Laboratory of Teaching and Professional Development of Bioscientists

Books
Kedraka, K. & Tzovla, E. (Eds) (2023). ΓΗΡΑΣΚΩ ΑΕΙ ΔΙΔΑΣΚΟΜΕΝΟΣ/ LEARNING THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN Trends, Dimensions, Practices, and Reflections. Laboratory of Teaching and Professional Development of Bioscientists, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace. ISBN: 978-618-5182-11-3
E. Tzovla & K. Kedraka (Eds). (2021). Teaching Biological Concepts in Primary Education: Teachers Suggest (Collected Volume). Alexandroupoli: University of Thrace, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Laboratory of Teaching and Professional Development of Bioscientists. ISBN: 978-618-5182-10-6 http://didacticslab.mbg.duth.gr/e-book/didaktikes-protaseis-biologikes-ennoies.pdf
K. Kedraka (Ed.) (2020). Proceedings of the 1st Panhellenic Conference of University Pedagogy “Teaching and Learning in Tertiary Education”, Alexandroupoli: D.U.T.H. https://panepistimiaki-paidagogiki.gr/conference2019/praktika2020.pdf\
Kedraka, K. (ed.) (2016). PROCEEDINGS OF THE SYMPOSIUM. University Pedagogy: Education and teaching in higher education, a terra incognita? Alexandroupoli: D.U.T. At: http://panepistimiaki-paidagogiki.gr/praktika/praktika2016.pdf
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS (BLIND REVIEW PROCESS)
Plota D., Karalis Th., & Kedraka, K. (2025). EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH. European Journal of Open Education and E-learning Studies, 10(3). DOI: 10.46827/ejoe.v10i3.6282
Karakitsiou, G.; Plakias, S.; Arvaniti, A.; Katsikidou, M.; Kedraka, K.; Samakouri, M. (2025). Driving Performance in Schizophrenia: The Role of Neurocognitive Correlates—A Systematic Review. Brain Sci., 15, 1094. https://doi.org/10.3390/ brainsci15101094.Kedraka, K., & Mitits, L. (2025). The BALKANETUP: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration in Higher Education Pedagogy in the Western Balkans. Academia, 0(39-40), 190-205. doi: https://doi.org/10.26220/aca.5261
Nouri, V. (2025a). University Pedagogy–CTLs Dipole: A Dynamic Force in Academic Development. American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science, 8(3),59-65.  www.arjhss.com
Orfanidou, C., Karalis, T., Valkanos, E., & Kedraka, K. (2024) Lifelong learning experiences and meaning-making through narratives of health professionals serving in Greek public hospitals. Arch Health Sci Res; 12, 0071, doi: 10.5152/ArcHealthSciRes.2025.24071
Nouri, V. (2024). Redefining Learning Outcomes in Higher Education through Centers for Teaching and Learning. Adult Education Critical Issues, 4(2), 93-106. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/haea.39856
Karakitsiou, G., Arvaniti, A., Plakias, S., Tsiakiri, A., Pamboris, G. M., Samakouri, M., & Kedraka, K. (2024). From exclusion to inclusion: unveiling the macro and micro dynamics of second chance education. Studies in the Education of Adults, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/02660830.2024.2386728
Nouri, V. (2024b). INTEGRATING LEADERSHIP MODELS INTO ACADEMIC PRACTICE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE OF CENTERS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION. European Journal of Education Studies, 11(12). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i12.5724
Tzovla, E., & Kedraka, K. (2023). Following up on the impact of a distance learning teachers’ professional development program in Science: Α longitudinal case study. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 11(4), 754-769.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.30935/scimath/13721
Karakitsiou, G.; Plakias, S.; Kedraka, K.; Arvaniti, A.; Kokkotis, C.; Tsiakiri, A.; Samakouri, M. (2023). Investigating the Role of Second Chance Schools and COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health and Self-Image of Greek Adult Students. Brain Sci. 2023, 13, 1203. https:// doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13081203
Tzovla, E., Kedraka, K., & Lavidas, K. (2022). Investigation of in-service Elementary School teachersʼ self-efficacy in teaching biological concepts. Hellenic Journal of Phychology, 19, 254-275.  https://doi.org/10.26262/hjp.v19i3.8766
Orfanidou, Ch., & Kedraka, K. (2022). Identity development as a learning outcome: a case study. Hellenic Journal of Research in Education, 11(1), 189-196. https://doi.org/10.12681/hjre.3159
Tzovla, E., & Kedraka, K. (2022). Highlighting Educational Needs In A Teachers’ Professional Development Program. European Journal of Alternative Education Studies, 7(1). DOI: 10.46827/ejae.v7i2.4487. In www.oapub.org/edu
Kedraka K., Kaltsidis Chr., Raikou N., & Karalis Th., (2022). Considerations for University Pedagogy: Distance Learning One Year After the Covid-19 Pandemic Outbreak. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 10(3). doi:10.11114/jets.v10i3.5445
Asimakopoulos, G. Karalis, Th., & Kedraka, K. (2021). The Role of Centers of Teaching and Learning in Supporting Higher Education Students Learning. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(13), 69-77. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i13.4789
Tzovla, E., Kedraka, K., Karalis, T., Kougiourouki, M., & Lavidas, K. (2021). Effectiveness of In-Service Elementary School Teacher Professional Development MOOC: An Experimental Research. Contemporary Educational Technology, 13(4), ep324. https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/11144
Kaltsidis, Ch. Orfanidou, C. Kedraka, K. & Karalis, Th. (2021). Faculty Views, Practices, and Priorities for Training and Professional Development: A Case Study in Two Greek Peripheral Universities. Mediterranean Journal of Education, 1(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.26220/mje.3586. https://pasithee.library.upatras.gr/mje/issue/view/379.
Kaltsidis, C., Kedraka, K., & Grigoriou, M. (2021). TRAINING HIGHER EDUCATION BIOSCIENCE    STUDENTS WITH VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATOR. European Journal of Alternative Education Studies, 6(1), 138-150. DOI: 10.46827/ejae.v6i1.3748. Available on-line at: www.oapub.org/edu
Tzovla, E., Kedraka, K., & Kaltsidis, C. (2021). Investigating In-service Elementary School Teachers’ Satisfaction with Participating in MOOC for Teaching Biological Concepts. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 17(3), em1946. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/9729
Tzovla, E. & Kedraka, K. (2020a). Personal biology teaching efficacy beliefs and biology teaching outcome expectancy of in-service elementary teachers. European Journal of Education Studies, 7(10), 143-159. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v7i10.3286
Tzovla, E., & Kedraka, K. (2020b). Teaching Biology in Primary Education. International Journal of Educational Technology and Learning, 8(2), 91-97. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.20448/2003.82.91.97
Kedraka, K. (2020). Students’ Values and Ethical Concerns in a Biosciences’ Course in Higher Education. Open Journal of Philosophy, 10, 469-481. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojpp.2020.104033
Kedraka, K. & Kaltsidis, Chr. (2020). EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON UNIVERSITY PEDAGOGY: STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES AND CONSIDERATIONS. European Journal of Education Studies, 7(8), 17-30. DOI: 10.46827/ejes.v7i8.3176
Gougoulakis, P., Kedraka, K., Oikonomou, A., & Anastasiades, P. (2020). Teaching in Tertiary Education – A reflective and experiential approach to University Pedagogy. ACADEMIA, 20-21, 101-137. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26220/aca.3443
Kedraka, Κ. (2018). Student Run Biology Workshop: An Educational and Transformative experience in Biosciences. International Journal of Learning and Development, 8(3), 152-164.  doi:10.5296/ijld.v8i3.13544
Kedraka, Κ., & Kourkoutas Y. (2018). Debates in Teaching Bioethics. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 7(1), 32-41. doi:10.5430/jct.v7n1p32
Kedraka, K., & Rotidi, G. (2017). University Pedagogy: A New Culture is Emerging in Greek Higher Education. International Journal of Higher Education, 6(3), 147 – 153. URL: https://doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v6n3p147
Kedraka, K., Falanga K., & Kaltsidis, Chr. (2016). Transition to university studies in the field of biosciences: the feelings of the students of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics -University of Thrace. Educational Circle, 4 (2), 23-40, ISSN: 2241-4576. http://www.educircle.gr  [in Greek].
Chapters in edited volumes
Kedraka, K. & Nouri, V.D., (2025, December 17). From bench to board: Linking leadership roles and academic productivity in women bioscientists [Conference presentation]. 2025 HETL Conference: Reimagining Higher Education: Innovation and Leadership in an Interconnected World, Middlesex University Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tzovla, E. & Kedraka, K. (2023a). Transforming Teachers Through Professional Development Distance Learning Programs. In B. Luitel, B. Devkota, S. Bastien, and B. Kumar (Eds), Transforming Teachers Through Professional Development Distance Learning Programs, (pp. 232-253). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0607-9.ch016.
Tzovla, E. & Kedraka, K. (2023b). The Utilization of Digital Educational Content in the Teaching of Sciences in Elementary School as Impactful Learning Experiences. In M. Parks (Ed.), Impactful Classroom Experiences in Elementary Schools: Practices and Policies (pp. 75-104). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8551-4.ch004.
Kedraka Katerina, (2023). Teaching to Emerging Adults/Soft Skills. In: Gavriilidou Zoi (Ed.), (2023). The Toolbox of the University Teacher, Komotini: KEDIMA Horizontal Action Publications, pp. 63-75.
Kedraka, K. & Tzovla, Ei. (2023). Introduction. In: K. Kedraka & Ei. Tzovla (Eds), (2023). ΓΗΡΑΣΚΩ ΑΕΙ ΔΙΔΑΣΚΟΜΕΝΟΣ/ LEARNING THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN Trends, Dimensions, Practices, and Reflections, 9-20. Alexandroupolis: Laboratory of Teaching and Professional Development of Bioscientists, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace. ISBN: 978-618-5182-11-3.
Boumponari, Th., Kedraka, K., Grigoriou, M., Lampropoulou, M., Skavdis, G., & Konstantopoulos, Ch. (2023). University Pedagogy: Teaching Biosciences by using the flipped classroom model. In: K. Kedraka & Ei. Tzovla (Eds), (2023). ΓΗΡΑΣΚΩ ΑΕΙ ΔΙΔΑΣΚΟΜΕΝΟΣ/ LEARNING THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN Trends, Dimensions, Practices, and Reflections, 21-40. Alexandroupolis: Laboratory of Teaching and Professional Development of Bioscientists, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace. ISBN: 978-618-5182-11-3
Kedraka, K. & Tzovla, Ei. (Eds) (2023). Reflecting on the Educator’s self-efficacy through the lens of Transformative Learning. In: K. Kedraka & Ei. Tzovla (Eds), (2023). ΓΗΡΑΣΚΩ ΑΕΙ ΔΙΔΑΣΚΟΜΕΝΟΣ/ LEARNING THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN Trends, Dimensions, Practices, and Reflections, 153-169. Alexandroupolis: Laboratory of Teaching and Professional Development of Bioscientists, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace. ISBN: 978-618-5182-11-3
Kedraka, K. (2016). Gender and Professional Development in the Bioscientists’ Field: Perspectives of Students of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. In the honorary volume for Professor Emeritus M. Kassotakis: Contemporary Issues in Professional Counseling (D. Sidiropoulou-Dimakakou, A. Asvestas, G. Koumoundourou, Aik. Mylona-Kakavas Eds.), 198-228. Athens: Grigoris.
Kedraka, K. (2015). Microteaching as a Tool for the Education of Bioscientists – Future Teachers: Views of Students of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics of the Democritus University of Thrace. In the volume dedicated to Professor Emeritus D. Hatzidimou: Studies and Questions of Pedagogical Science, (eds. K. Bikos and E. Taratori), 227 – 246. Thessaloniki: Kyriakides Bros. PUBLICATIONS S.A.
Publications in Conference Proceedings (Full papers)
Tzovla, E. & Kedraka K. (2024). The Quality of Teacher Professional Development Programs: Follow-up and Reflection. The Case of the Distance Learning Teacher Professional Development Program of the Laboratory of Teaching and Professional Development of Life Scientists. 9th Conference on the topic: “Quality in Education: Challenges, Stakes, Practices”. Hellenic Adult Education Association. Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 November 2024
Kedraka, K. & Raptopoulou, E. (2024). MAGNET Project: Attracting the Quality of University Teaching and Learning. 9th Conference on the Theme: “Quality in Education: Challenges, Stakes, Practices”. Hellenic Adult Education Association. Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 November 2024.
Tsiboukli Anna, & Kedraka Katerina, (2024). Transformative Dilemmas in Modern Contexts. In L. Fabbri, M. Fedeli, P. Faller, D. Holt & A. Romano, (Eds), PROCEEDINGS of XV BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING CONFERENCE Getting Transformation into Good Trouble: Making new spaces of possibility with community and in practice, September 11-13, 2024, University of Siena, Italy, pp 716 -722. www.intertla.org
Kedraka, K. Kaltsidis, Chr., & Karalis, Th. (2023). The Greek and Balkan Network of University Pedagogy. Learning Communities for the academic staff of Higher Education Institutions. In: Z. Gavriilidou, (Ed), (2023). Transforming Higher Education Teaching Practice: Selected papers of the 1st International Conference of the Network of Teaching and Learning Centers in Greece, Editions of the Νetwork of the Centers for Learning and Teaching in Greek Univerities: Komotini, pp 24-31.
Kedraka, K. & Kaltsidis, Chr. (2023). Learning Cycles of University Pedagogy at the University of Thessaloniki. A First Assessment. In: Z. Gavriilidou, (Ed), (2023). Transforming Higher Education Teaching Practice: Selected papers of the 1st International Conference of the Network of Teaching and Learning Centers in Greece, Editions of the Νetwork of Centers for Learning and Teaching in Greek Univerities: Komotini,105-117.
Kedraka, K. (2023). Developing Social and Transversal Skills in Higher Education: A Challenge for University Pedagogy. In: A. Antonarakou, A. Tsibouklis, & N. Tsoli (Eds.) Proceedings of the 1st International Conference “Lifelong Learning and Adult Education in the Age of Uncertainty: Pathways to Social Inclusion and Social Cohesion”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and Center for Education and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of NKUA, pp. 185-192. Athens: 30 March to 1 April 2023.
Tzovla E., Kedraka, K., Karalis, Th., & Lavidas, K. (2022). Investigation of teachers’ educational needs for the development of a training program for teaching biological concepts in primary school. In the Proceedings of the 13th Panhellenic Central Conference of the P.E.B. (Panhellenic Union of Bioscientists) entitled: “A new era for Biology: Opportunities and challenges in the post-COVID era”. Thessaloniki, 9-11 December 2022 (forthcoming).
Tzovla, E. & Kedraka, K. (2022). Following up an experience of a transformational learning community for teachers as adult learners during the pandemic. In P. Faller, K. Del Simone, & D. Holt, (Eds), Telling, Evaluating and Deeping our Story. Proceedings of the 14th Biennial International Transformative Learning Conference (pp 369-376). https://intertla.org.
Asimakopoulos, G., Karalis, Th., & Kedraka, K. (2021). Students learning can be enhanced via Centers of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: A quick view all over the world. Paper at the 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’ 21), Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain, 22 and 23 June 2021.
Orfanidou, Ch., Kaltsidis, Chr., Karalis, Th. & Kedraka, K. (2021). Exploring faculty learning needs towards their teaching development in two Greek universities. In the Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Teaching, Learning and Education, Amsterdam-Netherlands, 2021. https://www.doi.org/10.33422/3rd.ictle.2021.02.121
Kedraka, K. (2020a). Consolidating University Pedagogy in Greece: The 1st Panhellenic Conference on University Pedagogy on the topic: “Teaching and Learning in Tertiary Education” has been completed (Introductory Note). In: K. Kedraka (Ed.). Proceedings of the 1st Panhellenic Conference on University Pedagogy “Teaching and Learning in Tertiary Education”, 8-20. https://panepistimiaki-paidagogiki.gr/conference2019/praktika2020.pdf
Karadimitriou, K., Valkanos, Ev., Delios, Ath., Kedraka, K., Orfanidou, Ch., Panagiotopoulou, F., Panta, D., & Skiada, M. (2020). Views and Suggestions on Teaching Issues in Greek Higher Education: Evaluation of Teaching Work, Support for Effective Teaching, University Pedagogy. In: K. Kedraka (Ed.). Proceedings of the 1st Panhellenic Conference of University Pedagogy “Teaching and Learning in Higher Education”, 97-130. https://panepistimiaki-paidagogiki.gr/conference2019/praktika2020.pdf
Rotidi G., Kedraka K., Frementiti EM., Kaltsidis C. (2020). University Pedagogy in Greece: Pedagogical Needs of Greek Academics from Ionian University. In: A. Kavoura, E. Kefallonitis, P. Theodoridis (eds), Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer, Cham. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36126-6_81
Tzovla, Eir. & Kedraka, K. (2019). Biological concepts in Primary Education. The contribution of the use of Digital Educational Content and Open Educational Resources in their teaching. In A. Polyzos, M. Georgiou (Eds.). Proceedings of the 5th Panhellenic Conference “Biology in Education”, 29/11 -1/12/19 (pp. 18-24). Athens: Panhellenic Union of Bioscientists. ISBN: 978-618-81159-6-5.
Kedraka, K. (2018a). Applying Pedagogical and Teaching Competence in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics of the University of Thessaloniki: The presentation of a problem. In: G. Nikolaou, S. Tsesmeli, K. Malafantis & I. Dimakos (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th Panhellenic Conference of the Pedagogical Society of Greece (P.E.E.) on the topic: “Basic and continuing education of teachers in a complex and changing environment” (268-276). Organized by the University of Patras and the Greek Institute of Biosciences. Patras, 23-25 ​​November 2018
Kedraka, K. (2018b). Transformative Experiences in Biosciences: Dilemmas for Students and Professors? In the Proceedings of the 3rd Conference of ESREA’s Network Interrogating Transformative Processes in Learning and Education: ‘Contemporary Dilemmas and Learning for Transformation’, 28th June – 1st July 2018, Milan, Italy: ESREA & Italian Transformative Learning Network. https://www.academia.edu/42191483/
Kedraka, K. (2018c). From Biosciences to Transformative Learning. In A. Radaou, (Ed.) (2018). Proceedings of the 1st Hellenic Conference on Transformative Learning (pp. 105-116). Organized by: Scientific Association of Adult Education, Athens. http://www.adulteduc.gr/images/praktika.pdf
Kedraka, K. (2016). University Pedagogy: Past, Present and Future. In: K. Kedraka (ed.), Proceedings of the Symposium: University Pedagogy: Education and Teaching in Higher Education, a Terra Incognita?, (21-39). Alexandroupoli: D.U.Th. At: http://panepistimiaki-paidagogiki.gr/praktika/praktika2016.pdf8.
Doctoral Theses: –
Venetia-Despina Nouri. Women Bioscientists: Exploring the Relationship between Leadership Skills and Academic Achievement. (in progress)
Chariklia Orphanidou. Lifelong Learning of Health Professionals: Its Role in Their Professional and Personal Development. (completed)
Christos Kaltsidis. Innovative Educational Approaches in Biosciences: Evaluation of the Learning Experience through Virtual Reality Applications. (completed)
Irini Tzovla. The Teaching of Biological Concepts in Primary Education: Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Digital Educational Content and Open Educational Resources Program. (completed)