Maria Papandreou

Maria Papandreou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy at the School of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her academic profile focuses on Early Childhood Education and Pedagogical Practices, with expertise in play-based learning, multicultural classrooms, and teacher professional development. She teaches courses such as Curriculum and Planning for Teaching in the Kindergarten and Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Education.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Affiliation: School of Early Childhood Education
• Key Research Themes: Play-Based Pedagogy, Multicultural Education, Digital Interaction Strategies

Her research emphasizes children’s perceptions of learning through play, inclusive education practices, and adapting pedagogy to digital and post-pandemic realities. Recent studies explore participatory research methods involving children and teacher training during the COVID-19 crisis.

Publications highlight themes such as overcoming communication barriers in multicultural classrooms, the role of drawing in cognitive development, and redefining teacher interaction strategies in digital environments. She has contributed to professional development programs for early childhood educators and curriculum design emphasizing child-centered approaches.

Contact: mpapan@nured.auth.gr | +30 2310995096 | Faculty of Education Tower, Thessaloniki, Greece.