Education
| 2006-2009 | PhD in Education Faculty of Education – University of Cambridge – Topic: Getting along with classmates in mainstream primary schools: An exploration of the social status of pupils identified as having special educational needs in Cyprus. |
| 2005-2006 | MPhil in Educational Research Faculty of Education – University of Cambridge The MPhil programme consisted of two taught terms plus one of writing up a 20-thousand words dissertation. This course involved lectures/workshops/seminars around the main traditions and methods of educational research. |
| 2004-2005 | MA in Special and Inclusive Education Institute of Education – University of Worcester Grade obtained: Distinction – Thesis title: Inclusion of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream primary schools in Cyprus. What Happens in Reality? Researching the attitudes, beliefs, views, and behaviours of the main components of inclusive education: educators, students, and parents. |
| 2004 | Erasmus exchange programme School of Education – Bath Spa University Length of programme: one semester |
| 2000-2004 | BA in Primary Education Pedagogical Department of Primary Education – University of CreteGrade obtained: Distinction (9.6/10) Major areas of study: 1. Pedagogy and Research Methodology 2. Inclusive Education and Learning Difficulties – Thesis title: Specific learning difficulties in writing: The case of dysgraphia. |
Awards
| 2008 | EARLI – JURE 11th Conference Nominated as one of the best five round table discussion sessions |
| 2004 | Emmanouil Dretakis Prize To the student with the highest academic performance throughout the four years of studies. The holder of this prize is the one who takes the oath on graduation day. |
| 2000-2004 | I.K.Y. prizes and scholarships Four scholarships and four first prizes from I.K.Y. (Greek foundation of state scholarships) for distinction in studies. Highest achieving student of Pedagogical Department of Primary Education throughout the four years of study. Final grade obtained by year, out of ten: 2001: 9.300 2002: 9.500 2003: 9.545 2004: 9.600 |