Institution
Organizational Unit
Code
ΨΥ-633
ECTS
5
Language of instruction
Greek
Academic term
2/2
Title
ΨΥΧΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΈΡΕΥΝΑ ΚΑΙ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ ΣΤΟ ΣΧΟΛΙΚΟ ΠΛΑΙΣΙΟ el
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS IN SCHOOL/EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS en
Description
The course aims to students’ further familiarization with psychological research and evidence-based applications in school settings. The topics will be related with contemporary issues in the international literature of Educational and School Psychology. Specifically, the topics will (a) relate to adaptive and maladaptive patterns of learning and behavior, (b) engage all members of the school community (students, teachers, parents), (c) require different methodological perspectives and (d) relate to prevention and/or intervention programs in the school community. The students are expected to actively participate in the class with team work, small research projects, prevention and/or intervention programs design and in-class presentations.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to: (a) know the range of psychological services offered by educational/school psychologists, (b) contribute to the development of a positive learning climate conducive to students’ learning and school adjustment, (c) support students, teachers, and parents, (d) get familiarized with different research methods matched with specific research questions, and (d) be able to organize evidence-based first-order prevention programs in the school community promoting children’s and adolescents’ psychological well-being and learning.