collaborative
activities within the Faculty. He is a member of various Faculty and cross University groups
and committees and is a member of Academic Board. Philip is a National Teaching Fellow,
awarded by the Higher Education Academy in 2005 and has led a number of pedagogic
projects funded by external agencies. He has a particular interest in inclusive education and
learning within Higher Education. Philip also teaches on the university postgraduate
certificate in learning and teaching in higher education and is actively involved in the
mentoring of staff new to teaching. Philip’s research focuses upon the training of PE
teachers to include children with SEN. He is also interested in research that focuses upon
accessing pupils voice in relation to children with SEN’s experiences of PE and sport.
Barbara Pavey
Barbara is lecturer in SEN/Inclusion and Dyslexia in higher education and Academic
Consultant training dyslexia specialists in the North of England. Her current affiliation is the
Institute of Education at the University of London.
Jan Murphy
Jan began teaching Chemistry and Science in 1980, and after teaching for 19 years at a
variety of different schools in Liverpool, moved from Head of Science to work as a Senior
Lecturer in Science Education at Liverpool John Moores, and has undertaken a variety of
managerial roles over the last 14 years. Interests include transition from Key Stage 2 to Key
Stage 3. More recently, this interest in supporting transition has been focused on a
collaborative action research with city secondary schools and this area of interest forms the
basis for a professional doctorate. Jan holdsa BSc (Hons), Chemistry, University of
Manchester's Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), MEd, University of Liverpool.
Jan’s current role is Director of Teacher Education and Professional Learning.
Rick Tynan
Rick worked for nearly 30 years in three 11-18 mixed comprehensive schools on Merseyside.
As well as teaching Science and Biology he has been Head of Biology, Head of Science and a
Senior Teacher. Rick also has examining experience of Biology, Chemistry and Science at
GCSE Level and Biology Practical Coursework Moderation at GCE A-Level.
Since 2006 Rick has worked at LJMU on a variety of undergraduate and post graduate
courses to do with Science Education and the award of Qualified Teacher Status. He works
with practising teachers to help develop mentoring skills and enhance subject knowledge
and understanding. His research interests include the assessment of teaching competencies
and standards, subject knowledge enhancement for teaching, biology practical and
fieldwork in school science and technology enhanced learning.
In a second existence Rick also holds the degree of Member of the Magic Circle.
RobertBryn-Jones
Following graduation Bryn began his teaching in Derby. After twelve years as Head of
Chemistry and Head of Sixth Form, Bryn completed an Advanced Diploma in Education
Management, and also holds an MA (Open), a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, PGCE.
In 1990 Bryn was appointed as a Senior Teacher (later Assistant Headteacher) to a large
urban high school on Merseyside. Since 2005 Brynhas offered his experience and support in
initial teacher education across a range of routes. Initially, with Liverpool John Moores
University, as an associate tutor, and since 2008 as a Lecturer in Education (Chemistry).
This has been combined with a role as a specialist support tutor with the Open University
PGCE and as an external QA advisor for a Graduate Teacher Programme.
Ken Clays
Ken is a Physics specialist and has 30 years’ experience of teaching science in the North
West. Immediately prior to joining LJMU, Ken was working in a large sixth form college in
Salford. As well as teaching on courses leading to traditional qualifications such as GCSEs,
Ken has also taught on vocational courses such as GNVQ and BTEC at levels 2 and 3.
In 1998 Ken was involved in the pilot of the Salters Horners Advanced Physics course (SHAP),
a project course developed by the University of York Science Education Group for the
Curriculum 2000 qualifications revision. This course was unique in being the first context
led Physics course for any school based qualification. Experience on SHAP led Ken into
working with Edexcel first as an examiner, and then as a senior examiner on Advanced level
Physics courses.
Ken worked on the development of the Edexcel 'A' level Physics specification for the
curriculum revision of 2008, and produced sample assessment materials for the AS course.
He has contributed to an 'A' level study guide (currently a bestseller amongst Edexcel A2
Physics students!), and is a member of the team working on the development of the new
Edexcel 'A' level specification for 2015.
Andrea Mallaburn
Since September 1995 Andrea has taught in Secondary Schools. The first six years were
spent teaching in East London, where Andreagained promotion to KS4 co-ordinator of
Science.
After seven years of teaching Andrea spent her first year as a Head of Science in another
multilingual school in North London. Andrea relocated to Liverpool in September 2002 to
undertake a Head of Science role in a North Liverpool school. In her role as teacher governor
in the school she was involved in the strategic management of the school and the
recruitment of key staff, including the recently appointed new head teacher.
Since September 2010, Andrea has been seconded to LJMU to work on their Science
programmes. In September 2012 Andrea become a permanent member of the Science
Education team. For the last 2 years she has been nominated and shortlisted for the
outstanding teacher award by the Liverpool Student Union.
As a lifelong learner herself, Andrea has a vested interest in continuous professional
development, she holds a BSc (Hons) – Chemistry, PhD Chemistry (The clinical biochemistry
of aluminium), CChem MRSC, PGCE,NPQH,PG Cert (Mentoring and Coaching), FHEA (Fellow
of the Higher Education Academy).
Eleni Chatzichristou
Eleni holds a PhD and MSc in Astronomy and a BSc in Physics. She is currently the Academic
Dean of City Unity College and Research Associate of the National Observatory of Athens. She
has several years of academic and research experience, having worked at Yale University,
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Hubble Space Telescope Science Institute, European
Southern Observatory, Dutch Space Research Organization, Paris Observatory, and Leiden
University. Eleni has received several distinctions and awards and has won international
grants to fund her research activities, including 58 scientific publications in international
journals and conference proceedings, more than 200 science dissemination articles, and one
book. She is actively involved in the development and coordination of projects involving new
technologies and novel methodologies in education.
Manos Apostolakis
Manos is a physicist. He holds a PhD in Distance Learning and Science Education and a
Master in Science Teaching from the University of Athens. He is currently a mentor –
supervisor of post-graduate students’ Master thesis in the Greek Open University and in the
Open University of Cyprus. He is also a high-school principal in the Greek private educational
institution “Ellinogermaniki Agogi”. He is involved in pedagogical research in the R&D Dept
of “Ellinogermaniki Agogi” in the fields of Distance Education and ICT in Education. He has
15 years of experience as a trainer (both in distance education and conventional in-service
training programs) in the fields of ICT use in education and science teaching. He is also a
writer of science textbooks.
Grigoris Zygouras
Grigoris holds a degree in Electric Engineering and a BSc in Physics. He also holds a degree in
Pedagogical studies. Grigoris is a Physics specialist and he is currently teaching at the
General Lyceum of Melissia, in Athens.
Chrysanthi Solomonidou
Chrysanthi is a teacher of the Greek language. She holds a BSc from the National and
Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology.
Between 2005-2008 she attended the courses of the postgraduate program Theory, Practice
and Assessment of Educational Work with specialisation in Educational Design and Teaching
and obtained the MA degree with distinction. Already during her studies, Chrysanthi
became familiar with children having special educational needs and developed a great
personal interest in this field. Therefore, she began attending seminars on learning
difficulties, dyslexia, autism and about the appropriate teaching methodologies. Since 2009
she have been primarily working as a private tutor supporting students with mild mental
retardation, learning disabilities, dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD), at various levels of education ranging from primary school to high school. Being an
active teacher and having the will to always improve my teaching methodology she also
participatew in the Educartoon Group (www.educartoon.gr).