The Laboratory of Experimental Pedagogy is one of the most historic laboratories, having been founded in 1922. It was one of the first research academic faculties of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. With the establishment of the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology, the Laboratory became part of the Division of Pedagogy. As of September 1, 2019, the Laboratory of Experimental Pedagogy is one of the laboratories in the Department of Educational Studies.
For the last 15 years, it has made a significant and uninterrupted educational and pedagogical contribution to society. Since 2014, the Laboratory has taken on supervisory roles and has successfully completed training cycles, which have awarded the "Certificate of Pedagogical and Teaching Sufficiency" to current and future teachers of Secondary Education.
Specifically, its programs are organized into educational courses and collaborative research implementations. The Laboratory also organizes workshops and conferences, targeting postgraduate students, PhD candidates, teachers across all levels, and any adult wishing to enhance their knowledge. Emphasis is consistently placed on practical and experiential applications of pedagogical theories and methodologies.
The main aims of the Laboratory of Experimental Pedagogy are:
- Promotion of scientific research and the practical application of pedagogical research findings to a wide range of the community.
- Pedagogical education programs and practice, with a focus on teacher education.
- Dissemination of pedagogical knowledge to the general public (parents, individuals, and institutions).
The distance education infrastructure, developed using internal resources, began operating in 2022 at the location where the Laboratory has been functioning since 2004 and is currently in a trial-adaptive stage. The implementation of distance education was deemed necessary based on continuous evaluation and feedback from participants. Autonomous distance learning from the Laboratory of Experimental Pedagogy opens up new opportunities for innovation, collaboration development, and mutual exchange of experiences with other institutions or organizations at both European and international levels.
Director: Dimitrios Foteinos, Professor
Laboratory Special Technical Staff: Nikos Karatzidis (Computer Engineer and M.Ed.)
URL: http://ergastirio.eds.uoa.gr
E-mail: ergastirio@eds.uoa.gr
Tel: 210 727 7877 and 210 727 7558
Location:
5th floor, building of the School of Philosophy
Room 546 (restricted access)
Room 535 (office and public reception)
