Lecturer
Department of Education
School of Pedagogical and Technological Education
e-mail: alarentzaki-at-aspete.gr
Education
- 1994: BA Philosophy, Education & Psychology with Specialization in Psychology, School of Philosophy, Psychology sector, National Kapodistrian University of Athens.
- 1996: MEd Educational Psychology. Victoria University of Manchester, U.K., School of Educational Guidance and Special Needs.
Scientific Interests
- School bullying in Secondary Education
- Classroom Psychodynamics & Emotional factors of learning
- SEN Students & their families- Inclusive Practices in the general education classroom
- Group Counselling Interventions & Teachers personal growth
Teaching
- Teaching Practice (School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, 1998-2011, 2020-2022)
- Group Intervention and Personal Growth I & II (School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Workshops for counselors of vocational guidance, PESYP, 2020-2022)
- Learning and emotional needs of children with special abilities. Students with Special Needs and higher cognitive abilities (University of West Athens & School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, MSc diploma “Education through innovative technologies & Biomedical Approaches”, 2021-2022).
- Educational needs of children with intellectual disabilities (School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, General Education Department, Teachers’ training program “Special Education- Learning Difficulties: Diagnosis, Educational Interventions and Counselling”, 2019)
- Contemporary Issues & Dilemmas (University of Derby, College of Education, Department of Postgraduate Studies, MA Inclusion & Special Educational Needs & Disabilities – ISEND, Accredited Lecturer, 2017-2020)
- Developing the Skills of the Specialist Practitioner (University of Derby, College of Education, Department of Postgraduate Studies, MA Inclusion & Special Educational Needs & Disabilities – ISEND, Accredited Lecturer, 2019-2020)
Academic Posts
- Career Office Academic Advisor (School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, 2021- today)
Selected Publications
- K. LARENTZAKI, “The online experience of an experiental education workshop for counselors of vocational guidance as part of the training program of P.E.SY.P (School of Pedagogical and Technological Education)”, 11th International Online Conference for Open & Distance Education, Athens, 26-28 November, 2021.
- F. LAZARAKI, M. LAMBIRI, K. LARENTZAKI, “Educating secondary education teachers in experiental learning practices for the inclusion of students with different cultural background”. 7th International Scientific Conference with International Participation, Institute of Humanistic and Social Sciences (I.A.K.E). Social vulnerability and growth: Challenges for education, economy and culture, Hrakleio, Crete, 9-11 July, 2021.
- K. LARENTZAKI, “Professional education and empowerment of teachers’ role for the successful communication with families of their SEN students”. Online Scientific Conference of University of West Athens & 3rd PEKES. Inclusive Schools, Athens, 6-7 Νovember, 2020.
- K. LARENTZAKI, “Transforming school leadership into inclusive leadership: Contemporary challenges, forms of leaderships and social justice”. Online Scientific Conference of University of West Athens & 3rd PEKES. Inclusive Schools, Athens, 6-7 November, 2020.
- K. TOURATZIDOU, K. LARENTZAKI, “The role of nursery education teachers for the promotion of inclusion in kindergarten”. Modern Society Education and Mental Health, vol. 6, June 2020, p.p. 34-41.
- M. LAINA, M. LAMBIRI, K. LARENTZAKI, “Modern approaches in German language teaching in lifelong learning”. 2nd Hellenic Scientific Conference with International Participation, Institute of Humanistic and Social Sciences (I.A.K.E). Local Authorities, Education and Lifelong Learning, Education and Culture as tools of Peripheral Development, vol. 2, p.p. 216-223, Hrakleio, Crete, 1-3 Αpril, 2016.
- K. LARENTZAKI, EV. PAVLOU (2008). “Questions of the contemporary teacher. Elements of psychopedagogic education and general pedagogical training for nursery, primary and secondary education teachers”. Athens: Gutenberg (Greek edition).
