Chlapana Elissavet

Chlapana Elissavet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Preschool Education - Teaching Methodology at the University of the Aegean. Her work focuses on early childhood education, particularly literacy development, language acquisition in diverse classrooms, and the integration of technology in teaching. She holds a PhD (2012), MSc (2005), and BSc (2002) in related fields.

• Education:
• PhD, 2012
• MSc, 2005
• BSc, 2002

Her research explores effective pedagogical practices for enhancing preschoolers' language and literacy skills, including interventions for immigrant children’s second-language vocabulary development, the role of rhythm in phonological awareness, and the application of ICT in early education. She has published extensively on topics like narrative production, comprehension strategies, and teacher training in blended learning environments.

Recent studies highlight her focus on digital tools for vocabulary development, motivation for reading in Greek kindergartens, and theoretical frameworks for foreign language instruction. Her work bridges classroom practice with empirical research, emphasizing practical methods to improve early childhood education outcomes.

Chlapana collaborates on projects related to curriculum design for preschool education and has presented at international conferences such as the OMEPE European Conference.