Exploring views on heritage language use and bilingual acquisition: quantitative and qualitative evidence from teachers and immigrant students in the Greek context

Griva, Eleni; Kiliari, Angeliki; Στάμου, Αναστασία Γ.

doi:10.1080/01434632.2017.1284854

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“…In this way, we tried to ensure a more complete and valid perspective of the issue under negotiation, contributing to a more comprehensive and complete assessment of the issue (Griva & Stamou, 2014).…”

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Online Learning in Modern Digital Era: A Distance Training Program for Greek Language Teachers

Bouras,

Barkas,

Griva

2024

JLE

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Purpose: The purpose of this study, which was part of a broader research on Greek minority education in Albania, was the evaluation of a training program tailored to language teachers’ needs who teach Greek in bilingual/intercultural environments. In particular, the study attempted to contribute the development of an integrated framework for the training of language teachers in the modern educational process. Specifically, distance training was carried out, in modern and asynchronous environments through a training platform. According to the mapping of the needs of the Greek Language teachers in bilingual educational environments throughout Albania and based on the specifications dictated by the international literature, 10 thematic modules were designed with modern methods in the instruction of Greek. Method: The training program was implemented in 43 language teachers of Greek minority education in Albania from the area of Argyrokastro, Delvino and Agioi Saranda. For the evaluation of the program four forms were utilized that were carried out at different stages of the program: a) Initial, b) Formative, c) Final and d) Follow-up Evaluation. To collect the quantitatively data, four questionnaires were distributed at all stages of the training program to trainees. Results: The results indicated the effectiveness of the training program and highlighted the active involvement of trainees in all stages of the program. It revealed the development of teachers’ ability to take decisions in order to improve daily teaching routines with the ultimate goal of achieving a quality language education in bilingual/intercultural environments. The trainees acquired, through digital learning processes, the ability to implement innovative language activities in their classrooms, laying the foundations for the consolidation of a modern way of thinking of language teachers. Implications: The collection of data will contribute to the implementation of more effective training programs in the region and the application of modern teaching methods by teachers who teach in bilingual/intercultural environments in general.

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Online Learning in Modern Digital Era: A Distance Training Program for Greek Language Teachers

Bouras,

Barkas,

Griva

2024

JLE

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“…b) data display. The data were displayed on individual tables and in crosschecking formats including the categories and codes of the interviewees (Griva & Stamou, 2014).…”

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Greek Minority Language Instruction in Albania: Education Policy Issues and Prospects

Sotiroudas¹,

Griva²

2023

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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<p style="text-align: justify;">The purpose of the present study was to identify current issues related to Greek Minority Education in Albania and its potential as considered from the part of the teachers’ and principals’ perspective. The current situation of Greek language education was recorded, problems encountered by the educational institutions and the teachers were highlighted and the prospects for teaching the Greek language in Albania were considered. 45 Teachers of Greek language and eight school principals participated in the study. For the purpose of the present study, a combination of qualitative and quantitative approach was employed. The data from the target groups were collected through two basic research instruments: (a) teacher questionnaires and (b) principal interviews. The findings raised a number of issues related to the Greek language education: the student language level, the need for providing systematic training to teachers who work in bilingual environments, as well as the deficiency of strong incentives for the teacher secondment from Greece to Albania. The data indicated the teachers’ concern about the effectiveness of the existing curricula and language textbooks in accomplishing the goals of teaching the Greek language in bilingual contexts.</p>

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“…Neglecting to address the multicultural student body is not only a disservice to those students but leaves educators ill prepared. They [educators] cannot give a targeted interpretation to the weaknesses of these pupils (Griva & Stamou, 2014).…”

Section: The Greek Educational Systemmentioning

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Factors Affecting the Learning of Second - Generation Migrant Children in Greek Primary School

Liagkoura,

Tena,

Requena

2023

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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<p style="text-align: justify;">An issue that has preoccupied young researchers and educators is the interaction of the fields of special and intercultural education as well as the factors that lead to the coexistences of them. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that hinder the learning process of second-generation immigrant students in Greek primary schools. The ages of the children we will refer to are 7-8 years old due to the school achievements in reading and writing that are mastered up to this age point. This study is part of a larger study, which consists of qualitative and quantitative data from two research tools: interviews and questionnaires from teachers and guardians. The results were divided into categories. One of the main ones that stand in the way of children's learning is psychological and social factors, according to 91.8% of the participants in the questionnaire. In addition, it is worth noting that 82.6% argued that the reason students have learning difficulties is due to biological reasons. In conclusion, there is a correlation between learning difficulties and intercultural education that should be studied. The latter can play a pivot role to the assistance of the diverse categories of students' needs.</p>

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Exploring views on heritage language use and bilingual acquisition: quantitative and qualitative evidence from teachers and immigrant students in the Greek context

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Online Learning in Modern Digital Era: A Distance Training Program for Greek Language Teachers

Online Learning in Modern Digital Era: A Distance Training Program for Greek Language Teachers

Greek Minority Language Instruction in Albania: Education Policy Issues and Prospects

Factors Affecting the Learning of Second - Generation Migrant Children in Greek Primary School

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