The purpose of this chapter is to investigate educators’ characteristics and to draw conclusions about their views on various aspects of teaching Greek as a language language. Consequently, researchers from Greece and Canada collaborated on collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data derived from questionnaires completed by heritage language (HL) teachers across Canada. The data presented in this research section focus on: (a) teachers’ and students’ profiles and educational needs, (b) the methods used for Greek language teaching, (c) the use of new technologies in language education, and (d) the working conditions and professional development of Greek language teachers at different educational backgrounds. Following the overall presentation and analysis of the findings, the study draws and highlights specific conclusions for each thematic component as well as concrete recommendations for enhancing of Greek language teaching in Canada with reference to the research data collected and educators’ perspectives.

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Greek Language Education in Canada: Teachers’ Perspectives

  • Marianthi Oikonomakou,
  • Emmanouela Tisizi,
  • Themistoklis Aravossitas

摘要

The purpose of this chapter is to investigate educators’ characteristics and to draw conclusions about their views on various aspects of teaching Greek as a language language. Consequently, researchers from Greece and Canada collaborated on collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data derived from questionnaires completed by heritage language (HL) teachers across Canada. The data presented in this research section focus on: (a) teachers’ and students’ profiles and educational needs, (b) the methods used for Greek language teaching, (c) the use of new technologies in language education, and (d) the working conditions and professional development of Greek language teachers at different educational backgrounds. Following the overall presentation and analysis of the findings, the study draws and highlights specific conclusions for each thematic component as well as concrete recommendations for enhancing of Greek language teaching in Canada with reference to the research data collected and educators’ perspectives.