Modern Issues of Educational and School Psychology

Course Information
TitleΣύγχρονα Θέματα Εκπαιδευτικής και Σχολικής Ψυχολογίας / Modern Issues of Educational and School Psychology
CodeΣΧ-100
FacultyPhilosophy
SchoolPsychology
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CommonYes
StatusInactive
Course ID600016397

Class Information
Academic Year2018 – 2019
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Total Hours26
Class ID
600131837
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes: (a) deep understanding of the topics under discussion, (b) deep understanding of the research methods used to study the topics of the course and competence to work as autonomous researchers in the field, and (c) competence to provide relevant counseling services to students, teachers and parents.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The aims of the course are twofold: (a) the acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills in current issues in the literature of Educational and School Psychology and (b) their associations with educational applications aiming at the promotion of children’s and adolescents’ learning outcomes and of their adjustment in the school context. Specifically, the following topics will be thoroughly discussed: (i) Achievement motivation with emphasis on Achievement Goal Theory, Expectancy-Value Theory and Possible Selves. (ii) Avoidance behaviors in the school context (self-handicapping and avoidance of help-seeking). (iii) Parental involvement in the children’s school life and academic outcomes. Developmental considerations in regard to the above issues are also discussed.
Keywords
Achievement motivation, goal orientation theory, expectancy-value theory, possible selves, self-handicapping, avoiadnace of help seeking, parental involvement in children's school life.
Educational Material Types
  • Slide presentations
  • Video lectures
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
- Use of powerpoint during the classes - Occasionally use of the internet - Use of Moodle - Electronic Communication with the students (via e-mail, via moodle, use of the Department's website)
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Seminars783
Reading Assigment522
Project522
Written assigments522
Exams261
Total26010
Student Assessment
Description
- Literature review and class participation (25%) - Presentation of selected topics in the classroom (25%) - Design of an evidence-based prevention/intervention program for the school community (focused on the units discussed in the class, 30%) - Oral exams (20%)
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Assignment (Formative)
  • Oral Exams (Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Formative)
  • Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
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Additional bibliography for study
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Separation of performance-approach and performance-avoidance achievement goals: A broader analysis. Journal of Educational Psychology, 103, 258-236. - Lilienfeld, S. O., Ammirati, R., & David, M. (2012). Distinguishing science from pseudoscience in school psychology: Science and scientific thinking as safeguards against human error. Journal of School Psychology, 50, 7-36. - Linnenbrink-Garcia, L., Middleton, M. J., Ciani,K. D., Easter, M. A., O'Keefe, P. A., & Zusho, A. (2012). The strength of the relation between performance-approach and performance-avoidance goal orientations: Theoretical, methodological, and instructional implications. Educational Psychologist, 47, 281-301. - Muis, K. R. & Edwards, O. (2009). Examining the stability of achievement goal orientation. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 34, 265-279. - Newman, R. S. (2000). Social influences on the development of children’ adaptive help seeking: The role of parents, teachers, and peers. 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Last Update
02-10-2018