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This paper presents the content and evaluation of the educational programme Inclusion in Action, which was implemented during the school years 2022-23 and 2023-24, in mainstream and special education schools. The evaluation of the pilot educational programme was mainly based on observation and carried out during the two phases of the programme (a. preparation in the classroom and b. screening at the Greek Film Archive). The observational data were complemented and cross-checked with the data from the group semi-structured interview with the project developers on the one hand, and with the data from the responses to the individual semi-structured interview with the teachers participating in the project on the other. The results of the evaluation of the pilot phase, although identifying areas for improvement (e.g. space setting, communication-interaction of the students, disability approach), highlighted the contribution of the programme in creating an inclusive diversity culture through the art of cinema.
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Elisavet Lazarakou
is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the academic subject "Assessment of the learning process: pedagogical-teaching approach". She is also a Member of the Collaborating Teaching Staff of the Hellenic Open University. She has taught in numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has participated in research projects and training seminars for primary and secondary school teachers. Her research interests focus on classroom assessment, teacher education, curriculum design and development. Also, author of a book, articles in scientific journals and announcements in scientific conferences.
Konstantina Tsoli
is Associate Professor on School Pedagogy and Teaching Practice at the Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is Deputy President as National partner/coordinator of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs at the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education. She has published three books and many book chapters, articles in scientific journals with reviewers, and proceedings of scientific conferences, Greek and international. She also participates in European/international projects. Her research interests focus on soft skills, creativity, innovation, social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, classroom and school climate.
Maria Dimaki-Zora
is an Associate Professor and Director of the Art and Speech Laboratory of the Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, N.K.U.A Her scientific interests are: Modern Greek Theatre and Literature, Theatre for Young Audiences in Greece, aspects of Greek Culture, Theatre in Education, Creative Writing, Ancient Drama. She has participated in various Greek and international conferences and has published papers in Greek and international scientific journals. She is member of the “Award Committee for Children's Theatre” of the Ministry of Culture and a member of the “Scientific Committee of Artistic Education” of the Ministry of Education.
Katia Papaspiliopoulos
studied Philosophy at the Sorbonne University in Paris, and holds a Master's degree in Cultural Management, Dauphine University. She worked at the cultural park "Parc et Grande Halle de la Villette" in Paris and at the V&M Theocharakis Foundation in Athens as an Educational Programs Manager. In recent years, she collaborates with various organizations and institutions where she programs, designs, coordinates, and implements educational programs and cultural events. She has been the Director of Educational Programs at the Athens International Children's Film Festival since its first edition in 2018 and is responsible for the Educational Programs at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall..
