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La Grèce à l’épreuve de la crise
Get PDFThis article deals with the progress of the crisis in Greece since 2009, from an economic, political and institutional point of view. The first part deals more specifically with the management of the crisis; the second part analyses the characteristics and problems of the “rescue package” and especially the famous “Memorandum” signed with lenders; the third part examines the consequences of the political and social life, including the breakdown of the party system and the extension of precariousness; and the fourth part is trying to determine whether what today appears to be a turning point, both internally and on the European level, it really is.This article deals with the progress of the crisis in Greece since 2009, from an economic, political and institutional point of view. The first part deals more specifically with the management of the crisis; the second part analyses the characteristics and problems of the “rescue package” and especially the famous “Memorandum” signed with lenders; the third part examines the consequences of the political and social life, including the breakdown of the party system and the extension of precariousness; and the fourth part is trying to determine whether what today appears to be a turning point, both internally and on the European level, it really is.Cet article traite de la progression de la crise en Grèce depuis 2009, d’un point de vue économique, politique et institutionnel. La première partie de cette étude s’adresse plusspécifiquement à la gestion de la crise; la deuxième analyse les caractéristiques et les problèmes du « paquet de sauvetage » et surtout du fameux «Mémorandum» avec les bailleurs; la troisième examine les conséquences de la crise sur la vie politique et sociale incluant notamment l’éclatement du système des partis et l’extension de la précarité; et la quatrième partie essaie de déterminer si ce qui semble être aujourd’hui un tournant, tant sur le plan interne que sur celui européen, l’ est réellement
EU Asylum Policies & the Greek Presidency: an EU Opportunity
Get PDFThe Hellenic Presidency, among others, focuses its efforts on a European holistic approach and management of the migration policy. EU Asylum Policy has been a controversial topic for more than a decade. Following a period of policy harmonisation, the EU has reached a crucial stage in the development of a new Common European Asylum System. 2012-2013 was a defining period in the process of adopting the new ‘Asylum Package’, i.e., the revision of the legal instruments that comprise the EU asylum acquis. At the national level, several Member States, such as Greece, made major changes to their asylum systems in 2012, some of which were the result of pressures such as large numbers of applications, limited capacity to process applications, systemic deficiencies, or a combination of these and other factors. In Greece, it has been established new administrative bodies responsible for registration of applications for international protection, status determination, reception and appeal. The radical reform of the asylum system will not only entail a fair treatment of refugees, but will bring important benefits to Greece. It will reinforce the country’s influence and ability to negotiate at the EU level changes in European policies.The Hellenic Presidency, among others, focuses its efforts on a European holistic approach and management of the migration policy. EU Asylum Policy has been a controversial topic for more than a decade. Following a period of policy harmonisation, the EU has reached a crucial stage in the development of a new Common European Asylum System. 2012-2013 was a defining period in the process of adopting the new ‘Asylum Package’, i.e., the revision of the legal instruments that comprise the EU asylum acquis. At the national level, several Member States, such as Greece, made major changes to their asylum systems in 2012, some of which were the result of pressures such as large numbers of applications, limited capacity to process applications, systemic deficiencies, or a combination of these and other factors. In Greece, it has been established new administrative bodies responsible for registration of applications for international protection, status determination, reception and appeal. The radical reform of the asylum system will not only entail a fair treatment of refugees, but will bring important benefits to Greece. It will reinforce the country’s influence and ability to negotiate at the EU level changes in European policies.La présidence grecque, entre autres, concentre ses efforts sur une approche européenne globale de sa politique de migration et de sa gestion. La politique d’asile de l’UE a été un sujet controversé depuis plus d’une décennie. Après une période d’harmonisation des politiques, l’UE a atteint une étape cruciale dans le développement d’un nouveau système commun d’asile européen. Les années 2012 et 2013 ont constitué une période déterminante dans le processus d’adoption du nouveau «paquet asile», c’est à dire, de la révision des instruments juridiques qui constituent le droit acquis de l’asile dans l’UE. Au niveau national, plusieurs États membres, comme la Grèce, ont apporté des changements majeurs à leurs systèmes d’asile en 2012 - dont certains étaient le résultat de pressions - relatifs par exemple au grand nombre de demandes et à la capacité limitée de les traiter, aux carences systémiques, ou la combinaison de ces facteurs. En Grèce, ont été établis de nouveaux organes administratifs chargés de la détermination du statut des réfugiés, de l’enregistrement des demandes de protection internationale, de la recevabilité de leur réception et des conditions d’appel. La réforme radicale du système d’asile ne va pas seulement entraîner un traitement équitable des réfugiés, mais apportera des avantages importants à la Grèce. Elle permettra de renforcer l’influence et la capacité d’Athènes à négocier au niveau de l’UE les changements dans les politiques européennes sur l’asile
The Energy Factor in Eastern Mediterranean Relations
No full textThis paper discusses the prospects for the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region to cooperate in the energy sector, especially on the potentially lucrative natural gas resource. It argues that several factors seem to inhibit their ability to reach agreements on bilateral or multilateral cooperation. The paper considers the impact of history on the regional countries’ ability to work together. It also examines the effect of the regional countries’ uneven gas exploration and exploitation on the ability to cooperate, which handicap their capacity to resolve the lingering exclusive economic zone feuds. The paper concludes that the region’s countries are not quite ready to wok in collaboration despite the obvious advantages of collective action.This paper discusses the prospects for the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region to cooperate in the energy sector, especially on the potentially lucrative natural gas resource. It argues that several factors seem to inhibit their ability to reach agreements on bilateral or multilateral cooperation. The paper considers the impact of history on the regional countries’ ability to work together. It also examines the effect of the regional countries’ uneven gas exploration and exploitation on the ability to cooperate, which handicap their capacity to resolve the lingering exclusive economic zone feuds. The paper concludes that the region’s countries are not quite ready to wok in collaboration despite the obvious advantages of collective action.Cet article examine les perspectives pour les pays de la région de la Méditerranée orientale à coopérer dans le secteur de l’énergie, en particulier pour la ressource de gaz naturel, potentiellement lucrative. Il fait valoir que plusieurs facteurs semblent inhiber leur capacité à parvenir à des accords sur la coopération bilatérale ou multilatérale. L’article examine l’impact de l’histoire sur la capacité des pays de la région à travailler ensemble. Il examine aussi l’effet du développement inégal de l’exploration et de l’exploitation des ressources de gaz des pays de la région, sur leur capacité de coopérer, qui handicapent leur capacité à résoudre les querelles persistantes sur la délimitation de leurs zones économiques exclusives. L’article conclut que les pays de la région ne sont pas tout à fait prês à travailler en collaboration, malgré les avantages évidents de l’action collective
Αξιολόγηση Προγραμμάτων Επιμόρφωσης από τους Συμμετέχοντες Εκπαιδευτικούς
No full textThe presented study examined the participating teachers\u27 motives, level of satisfaction and the attitudes towards the First and Second Level professional development programmes in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Moreover, their intentions towards further participation in such programmes were measured. The data was collected via questionnaire from a sample of 272 primary and secondary education teachers. The results showed that the programmes were relatively positively evaluated, without, however, achieving a universal level of satisfaction, as far as the design of their structure and the delivery of their content are concerned. Moreover, the teachers claimed a high level of intention towards future ICT professional development. The presented results could be utilized in the design and delivery of future ICT professional development programmes in order to further assist teachers to incorporate ICT in their daily practices.The presented study examined the participating teachers\u27 motives, level of satisfaction and the attitudes towards the First and Second Level professional development programmes in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Moreover, their intentions towards further participation in such programmes were measured. The data was collected via questionnaire from a sample of 272 primary and secondary education teachers. The results showed that the programmes were relatively positively evaluated, without, however, achieving a universal level of satisfaction, as far as the design of their structure and the delivery of their content are concerned. Moreover, the teachers claimed a high level of intention towards future ICT professional development. The presented results could be utilized in the design and delivery of future ICT professional development programmes in order to further assist teachers to incorporate ICT in their daily practices
Πολλαπλή Νοημοσύνη και Γραπτός Λόγος
No full textTHe subject of this article is the Multiple Inteligence Theory (MIT) and its relation to learning. Initially the role of school is preseted and how the theory perceives it, its aim and the means of achieving it. Then, a brief reference to the relationship between MIT and other theories of learning and the common grounds between them are exposed
Ανάπτυξη Ερωτηματολογίου για την Μέτρηση της Επαγγελματικής Ικανοποίησης Εκπαιδευτικών [Teacher’s Satisfaction Inventory-(Tsi)]
No full textThis research had three aims: apply all the appropriate procedures that led to the development of Teacher Satisfaction Inventory (TSI); verify the reliability and examine TSI\u27s factorial validity; assess the level of educators’ satisfaction of their job. Random sample (n=429) was collected of elementary and secondary Greek school educators. Explanatory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (EFA-CFA) was conducted to prove the factorial validity of TSI, and descriptive analysis to understand the level of educators’ satisfaction. The findings of this study revealed that a multidimensional first-order 5-factor model fits well to the data and the educators were found to be high satisfied of their job. The majority of instruments seem to appear several methodological problems. The TSI fills the gap that previous instruments failed to do, provide a validated measure. Suggestions for future research and limitations of findings are drawn
From Galileo to ... the Mathematics Classroom
No full textΗ αξιοποίηση της Ιστορίας των Μαθηματικών και της Φυσικής στη διδακτική πρακτική βρίσκεται στο επίκεντρο του ενδιαφέροντος των ερευνητών και των θεωρητικών στον τομέα της Διδακτικής τα τελευταία χρόνια. Στην εργασία αυτή παρουσιάζουμε μια διδακτική προσέγγιση εμπνευσμένη από την Ιστορία στην οποία η ενσωμάτωση γενετικών ιστορικών ‘στιγμών’ οδήγησε στο σχεδιασμό μιας διδακτικής δραστηριότητας. Αξιοποιήσαμε ιστορικά στοιχεία από τη μαθηματική μελέτη των κινήσεων κατά τον Ύστερο Μεσαίωνα (14ο αιώνα) και τον Γαλιλαίο προκειμένου να εισαγάγουμε πρωτοετείς φοιτητές του Μαθηματικού Τμήματος στο Θεμελιώδες Θεώρημα του Λογισμού. Η δραστηριότητα βασίστηκε σ’ ένα πρόβλημα κίνησης και στην αναπαράστασή του με γράφημα ταχύτητας/χρόνου σε καρτεσιανούς άξονες. Χρησιμοποιήσαμε ένα πρωτότυπο κείμενο από το βιβλίο Διάλογοι για δύο νέες επιστήμες του Γαλιλαίου, σχετικά με την πτώση των σωμάτων στη φύση. Σε αυτό το άρθρο παρουσιάζουμε: (1) στοιχεία από την Ιστορία των Μαθηματικών και της Φυσικής που χρησιμοποιήσαμε στο σχεδιασμό της δραστηριότητας, (2) τους διδακτικούς στόχους της δραστηριότητας, (3) φύλλα εργασίας και τμήμα μιας συνέντευξης φοιτητών, και (4) παρατηρήσεις από την ανάλυση δεδομένων.The close relationship between Mathematics and Physics during their historical development is generally considered to offer motivational power to the educational praxis. In this paper, we discuss a teaching approach inspired by history in which the integration of genetic ‘moments’ in the history can lead to the designing of a specific activity. We exploited historical elements from the mathematical study of motions in the later Middle Ages (14th century) and Galileo (17th century) in order to introduce first-year undergraduates in the Department of Mathematics to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The activity was based on a problem of motion and its representation in Cartesian axes of velocity/time. We used an original text from Galileo’s book “Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences” concerning the free fall of bodies. In this paper, we present: (1) elements of the History of Mathematics and Physics which we used in designing the activity, (2) the didactic aims of the activity, (3) worksheets and excerpts from the students’ interviews, and (4) observations from analysis of the collected data
The Achieved Body (An Outlook on the Poetry of Vassilis Michaelides)
Get PDFThe poet Kostas Vasileiou, who has more sytematically written poetry in the Cypriot dialect in recent years, tries to highlight the best moments of Vassilis Michaelidis’s poetry, namely his nine best poems, written entirely in the Cypriot dialect, and doesn’t hesitate to place next to the best known ones the poem entitled «Amoloïtos» (The Unspoken) and the satirical “Romios” (The Greek).The poet Kostas Vasileiou, who has more sytematically written poetry in the Cypriot dialect in recent years, tries to highlight the best moments of Vassilis Michaelidis’s poetry, namely his nine best poems, written entirely in the Cypriot dialect, and doesn’t hesitate to place next to the best known ones the poem entitled «Amoloïtos» (The Unspoken) and the satirical “Romios” (The Greek).Le poète Kostas Vassiliou, qui au cours des dernières années écrit de façon plus systématique de la poésie en dialecte chypriote, essaie de mettre en valeur les meilleurs moments de la poésie de Vassilis Michaelidis. Avec des images poétiques il essaie de mettre en évidence les neuf meilleurs poèmes du poète, écrits presque entièrement en dialecte chypriote, et n’hésite pas de placer à côté des poèmes les plus reconnus le poème intitulé «Amoloïtos» (l’indiscret) ou le satirique «Romios» ( Le Grec)