Lela Gogou

Lela Gogou is a Professor of Sociology of Education, at the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care, University of West Attica, Athens/Greece.

Research Experience: She was a researcher at the Center de Recherche de l ‘Education Specialisée et de l’ Adaptation Scolaire at the Institut National de Recherche Pédagogique, in Paris, where she conducted a Sociological Survey concerning the Special Education in France, funded by the French Ministry of Education. In Greece she has conducted sociological research in collaboration with sociologists on issues related to Educational Inequalities published in Books and Scientific Journals in Greek and English language.  She is a PhD Supervisor in the Sociology of Education.

Teaching Experience: She has taught Sociology of Education at three Universities in Greece: At the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the Democritus University of Thrace and at the University of West Attica where she is currently Professor of Sociology of Education. She also teaches at master’s level  and is a member of the university’s postgraduate studies committee.

Research Interests: Her research interests focus on Social and Educational Inequalities, issues related to Education and Gender, Ethno-cultural Inclusion, issues related to the Education of the children of immigrants and refugees in Greece, Special Education and Inclusion,  Poverty and Social Exclusion in Greece, the Sociological Approach to Childhood, Children’s Rights, Social Relationships between School and Social Community, Freedom of Thought and Expression, Social Theory and Educational Research, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods.

Publications: She is an author of books in Greek language and Editor of two edited volumes in Greek and English language as well as a contributor to these volumes, by writing some chapters. She has published articles in Greek and International Scientific Journals as well as in Proceedings of Greeks and International Conferences.