Efthymia Efthymiou

Efthymia Efthymiou is a professional in the field of special education, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With a strong background in special education, her research focuses on inclusive teaching practices, classroom discourse, and creating educational environments that support the inclusion of all students, including those with special needs. Her work centers on understanding the perspectives of various stakeholders, such as teachers and children with special needs, to develop more inclusive educational systems. She explores the role of both physical and psychological environments in shaping attitudes, positioning, and inclusion. Her research aims to identify and overcome barriers to inclusive education, with particular emphasis on leveraging technology-based teaching practices to address digital exclusion and promote inclusive teaching methods. In addition to her research efforts, Dr. Efthymia actively contributes to the advancement of inclusive education through her workshops and seminars conducted for teachers and principals in federal schools within the UAE.

Publications

Exploring Cognitive, Psychosocial, and Psycholinguistic Dynamics Across Childhood and Adolescence
Exploring Cognitive, Psychosocial, and Psycholinguistic Dynamics Across Childhood and Adolescence
Maria Sofologi, Dimitra Katsarou, Efthymia Efthymiou. © 2025. 350 pages.
As the world of education evolves rapidly, understanding the intricacies of emotion, cognition, and language development is becoming increasingly vital. Unfortunately, the...
Empowering Language: Fostering Inclusion and Growth Through Assistive Intelligence for Students With Language Disorders
Empowering Language: Fostering Inclusion and Growth Through Assistive Intelligence for Students With Language Disorders
Efthymia Efthymiou. © 2024. 15 pages.
Language disorders, spanning challenges in comprehension, expression, and development, cast a profound influence on various aspects of students' educational experiences...
Fostering Inclusive Education: Collaborative Strategies, Emerging Technologies, and Parental Engagement for Children With Language Disorders
Fostering Inclusive Education: Collaborative Strategies, Emerging Technologies, and Parental Engagement for Children With Language Disorders
Efthymia Efthymiou, Dimitra V. Katsarou. © 2024. 20 pages.
This book chapter forcefully delves into the paramount topic of inclusive education for children with language disorders, unearthing the undeniable efficacy and significance that...
Embracing Neurodiversity: Fostering Empowerment and Redefining Autism Support
Embracing Neurodiversity: Fostering Empowerment and Redefining Autism Support
Efthymia Efthymiou. © 2024. 23 pages.
In a world that celebrates diversity, the realm of autism support is undergoing a shift — one guided by the principles of neurodiversity. This manuscript presents a compelling...
Inclusive Phygital Learning Approaches and Strategies for Students With Special Needs
Inclusive Phygital Learning Approaches and Strategies for Students With Special Needs
Efthymia Efthymiou. © 2023. 357 pages.
For “A School for All” to be a reality, changes need to be made to the education system regarding culture, policies, and practices within schools. Inclusive education requires...
Amplifying Voices, Empowering Perspectives: Exploring the Experiences of Children With Disabilities in Inclusive Education During the Pandemic
Amplifying Voices, Empowering Perspectives: Exploring the Experiences of Children With Disabilities in Inclusive Education During the Pandemic
Efthymia Efthymiou. © 2023. 32 pages.
This chapter focuses on exploring the experiences of children with disabilities in inclusive education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Through a...
Cultural Competence at Schools: The Effectiveness of Educational Leaders' Intervention Strategies
Cultural Competence at Schools: The Effectiveness of Educational Leaders' Intervention Strategies
Alexandros Argyriadis, Efthymia Efthymiou, Agathi Argyriadis. © 2023. 19 pages.
Recent research highlights the extraordinary significance of educational leadership for the motivation of teachers about the development of inclusive rationale in the school...
Building Resilience in the Education System: Safeguarding Children in Inclusive Settings Through Teacher Empowerment and School Preparedness
Building Resilience in the Education System: Safeguarding Children in Inclusive Settings Through Teacher Empowerment and School Preparedness
Salma Daiban, Efthymia Efthymiou. © 2023. 24 pages.
In the pursuit of creating inclusive education settings, this chapter delves into the critical importance of building resilience among teachers and schools as a child protection...
Examining Teachers' Perspectives on Equitable Digital Education: A Case Study on Delivering High-Quality and Inclusive Learning Experiences in Special Education
Examining Teachers' Perspectives on Equitable Digital Education: A Case Study on Delivering High-Quality and Inclusive Learning Experiences in Special Education
Efthymia Efthymiou. © 2023. 34 pages.
In an era of advancing digital education, ensuring equal access to high-quality learning experiences for students with special needs poses a significant challenge. This chapter...
Is There a New Norm for Online Education?
Is There a New Norm for Online Education?
Doreen duBoulay. © 2023. 5 pages.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education, especially at the tertiary and upper secondary levels, altering the dynamics between learners and educators. However, this...
Measures of Education and Training to Support the Long-Term Skills of Teachers After the COVID-19 Crisis: It Is Imperative to Leave No Student With Special Needs Behind
Measures of Education and Training to Support the Long-Term Skills of Teachers After the COVID-19 Crisis: It Is Imperative to Leave No Student With Special Needs Behind
Efthymia Efthymiou. © 2022. 19 pages.
School closures and the wider social constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the difficulty of attaining educational goals and affected students with...