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The effects of economic crisis refer to the significant and often detrimental impacts on various sectors, including employment, consumer behavior, financial markets, and social stability, resulting from a sudden and severe downturn in economic activity. This field of study examines the causes, consequences, and recovery processes associated with such crises.

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled “Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities” (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood...more

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled “Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities” (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood education schools (children aged from four to nine years old). In particular, the study explores the effects of economic crisis on children and school units in Greek public schools as well as the practices that educators may implement to cope with the problems arisen in the school environment because of the economic crisis. The data were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire administered to the school principals. Three hundred sixteen (316) school principals of Greek kindergartens and primary schools participated in the research. The results of the study indicated that children have difficulties in feeding, clothing/footwear, in participating in school activities (e.g., excursions, museum visits) and extra-curricular activities (e.g., ...

This study presents, discusses and assesses the findings of a research into All-day School (AS) and All-day Primary School (APS) institutions and the teacher's role in them in Greece. The AS in kindergarten and primary school emphasizes...more

This study presents, discusses and assesses the findings of a research into All-day School (AS) and All-day Primary School (APS) institutions and the teacher's role in them in Greece. The AS in kindergarten and primary school emphasizes the children's process of development and learning, is flexible to shape the curriculum, prepares children for the next day's lessons, thus pedagogically utilizing students' free time; it helps change the pedagogical climate, develops new forms of teaching and is considered educational innovation. As far as the participants of the present research is concerned, it is made up of 22 Primary School teachers who worked in the APS in the past. The criteria for their selection were gender, years of service in Primary Education and whether they had worked in an APS. In terms of gender, the men who participated in the research were 9 and the women were 13. According to the teachers, the APS was established having the best standards. Teachers seem to support the institution and recognize the important role it can play in the students' all-round development. However, the problems that arise are many and teachers have been trying to do their utmost with the few resources available and the absence of the State. The State must ensure that the APS will find its place in the education system and will play its social and pedagogical role.

The purpose of this paper is to determine and compare technolojical leadership competencies of directors of schools (pre-school, elementary and high school) which have won TQM (Total Ouality Management)Prices and which have not in...more

The purpose of this paper is to determine and compare technolojical leadership competencies of directors of schools (pre-school, elementary and high school) which have won TQM (Total Ouality Management)Prices and which have not in Antalya. And also investigate how school principals affects the quality of schools which have won TQM (Total Ouality Management) Prices. The first three sub-problem of the study quantitative research methods and qualitative research methods were applied. To do that Technological leadership Questionaire which is developed by "the Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE) used to develop, test, and validate the assessment instrument.." was used. The questionaire has 32 questions. Technological leadership Questionaire was aplied to 700 teaches and 506 questionaire returned as filled. Six teachers who were actively worked in processes in Quality Management system from award winning schools were interviewed. Data were analysed by SPSS program. For the data collected via interviews is analised by coding.

This qualitative study investigated the psycho-emotional effects of extra lessons among urban day secondary school learners in Chegutu, Zimbabwe. In-depth interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis was adopted to generate...more

This qualitative study investigated the psycho-emotional effects of extra lessons among urban day secondary school learners in Chegutu, Zimbabwe. In-depth interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis was adopted to generate data from teachers, school inspectors, parents and learners. Results from the study show that participants expressed mixed feelings on the psychological and emotional roles of attending extra lessons learners. Some participants credited extra lessons for their confidence building among the learners, before going into a test or examination. Others viewed extra lessons as a source of depression among learners and strained learners physically because most of the time they were busy. The study recommended that extra lessons needed to be continued but under the guidance of the teachers and parents. Since learners had their morale boosted before taking a test or examination, learners need to continue getting involved in extra lessons.

This research paper examines the educational requirements associated with students’ response to Science issues included in PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) (OECD, 2010). Specifically, it attempts to detect the factors...more

This research paper examines the educational requirements associated with students’ response to Science issues included in PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) (OECD, 2010). Specifically, it attempts to detect the factors that may be responsible for Greek school 15 year old students’ poor performance in Science competitions in PISA related to the teaching parameters applied in Greek school, as described by teachers themselves.

This article presents an analysis from the theoretical point of view on the evolution of the concept of Social Education. In order to do so, it evaluates the interdisciplinary characteristics involved in this proposal of engagement with...more

This article presents an analysis from the theoretical point of view on the evolution of the concept of Social Education. In order to do so, it evaluates the interdisciplinary characteristics involved in this proposal of engagement with society, elucidating and clarifying the governmental and non-governmental initiatives directed to the health area in Brazil, especially regarding the work developed by Community Health Agents as educators through a program of actions and procedures ensured by the implementation of the Family Health Program. As the work carried out by the groups of assistance to the populations, especially the less favored ones, is a set of activities interconnected and supported in each other, it is possible to follow the chain of each task force, whose purpose is to contribute to the well-being and promoting the quality of life throughout all Brazilian territory.

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled “Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities” (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood...more

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled “Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities” (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood education schools (children aged from four to nine years old). In particular, the study explores the effects of economic crisis on children and school units in Greek public schools as well as the practices that educators may implement to cope with the problems arisen in the school environment because of the economic crisis. The data were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire administered to the school principals. Three hundred sixteen (316) school principals of Greek kindergartens and primary schools participated in the research. The results of the study indicated that children have difficulties in feeding, clothing/footwear, in participating in school activities (e.g., excursions, museum visits) and extra-curricular activities (e.g., ...

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled “Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities” (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood...more

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled “Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities” (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood education schools (children aged from four to nine years old). In particular, the study explores the effects of economic crisis on children and school units in Greek public schools as well as the practices that educators may implement to cope with the problems arisen in the school environment because of the economic crisis. The data were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire administered to the school principals. Three hundred sixteen (316) school principals of Greek kindergartens and primary schools participated in the research. The results of the study indicated that children have difficulties in feeding, clothing/footwear, in participating in school activities (e.g., excursions, museum visits) and extra-curricular activities (e.g., ...

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled " Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities " (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early...more

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled " Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities " (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood education schools (children aged from four to nine years old). In particular, the study explores the effects of economic crisis on children and school units in Greek public schools as well as the practices that educators may implement to cope with the problems arisen in the school environment because of the economic crisis. The data were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire administered to the school principals. Three hundred sixteen (316) school principals of Greek kindergartens and primary schools participated in the research. The results of the study indicated that children have difficulties in feeding, clothing/footwear, in participating in school activities (e.g., excursions, museum visits) and extra-curricular activi...

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled " Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities " (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early...more

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled " Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities " (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood education schools (children aged from four to nine years old). In particular, the study explores the effects of economic crisis on children and school units in Greek public schools as well as the practices that educators may implement to cope with the problems arisen in the school environment because of the economic crisis. The data were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire administered to the school principals. Three hundred sixteen (316) school principals of Greek kindergartens and primary schools participated in the research. The results of the study indicated that children have difficulties in feeding, clothing/footwear, in participating in school activities (e.g., excursions, museum visits) and extra-curricular activi...

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled “Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities” (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood...more

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled “Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities” (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood education schools (children aged from four to nine years old). In particular, the study explores the effects of economic crisis on children and school units in Greek public schools as well as the practices that educators may implement to cope with the problems arisen in the school environment because of the economic crisis. The data were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire administered to the school principals. Three hundred sixteen (316) school principals of Greek kindergartens and primary schools participated in the research. The results of the study indicated that children have difficulties in feeding, clothing/footwear, in participating in school activities (e.g., excursions, museum visits) and extra-curricular activities (e.g., ...

The case study seeks to explore the issue of parental involvement /intervention in the primary and secondary teachers' work in Greece, in order to both the cases which contribute to a favorable and pleasant school climate that effectively...more

The case study seeks to explore the issue of parental involvement /intervention in the primary and secondary teachers' work in Greece, in order to both the cases which contribute to a favorable and pleasant school climate that effectively helps the teachers' work and the problems and difficulties that do not contribute positively to the work of the teacher and the school unit in general to be identified. For the conduct of this study, twenty five postgraduate students who are simultaneously teachers were recruited. As a research tool written texts were used, while the texts were analyzed by the qualitative content analysis. Overall, findings indicated that Greek parents are most of the times involved in the teachers' work and in school units in general wrongfully, without having the appropriate and adequate pedagogical knowledge, while, on the other hand, teachers behave appropriately, from a pedagogical stance, as they deal with the parental involvement.

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled " Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities " (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood...more

The present study, which is part of the research project entitled " Teacher Support Confronting Social Inequalities " (TOCSIN), aims at investigating the consequences of the economic crisis on the vulnerable population at early childhood education schools (children aged from four to nine years old). In particular, the study explores the effects of economic crisis on children and school units in Greek public schools as well as the practices that educators may implement to cope with the problems arisen in the school environment because of the economic crisis. The data were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire administered to the school principals. Three hundred sixteen (316) school principals of Greek kindergartens and primary schools participated in the research. The results of the study indicated that children have difficulties in feeding, clothing/footwear, in participating in school activities (e.g., excursions, museum visits) and extra-curricular activities (e.g., foreign language classes, dance lessons), and in buying the necessary school material. Regarding the effects of economic crisis on the function of schools, they mostly have to do with the renewal of technological equipment and building maintenance. Simultaneously, the results revealed that teachers' practices that seem to be more common among school units are the reduction in student stationery and materials, the implementations of education programs offering students emotional support the collaboration with other organizations, such as the Municipality, Church, social groceries, and the frequent contact with the Parents' Association of the school unit. The results of the study are further discussed, while future research is suggested.

In today’s world, the Internet is an environment where nearly any information can be got at any time, on anywhere and in desired detail. The aim of the research is to determine the areas and duration of teachers’ Internet use. With this...more

In today’s world, the Internet is an environment where nearly any information can be got at any time, on
anywhere and in desired detail. The aim of the research is to determine the areas and duration of teachers’
Internet use. With this aim in mind, using a descriptive survey pattern, a data collecting tool, developed by the
researchers and 4-item targetting to determine participant teachers’ personal characterteristics, 18-item for the
areas and duration of their Internet use, was administered to the participant teachers working in the city of
Malatya, Turkey. The data gathered from 433 volunteer teachers filling the survey were analysed using Chi-
Square Test. Teachers state that they use Internet for 1-2 hours on daily average; mostly visit news and
newspaper and school procedures web sites, least visit erotic web sites. With the professional support of national
ministry of education, teacher-friendly websites should be created to contribute to the personal and professional
development of teachers.