The two-day seminar Hellenizontes Didaskomen took place in Athens and Thessaloniki from 4 to 7 September 2025 with remarkable success, bringing together teachers from across Greece, both primary and secondary, from public and private schools alike. Participation was free of charge for all interested educators, since the aim of Elliniki Agogi is to promote and support the teaching of Ancient Greek in a modern, creative, and pedagogically effective way.
In the first part of the seminar, the historical background of the method was presented, with references to the roots of the communicative and experiential approach to Ancient Greek both in the Renaissance and in modern educational research.
The continuity and contemporary relevance of this pedagogical line were highlighted, emphasizing active use of the language and aiming at an immersive experience for students. The method was then presented in its updated form, adapted to the needs of today’s school environment. The associates of Elliniki Agogi demonstrated in practice how an Ancient Greek lesson can be organized and implemented through dialogues, theatrical performances, music, historical narratives, creative activities, and classroom games that activate student participation.
Particularly significant was the contribution of foreign professors and researchers, who presented examples of the method’s application in other European educational systems. Their interventions underscored the international dimension of teaching Ancient Greek as a living language and reinforced the sense that Greece stands at the center of a wider pedagogical discussion.
Seminar Evaluation
The participants’ evaluation confirmed the seminar’s high quality:
- The overall experience was described almost universally as “Excellent.”
- The average rating of the experience reached 4.62/5.
- The usefulness of the proposed material was rated at 4.54/5.
- Most teachers stated that they could easily apply the method in their own classrooms.
- Nearly all agreed that their students would enjoy the lesson more if it were taught in the experiential way demonstrated.
Among the positive elements highlighted were the quality of the instructors, the international dimension of the seminar, the engagement with Elliniki Agogi, and the creativity of the activities. The few difficulties mentioned concerned mainly practicalaspects of organization rather than the substance of the seminar.
Our Thanks
We warmly thank the educators who participated, coming from the following schools and institutions:
Public Schools
1st Junior High School of Pylaia, 1st General Lyceum of Thermi, 30th Junior High School of Thessaloniki, 43rd Junior High School of Athens, 49th Lyceum of Athens, 5th General Lyceum of Kalamaria, 6th Junior High School of Zografou, 1st Junior High School of Agios
Dimitrios, 2nd Junior High School of Piraeus, 2nd Junior High School of Peraia, 2nd Primary School of Penteli, 32nd Junior HighSchool of Thessaloniki, 29th Primary School of Thessaloniki, 46th Junior High School of Athens, and many more.
Private Schools
Georgios Zois Schools, Atsoglou Schools, Homo Educandus Schools, Syghroni Paideia Schools, “Platon” Schools, Doukas Schools, Avgouleas-Linardatos School, “Theomitor” Schools.
Model and Special Schools
Model Ecclesiastical Lyceum, Model Vocational Lyceum of Perama, Music Junior High School of Thessaloniki, Music School of Veria.
Universities and Institutions
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Macedonia, Centre for the Greek Language.
Participant Testimonials
• “It was an excellent seminar! Congratulations to all for the organization and the material.” (M.K.)
• “A truly interesting experience. I had never before seen a full Ancient Greek lesson taught in this way.” (E.S.)
• “I was thrilled by the presence of foreign professors and the international dimension.I felt that we were part of a broader pedagogical dialogue.” (A.P.)
• “The training fully covered my expectations. I only wish there had been more time for questions and exchange of ideas.” (Ch.D.)
• “It was an inspiring experience; the method is fresh and has the potential to transform classroom teaching.” (G.L.)
Next Seminars
Elliniki Agogi continues its support for teachers with a new series of online seminars, beginning in October and running once a month for six months. These sessions will present practical applications for all school grades and will provide opportunities for
exchanging experiences and best practices.
Those interested may contact Elliniki Agogi for further information and registration.
