The transformative role of the school and the teachers in Greekeducation

• Eleni Davradou ^[1]
  1. [1] Universitat d'Alacant

     Universitat d'Alacant

     Alicante, España

     
• Localización: Educación y sociedad: claves interdisciplinares / coord. por Delfín Ortega Sánchez, Alexander López Padrón, 2023, ISBN 978-84-10054-35-6, págs. 427-435
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Education has always been a crucial part of society because it gives people the knowledge andabilities they need to function in daily life and advance civilization. From antiquity to the present, Greekschools and teachers have influenced the social, cultural, and economic environment of the nation. Teachers inGreece have been at the vanguard of educational innovation, developing new pedagogies that have profoundlychanged the face of education. They have played a transformative and crucial role in the introduction of freshtechnologies, innovative teaching methods, and curriculum updates that have aided in modernizing the educational system. The purpose of this article is to give a thorough review of the challenges and opportunitiesthat the Greek educational system is facing, as well as the transforming role played by schools and teachers inGreek education. The most pressing challenges the Greek education system faces are the high dropout rates atthe secondary level and the unequal access to education in rural and remote areas. It is critical to address theseissues by putting in place rules that guarantee all students, especially those from underprivileged homes, equalaccess to high-quality education. The successful implementation of these policies, the government’s ongoingefforts, and the active participation of NGOs and community organizations are all crucial for Greece’s educational future.