Dr Evgenia Theodotou

Dr Evgenia Theodotou

Senior Lecturer In Early Childhood Studies

Senior Lecturer

Literacy skills in early years settings

Department of Education , School of Childhood and Social Care

Dr Evgenia Theodotou is a senior lecturer in early childhood studies and a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Qualifications

  • BA, MA, MSc, PhD
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Department for Education, UK
  • Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
  • Professional Development Course of External Examiners from AdvanceHE

Areas Of Interest

  • Arts in the early years settings to promote learning
  • Creative ways to promote literacy in the early years settings
  • Motives in the teaching and learning process
  • Learning theories and practical application
  • Creativity and creative thinking in teaching and learning
  • New technologies in education
Dr Evgenia Theodotou

OVERVIEW

Dr Evgenia Theodotou is a senior lecturer in early childhood studies at the School of Childhood and Social Care at the University of East London and a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

She has been an external examiner for undergraduate degrees and research degrees in a few universities since 2016 and a programme leader for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees since 2012. She holds a 1st class diploma in Infant and Child Care Assistant from Sivitanidios College, a first-class BA in Early Childhood Education and Care from the University (TEI) of Athens, an MA in Education from Durham University and an MSc in Teaching Technology and Digital Systems with Distinction from the University of Piraeus.

Her PhD is from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the research area of "Literacy skills in the early years settings" and she was awarded a Distinction.

She has more than ten years of professional experience as a head teacher in early years settings and she has been teaching in higher education as a lecturer/visiting lecturer in early childhood studies since 2010.

Her research activity is focused on literacy, the arts, creativity and technology-enhanced learning. She has participated in several research projects and published her research in international conferences, journals, edited books and monographs. She is the author of "When I play I learn...and I better understand"  from Delta publications and of  "Creativity in the era of New Technologies"  from Kritiki publications.

She has been a member of several scientific review committees and organised several special sessions at international conferences.

External roles

School Governance

External Examining (Undergraduate degrees)

  • 2024: External examiner (panel member) at NCFE CACHE Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQ) in Early
  • 2024: External examiner (panel member) at Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) for Access to HE Diploma in Childhood Studies at Harlow College
  • May 2018-Aug 2018: External Examiner (Panel member) at Open University at the Revalidation of FD and BA (Hons) Early Years 'Top Up' at Calderdale College
  • Mar 2018-Jun 2018: External Examiner (Panel member) at Open University at the Validation of BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies 'Top Up' at New College Durham
  • 2016-2020: Module External Examiner at Staffordshire University, UK
  • 2016-2020: Award External Examiner for BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Staffordshire University, UK
  • 2020-2024: External Examiner at Plymouth Marjon University, UK BA Childhood Practice, BA Early Childhood Studies PGDip EY ITT/MA Early Years
  • 2020-2024: External Examiner at Bath Spa University, UK, FdA Early Years, FdA Early Childhood Studies

External Examining (Research degrees)

  • Oct 2024:    External Examiner in PhD viva for Unicaf University, Zambia Campus, Programme EdD- Doctor of Education
  • Jan 2024 - External Examiner in PhD viva for Unicaf University, Zambia Campus, Programme Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Education Education
  • Nov 2023 - External Examiner in PhD viva for Unicaf University, Malawi Campus, Programme EdD - Doctorate of Education
  • Nov 2023 - External Examiner in PhD viva for Unicaf University, Zambia Campus, Programme Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Education
  • May 2018: External Examiner in PhD viva for Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Italian Language and Literature
  • June 2019: External Examiner in MA viva for European University Cyprus, School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences
  • Sept 2021 External Examiner in MA viva for University of Ioannina, Department of Primary Education, School of Education

Internal Examining (Research degrees)

  • Jul 2024- Internal examiner in EdD Viva for University of East London, School of Childhood and Social Care

Keynotes

  • Nov 2018: Child-led art projects for social literacy development in the early years settings. 3rd MA Research Conference 'Inspiring Early Career Researchers', University of East London

Participation in Scientific Review Committee in International Journals

Participation in Scientific Review Committee in International Conferences

  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of ‘Neos Paidagogos’ organised by the Ministry of Education of Greece, 11-12 May 2019, Eugenides Foundation, Athens, Greece.
  • Member of the Technical Committee of the 5th International Conference on Computer and Technology Applications (ICCTA), Istanbul, Turkey. Available at http://www.iccit.org/  
  • Member of the scientific committee of the 4th International Conference for the Promotion of Education Innovation, University of Thessaly, Greece. Available at https://synedrio.eepek.gr/en/committees/scientific-committee  
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of 'BERA2018', University of Northumbria, Newcastle, UK
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of 'Neos Pedagogos' organised by the Ministry of Education of Greece, 28-29 April 2018, Eugenides Foundation, Athens, Greece 
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of '23rd Americas Conference on Information Systems' (AMCIS2017) in 'IS in Education, IS Curriculum, Education and Teaching Cases' (SIGED) in special mini track 'Usage of Simulations, Educational Games and Gamification in Education', 10-12 August 2017, Boston, USA https://amcis2017.aisnet.org/submissions/track-descriptions/#toggle-id-15
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of 'BERA2017', University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of ‘Neos Paidagogos’ organised by the Ministry of Education of Greece, 1-2 April 2017, Eugenides Foundation, Athens, Greece. 
  • Member of the Conference Committee of the '3rd International Conference on Computer and Information Technology' (ICCIT) organized by Gazi University, 12-14 April 2017 Kusadasi, Turkey  http://www.iccta.net/
  • Member of the Program Committee of 'The 2nd International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems and Informatics' (AISI) organized by Scientific Research Group in Egypt (SRGE), 24-26 October 2016 Cairo, Egypt 
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of '7th International Conference on Networking and Information Technology' (ICNIT, 2016), 15-17 October, 2016, Warsaw, Poland http://www.icnit.org/committee.html
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of '22nd Americas Conference on Information Systems' (AMCIS2016) in SIGED 'IS in Education, IS Curriculum, Education and Teaching Cases' in special mini track 'Usage of Simulations, Educational Games and Gamification in Education', 11-13 August 2016, San Diego, USA
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of "2nd Panhellenic Conference on Lifelong Learning-Adult Education, Community Empowerment and Further Training of Educators" organised by Polytechnic University of Crete, 3-5 June 2016, Crete, Greece.
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of  "Education in the era of ICT" organised by the Ministry of Education of Greece, 5-6 November 2016, Eugenides Foundation, Athens, Greece. 
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of "Neos Paidagogos" organised by the Ministry of Education of Greece, 16-17 April 2016, Eugenides Foundation, Athens, Greece.  http://neospaidagogos.gr/
  • Member of the Technical Program Committee of The  1st International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems and Informatics (AISI) organized by Beni Suef University, 28-30 2015 Benisuef, Egypt 
  • Member of the Reviewing Committee of "Education in the era of ICT" organised by the Ministry of Education of Greece, 7-8 November 2015, Eugenides Foundation, Athens, Greece. 
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of "International Academic Conference on Social Sciences" (IACSS) organised by The International Institute for Academic Development, 25-26 July, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of  "1st Panhellenic Conference on Lifelong Learning-Adult Education, Community Empowerment and Further Training of Educators" organised by Polytechnic University of Crete, 12-14 June 2015, Crete, Greece.
  • Co-Chair and Member of the  International Steering Committee in "International Conference on Communication, Management and Information Technology"  (ICCMIT) organized by Universal Society of Applied Research (USAR), 20-22 April 2015, Prague http://www.iccmit.net/INTERNATIONAL_STEERING_COMMITTEE.html
  • Member of the  International Technical Committee in "International Conference on Communication, Management and Information Technology" (ICCMIT) organized by Universal Society of Applied Research (USAR), 20-22 April 2015, Prague http://www.iccmit.net/INTERNATIONAL_TECHNICAL_COMMITTEE.html
  • Member of the Programme Committee in the Engineering Education toward Excellence and Innovation (EDUCON2015) in the Special Track "IT and Engineering Pedagogy"  (ITEP' 15) organized by IEEE, 18-20 March 2015, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia. 

Organisation of Special Sessions at International Scientific Conference

  • Special Session Organiser "New Technologies in Education and Psychology" on The 1st International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems and Informatics (AISI) organized by Beni Suef University, 28-30 2015 Benisuef, Egypt 
  • Special Session Organiser "ICT in Education" on "International Conference on Communication, Management and Information Technology" (ICCMIT) organized by Universal Society of Applied Research (USAR), 20-22 April 2015, Prague http://www.iccmit.net/SpecialSessionProposal.html

Organisation of Seminars/Conferences/Symposiums

  • Co-organiser of  'Affect and Social Media Symposium #2'  in Collaboration with the School of Arts and Creative Industries at the University of East London.

CURRENT RESEARCH

  • Arts in the early years settings to promote learning
  • Creative ways to promote literacy in the early years settings
  • Motives in the teaching and learning process
  • Learning theories and practical application
  • Creativity and creative thinking in teaching and learning
  • New technologies in education

Early years

  • The use of the arts to promote learning
  • Creative ways to promote literacy
  • Motives in the teaching and learning process
  • Learning theories and practical application
  • Creativity and creative thinking

Technology environment for enhanced learning

  • Application in higher education and early years settings
  • The use of social media to promote creativity and engagement
  • Development of social and cognitive skills

Management of educational institutions

  • Successful and efficient management and leadership
  • The concept of power in managing and leading professional teams

FUNDING

  • 2024: EDUCOM Seed Funding research grant: Project title: Empowering Students: Assessing the Impact of a Focused Mentoring Scheme
  • 2023: EDUCOM Seed Funding research grant: Project title 'Student voices in employability matters'
  • 2024: Thamesmead Community Fund: Project title 'Empowering early childhood practitioners through dance'

PUBLICATIONS

Book reviews

  • Book review 'TEACHING COMPUTING UNPLUGGED IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: exploring primary computing through practical activities away from the computer' for Research in Teacher Education Journal. 
  • Book review 'The Teachers' Standards in the Classroom' for Management in Education journal. Available at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0892020616667412

Books: Authored

  • Theodotou, E. (2015). Creativity in the contemporary era of ICT: Practical examples in everyday educational practice. Athens: Kritiki Publications. (In Greek)
  • Theodotou, E. (2014). When I play I learn… and I better understand! Entertaining activities for the early years settings. Athens: Delta Publications. (In Greek)

Publications in edited books

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  • Theodotou, E. (2020). Developing Social Literacy through Different Art Forms in Early Childhood Education: Does It Matter Which Art Form I Am Going to Use? In I. Papadopoulos, E. Griva & E. Theodotou (Eds) International Perspectives on Creativity in the Foreign Language Classrooms ISBN: 978-1-53618-085-5
  • Theodotou, E., Papastathopoulos, A. & Koutsouvelis, P. (2015). Effective change in educational institutions: Does the construct of power influence management and leadership models in everyday professional practice? In S.R. Tiwari & L. Nafees (Eds) Innovative management education pedagogies for preparing next-generation leaders. Hershey, PA: IG I Global. pp:88-107 doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9691-4 Available at: http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/effective-change-in-educational-institutions/141600
  • Kaitsa-Kulovana, H. & Theodotou, E. (2012). Virtual learning Examination of ICT as beneficial tools for children's social development. In D.I . Tseles, K.D. Malafantis & A.I. Pamouktsoglou (Eds) For an open knowledge Society: Information Technology in Energy, Environment, Economy, Society and Education. (pp.504-513). Athens: ΣΥΓXΡΟΝΗ ΕΚΔΟΤΙΚΗ
  • Theodotou, E. (2011). Using computers in early years education: What are the effects on children's development? Some suggestions concerning beneficial computer practice. In D.I. Tseles, K.D. Malafantis & A.I. Pamouktsoglou (Eds.) Education, Science and Society (pp. 200-206). Athens: ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΗ ΕΚΔΟΤΙΚΗ.
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Publication in conferences with review

  • Crawford, J. & Theodotou, E. (2019). Inspiring young children to discover their voice by introducing literacy as a social practice in the nursery. Education Research and Enterprise Conference, University of Brighton, 14 June.
  • Theodotou, E. (2018). Using art experiences to support social literacy skills in the early years settings. UKLA International Conference Literacies in a changing world: Creativity, criticality, empowerment. Cardiff, 6-8 July. 
  • Theodotou, E. (2018). Using art experiences to support social literacy skills in the early years settings. UKLA International Conference Literacies in a changing world: Creativity, criticality, empowerment. Cardiff, 6-8 July.
  • Theodotou, E. (2017). Using the arts in literacy activities and the effects in children's involvement during the 'Play and Learn through the Arts': Findings from the final study. BERA Annual Conference 2017. University of Sussex, 5-7 September.
  • Theodotou, E. (2016). Children's involvement during literacy activities using the programme 'Play and Learn through the Arts'.  BERA Annual Conference 2016. University of Leeds 13-15 September.  
  • Theodotou, E. & Papastathopoulos, A. (2015). Creativity in the era of social networking: A case study in Tertiary Education in the Greek context. The 1st International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems and Informatics. Beni-Suef University 28-30 November. In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing Volume 407:141-149. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-26690-9_13, ISBN: 978-3-319-26688-6 (print), 978-3-319-26690-9 (online)  Available at http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-26690-9_13
  • Theodotou, E. (2015). Can we play again with Picasso Miss? The effects of the arts in children's involvement during literacy activities in the Early Years Settings: A case study in the Greek context. The 3rd International Academic Conference on Social Sciences. Elite World Hotel Istanbul 25-26 July. Georgia: THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. pp.16-27 ISBN 978-9941-0-7410-3. 
  • Psychogyiopoulos, A., Efthimiopoulos, A. & Theodotou, E. (2014). Educational leadership and the use of New Technologies. 18th International Conference: Social Pedagogy, Cross-cultural and Special Education. Achaia Beach Hotel 14-16 November. Patra: EL.P.Po. pp.425-438 (vol. II) ISBN: 978-960-8206-91-5  (in Greek).
  • Papazafeiri, K, Efthimiopoulos, A. & Theodotou, E. (2014). The consequences of the economical crisis in the institutions of special education in Achaia. 18th International Conference: Social Pedagogy, Cross-cultural and Special Education. Achaia Beach Hotel 14-16 November. Patra: EL.P.Po. pp. 177-192 (vol. II) ISBN: 978-960-8206-91-5 (in Greek).
  • Psychogyiopoulos, A., Theodotou, E. & Efthimiopoulos, A. (2014). Transformational leadership in education. Searching the dynamics of contemporary school (III). SISSY Hotel 24-27 July. Kamena Vourla: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. (in Greek).
  • Theodotou, Ε. (2014). Creativity and social network tools in Higher Education. Education in the era of ICT. Eugenides Foundation 22-23 November. Athens: Ministry of Education. pp.1542-1553 (in Greek). ISBN: 978-960-99435-6-7
  • Theodotou, Ε. (2014). Creativity and social network tools in Higher Education. Education in the era of ICT. Eugenides Foundation 22-23 November. Athens: Ministry of Education. pp.1542-1553 (in Greek). ISBN: 978-960-99435-6-7
  • Logidou, D. & Theodotou, E. (2013). 'The effects of the arts in children's emotional expression'. Childhood: Sociological, Cultural, Historical and Pedagogical Aspects. Marasleio Didaskaleio 11-14 April. Athens: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. (in Greek).
  • Becker, D. & Theodotou, E. (2013). 'The impact of companion animal on the pro-social behavior of preschool children'. Childhood: Sociological, Cultural, Historical and Pedagogical Aspects. Marasleio Didaskaleio 11-14 April. Athens: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. (in Greek).
  • Theodotou, Ε. (2012). 'Arts and literacy: A didactic inter-disciplinary approach for the early years'. 7th Panhellenic Conference: Greek Pedagogy & Educational Research. Vol. B. Panepistimioupoli Gallou 19-21 November 2010. Rethimno: University of Crete, pp. 1292-1300 (in Greek)
  • Kaitsa-Kulovana, H. & Theodotou, E. (2012). 'Virtual learning Examination of ICT as beneficial tools for children's social development'. International Scientific Conference eRA-7: The Synergy Forum. T.E.I. of Piraeus 27-30 September. Piraeus: Hellenic Educational Society. pp.44-51 ISSN: 1791-1133. 
  • Theodotou, E. & Xanthopoulou, D. (2011). 'Social behaviour and factors that affect aggressiveness in the early years settings'. 5th Panhellenic Conference for the confrontation of sexual abuse: New types of child and adolescence abuse: Ways of preventions'. Hellenic-American Union: 16-18 May. Athens: Hellenic American University. (in Greek) 
  • Theodotou, E. (2011). 'Greek culture: Marathon footrace to promote literacy in the early years settings', 11th Panhellenic Post-Educational Conference of Early Childhood Teachers: Culture as a reference point in a contemporary, humanistic and democratic model of early years education. Hotel Corfu Chandris 1-3 April. Corfu: Panhellenic Association of early years teachers. (in Greek)
  • Theodotou, Ε. (2010). 'Play and education in the early years: The dilemma of free or structured play'. 2nd International Conference of Early Years Education: Contemporary Perspectives and Tendencies in the Early Years and Education of 21st Century. vol. A. Hotel DU LAC 22-24 October. Ioannina: University of Ioannina. (pp. 248-258). Available from http://www.pedagogy.gr/index.php/journal/pages/view/perilipseis (in Greek).
  • Theodotou, E. (2010). 'Using computers in early years education: What are the effects on children's development? Some suggestions concerning beneficial computer practice'. International Scientific Conference "eRA-5": The SynEnergy Forum. T.E.I. of Piraeus 15-18 September. Piraeus: Hellenic Educational Society, pp. 438-442. ISSN: 1791-1133. 
  • Theodotou, Ε. (2010). 'Utilizing technology in early years education: Positive or negative practice in children's learning? Some suggestions concerning digital and internet activities'. 2nd Panhellenic Educational Conference of Imathia: Digital and Internet Applications in Education. Veroia/Naousa 23-25 April. Imathia: e-tipothito, pp. 446-459. ISBN: 978-960-99301-0-9 Available from http://www.ekped.gr/praktika10/nip.htm (in Greek)

Publications in journals with review

  • Theodotou, E. (2024). Nine Years in Life: The Effects of the Play and Learn through the Arts (PLA) Programme on Practitioners’ Professional Development. Journal of Language and Culture in Education, 1(1): 033-047. https://lce.disigma.gr/index.php/lce/article/view/8/11
  • Theodotou, E. (2024). If you give them the chance they will thrive: Exploring literacy development through the arts in Early Childhood Education. Early Years: An International Research Journal, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09575146.2024.2343712
  • Khanum, R. & Theodotou, E. (2020). A comparative study of multimodal approaches to learning: to support children's learning in the early years. Research in Teacher Education, 9(2):22-27.
  • Brandao, N., & Theodotou, E. (2020). The Reggio Emilia and the Mosaic approach: Opponents or allies in multimodal teaching and learning? A discussion of their contribution to multimodal learning in early years education. Journal of Global Education and Research, 4(1), 1-13. https://www.doi.org/10.5038/2577-509X.4.1.1047
  • Aden, F., & Theodotou, E. (2019). Reggio Emilia and the arts approach: Two exceptional examples of multimodal learning in early years. Journal of Global Education and Research, 3(2), 158-167. https://www.doi.org/10.5038/2577-509X.3.2.1050
  • Theodotou, E. (2019). An Empirical Study Comparing Different Art Forms to Develop Social and Personal Skills in Early Years Education. Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education, 48 (4):471-482 DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2019.1618890. Available at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03004279.2019.1618890
  • Theodotou, E. (2019). Examining literacy development holistically using the Play and Learn through the Arts (PLA) programme: a case study. Early Child Development and Care. 189(3):488-499. DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2017.1326914 Available at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03004430.2017.1326914
  • Theodotou, E. (2019). Examining literacy development holistically using the Play and Learn through the Arts (PLA) programme: a case study. Early Child Development and Care. 189(3):488-499. DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2017.1326914. Available at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03004430.2017.1326914
  • Theodotou, E. (2018). Using different art forms to investigate the impact of children's involvement in literacy activities. Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education. DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2018.1515969. Available at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03004279.2018.1515969 
  • Theodotou, E. (2017). Supporting personal and social development through child-led arts projects in the early years settings. Early Child Development and Care. DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2017.1418739 Available at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03004430.2017.1418739   
  • Theodotou, E. (2017). Literacy as a social practice in the early years and the effects of the arts: A case study. International Journal of Early Years Education. 25(2):143-155.  DOI: 10.1080/09669760.2017.1291332. Available at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09669760.2017.1291332
  • Theodotou, Ε. (2014). Utilising the arts in the Early Years: Just an entertaining activity? Indicators of Education, 16: 23-28. ISSN: 1790-6873 Available from: http://www.syldnioa.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=69&Itemid=93 (in Greek)
  • Theodotou, E. (2014). Early years education: Are young students intrinsically or extrinsically motivated towards school activities? A discussion about the effects of rewards on young children's learning. Research in Teacher Education, 4 (1): 17-21. ISSN: 2046-1240 (Paper), 2047-3818 (Online) Available from: https://uel.ac.uk/sites/default/files/6901.pdf
  • Theodotou, E. (2014). Learning design in the teaching and learning process: Definitions and arguments of its true content, Scientific Network for Adult Education in Crete, 12. ISSN: 1792-2674/
  • Theodotou, E. (2013). The concept of literacy in the early years settings: Investigating its content through practical approaches. Ta ekpaideutika, 107-108: 63-72. ISSN: 1792-7102 
  • Kaitsa-Kulovana, H. & Theodotou, E. (2013). 'Teachers' attitudes and approaches: Their role in presenting ICT as a beneficial learning tool to children'. Culture Journal, V: 38-65. ISSN: 2241-1720
  • Karachaliou, A. & Theodotou, E. (2012). 'Bullying in ages 4-7; Teachers & school environment's intervention in the Greek context'. Culture Journal, I (IV): 3-13. ISSN: 2241-1720
  • Theodotou, E. (2012). 'Problem-solving skills, critical thinking and creativity through the implementation of IDEAL method in education'. Ta ekpaideutika, 101-102: 52-60. ISSN: 1792-7102  

Invited oral presentations

  • "What is the current status in the field of the Early Years settings? Discussing about the professional development in this field" Career Development Day, Ekpaideutiria Douka, 18 March 2014
  • "Contemporary approaches in the field of Early Years settings and professional development" Career Development Day, Ekpaideutiria Douka, 5 March 2013

Presentations in seminars and workshops

  • Theodotou, E. (2015). Social Network in Higher Education: A case study investigating creativity in the Greek context. Social Media and Affect Research Seminar. UEL: The EmotionUX lab. 27 February.
  • Theodotou, E. (2014). Utilising the arts in the early years settings: Theory through everyday practice and examples. [Workshop in Metropolitan College]. 7, 14 & 21 June

Writing activity

TEACHING

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

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MODULES

Module leader

  • ED6094 Practice module Part 5: Literacy and literate environment in early childhood (Online and on campus)
  • ED5084 Practice module Part 4: Multimodal Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood (Online and on campus)
  • ED6088 Independent research project (Online and on campus)
  • ED6008 Multi-modal learning in early childhood (Online and on campus)
  • ED6033 Early Childhood Dissertation Research (Online)

 

Module teaching

Level 3

  • ED3403 Play and Talk in Learning

Level 4

  • ED4009 Perspectives of Early Childhood Studies
  • ED4034 Pedagogy: Developing Learning in Early Childhood

Level 5

  • ED5004 Observing, Documenting and Researching with Children, Families and Practitioners
  • ED5013 Issues and Controversies in Early Childhood Development
  • ED5016 Social Policy for Children and Families

Level 8

  • ET8908 Research Methodology-Perspectives on Research

 

Guest lectures (Undergraduate Level)

  • ED6007 Early Childhood Research Dissertation
  • ED6006 Assessment and Subject Knowledge in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • ED6010 Critical Pedagogies

 

Guest Lectures (Postgraduate Level)

  • ED7504: Research Methods in the Field of Early Childhood
  • ED7410: Critical Reflection on Leadership of Practice in Early Childhood
  • ED7411 Action Research - Leading Change in Early Childhood Pedagogy

 

Doctoral supervision

  • 2024- present: Ms Sinthuja Abraham Kapilan

  • 2024- present: Mr Patson Mudambana

  • 2024- present: Ms Aimilia Prifti

  • 2023 (Submitted Viva): Mrs Alison Baker: The portrayal of white working-class children in children's fantasy fiction and children's perceptions
  • Sept 2020 - present: Ms Oluyemisi Afolabi: Montessori Primary Education: Voices and Visions of Montessori Teachers

Completed doctoral supervisions/PhD

  • 2023: Amina Abdat - Teachers’ Continuous Professional Development CPD in Algeria and England: A Comparative Study of MFL Teachers in Medea and London

Publications

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