CV

Information

Name: Menelaos Position: Laboratory Teaching Staff
Surname: Sarris Subject:
Email: msarris@upatras.gr Phone: 2610 969725
Short CV:
Education:
  • 1996: Degree in Education, University of Patras, Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Greece.
  • 1998: Master of Education, University of Bristol, School of Education, UK.
  • 2011: PhD, University of Patras, Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Greece.
Position – Subject:
Scientific fields of interest:
  • Experimental Cognitive Psychology
  • Reading and Spelling development
  • Reading Fluency
  • Reasearch Methodology and Statistical Analysis
Employment history:
  • 2002 – 2019: Primary School Teacher 20-9-2002 to 2-5-2019.
  • 2017 – 2018: Teaching at the Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work, University of Patras. «Practicum in Schools» (ΠΔ 407/80).
  • 2017 – 2018: Teaching at the Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work, University of Patras. «Early Reading and Spelling Instruction» (Contract code: 11589).
  • 2014: Seminar tutor «Developing Educational Videos». Computers & Educational Technology Lab, Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work and Social Work, University of Patras.
  • 2007 – 2008: Teaching at the Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work, University of Patras. «Learning Difficulties, Reading, Spelling and Dyslexia » (κωδ. Γ 203).
  • 2001 – 2002: Teaching at the Educational Technical School (ΠΑΤΕΣ). «Statistics in Counselling».
  • 2001 – 2002: Teaching at the Educational Technical School (ΠΑΤΕΣ). «Psychometric Evaluation».
Main research work:
  • 2019: Member of the PAKE project (Computers & Educational Technology Lab, Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work and Social Work, University of Patras) “Training Teachers on Digital Technologies”.
  • 2014 – 2018: Member of the  ISCH COST Action IS1401 project entitled “Strengthening Europeans’ capabilities by establishing the European literacy network“.
  • 2012 – 2014: Youvid YESDigital (Leonardo Da Vinci – Transfer of Innovation). Coordinator Agency Confederación Española de Centros de Enseñanza (CECE).
  • 2007-2008: Tutor in EPEAK project (Hellenic Ministry of Education). Seminars on «Training Primary and Secondary Education Teachers on learning difficulties».
  • 2007 – 2008: ISTOPOLIS  Developing educational software for the Greek Ministry of Education.
  • 2001 – 2003: Foundation literacy acquisition in European orthographies. In collaboration with the University of Dundee (UK).
  • 1998 – 1999: Teacher and Special advisor Training of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired  Primary Education – Unit of Special Education / Deaf, University of Patras in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
  • 1995 – 1996: Assessment, Classification and Treatment, using new technologies, of writing and speaking of Primary Education Children  General Secretariat for Research and Technology of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology.
Postgraduate:

Academic years 2018-19 and 2019-20

  • Research methods (quantitative and qualitative) in Humanities and Scientific paper design and writing.
  • Applied Statistics for the Social Sciences.
Undergraduate:
  • Early Reading and Spelling Instruction
  • Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Academic year 2020-21

  • Learning Difficulties & Dyslexia: Assessment & Educational Intervention

Publications (Journal Articles)

  • Sarris, Μ. (2020). Learning to read in a shallow orthography: the effect of letter knowledge acquisition. International Journal of Early Years Education, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09669760.2020.1814212
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., Armakolas, S., Karatrantou, A., Sarris, M. (2016). DSR Repository: Description, Keypoints and evaluation of its operation. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 9(2), 45-61.
  • Sarris, M. & Dimakos, C. I. (2015). Oral reading fluency and prosody: A preliminary analysis of the Greek language. Themes in Science & Technology Education, 8(1), 47-62.
  • Sarris, E. M., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. T. (2013). Linguistic Effects on Anagram Solution: The Case of a Transparent Language. World Journal of Education, 3(4), 41-51.
  • Duncan, L., G., Castro, S., … , Genard, N., Sarris, M., Porpodas, … & Serrano., F. (2013). Phonological development in relation to native language and literacy: Variations on a theme in six alphabetic orthographies. Cognition, 127 (3), 398-419.
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C. T., & Sarris, E. M. (2013). “Playing with Words”: effects of an anagram solving game-like application for primary education students. International Education Studies, 6(2), 110-126.
  • Sarris, M., & Porpodas, C. (2012). Learning to spell in the Greek language: strategies used by first graders in handwriting, Psychology, 19(4), 373-397.
  • Sarris, Μ., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2010). Word spelling in a transparent orthography: The effect of presentation modality. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 3(1-2), 93-118.
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sarris, Μ. (2008). Effects of Computer Skill on Mouse Move and Click Performance. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 1(1), 59-89.
  • Panagiotakopoulos C., Pierri , E., Sarris , M., & Nikolopoulos, P. (2004). The Effect of Simulation to Understand the Concept of Smooth Linear Motion: A Case Study. Issues in Education, 5 (1-3), 59-74.

Publications (Conference Papers)

  • Sarris, Μ., Tzamakou, A., Markakis, G., & Kaloudi, C. Study of reading fluency and prosody in First and Second graders’ text reading. Proceedings of the 5th National Conference of “New Educator” (pp. 1103-1112). ISSN: 978-618-82301-4-9
  • Papaspyrou, G., Mitsi, P., Sarris, M., & Sakellariou, Μ. (2018). The teacher’s role in reinforcing the sense of ‘responsibility’ in primary school pupils, and the promotion of active citizenship through theteaching framework: Research approach. Proceedings of the 3rd National Conference of Sociology of Education (pp. 503-516). European University of Cyprus. ISBN: 978-9963-2229-3-3
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sarris, M., Karatrantou, A. (2017). Anagrams: A computer game for primary school students. Proceedings of 5th Conference ‘Using ICTs in the Classroom’ (pp. 504-515). ISSN: 2529-0924   ISBN: 978-618-83186-0-1
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., & Sarris, M. (2017). Producing educational videos: a field-based implementation with PBL methodology. In P. Anastasiades, N. Zaranis (Eds.), Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education: Technological, Pedagogical and Instructional Perspectives (pp. 91-103). Springer International Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-319-34125-5
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., Armakolas, S., Karatrantou, A., Sarris, M. (2016). ESR Repository: Description and Keypoints. ELOER, National Conference: Digital Education Material and Digital Learning 2.0. Corinth, Martch 26-27.
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., & Sarris, M. (2014). Using the PBL methodology for video creation: An empirical study. In 9th Pan-Hellenic Conference with International Participation “ICTs in Education”. 9th Conference of Greek Society of ICTs in Education, Rethymnon, Greece, 4-5/10/2014.
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sarris, M. (2011). Using conceptual mini games for learning: The case of “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR) application. In K. Elleithy & T. Sobh (Eds.), Proceeding of International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE) – Innovations and Advances in Computer, Information, Systems Sciences, and Engineering (pp. 415-429). New York: Springer. ISBN: 978-1-4614-3534-1 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3535-8_36
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sarris M., & Koleza, E. (2010). Playing With Numbers: Development issues and evaluation results of a computer game for primary school students. In T. Sobh & K. Elleithy (eds.), Proceeding of International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE) – Emerging Trends in Computing, Informatics, Systems Sciences, and Engineering (pp. 263-275). New York: Springer. ISBN: 978-1-4614-3557-0 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3558-7_22
  • Sarris, M., & Porpodas, C. (2010). Development of spelling in students of elementary school. 2nd National Conference of Developmental Psychology, Alexandroupolis 26 – 30 May 2010.
  • Sarris, M., & Porpodas, C. (2008). The development of foundation literacy in the Greek language. 1st National Conference of Developmental Psychology, Athens, May 29 – June 1, 2008.
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sarris, M. (2008). Effects of computer skill on mouse move and drag & drop performance. In K. Elleithy (Ed.), Proceeding of International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE) – Innovations and Advanced Techniques in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering (pp. 137–142). USA: Springer. ISBN: 978-1-4020-8734-9 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8735-6_26
  • Sarris, M., & Porpodas, C. (2005). Learning to read: strategies used by first graders. 10th Panhellenic Conference of Psychological Research, Ioannina, 1-4 December 2005.

Books

  • Sarris, M. (2023). How to write a scientific paper: A guide to academic writing. Thessaloniki: Disigma Publications.
  • Sarris, M. (2022). Learning to read and write: from cognitive psychology to educational practice. Thessaloniki: Disigma Publications.
  • Sarris, M. (2021). Statistical analysis and research designs in Sosial Sciences. Thessaloniki: Disigma Publications.
  • Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sarris, M. (2015). Conducting a scientific study using ICTs. Athens: ION Group Publications.

Translations

  • Translation in Greek (member of scientific team) of the Andy Field “Discovering Statistics Using SPSS”, 4th edition, (2010 – L.A.: Sage Publications) book, on behalf of Propobos Publishing (http://www.propobos.gr/books/105).