2021
Chapters in Books / Collective volumes
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., & Polatoglou, X. (to be published). Extensive learning in education for sustainable development in the process of student internship. Presented at the 11th Panhellenic Conference “The Natural Sciences in Preschool Education Mapping the new twenty years of research and teaching practice”, Ioannina, 6-8 November 2020.
Mastrogiannakis, S., & Plakitsi, K. (under publication). The ScratchJr programming tool in the teaching of Natural Sciences in Preschool Education: views of students of the Department of Early Childhood Education of Ioannina. Presented at the 11th Panhellenic Conference “The Natural Sciences in Preschool Education Mapping the new twenty years of research and teaching practice”, Ioannina, 6-8 November 2020.
Publications in Conference Proceedings
Koumara, A. Plakitsi K. (2019). Nature of Science and Cultural-Historical Activity Theory. In Plakitsi, K. Kolokouri, E. Kornelaki, A.Ch. (eds) ISCAR 2019 e-proceedings, p.293-307
Kolokouri, E., Kornelaki, A.C., Plakitsi, K. (2021). Introducing a New Socio-Cultural Tool for Science Education in First Grades: Scopes. Paper presented at the ISCAR 2019: Crisis in contexts, Ioannina, Greece
Nastou, M., & Plakitsi, K. (under publication). Education for the environment, sustainability and natural sciences, under the Activity Theory, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Th. Papagiannis. 11th Panhellenic Conference: The Natural Sciences in Preschool Education, Mapping the new twenty years of research and teaching practice, Ioannina 6, 7 & 8 November 2020.
Nastou, M., Tallou, K., Samara, V., & Kostanasios, L. (under publication). The ecological footprint of my school. 8th PEEKPE Conference: Environmental Education Aiming at Sustainability in the Age of Climate Change, Patras, 11-13 September 2020.
Koukoulis, G., & Plakitsi, K. (under publication). Use of ICT tools Robotics tools in the context of Activity Theory in sustainability education. The case for investigating climate change. 11th Panhellenic Conference “The Natural Sciences in Preschool Education Mapping the New Twenty Years of Research and Teaching Practice”, Ioannina, 6-8 November 2020.
Koumara, A. Kornelaki, A.Ch. Kolokouri, E. (under publication), (2020). The Black Boxes of Science, 11th Conference of Natural Sciences in Preschool Education, Ioannina, 7-9 / 11/2020.
2020
Chapters in Books / Collective volumes
Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Plakitsi, K. (in press). Planet 2030 and Inclusion for Sustainable Development. In A., Zeyer & R., Kyburz-Graber (Eds.). (in press). Science | Environment | Health. Towards a Renewed Pedagogy for Science Education, 2nd Edition. Dordrecht, Boston, London: Springer Verlag.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., & Polatoglou, H. M. (2020). Expansive Learning of Preservice Teachers Teaching Sustainable Development during Their Practicum. World Journal of Education, 10(2), 181-202. doi:10.5430/wje.v10 n 2 p 181
Koumara, A. Plakitsi, K. (2020). Using CHAT to Address the Nature of Scientific Knowledge Aspects on a PD-Program for Greek Science Teachers as a Cycle of Expansive Learning. Cultural-Historical Psychology, 16(2), 1–68, https://doi.org/10.17759/chp.2020160208
Koumara, A. Plakitsi, K. (2020). The Degree that Nature of Scientific Knowledge Aspects are Included in the Science Classes of Greek High Schools, World Journal of Education, 10(5), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.5430/wje.v10n5p1
Kornelaki, A.C., Plakitsi, K. (2020). Educational Program «Thunderbolt hunt»: An Analysis with the «Experimental-Genetic Method», Cultural-Historical Psychology, 16 (3), 38-46.
Kolokouri E., Theodoraki, Ch. (2019) The History of Science in Kindergarten: A research approach. Science Education Research & Praxis. Serp 72-73, 95-105.
Publications in Conference Proceedings
Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Plakitsi, K. (under publication). The planet 2030 in education with a horizon of sustainable development. Paper in the Proceedings of the 11th ENEFET Conference, 2019, Florina.
Koumara, A., Plakitsi, K., (under publication). Assessment of the degree of inclusion of the nature of Natural Sciences in the Greek educational context of Secondary Education. Paper in the Proceedings of the 11th ENEFET Conference, 2019, Florina.
Maidou, Α., Plakitsi Κ., & Polatoglou, Η. Μ. (2020). Introducing pre-service early childhood teachers to education for sustainable development using Socrates’ house. In Levrini, O. & Tasquier, G. (Eds.), Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2019 Conference. The beauty and pleasure of understanding: engaging with contemporary challenges through science education, Part 9 (co-ed. Dillon, J. & Zeyer, A.), (pp. 1013-1022). Bologna: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM – University of Bologna. 978-88-945874-0-1978-88-945874-0-1
2019
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Nanni, E., Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2019). The right to (co-)education through the 17 goals of sustainable development and Agenda 2030. In A. Giotsa (Ed.), Human Rights and Education, (41-59). Athens: Gutenberg – Dardanos.
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., Polatoglou, Ch. (2019). Introducing Students to Education for Sustainable Development Using Houses: The House of Socrates. Proceedings of the 10th Panhellenic Conference “The Natural Sciences in Preschool Education Natural Sciences, education, culture”.
Kornelaki, A.Ch., Plakitsi, K. (2019). The hunt for lost lightning. Educational program for students aged 5-9 at the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina. In P. Pantidos (ed.), The Role of Natural Sciences in Preschool Education, Athens: New Technologies Publications, 439-460.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K. & Polatoglou, H. (2019). Knowledge, Perceptions and Attitudes on Education for Sustainable Development of Pre-Service Early Childhood Teachers in Greece. World Journal of Education, 9(5), 1-15.
Koumara, A. Plakitsi, K. (2019). The results of third grade high school Greek students in International Research for the knowledge of the characteristics of Scientific Investigation, Science Education Research & Praxis, (72-73): 77-94.
Publications in Conference Proceedings
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., & Polatoglou, H. M. (2019). Socrates’ house: A suitable paradigm to introduce pre-service teachers to Education for Sustainable Development. In F. Seroglou and V. Koulountzos (Eds.), Conference Proceedings of the 15th International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Conference: Re-introducing science Sculpting the image of science for education and media in its historical and philosophical background, (pp 348-361). Thessaloniki, Greece: Grafima Publications. ISBN: 978-618-5271-79-4
Koumara, A. (2019). History of Pressure Implemented in a Nature of Science Professional Development Program for Science Teachers, In F. Seroglou and V. Koulountzos (Eds.), Conference Proceedings of the 15th International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Conference: Re-introducing science Sculpting the image of science for education and media in its historical and philosophical background, (pp. 396-405). Thessaloniki, Greece: Grafima Publications. ISBN: 978-618-5271-79-4
Koumara, A., Plakitsi, K. (2019). Addressing Nature of Science Aspects on a PD-Program for Greek Science Teachers: Design, Implementation and Validation, In Levrini, O. & Tasquier, G. (Eds.), Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2019 Conference. The beauty and pleasure of understanding: engaging with contemporary challenges through science education, Part 6 (co-ed. ΧΧΧ), (pp. ΧΧΧ). Bologna: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM – University of Bologna.
Koumara, A., Plakitsi, K. (under publication) (2019), Valuation of the inclusion rank of the nature of Natural Sciences in the Greek educational context of Secondary Education, 11th ENEFET Conference, Florina.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Regional ISCAR Congress, 2019 Symposium: Engaging into STEAM as a cultural historical approach and promote inter disciplinary education to empower the social responsibility of younger generations. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in a Cultural Historical Context Katerina Plakitsi, Eleni Kolokouri, Eftychia Nanni, Athina C. Kornelaki, Efthymis Stamoulis, Charikleia Theodoraki, University of Ioannina (UOI), Greece (presentation)
Kornelaki, A. C., Plakitsi, K, Goletsis, Y., Mikropoulos T., Albanis, T. (2019, March). The Coop4Edu project. Poster presented in the International Conference ISCAR 2019: Crisis in Contexts, Ioannina
Plakitsi, K., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Kornelaki, A. C., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki, C. (2019, March). Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in a Cultural Historical Context. Paper in the symposium Engaging into STEAM as a cultural historical approach and promote inter disciplinary education to empower the social responsibility of younger generations, presented in the International Conference ISCAR 2019: Crisis in Contexts, Ioannina.
Nanni, E., Kolokouri, E., Kornelaki, A.X., Plakitsi K. (2019). The planet 2030 in education with a horizon of sustainable development. Experiential workshop at the 11th Panhellenic Conference on Teaching Science and New Technologies in Education “Redefining the Teaching and Learning of Science and Technology in the 21st Century”, Florina
2018
Books
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki Ch., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Kornelaki, A. (2018). The Theory of Activity and the Natural Sciences: A New Dimension in STEAM Education. Athens: Gutenberg – Dardanos.
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki Ch., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Kornelaki, A. (2018). Theoretical dialogues. In The Theory of Activity and the Natural Sciences: A New Dimension in STEAM Education (39-93). Athens: Gutenberg – Dardanos
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki Ch., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Kornelaki, A. (2018). Expansive learning of electromagnetism activities. In The Activity Theory and the Natural Sciences: A New Dimension in STEAM Education (94-142). Athens: Gutenberg – Dardanos
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki Ch., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Kornelaki, A. (2018). Planning and Analysis of actions for the Kindergarten: buoyancy, magnetism. In The Theory of Activity and the Natural Sciences: A New Dimension in STEAM Education (143-210). Athens: Gutenberg – Dardanos.
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki Ch., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Kornelaki, A. (2018). Animation as a mediating tool in the first grades of education. In The Theory of Activity and the Natural Sciences: A New Dimension in STEAM Education (211-265). Athens: Gutenberg – Dardanos
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki Ch., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Kornelaki, A. (2018). Learning management systems and interactions in teacher education. In The Theory of Activity and the Natural Sciences: A New Dimension in STEAM Education (266-317). Athens: Gutenberg – Dardanos.
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki Ch., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Kornelaki, A. (2018). Dialectical museum meetings. In The Theory of Activity and the Natural Sciences: A New Dimension in STEAM Education (321-355). Athens: Gutenberg – Dardan.
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., Polatoglou, X. (2018). The house of Socrates: a timeless, intercultural approach to bioclimatic architecture for all ages. In M. Kalogiannakis (ed.), Teaching Natural Sciences in Preschool Education: Challenges and Prospects. Athens: Gutenberg
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Kornelaki, A. C., Plakitsi, Κ. (2018). Thunderbolt hunt. Educational Program for students from 5 to 9 years old in the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina, World Journal of Education, 8(4), 87-101.
Kornelaki, A. C., Plakitsi, K. (2018). Identifying Contradictions in Science Education Activity using the Change Laboratory Methodology. World Journal of Education, 8(2) 27-45.
Gulgouti, A., Plakitsi, A., Stylos, G., Gavrilakis, K., Kotsis, K., (2018). Environmental Literacy in Greece: The attitude of future teachers towards the environment. Science Education Research & Praxis, (68-69): 37-51. (http://www.lib.uoi.gr/serp/).
Kolios, N., Nanni, E., & Kolios, G. (2018). Management of intra-school conflicts in the context of activity theory: A case study. Science Education Research & Praxis, 66-67, 94-101. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp).
Publications in conference proceedings
Koumara, A., Plakitsi, K. (2018). Black boxes in the teaching of nature characteristics of the Natural Sciences, 3rd Panhellenic Conference with International Participation for the Educational material in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Rhodes 9-11 / 11/2018
Artemi, S., Maidou, A., Polatoglou, H. (2018). Using Learning Management Systems in Education for Sustainable Development: Learning Objects In Secondary Schools. In O.E., Finlayson, E., McLoughlin, S., Erduran, P., Childs (Eds.), Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2017 Conference. Research, Practice and Collaboration in Science Education, Part 9 (co-ed. Albert Zeyer & Marianne Achiam), (pp. 1230-1239). Dublin, Ireland: Dublin City University. ISBN 978-1-873769-84-3.
2017
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Stylianou, L., Plakitsi, K. (2017). The professional development and change in the education of Natural Sciences in the context of the Cultural Historical Activity Theory. Science Education Research & Praxis, (62- 63): 89-98. (http://www.lib.uoi.gr/serp/)
Koumara, A., Plakitsi, K. (2017). The nature of science in lower secondary school: the case of Greece. Science Education: Research and Praxis, (64-65): 104-114. (http://www.lib.uoi.gr/serp/)
Nanni, E., Kolokouri E., Kornelaki, A., Kolios, N. (2017). Water and Sustainability: a proposal for teacher training in the context of Activity Theory. Science Education Research & Praxis, 64-65, 68-82.
Plakitsi, K., Piliouras, P., Efthimiou, G. (2017). Discourse Analysis: A Teacher’s Reflective Tool When Teaching Science. Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung / Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 18(1): 6. ISSN 1438-5627. http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/2397/4051
Publications in Conference Proceedings
Stylianou, L. & Plakitsi, K. (2017). The perceptions of the third year Students of the Department of Early Childhood Education about the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change. Kalogiannakis, M. (ed.) (2017). Proceedings of the 9th Panhellenic Conference on Natural Sciences in Preschool Education: Contemporary Trends and Perspectives (pp. 185-191). Rethymnon: Department of Preschool Education, ISBN 978-618-82353-7-3
Stylianou, L. (2017). The professional development and change in the education of S.E. in the context of Cultural Historical Activity Theory. At the 6th CONFERENCE OF THE SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION OF ADULT EDUCATION – GOOD EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES: CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY (pp. 790-799). Athena. ISSN 2585-3562
Stylianou, L., Plakitsi, K. (2017). Investigation of the connection of Environmental Education with the Curriculum in Natural Science subject of the 5th and 6th grade of Primary School. In Alexandratos G., Arvaniti-Papadopoulou T., Georgopoulos I. (Ed.) 4th Panhellenic Conference P.E.S.S. – The school as an organization and learning community, Volume 1 (pp. 724-730). ISNN: 2408-0543.
Kolokouri, E., & Plakitsi, K. (2017). The animation in Natural Sciences: a proposal for teaching at an early age, At the 10th Panhellenic Conference on teaching of Natural Sciences and New Technologies in Education, Proceedings of the ENEFET Conference, April 7-9, (pp. X-x). Rethimno.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Kolokouri, E., Theodoraki, Ch. (2017). Explorations in Science Education through the lens of Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). ISCAR 2017, Quebec, Canada
Piliouras, P., Stamoulis, E., Tsagliotis, N., Plakitsi, K. (2017). A Moodle-Based Professional Development Program for Teaching NoS in Elementary Science Students. ISCAR 2017, Quebec, Canada
Stylianou, L., Plakitsi, K., Kolios, N. (2017). Professional Development And Change in Science Education in the light of Cultural Historical Activity Theory. ISCAR 2017, Quebec, Canada.
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K., (2017).Cartoons and Science Education in the early grades. ESERA 2017, DCU, Ireland
Koumara, A. Plakitsi, K. (2017). Teaching the Nature of Science (NOS) in Lower Secondary School: the Case of Greece (Grades 7-9). ESERA 2017, DCU, Ireland
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., Polatoglou, Ch. (2017). Socrates’ House: an example for teaching Nature of Science through Education for Sustainable Development. ESERA 2017, DCU, Ireland.
Plakitsi, K., Kornelaki, Ath.-Ch. (2017). New Mediated Tools for Teachers Training on Science Education in Early Grades. ESERA 2017, DCU, Ireland.
2016
Books
Plakitsi, K. (2016) (Participation). Planning and evaluation of the educational process. In S. Avgitidou, M. Tzekaki, V. Tsafos (Ed.), The candidate teachers observe, intervene and reflect: proposals to support their internship. Athens: Gutenberg-Dardanos.
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Maidou, A., Polatoglou, Ch., Plakitsi, K. (2016). The perceptions and attitudes of the students of the Department of Early Childhood Educations of the University of Ioannina for education for sustainable development. In: V. Tselfes (ed.) Preschool Age: the natural sciences in the educational relationship between children and teachers, (pp. 77-88). Athens: Artemis Petropoulou. ISBN: 978-618-82606-0-3.
Stylianou, L., Plakitsi, K. (2016). The views and experiences from the teaching of NS in the High School of the third year students Kindergarten Teachers. In: V. Tselfes (ed.), Preschool Age: the natural sciences in the educational relationship between children and teachers (pp. 106-116). Athens: Artemis Petropoulou Publications. ISBN: 978-618-82606-0-3.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Maidou, A., Polatoglou, Ch., Plakitsi, K. (2016). The perceptions of students of the Teaching of Natural Sciences at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of Ioannina about the quality of the studies provided. Science Education Research & Praxis, 56-57: 39-57.
Stylianou, L., Plakitsi, K. (2016). Students misconceptions about the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change by the lens of the Activity Theory. Science Education: Research and Praxis, 59-60, 88-96. ISSN:1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp).
Plakitsi, K., Kolokouri, E., Kornelaki, A. Ch. (2016). On the way out of Poverty: Action through participatory methods to meet the right of living in sustainability. Science Education: Research and Praxis, Special Issue, 58: 10-18. ISSN:1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp).
Plakitsi, K., Kornelaki, A. Ch., Nanni, E., Zoakou, A., Stylianidou, F., Zagarelou, B. (2016). Diversity in the educational environment. Teachers’ and pupils’ views. Science Education: Research and Praxis, Special Issue, 58: 84- 95. ISSN:1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Piliouras, P., Plakitsi, K., Seroglou, F., Papantoniou, G. (2016). A NOS “discourse-focused professional development” program with four Greek fifth grade teachers. Research in Science Education, DOI 10.1007/s11165-016- 9600-4
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2016). A CHAT Approach of Light and Colors in Science Teaching for the Early Grades. World Journal of Education 6(4): 1-13. DOI:10.5430/wje.v6n4p1
Stylianou, L., Plakitsi, K., Papantoniou, G. (2016). Views and Experiences of Third-year, Early Childhood Education, University Students about Science Education in Junior and Senior High School. World Journal of Education, 6(1): 25-31. DOI:10.5430/wje.v6n1p25
Publications in conference proceedings
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2016). Teaching electrical and magnetic phenomena in the New Curriculum: An approach in the context of the Activity Theory. Crisis-Acceptance of full text for the 2nd Panhellenic Conference with International Participation for the Educational Material in Mathematics and Natural Sciences Rhodes, October 2016.
Piliouras, P., Stamoulis, E., Tsagliotis, N., Plakitsi, K. (2016). Principles of designing teacher training programs in the Nature of Natural Sciences. Crisis – Acceptance of full text for the 2nd Panhellenic Conference with International Participation for the Educational Material in Mathematics and Natural Sciences Rhodes, October 2016.
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2016). An educational program for the teaching of Natural Sciences in the first levels of education using animation. In: Th. Pierratos, P. Koumaras, and C. Polatoglou, (2016). Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference – Teaching Approaches and Experimental Teaching in the Natural Sciences, pp. 405- 413. http://physcool.web.auth.gr/synedrio2016/, accessed 23/08/16.
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E. (2016). The teaching of the unit of electromagnetism through the new curricula of the Primary School In: Th. Pierratos, P. Koumaras, and C. Polatoglou, (2016). Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference – Teaching Approaches and Experimental Teaching in the Natural Sciences, pp. 415-423. http://physcool.web.auth.gr/synedrio2016/, accessed 23/08/16.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K., Stetsenko, A. (2016). Mindset project: cultural historical, activity theory in science education for the times of crisis. Paper presented to ISCAR: Cultural-Historical, Activity and Sociocultural Research at Times of the Contemporary Crisis: Implications for Education and Human Development,16- 19 June 2016, Rethymno, Greece. Book of Abstracts p. 84-85.
Piliouras, P., Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2016). Teaching Explicitly Elements of Nature of Science in Elementary Classrooms: A Sociocultural Discourse- focused Approach. Paper presented to ISCAR: Cultural-Historical, Activity and Sociocultural Research at Times of the Contemporary Crisis: Implications for Education and Human Development,16-19 June 2016, Rethymno, Greece. Book of Abstracts p. 85.
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2016). A Qualitative Research Methodology in CHAT Research for the Early Grades. Paper presented to ISCAR: Cultural-Historical, Activity and Sociocultural Research at Times of the Contemporary Crisis: Implications for Education and Human Development,16-19 June 2016, Rethymno, Greece. Book of Abstracts p. 85.
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., Polatoglou, H. (2016). Using Cultural-Historical Activity Theory in Education for Sustainable Development to Face Environmental, Economic and Social Challenges. Paper presented to ISCAR: Cultural- Historical, Activity and Sociocultural Research at Times of the Contemporary Crisis: Implications for Education and Human Development,16-19 June 2016, Rethymno, Greece. Book of Abstracts p. 86.
Nanni, E., Plakitsi, K. (2016). A Distance Learning Course for Teacher Training in Science Education through the Prism of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory. Paper presented to ISCAR: Cultural-Historical, Activity and Sociocultural Research at Times of the Contemporary Crisis: Implications for Education and Human Development,16-19 June 2016, Rethymno, Greece. Book of Abstracts p. 86
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., Polatoglou, H. (2016). Crisis Indication by Color. Paper presented to ISCAR: Cultural-Historical, Activity and Sociocultural Research at Times of the Contemporary Crisis: Implications for Education and Human Development,16-19 June 2016, Rethymno, Greece. Book of Abstracts p. 86-87
Cheilas, A., D. Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2016). Fighting Poverty: Participatory actions to strengthen the right to life in Sustainable conditions. Presentation at the European Conference Human rights in a changing world.
2015
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Piliouras, P., Plakitsi, K., Nasis, G. (2015). Discourse Analysis of Science Teachers Talk as a Self-reflective Tool for Promoting Effective NOS Teaching. World Journal of Education, 5(6): 96-107. DOI:10.5430/wje.v5n6p96
Piliouras, P., Lathouris, D., Plakitsi, K., Stylianou, L. (2015). Collaborative Action Research in the Context of Developmental Work Research: A Methodological Approach for Science Teachers’ Professional Development. World Journal of Education, 5(6): 74-80, ISSN 1925-0746 E-ISSN 1925-0754
Stylianou, L., Plakitsi, K. (2015). Educational proposals about Environmental Education on the subject sources of a river in the context of the Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). Science Education Research & Praxis, 52-53: 45-61. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Publications in conference proceedings
Maidou, A., Plakitsi, K., Polatoglou, H. (2015). Perceptions and attitudes of students towards education for sustainable development. In J. Lavonen, K. Juuti, J. Lampiselkä, A. Uitto, K. Hahl (Eds.), Science Education Research: Engaging Learners for a Sustainable Future (p. 1370-1381) Helsinki, Finland. ESERA 2015
Chita, E., Kameas, A., Kornelaki, A. Ch., Plakitsi, K., Kolios, V., Maidou, A. (2015). Identifying the gap in courses on sustainable development offered by Greek universities. In J. Lavonen, K. Juuti, J. Lampiselkä, A. Uitto, K. Hahl (Eds.), Science Education Research: Engaging Learners for a Sustainable Future (p. 1370-1381) Helsinki, Finland. ESERA 2015.
Kornelaki, A. Ch., Plakitsi, K., Kolios, V., Maidou, A. (2015). University professors’ views of their role in/for sustainable universities. In J. Lavonen, K. Juuti, J. Lampiselkä, A. Uitto, K. Hahl (Eds.), Science Education Research: Engaging Learners for a Sustainable Future (p. 1370-1381) Helsinki, Finland. ESERA 2015.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K. (2015). Science with and for Society under a Cultural Historical Perspective. A New Emerging Paradigm. Paper presented to IOSTE, Eurasian Regional Symposium & Brokerage Event Horizon 2020 – Science with and for Society, 24-26 April, Istanbul, Turkey. Book of Abstracts p. 26.
Plakitsi, K. and @fise group (2015). Socio-cultural Activity Theory as a feasible example of transforming the School to reinforce all identities, using the teaching of science / environmental sciences. Invited Symposium at the 3rd Panhellenic Conference of P.S.N.G. (Psychological Society of Northern Greece). Psychology and Education: Contemporary Orientations and Applications.
Plakitsi, K., Kornelaki, A. Ch. (2015). Diversity issues in the Classroom. Causes, practices and social / cognitive implications. The European program @MINDSET Presentation at the invited Symposium P.S.N.G. (Psychological Society of Northern Greece) ibid
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2015). Colors from the past. A sociocultural approach to teaching science. The European program @MINDSET Presentation at the invited Symposium P.S.N.G. (Psychological Society of Northern Greece) ibid
2014
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Stamoulis, E., Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi K. (2014). Expansive learning cycle in Science from kindergarten to elementary school application in the concepts of light – shadows – colors and electromagnetism. in: P. Kariotoglou, P. Papadopoulou (ed.), Natural sciences and environment in preschool education, research and suggestions. pp. 110-133.
Plakitsi, K., Nanni, E., Christonasi, I., Kolokouri, E., Theodoraki, Ch. (2014). The role of the internship in combination with the ERASMUS programs in Natural Sciences at the Pedagogical Department of Ioannina: Interventions in the city and strengthening the cognitive and pedagogical adequacy of students. In: T. Albanis, G. Kapsalis (ed.), The University of Ioannina and Ioannina. pp. 367-376.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2014). CHAT as a methodological tool in research for the teaching of Natural Sciences in Primary education. Science Education Research & Praxis, 50-51: 60-84. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Kornelaki, A., Gousias, V., Plakitsi, K. (2014). The Virtual Tours of the Museums as a Teaching Tool of the Natural Sciences in the Kindergarten. A pilot application with the subject “Space”. Science Education Research & Praxis, 48-49: 44-57. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K. (2014). What color is cancer? An interactive project for Primary Education. Paper presented to ISCAR 2014, The 4th Congress of the International Society for Cultural and Activity Research, 29 September-4 October, Sydney Australia, Inventing the Future. PPT file provided.
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Piliouras. P., Stamou, Th.(2014). Magnifying Effects of NOS: Professional Development and STEM Education. Paper presented to the International Symposium we organized with Norman and Judith Lederman, during the Nordic Research Symposium on Science Education (NFSUN) 2014: InquiryBased Science Education in Technology-Rich Environments.
Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E. (2014). Sociocultural Approaches to STEM Education. The case of Electromagnetism. Paper presented to the STEM Symposium we organized during the ISCAR 2014, The 4th Congress of the International Society for Cultural and Activity Research, 29 September-4 October, Sydney Australia, Inventing the Future. PPT file provided.
Plakitsi, K., Theodoraki, Ch. (2014). Analysing qualitative materials using NVIVO. A CHAT analysis of science tasks in early grades. Paper presented to the ISCAR 2014, The 4th Congress of the International Society for Cultural and Activity Research, 29 September-4 October, Sydney Australia, Inventing the Future. PPT file provided.
2011/2014
Books
Plakitsi, K., Spyrtou, A., Papadopoulou, P., Kalogiannakis, M., Soulios, G., Kolios, N., Rizaki, A., Stamoulis, E., Zoupidis, T., Tsaparlis, G. ( 2011/2014). New Curriculum for compulsory education. Scientific field: Natural Sciences: Elementary Physics. Institute of Educational Policies – Ministry of Education. Plakitsi, K., Spirtou, A., Papadopoulou, P., Kalogiannakis, M., Soulios, J., Kolios, N., Rizaki, Ai., Stamoulis, E., Zoupidis, T., Tsaparlis, G., (2011/2014). New Greek Science Curriculum for Primary Education, Institute of Educational Policies, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. http://ebooks.edu.gr/info/newps/%CE%A6%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AD%CF%82%20%CE%B 5% CF% 80% CE% B9% CF% 83% CF% 84% CE% AE% CE% BC% CE% B5% CF% 82 /% CE% A6% CF% 85% CF% 83% CE% B9% CE % BA% CE% AC% 20% CE% 94% CE% B7% CE% BC% CE% BF% CF% 84% CE% B9% CE% BA% CE% BF% CF% 8D.pdf
Kouloumbaritsi, A., Plakitsi, K., Perraki, V., Klonari, K., Spyrtou, A., Papadopoulou, P., Kalogiannakis, M., Soulios, G., Kolios, N., Rizaki, A., Stamoulis, E., Zoupidis, T., Mandrikas, A., Melista, A., Tsaparlis, G. (2011/2014). New Curriculum for compulsory education. Scientific field: Natural Sciences – Environmental Studies / Natural Sciences. Institute of Educational Policies – Ministry of Education. Kouloumparitsi, A., Plakitsi, K., Perraki, V., Klonari. Ai., Spirtou, A., Papadopoulou, P., Kalogiannakis, M., Soulios, J., Kolios, N., Rizaki, Ai., Stamoulis, E., Zoupidis T., Mandrikas, A., Melista, A ., Tsaparlis, G., (2011/2014). New Greek Environmental Science Curriculum for primary Education, Institute of Educational Policies, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. http://ebooks.edu.gr/info/newps/%CE%A6%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AD%CF%82%20%CE%B 5% CF% 80% CE% B9% CF% 83% CF% 84% CE% AE% CE% BC% CE% B5% CF% 82 /% CE% 9C% CE% B5% CE% BB% CE% AD% CF % 84% CE% B7% 20% CE% A0% CE% B5% CF% 81% CE% B9% CE% B2% CE% AC% CE% BB% CE% BB% CE% BF% CE% BD% CF % 84% CE% BF% CF% 82.pdf
Plakitsi, K., Kassetas, I., A., Smyrnaiou, Z., Develaki, M., Diakonou, M., Kanderakis, N., Fanidis, H., Taramopoulos, Th., Papatsimba, L. (2011 / 2014). New Curriculum for compulsory education. Scientific field: Natural Sciences – High School Physics. Institute of Educational Policies – Ministry of Education. http://ebooks.edu.gr/info/newps/%CE%A6%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AD%CF%82%20%CE%B 5% CF% 80% CE% B9% CF% 83% CF% 84% CE% AE% CE% BC% CE% B5% CF% 82 /% CE% A6% CF% 85% CF% 83% CE% B9% CE % BA% CE% AE% 20% CE% 93% CF% 85% CE% BC% CE% BD% CE% B1% CF% 83% CE% AF% CE% BF% CF% 85.pdf
Plakitsi, K., Kassetas, I., A., Smyrnaiou, Z., Develaki, M., Diakonou, M., 70 7071AIKA TERI N I PLAKITSI Kanderakis, N., Fanidis, Ch. Papatsimba, L. (2011/2014). New Curriculum for compulsory education. Scientific field: Natural Sciences – Physics. Unpublished work (Includes A ‘, B’, C ‘Gymnasium). Institute of Educational Policy – Ministry of Education.
Plakitsi, K., Kassetas, I. A., Sistanlis, H. (2011/2014). Compulsory Education Guidelines, for the teacher. Scientific field: Natural Sciences – High School Physics. Institute of Educational Policies – Ministry of Education. Plakitsi, K., Kassetas, A., Sistanlis, E., (2011/2014). Teachers Guidelines for secondary physics. Institute of Educational Policies, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. http://tiny.cc/31lu6y
Plakitsi, K., Spyrtou, A., Papadopoulou, P. (2011/2014). Compulsory Education Guidelines, for the teacher. Scientific field: Natural Sciences – Physics – Elementary Physics. Institute of Educational Policy – Ministry of Education. Plakitsi, K., Spirtou, A., Papadopoulou, P. (2011/2014). Teachers Guidelines for primary science. Institute of Educational Policies, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. http://tiny.cc/j3lu6y
Plakitsi, K. (2011/2014). Compulsory Education Guidelines, for the teacher. Scientific field: Natural Sciences – Physics – Study of the Environment. Institute of Educational Policy – Ministry of Education. Plakitsi, K. (2011/2014). Teachers Guidelines for primary environmental science. Institute of Educational Policies, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. http://ebooks.edu.gr/info/newps/%CE%A6%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AD%CF%82%20%CE%B 5% CF% 80% CE% B9% CF% 83% CF% 84% CE% AE% CE% BC% CE% B5% CF% 82 /% CE% 9F% CE% B4% CE% B7% CE% B3% CF % 8C% CF% 82% 20% CE% B3% CE% B9% CE% B1% 20% CE% 9C% CE% B5% CE% BB% CE% AD% CF% 84% CE% B7% 20% CE % A0% CE% B5% CF% 81% CE% B9% CE% B2% CE% AC% CE% BB% CE% BB% CE% BF% CE% BD% CF% 84% CE% BF% CF% 82 % 20% CE% 94% CE% B7% CE% BC% CE% BF% CF% 84% CE% B9% CE% BA% CE% BF% CF% 8D.pdf
2013
Books
Roth, W.-M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. SERIES: Cultural Studies of Science Education. Series editor: Kenneth Tobin, City University of New York, USA, and Catherine Milne, New York University. Authors from University of Victoria, Canada and Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil and University of Ioannina, Greece. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Plakitsi, K. (Ed.) (2013). Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Series: Cultural perspectives in science education: research dialogs. Series editor: Kenneth Tobin, City University of New York, USA, and Catherine Milne, New York University. Editor and Co-authors: ATFISE group of the University of Ioannina (K. Plakitsi and PhD students) p. 252. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Learning, Development and Cultural-Historical Activity Theory. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years: A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 1-18.
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). The Origins of Reading – Science Texts. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 19-40
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). The Genesis of Conceptual Categories. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 41-66
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Engaging Children in Collective Curriculum Design. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p.67-90.
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Margin|Center. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 91-110.
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Darkness|Light. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 111- 138
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Creating the Potential for Learning in Early Childhood Education. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 139-160.
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Preparing Teachers for Early Childhood Science Teaching. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 161-180.
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Magnifying Effects with LIGHT. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 181-200.
Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Valuing Children’s Early Science Experiences. In Roth, W. M., Goulart, M.I.M., Plakitsi, K., Science Education during Preschool Years. A Cultural-Historical Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, p. 201-210
Plakitsi, K. (2013). The ATFISE Project. In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 1-16.
Plakitsi, K. (2013). Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) Framework and Science Education Positivistic Tradition: Towards a New Methodology? In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 17-26.
Plakitsi, K. (2013). Teaching Science in Science Museums and Science Centers: Towards a New Pedagogy? In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 27- 56.
Plakitsi, K. (2013). Rethinking the Role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Science Education. In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 57- 82.
Plakitsi, K., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki, X. (2013). Chat in Developing New Environmental Science Curricula, School Textbooks, and Web-Based Applications for the First Grades. In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 83-110.
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Activity Theory, History and Philosophy of Science, and ICT Technologies in Science Teaching Applications. In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 111-154.
Theodoraki, X., Plakitsi, K. (2013). University Science Teaching Programs: What’s New in Lab Activities from a Chat Context? The Case of Magnetism. In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 159-196.
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2013). A Cultural Historical Scene of Natural Sciences for Early Learners: A Chat Scene. In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 197-228.
Nanni, E., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Biology Education in Elementary Schools: How do Students Learn about Plant Functions? In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Activity Theory in Formal and Informal Science Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, p. 229- 251.
Plakitsi, K., Kolokouri, E., Theodoraki, Ch., Christonasi, I. (2013). The internship in Natural Sciences at the Pedagogical Department of Kindergarten Teachers of Ioannina and the perceptions of students about their cognitive and pedagogical competence. In: S. Avgitidou, A. Androussou. The Practical Exercises in the Pedagogical Departments of Kindergarten Teachers, pp. 320-357
Plakitsi, K., Kolokouri, E. (2013). A socio-cultural approach to the teaching of Natural Sciences in the first levels of education. In A. Dimitriou (ed.) Concepts of nature and the environment in preschool age. Research data, methodological approaches and educational applications. Thessaloniki: Epikentro, pp. 355-364.
Plakitsi, K., Theodoraki, Ch. (2013). Analysis of activities in the course of the Teaching of Natural Sciences with the modern views of activity theory (Activity Theory). The case of sound. In A. Dimitriou (ed.) Concepts of nature and the environment in preschool age. Research data, methodological approaches and educational applications. Thessaloniki: Epikentro, pp. 365-376
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Principles of expansive learning of activity theory for the design of a network application for the teaching of electromagnetism to primary school students. Science Education Research & Praxis, 46-47: 16-29. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Stylianou, L., Plakitsi, K., (2013). Views and experiences from the teaching of the NC in the Gymnasium and the Lyceum of the third year students and Kindergarten Teachers, Science Education Research & Praxis, 46-47: 61-85. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Nanni, E., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Investigating new paths in the teaching of plant processes in elementary schools. World Journal of Education 3(4): 52-70. DOI:10.5430/wje.v3n4p52
Theodoraki, X. Plakitsi, K. (2013). Analyzing activities in the course of Science Education, according to Activity Theory. The case of sound. US-China Education Review A, 3(6): 353-364, ISSN 2161-623X
Christonasi, I., Plakitsi, K. (2013). A socio-cultural approach to Second Life. Journal of Current Computer Science and Technology, 3(2)
Tsekos, C., Plakitsi, A., Theocharopoulos, D. and Matthopoulos, D. (2013). Exploring Greek High School Students’ Understanding of Basic Environmental Issues, Open Journal of Applied Sciences, 3(1): 28-34. DOI: 10.4236/ojapps.2013.31004.
Publications in conference proceedings
Theodoraki, X., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Designing and analyzing tasks for early grades using cultural historical activity theory (CHAT). In C. P. Constantinou, N. Papadouris, A. Hadjigeorgiou (Eds.) Science Education Research for Evidencebased Teaching and Coherence in Learning (p. 35-40) Nicosia Cyprus. ESERA 2013.
Plakitsi, K., Spyrtou, A., Klonari, K., Kalogiannakis, M., Malandrakis, G., Papadopoulou, P., Stamoulis, E., Soulios, J., Piliouras, P., Kolios, N. (2013). New Greek science curriculum (NGSC) for primary education: promoting educational innovation under hard conditions. In C. P. Constantinou, N. Papadouris, A. Hadjigeorgiou (Eds.) Science Education Research for Evidencebased Teaching and Coherence in Learning (p.xx-xx) Nicosia Cyprus. ESERA 2013.
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Teaching practices through a CHAT curriculum in the early grades. In C. P. Constantinou, N. Papadouris, A. Hadjigeorgiou (Eds.) Science Education Research for Evidence-based Teaching and Coherence in Learning (p. 70-81) Nicosia Cyprus. ESERA 2013.
Plakitsi, K., Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki, X., Piliouras, P., Christonassi, I., Balzano, E. (2013). Innovative curricula by expanding designing (ICED) in science education. In C. P. Constantinou, N. Papadouris, A. Hadjigeorgiou (Eds.) Science Education Research for Evidence-based Teaching and Coherence in Learning (p.xx-xx) Nicosia Cyprus. ESERA 2013
Plakitsi, K. (2013). Elementary Science Curriculum for the “New School”. A socio-cultural approach. Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference on “What Physics makes sense for our children to be taught today?”, Department of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, p.15-25.
Piliouras, P., Ioakeimidou, S., Krasakis, A., Plakitsi, K. (2013). Teaching explicitly and reflectively on aspects of the Nature of the Natural Sciences. A program of professional development of Primary Education teachers focused on the analysis of their speeches. Proceedings of the 1st Conference of the Panhellenic Association of School Counselors, Corinth, Volume 3a, pp. 472-486.
2012
Books
Plakitsi, K. (Ed.) (2012). Sociocognitve and sociocultural approaches in Science Education for early childhood. Bilingual collective volume with international and Greek participation of many university professors, specialists in the Teaching of Natural Sciences. Foreword by Wolff Michael Roth. 462 pp. ISBN 978-960-16- 69 3828-7. Athens: Patakis
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2012) (English and Greek). Activity theory framework for designing ICT activities for science teaching. In K. Plakitsi (ed.), Socio- Cognitive and sociocultural approaches in Science Education for early childhood. Athens: Patakis, pp. 114-137.
Kolokouri, E., Nanni, E., Theodoraki, Ch., Plakitsi, K. (2012) (English and Greek). Scientific literacy and socio-cultural approaches in science education towards the development of innovative curricula in primary education. In K. Plakitsi (ed.) (Socio- Cognitive and sociocultural approaches in Science Education for early childhood). Athens: Patakis, pp. 138-157.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Lundin, M., Nanni, E., Plakitsi, K. (2012). Exploring critical perspectives on sexuality in science education research. Science Education: Research and Praxis, 42-43: 5-15. ISSN:1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Christonasi, I., Plakitsi, K. (2012). The role of Natural Sciences in the Pedagogical Department of Kindergarten Teachers of Ioannina through the views of students for their cognitive and pedagogical competence. Science Education: Research and Practice, 40-41: 73-90. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Papantoniou, G., Moraitou, D., Kaldrimidou, M., Plakitsi, K., Filippidou, D., Katsadima, E. (2012). Affect and Cognitive Interference: An Examination of Their Effect on Self-Regulated Learning. Education Research International, 2012, 1-11. DOI:10.1155/2012/579590
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2012). Color Visions from the Past in Science Teaching within a Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) context. World Journal of Education 2(3): 2-15. DOI:10.5430/wje.v2n3p2
Kolokouri, E., Theodoraki, X., Plakitsi, K. (2012). A Cultural Historical Activity Theory Approach In Natural Sciences Education Laboratory Lessons. Towards Reforming Teachers Training. World Journal of Education 2(2): 23-40. DOI:10.5430/wje.v2n2p23
Publications in conference proceedings
Stamoulis, E., Theodoraki, Ch., Kolokouri, E., Nanni E., Plakitsi, K. (2012). The Cultural Historical Activity Theory as an emerging example in education in the Natural Sciences. Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Conference on “Exceeding the limits of formal and non-formal education in Natural Sciences and the Environment”, University of Western Macedonia, pp. 34-43.
Nanni, E., Plakitsi, K. (2012). Teachers’ perceptions of teaching living matter in primary school as a basis for developing an innovative training program. Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Conference on “Exceeding the limits of formal and non-formal education in Natural Sciences and the Environment”, University of Western Macedonia, pp. 44-50.
Plakitsi, K., Kolokouri, E. (2012). The approach of the concepts of Natural Sciences through the use of cartoons in preschool. Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Conference on “Exceeding the limits of formal and non-formal education in Natural Sciences and the Environment”, University of Western Macedonia, pp. 51-57.
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi K. (2012). Principles of expansive learning of activity theory for the design and teaching of electromagnetism to primary school students. Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Conference on “Exceeding the limits of formal and non-formal education in Natural Sciences and the Environment”, University of Western Macedonia, pp. 58-68.
2011
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Plakitsi, K. (2011). The didactic approach of the Museum of Natural Sciences as a “bridge” of science and art in primary education. In: Child and Education in the Museum: Theoretical starting points, pedagogical practices, Athens: Patakis, (collective initiative volume of the Hellenic Children’s Museum), pp. 229-243
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K., Kolios, N. (2011). CHAT perspectives of teaching natural sciences in science museums and natural centers. ISCAR international Conference, Rome, Italy. http://www.iscar2011.org/eng/ISCAR_PROGRAM_UPDATE_01092011.pdf
Nanni, E., Plakitsi, K. (2011). Developing a teachers training program in natural sciences into CHAT context. The case of living things. PhD presentation to PhD Day during ISCAR Pre-Conference, 5th September 2011, Rome Italy. http://www.iscar2011.org/eng/ISCAR_PROGRAM_UPDATE_01092011.pdf
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2011). Story line of electromagnetism in science teaching using ICTs. Design teaching activities and the concept of activity. 11th International IHPST and 6th Greek History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Joint Conference, Science & Culture: Promise, Challenge and Demand, 1-5 July 2011, Thessaloniki, Greece, p. 149-150. http://www.iscar2011.org/eng/ISCAR_PROGRAM_UPDATE_01092011.pdf
2010
Books
Plakitsi, K. (ed.) (2010). Science and Society: The Natural Sciences in Preschool Education p. 434. E-book available online: http://users.uoi.gr/5conns/ebook_FINAL_32.pdf
Patakis, S., Plakitsi K., etc. (2010) (Collective work). The Grand Dictionary of the Primary School (13,000 entries), Athens: Patakis. Writing 159 entries in the natural sciences in collaboration with Mr. Patakis and Mr. Kolios.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Plakitsi, K. (2010). Collective curriculum design as a tool for rethinking scientific literacy. Cultural Studies of Science Education, 5:577–590. DOI 10.1007/s11422-010-9288-0
Papantoniou, G., Moraitou, D., Kaldrymidou, M., Plakitsi, K., Filippidou, D., Katsadima, E. (2010). Relationships between Emotional Factors, Self-Regulated Learning Strategies, and Performance in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Science Education Research & Praxis, 32-33: 29-48. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Kolios, N., Plakitsi, K., Pagge, P., Kaldrymidou, M., Spyratou, E., Manoli, V., Rapanakis, P. (2010). Creating interactive learning activities with the use of new Technologies: The integrated educational package “Environment – The protection of the forest”, Science Education Research & Praxis, 32-33: 65–73. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Publications in conference proceedings
Lelingou, D., Plakitsi, K. (2010). Connecting formal and non-formal astronomical learning. An integrated educational program using and inflatable planetarium permantly located in a school. In M.F. Taşar & G. Çakmakcı (Eds.), Contemporary science education research: international perspectives (pp. 353- 358). Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi. A Collection of papers presented at ESERA 2009 Conference (Book 3).
Theodoraki, X., Plakitsi, K. (2010). Activity Theory and Learning in Science Education Laboratory Lessons. The case of magnetism. In G. Cakmakci & M.F. Taşar (Eds.), Contemporary science education research: learning and assessment (pp. 207-213). Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi. A Collection of papers presented at ESERA 2009 Conference (Book 4).
Kolokouri, E., Plakitsi, K. (2010). Scientific Literacy and nature of science in early grades using cartoons. In G. Cakmakci & M.F. Taşar ( Eds.), Contemporary science education research: scientific literacy and social aspects of science (pp. 113–121). Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi. A Collection of papers presented at ESERA 2009 Conference (Book 5).
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, V. (2010). Time for Education: Ontology, Epistemology and Discursiveness in Teaching Fundamental Scientific Topics. In Proceedings of the 7th General Conference of the Balkan Physical Union (BPU7), joint with the Hellenic Physical Society, Alexandroupolis, 2009
2009
Publications in conference proceedings
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2009). The activity and the system of activities as a basis for the development of curricula of Natural Sciences. Proceedings of the Conference of the Pedagogical Society of Greece, Ioannina, pp.475-483.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Stamoulis, E., Plakitsi, K. (2009). Activity Theory as a tool for analyzing primary science lesarning environmenta enriched by History and Philosophy of Science and also ICT Technologies. ESERA 2009 Book of abstracts, p. 349.
2008
Books
Plakitsi K. (2008). Science Teaching in Preschool and Early Childhood: Current Trends and Perspectives. Athens, Patakis Publications, p. 368. Preface by P.V. Kokkota.
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Plakitsi, K. (2008). The Nature of Science as a horizontal axis in the education of teachers who teach Natural Sciences. In V. Koulaidis, A. Apostolou, K. Kampourakis The Nature of Science – Teaching Approaches, Athens: Child Services, pp. 164-184.
Plakitsi, K. (2008). Exploring nature and the environment in preschool and elementary school through new textbooks. In V. Christidou, Educating young children in Natural Sciences. Research orientations and pedagogical practices, pp. 407-421. Series: Innovations in Education, Director . Hatzidimou – E. Taratori. Thessaloniki: Kyriakidis Brothers.
Plakitsi, K. (2008). Towards a training program for teachers teaching Natural Sciences related to the Nature of Science. In V. Christidou (ed.), Educating young children in Natural Sciences. Research orientations and pedagogical practices, pp. 205-220. Series: Innovations in Education, Director . Hatzidimou – E. Taratori. Thessaloniki: Kyriakidis Brothers
Publications in conference proceedings
Plakitsi, K. Dosi, V. (2008). The importance of neuroscience research in science education. Best paper of the session, EISTA 2008, Orlando, Florida, USA, p.179-186
Plakitsi, K., Theodoraki Ch., Dosi, V. (2008). The activity theory as a tool for analyzing the activities of school textbooks: The case study of the A primary school environment studies. Publication after a double blind judgment in the book of proceedings of the 4th Panhellenic Conference of the Union for the Teaching of Natural Sciences (EDIFE), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, pp.159-168.
Plakitsi, K., Kolios, N. (2008). Contemporary cultural approaches to Science Education as a perspective for curriculum renewal. Publication after a double blind judgment in the book of minutes of the 4th Panhellenic Conference of the Union for the Teaching of Natural Sciences (EDIFE), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, pp.82-90.
Plakitsi, K., Kolios, N. (2008). The natural sciences as a way of raising the modern citizen for peace and sustainability, 4th Panhellenic Conference PEEKPE, 2008, cd minutes.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K. Theodoraki Ch. (2008). Activity Theory as a tool for analysis of laboratory courses in the course of Didactics of Natural Sciences. Announcement at the 5th PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION Science and Society: The Natural Sciences in preschool education. Book of Abstracts, p. 134
2007
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Kokkotas P., Piliouras P, Malamitsa K., Vlachos I, Plakitsi K., Maurogiannakis M., Stamoulis E. (2007). “Teaching Physics to in-service primary school teachers in the context of the History of Science: the case of the fall of bodies”. In P. Heering & D. Osewold (eds.): Constructing Scientific Understanding through Contextual Teaching, Frank & Timme Publishers, Berlin, p. 97-118.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Kolios, N., Plakitsi, K. (2007). Action research to improve the dialogues of Primary School students in the context of Environmental Education. Science Education Research & Praxis, 23: 22-31. ISSN: 1792-3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Plakitsi, K., Kosmetatou E., Kazazaki Ch. (2007). Interconnection of Science Teaching with Environmental and Museum Education in Early Childhood. From research to practice. Science Education Research & Praxis, 21: 19-38. ISSN: 1792- 3166 (www.lib.uoi.gr/serp)
Spyratou E., Manoli V., Plakitsi K. & Kontogianni A. (2007). The Study of the Environment in the Primary School through Authentic Learning Environments. Bridges, 36: 26-35
Publications in conference proceedings
Plakitsi, K. (2007). Designing a training program for primary school teachers based on modern views on the nature of science. Proceedings of the 4th Panhellenic Conference on History, Philosophy and Teaching of Natural Sciences on the topic: “The cultural component of natural sciences in education”. University of Patras, pp. 451-462
Plakitsi, K., Spyratou, E., Manoli, V. (2007). The fundamental concepts through the work plans in the textbook of the Study of the Environment for the Primary School. Proceedings of the Conference of the School of Education on the topic: Primary education and the challenges of our time, University of Ioannina, pp. 730-739.
Plakitsi, K. Kokkotas V. (2007). Enhancing teachers’ education through interpretive-philosophical meditation about the Nature of Science: The MaPrOject. Paper presented to the Joint North American – European and South American (N.A.E.S.A.) Symposium “Science and Technology Literacy in the 21st Century, May 31 – June 4, 2006, University of Cyprus. Book of Proceedings Volume 1, pp. 200-211.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, Κ., Kokkotas, V., Piliouras P. (2007). Learning about time through multiple environments and according multiple epistemological and pedagogical perspectives. Paper presented to 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, EARLI 2007, Budapest, Hungary. Book of Abstracts 325.
Piliouras, P., Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P. (2007). Sofia doesn’t speak during team work. Using discourse analysis as a tool for the transformation of peer group interactions in an elementary multicultural science classroom. Paper presented to 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, EARLI 2007, Budapest, Hungary. Book of Abstracts 733.
2006
Books
Plakitsi, K., Kontogianni, A., Spyratou E., Manoli V. (2006). Elementary School Environmental Study, Teacher’s Book. Athens, OEDB, p. 110. http://ebooks.edu.gr/modules/document/file.php/DSDIMA105/%CE%94%CE%B9%CE%B4%CE%B1%CE%BA%CF % 84% CE% B9% CE% BA% CF% 8C% 20% CE% A0% CE% B1% CE% BA% CE% AD% CF% 84% CE% BF /% CE% 92% CE% B9% CE% B2% CE% BB% CE% AF% CE% BF% 20% CE% 94% CE% B1% CF% 83% CE% BA% CE% AC% CE% BB% CE% BF% CF% 85 / 00_a_dask.pdf
Plakitsi, K., Kontogianni, A., Spyratou E., Manoli V. (2006). Primary School Environmental Study, Student Book. Athens, OEDB, p. 156. (Participation of Starakis, I., Bala, E.) http://ebooks.edu.gr/modules/document/file.php/DSDIMA105/%CE%94%CE%B9%CE % B4% CE% B1% CE% BA% CF% 84% CE% B9% CE% BA% CF% 8C% 20% CE% A0% CE% B1% CE% BA% CE% AD% CF% 84% CE % BF /% CE% 92% CE% B9% CE% B2% CE% BB% CE% AF% CE% BF% 20% CE% 9C% CE% B1% CE% B8% CE% B7% CF% 84% CE% AE / 10-0014% 20-% 20MELETH% 20PERIBALONTOS% 20 (A% 20DHMOTIKOY)% 20BM.pdf
Plakitsi, K., Kontogianni, A., Spyratou E., Manoli V. (2006). Primary School Environmental Study, A primary school, Workbook. Athens, OEDB, p. 56. (Participation of Starakis, I., Bala, E.) http://ebooks.edu.gr/modules/document/file.php/DSDIMA105/%CE%94%CE%B9%CE % B4% CE% B1% CE% BA% CF% 84% CE% B9% CE% BA% CF% 8C% 20% CE% A0% CE% B1% CE% BA% CE% AD% CF% 84% CE % BF /% CE% A4% CE% B5% CF% 84% CF% 81% CE% AC% CE% B4% CE% B9% CE% BF% 20% CE% 95% CF% 81% CE% B3% CE% B1% CF% 83% CE% B9% CF% 8E% CE% BD / 10-0015% 20-% 20MELETH% 20PERIBALONTOS% 20T.E.% 20 (A% 20DHMOTIKOY)% 20BM% 201.pdf) http : //ebooks.edu.gr/modules/document/file.php/DSDIMA105/%CE%94%CE%B9%CE%B4%CE%B1%CE%BA%CF%84%CE%B9%CE% BA% CF% 8C% 20% CE% A0% CE% B1% CE% BA% CE% AD% CF% 84% CE% BF /% CE% A4% CE% B5% CF% 84% CF% 81% CE % AC% CE% B4% CE% B9% CE% BF% 20% CE% 95% CF% 81% CE% B3% CE% B1% CF% 83% CE% B9% CF% 8E% CE% BD / 10 -0015% 20-% 20MELETH% 20PERIBALONTOS% 20T.E.% 20 (A% 20DHMOTIKOY)% 20BM% 202.pdf
Publications in conference proceedings
Plakitsi, K. (2006). The modern didactic approaches of the Natural Sciences in the Museum, as a lever for the development of modern perceptions of the nature of science and a change in the teaching practices of teachers. Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference of EDIFE. on: Science Teaching: Learning Methods and Technologies. Pedagogical Departments of the University of Thessaly, Volos, pp. 759-765.
Plakitsi K., Spyratou E., Manoli V. & A. Kontogianni (2006). The Study of the Environment in the A’ grade of Primary School as a common section of the triptych Nature – Society – Culture. The case of the new textbooks. Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference of EDIFE. on: Science Teaching: Learning Methods and Technologies. Pedagogical Departments of the University of Thessaly, Volos, pp. 482-488
Spyratou E., Manoli V., Plakitsi K. & Kontogianni A. (2006). “The new textbooks of the Primary School”. Proceedings of the School Counselors’ Days of the 27th and 30th Districts of Athens, pp. 111-124.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K. (2006). The Didactic Approach of the Museum of Natural Sciences as a “Bridge” of Science and Art in Primary Education. Proceedings of the 1st International Interdisciplinary Conference on Science and Art, Athens 16-19 June 2005, B: 124-128.
2005
Books
Kokkotas, P. & Plakitsi K. (2005) (ed.). Museum Pedagogy and Education in Natural Sciences. Theory and action. Athens, Patakis Publications, p. 583.
Chapters in books / collective volumes
Plakitsi, K. (2005). Relationships and interactions of Museum Pedagogy with Education in Natural Sciences. In: Museum Pedagogy and Education in Natural Sciences-Theory and Practice, Interdisciplinary and Interdisciplinary approach. Athens, Patakis Publications, pp. 44-66
Plakitsi, K., Kontogianni, A., Manoli, V., Spyratou, E., (2005). The sun: bright star, star nearby. An alternative proposal for connecting the Natural Sciences with Art and Culture. In: Museum Pedagogy and Education in Natural Sciences-Theory and Practice, Interdisciplinary approach. Athens, Patakis Publications, pp. 165-178
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Kokkotas, V. & Plakitsi K. (2005). Time for education: Ontology, epistemology and discursiveness in teaching fundamental scientific topics. Presented at the 1st International Conference of International Society for Cultural and Activity Research (I.S.C.A.R.), Seville, Spain, 2005. Book of Abstracts 785-786.
Plakitsi, K. (2005). Nature – Society – culture: a triptych for the application of formal and non-formal forms of education in the study of the environment in preschool and early school age. EDIFE Conference, Didactic and Teaching of Natural Sciences: Informal Forms of Education and New Technologies. Athens 28-29 May 2005. Book of Abstracts 21-23.
Plakitsi, K., Spyratou E., Manoli, V., Kontogianni, A. (2005). Issues of interaction between formal and non-formal education in Environmental Studies in the new school textbooks for primary school. Two-day EDIFE, Didactic and Teaching of Natural Sciences: Informal Forms of Education and New Technologies. Athens 28-29 May 2005. Book of Abstracts 54-56.
Kostaki, A., Plakitsi, K. (2005). The narrative stories in the didactic approach of the Museum of Natural Sciences – Environmental Sciences for the preschool and first school age. Two-day EDIFE, Didactic and Teaching of Natural Sciences: Informal Forms of Education and New Technologies. Athens 28-29 May 2005. Book of Abstracts 156-158.
2004
Δημοσιεύσεις σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά με κριτές
Kokkotas, V. & Plakitsi K. (2004). Time for education: Ontology, epistemology and discursiveness in teaching fundamental scientific topics. Επετηρίδα του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων, Σχολής Επιστημών της αγωγής, Ιωάννινα, Γ΄: 49- 62.
Δημοσιεύσεις σε πρακτικά συνεδρίων
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, B. (2004). Critical view of the epistemological approaches of the nature of science in modern educational systems. Highlighting the epistemological approaches to the beliefs and practices of Kindergarten Teachers and Teachers. Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference Learning and Teaching in the Knowledge Society, University of Athens, P.T.D. E., K.E.P.E.K., November 2004, pp. 246-253.
2003
Δημοσιεύσεις σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά με κριτές
Plakitsi, K. Kokkotas, V. (2003). Reflective, informal and non-linear aspects of argumentation in school practice. Επετηρίδα του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων, Σχολής Επιστημών της αγωγής, Ιωάννινα, Β: 199-213
Plakitsi, K. (2003). Museum Pedagogy and Education in Natural Sciences: Common Theoretical Places and Their Applications in Research, Curricula and Teaching Practice. Yearbook of the University of Ioannina, School of Education, Ioannina, B: 181- 197
Publications in conference proceedings
Plakitsi, K. Kokkotas, B. (2003). Methodological approaches for the integration of historical-philosophical elements related to the concept of time in the teaching of Natural Sciences and Technology in primary education. Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference on: The contribution of the History and Philosophy of Natural Sciences to the Teaching of Natural Sciences, University of Athens, P.T. .E., May 2003, pp. 441-447.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Vlachos, I., Kokkotas, P., Malamitsa, K., Piliouras, P., Plakitsi, K. (2003). Changing science teachers’ conceptions and practices about explanations and explanations’ potency to improve understanding. EARLI: Improving Learning, Fostering the Will to Learn, 10th Biennial Conference Padova, Italy August 26- 30, 2003. Book of Abstracts 671.
Malamitsa, K., Kokkotas, P., Piliouras, P., Plakitsi, K., Vlachos, I. (2003). Technology’s impact on learning process in science teaching in primary school. EARLI: Improving Learning, Fostering the Will to Learn, 10th Biennial Conference Padova, Italy August 26-30, 2003. Book of Abstracts 371.
Piliouras, P., Kokkotas, P., Malamitsa, K., Plakitsi, K., Vlachos, I. (2003). Ιmproving Coordination in Student Collaborative Problem Solving Activities: An Action Research Program. EARLI: Improving Learning, Fostering the Will to Learn, 10th Biennial Conference Padova, Italy August 26-30, 2003. Book of Abstracts 603.
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P., Malamitsa, K., Piliouras, P., Vlachos, I. (2003). Training teachers to ‘non-teaching’ science museum3s. EARLI: Improving Learning, Fostering the Will to Learn, 10th Biennial Conference Padova, Italy August 26-30, 2003. Book of Abstracts 358
Plakitsi K. (2003). Argumentation as a means of negotiating Natural Sciences issues in Primary Education in the context of interculturalism. Conference: Intercultural and interdisciplinary approaches to science education in the modern European school. Athens, October 25, 2003.
Plakitsi K., Kokkotas, P., Lathouris,., Malamitsa, K., Mavrogiannakis, M., Piliouras, P., Stamoulis, E. (2003). The formation of modern educational roles by young teachers of primary education. 8th joint conference of Greek and Cypriot physicists. “Perspectives and developments and teaching of Natural Sciences”. Kalamata 17-19 January 2003
2002
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Plakitsi K., Kokkotas, P. (2002). Interdisciplinary Curriculum Framework for the teaching of time in Compulsory Education. Science Education Research & Praxis 1: 52-59.
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P. (2002). Utilization of the Museum as a place of education in Natural Sciences: Research conclusions by students and trainee teachers at the Athens University of Thessaloniki. In: Science Education Research & Praxis, 2: 61-67.
Publications in conference proceedings
Malamitsa, K., Kokkotas, K., Plakitsi, K., Stamoulis, E., Grillias, A. (2002). Teaching concepts of Natural Sciences in the Ε’ CLASS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL in an ICT environment. A constructive approach – The case of teaching the concepts of electricity. Proceedings of the 1st Panhellenic Conference EDIFE. “The Teaching of Natural Sciences in the Information Society”, Athens, Grigoris publications, pp. 317-324.
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P. (2002). Assessment of cognitive skills in the context of interdisciplinary type curricula – An application. Research paper published in the Proceedings of the conference School Knowledge and Teaching in Primary Education, Ioannina, May, 2001, pp. 52-66.
Piliouras, P., Kokkotas, P., Plakitsi, K., Grilias, A. (2002). Interdisciplinary communication in a context of collaborative knowledge building in the course of Natural Sciences. Research paper published in the Proceedings of the conference School Knowledge and Teaching in Primary Education, Ioannina, May, 2001, pp. 82-95.
2001
Books
Plakitsi, K. (2001). The perceptions of Primary School students about the concept of time and their implications for understanding the concepts of Natural Sciences. A proposal for interdisciplinary teaching mediation. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, p. 295 and Appendices. Library of the Pedagogical Department of Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Kokkotas, P., Plakitsi, K. (2001). Trends and Perspectives for the teaching of Natural Sciences in primary school. From the rational teaching of natural concepts and laws to the construction of knowledge in learning communities. Themes in Education [bilingual research magazine (in Greek and English)], Leader Books, 2 (1), 89-104.
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P., Drakopoulou, M., Rizaki, E., Vlachos, I. (1999/2001). “Children’s Conceptions of Time and Growth based on their experiences about living things”. Ερευνητική εργασία που εγκρίθηκε από κριτές και δημοσιεύτηκε στο Πανευρωπαϊκό Συνέδριο: 5th European conference on research in Chemical Education, Ιωάννινα 1999. Βιβλίο Περιλήψεων Συνεδρίου, σ. 50. Το πλήρες σώμα αυτής της εργασίας εγκρίθηκε για δημοσίευση στο αγγλικό περιοδικό Primary Science and Technology Today που εξέδιδε το Leeds Trinity University.
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Piliouras, P., Kokkotas, P., Plakitsi, K., Grillias, A. (2001). Discussing and evaluating students’ sociocognitive roles in science groups discourse using new technologies. Ερευνητική εργασία η οποία δημοσιεύτηκε στο 9th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Fribourg, Switzerland, 2001. Book of Abstracts.
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P. (2001). Teaching Science and Technology in an interdisciplinary context: The concept of Time. Research paper published in the 9th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Friborg, Switzerland, 2001. Book of Abstracts.
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P., Drakopoulou, M., Rizaki, E., Vlachos, I. (1999/2001). Children’s Conceptions of Time and Growth based on their experiences about living things. Research paper approved by critics and published at the Pan-European Conference: 5th European conference on research in Chemical Education, Ioannina 1999. Conference Summary Book, p. 50. The full body of this paper was approved for publication in the English journal Primary Science and Technology Today which was published by the University of Leeds.
2000
Publications in conference proceedings
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P., Rizaki, K., Hatzi, M., Vlachos, I. (2000). “Epistemological approach to the construction of a curriculum for the teaching of the concept of time in Primary Education”. Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference on Didactics of Natural Sciences and Application of New Technologies in Education, Nicosia, Cyprus, pp. 349-359.
Rizaki, K., Kokkotas, P., Plakitsi, K., Hatzi, M., Vlachos, I. (2000). How students 11-12 years old use the concept of energy to interpret the water cycle in nature based on the conceptual core “state – change – conservation”. Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference on Didactics of Natural Sciences and Application of New Technologies in Education, Nicosia, Cyprus, pp. 242-254.
Hatzi, M., Kokkotas, P., Plakitsi, K., Rizaki, K., Vlachos, I. (2000). “The language 117 91 used by primary school students when describing material changes”. Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference on Didactics of Natural Sciences and Application of New Technologies in Education, Nicosia, Cyprus, pp. 137-147
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P., Hatzi, M., Rizaki, A., Vlachos, I. (2000). Search for the conceptual core “state – change – maintenance” in students’ perceptions of living and non-living matter. Axis approaches the concept of time. Research paper published at the 7th Joint Physics Conference of the Union of Greek Physicists, Zakynthos, 2000. Book of Conference Abstracts, vol. AD, 53-55
Rizaki, A., Kokkotas, P., Plakitsi, K., Hatzi, M., Vlachos, I. (2000). Curriculum for phenomena of living and inanimate matter based on the conceptual core: state – change – conservation. Research paper published at the 7th Joint Physics Conference of the Union of Greek Physicists, Zakynthos, 2000. Book of Abstracts, vol. AD, p. 56
Hatzi, M., Kokkotas, P., Rizaki, A., Plakitsi, K., Vlachos, I. (2000). Interdisciplinary approach and teaching tools in the context of knowledge construction. Application in the writing of textbooks of the Natural Sciences textbooks of the 5th and 6th grades of primary school. Research paper published at the 7th Joint Physics Conference of the Union of Greek Physicists, Zakynthos, 2000. Conference Abstracts Book, B: 43-44.
Vlachos, I., Kokkotas, P., Drakopoulou, M., Plakitsi, K., Rizaki, A., Hatzi, M., (2000). The process of drawing conclusions in the teaching of physics: The views of students “. Research paper published at the 7th Joint Physics Conference of the Union of Greek Physicists, Zakynthos, 2000. Conference Abstracts Book 77-78.
1999
Publications in conference proceedings
Vlachos, G., Kokkotas, P., Dracopoulou, M., Plakitsi, A., Palilis, V., Polyzois, G., Kokkonis, P. (1999). The development of instructional materials, which assist the active-engagement of pupils in the learning process of physics in secondary schools. ESERA conference 1999. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Panagiotis_Kokkotas/publication/237535380_The_ development_of_instructional_materials_which_assist_the_active- _engagement_of_pupils_in_the_learning_process_of_physics_in_secondary_schools/lin ks/551ade490cf2fdce84382e5c.pdf
Publications in Conference Summary Books
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P., Vlachos, I., Drakopoulou, M. (1999). “The construction of a child’s conception of time through its experience of changes in living and non-living things. A developmental and epistemological approach ”. Research paper approved by reviewers and published in the Conference: 8th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Göteborg, Sweden, 1999. Conference Summary Book p. 396.
Kokkotas, P., Vlachos, I., Plakitsi, K., Chatzi, M. (1999). How pupils 9-13 years old use personal language especially when writing about phenomena related to “State- Change – Conservation” conceptually context. Research paper approved by reviewers and published at the Conference: 8th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1999. Conference Abstracts p. 282
Vlachos, I., Kokkotas, P., Plakitsi, K., Drakopoulou, M. (1999). Primary teachers ’cognitive organizers in classifying natural phenomena – the role of scientific stereotypes. Research paper approved by reviewers and published at the Conference: 8th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Göteborg, Sweden, 1999. Conference Summary Book p. 561.
Vlachos, I., Kokkotas, P., Drakopoulou, M., Plakitsi, K., Rizaki, E. (1999). State Change- Conservation: Three interrelated concepts which can facilitate the curricular and instructional design. Research paper approved by critics and published at the Pan-European Conference: 5th European conference on research in Chemical Education, Ioannina 1999. Conference Abstracts Book, p. 51.
Rizaki, E., Kokkotas, P., Drakopoulou, M., Plakitsi, K., Vlachos, I. (1999). How do pupils 10-12 years old understand the concept of energy through the state change-conservation conceptual context. Research paper approved by critics and published at the Pan-European Conference: 5th European conference on research in Chemical Education, Ioannina 1999. Conference Abstracts Book, p. 52
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P. (1999). Conceptual networks structured based on students’ perceptions of the concept of time. Their effects on the teaching of Natural Sciences – Concerns, delimitations. Research paper published at the HD Panhellenic Conference of the Union of Greek Physicists, Ancient Olympia – Pyrgos, 1999. Conference Abstracts Book 78 -79
1998
Publications in conference proceedings
Plakitsi, K., Kokkotas, P. (1998). “Primary school students’ perceptions about the concept of time”. Proceedings of the 1st Panhellenic Conference on Didactics of Natural Sciences and Application of New Technologies in Education, Thessaloniki, May 1998, pp. 165-171.
1997
Publications in conference proceedings
Kokkotas, P., Vlachos, G., Hatzi, M., Imbrioti, Kamberi, E., Papadopoulos, S., Plakitsi, K. (1997). “Drama as an alternative teaching tool in the teaching of Physics concepts where supervision is lacking. The case of photosynthesis “. Proceedings of the two-day conference “Natural Sciences and Technology in Higher Education / Graduate Education”, organized by the Department / Laboratory of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environment of P.T. .Ε. Athens, pp. 94 – 100
Kokkotas, P., Vlachos, I., Hatzi, M., Hatzaroula, V., Plakitsi, K., Rizaki, A., Verdis, A. (1997). “The role of language in understanding the Physical concepts”, ερευνητική εργασία που ανακοινώθηκε στο International Federation on Nonlinear Analysis. WCNA – 1996, Aθήνα. Proceedings, 2nd World Congress of Nonlinear Analysis. Vol.30, No 4, p. 2113-2120.