Sofia Mpontou » Project members

Biographical Info

My name is Sofia Mpontou and I am a Physical Education teacher at Varvakeio High School in Athens. I graduated from the Department of Physical Education and Sports of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens and hold a master’s degree in “Education Studies” from the Hellenic Open University. I have worked in sports programs for children and adults. Since 2001 I have been teaching as a physical education teacher in public schools in Greece. It is very important for me to cultivate values through the physical education class. In my free time I do gymnastics and dancing.

Contribution to the UNI-T project

During my participation in the UNI-T project, I implemented an intervention program aimed at raising students’ awareness of fair play issues. Quality teaching strategies were used during the lessons. At the same time, there was an observation and recording of the students’ reactions to the course activities. As it emerged from the observation, the students became aware of issues of fair play such as justice, equality, inclusion and exclusion. At the same time, relationships of cooperation, virtuous friendship, respect, empathy were developed. My participation in action research enabled me to become a researcher and through observation and reflection to improve my own teaching practice. I think it was a great experience!