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Bullying episodes among children are common in preschool settings. Bullying has adverse and endur... more Bullying episodes among children are common in preschool settings. Bullying has adverse and enduring effects on children's socio-emotional development. Bullying prevention is crucial to children's adjustment in school environment, promotion of their safety and well-being. Within this framework, the present study aims to present the use of interactive digital storytelling in raising awareness of bullying in early childhood settings which is regarded essential to bullying prevention. It describes the design of an interactive digital storytelling scenario, named "Anthoula's Dreams" for screening children's reactions to bullying situations and developing empathy in children. Digital storytelling could be a valuable tool in bullying prevention, as its narrative power can actively engage children in a simulation condition of bullying, stimulates identification with the characters of the story and emotional involvement. The script features a five-year-old girl who receives rejection by her classmates. The scenario is a branching story structured with an interactive plot and its final form will be combined with animation. Children can elaborate on the scenario through the narrative choices of a branching story. The interactive story enables children to participate and affect the plot of the story. The emergence of different options to address the situation lead to different results in the continuum of bullying. The end of the story is not predetermined by the author and the story usually emerges during the narrative. Children are expected to make decisions for the narration evolvement. The content causes emotions which can enhance the cognitive and emotional involvement of preschool children in their interactions with the main character of the story, as they will be forced to make decisions for the narrative to develop. The induction and utilization of emotions facilitates the development of empathy. Children's narrative choices through the story branches are expected to more consistently reflect their own strategies if they were intimidated. They are also required to choose from predefined options of strategies those that will lead to the settlement of the bullying situation. The interactive scenario can enhance the problem-solving skills of

Proceedings of ADVED 2017- 3rd International Conference on Advances in Education and Social Sciences 9-11 October 2017- Istanbul, Turkey, 2017

The aim of the present research is to explore students' views about the social/organizational fra... more The aim of the present research is to explore students' views about the social/organizational framework of the operation of the sustainable kindergarten. The research was conducted between March to May 2017. Case study was chosen as the main method, employing a questionnaire as the main methodological tool. The research population was the fourth year students of the Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design of the University of the Aegean in Rhodes (Greece). The sample was selected by random sampling.
The results of this research study indicate that the majority of students consider the "sustainable school" identical to "ecological school" and "bioclimatic school", as they emphasize the infrastructure. It is also noted that the majority of students of the research sample disagrees with the view that a sustainable kindergarten is sometimes governed democratically and sometimes in an authoritarian way. However, the total number of students who express the opposite view or respond that they do not know, are more than half.
Moreover, research data indicate that the majority of students agree with the participation of pupils in decision-making regarding the operation of a sustainable kindergarten. They also agree with the view that the local community participates in the activities-actions of a sustainable kindergarten. However, the percentages of the participants expressing the opposite view or not expressing opinion are very high. In addition, as far as the management of a sustainable kindergarten is concerned, the majority of the respondents state that the role of the head of the kindergarten is dominant, while the role of important agents, such as the students, teachers' association, parents' association and the local community, is underestimated.

Keywords: Preschool education, sustainable kindergarten, social/organizational framework

ECP-2015 ABSTRACTS BOOK., 2015

ABSTRACT: A14. General issues and basic processes - Personality Eleni Nikolaou, University of the... more ABSTRACT: A14. General issues and basic processes - Personality Eleni Nikolaou, University of the Aegean, Rhodes - Greece Georgios Markogiannakis, Secondary education teacher, Rhodes - Greece This study aims at examining parenting beliefs about shy children. It is assumed that parents' beliefs about children' s development play a significant role in guiding their responses to child behaviour. It is also acknowledged that shyness is a culturally bound construct. More specifically, this study makes an attempt to investigate the way Greek parents perceive shyness and its components, as well as their causal attributions among other variables. A sample of 107 parents in Rhodes (Greece) were administered a questionnaire designed to assess parental beliefs about shyness. Research data show that the majority of the sample perceive shyness as a lack of sociability and social initiatives. Introversion, fear of rejection, inhibition and passiveness are also included in their conceptualization of shy children's personality traits. Moreover, the majority thinks that family factors play the most significant role in shyness. They attribute shyness to family factors, such as the limited social life of parents, rejective attitude of parents toward their children, overprotectiveness and parental control. Research findings are discussed in relation to the existing literature about shyness definition and its etiological factors. These findings may reflect cultural differences and contribute to the conceptualization of shyness, as this construct has not been studied in Greek society.
{ Milano, ECPSY, 2015, Abstracts' book, p.763 }

Η παρούσα ερευνητική εργασία επιχειρεί να διερευνήσει τις αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών για την επ... more Η παρούσα ερευνητική εργασία επιχειρεί να διερευνήσει τις αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών για την επίδραση της ντροπαλότητας στη μαθησιακή πορεία των παιδιών με ντροπαλή συμπεριφορά. Παρουσιάζεται ένα μέρος μιας ευρύτερης έρευνας για τις αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών για τα ντροπαλά παιδιά. Μέσο συλλογής των δεδομένων της έρευνας αποτέλεσε η συνέντευξη και η ανάλυση των δεδομένων βασίστηκε σε μια πρώτη φάση στη μέθοδο της θεμελιωμένης θεωρίας και στη συνέχεια πραγματοποιήθηκε ποσοτική ανάλυση των δεδομένων. Η πλειοψηφία των εκπαιδευτικών θεωρεί ότι η ντροπαλότητα επηρεάζει τη μαθησιακή πορεία του ντροπαλού μαθητή, επειδή ο ντροπαλός μαθητής δεν εκφράζει απορίες, λόγω της αναστολής του. Παράλληλα, η ντροπαλότητα παρεμποδίζει την έκφραση-εξωτερίκευση των ικανοτήτων του ντροπαλού μαθητή. Στη συνέχεια σχολιάζονται τα ευρήματα της έρευνας και επισημαίνεται η αξιοποίηση των ευρημάτων στην παιδαγωγική πράξη.

παρούσα ερευνητική εργασία επιχειρεί να διερευνήσει τις αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών για την επίδ... more παρούσα ερευνητική εργασία επιχειρεί να διερευνήσει τις αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών για την επίδραση της ντροπαλότητας στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις των παιδιών με ντροπαλή συμπεριφορά.
Μέσο συλλογής των δεδομένων της έρευνας αποτέλεσε η συνέντευξη και η ανάλυση των δεδομένων βασίστηκε στη μέθοδο της θεμελιωμένης θεωρίας. Οι εκπαιδευτικοί της έρευνας υποστήριξαν ότι το ντροπαλό παιδί δυσκολεύεται να συνάψει φιλίες, να ενταχθεί στο παιχνίδι των συνομηλίκων του και απομονώνεται από την ομάδα των συνομηλίκων. Οι συμμαθητές του δεν τον προσκαλούν σε δραστηριότητες παιχνιδιού, τον κρατούν σε απόσταση και τον απορρίπτουν. Στη συνέχεια σχολιάζονται τα ευρήματα της έρευνας και επισημαίνεται η αξιοποίηση των ευρημάτων στην παιδαγωγική πράξη.

Papers by Eleni N . Nikolaou

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Jun 30, 2023

International Journal of Childhood Education

The school has a vital role to play in developing well-being and it should be a major goal of edu... more The school has a vital role to play in developing well-being and it should be a major goal of education. The aim of the present study was to generate knowledge about how psychological well-being of children in preschool education is understood by pre-service preschool teachers. It explores their views on the importance of cultivating psychological well-being in preschool age, the significance of several skills and competencies for developing preschoolers’ psychological well-being, the obstacles to promoting it, as well as the characteristics and skills that preschool educators that should have in order to be able to promote the psychological well-being of preschool children. The research sample consisted of 135 pre-service preschool teachers. A questionnaire based on the relevant literature review was used as a data collection tool. The results indicate that pre-service teachers suggest that the perception of emotions, constructive emotion expression and cooperation skills are very ...

European Journal of Education Studies, Aug 30, 2022

This paper aims to discuss the role of family environment in distance learning. It presents the r... more This paper aims to discuss the role of family environment in distance learning. It presents the research conducted regarding parents' views on distance learning, the way they experience it, the obstacles and the assets that are associated with distance learning. School-family collaborative relations are regarded crucial in enhancing students' learning experience. Parents can contribute to their children's learning by cultivating a positive relationship with their children, providing advice and guidance, organizing time, recording, and encouraging participation (motivation), teaching with the aim of supporting children. Parents can also supervise the completion of tasks and seek help when needed, time management, identifying students' needs, communication, and access to useful resources. It is important that parents understand the essential role that children play online. Parents need to be trained to organize their children's time, motivate students, and provide them with learning support when needed and make sure their child is learning. Finally, recommendations are presented about supporting students' online learning by their parents.

ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΙΚΗ – θεωρία & πράξη, Sep 9, 2009

European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, Sep 16, 2022

This research paper aims to study the function of the traditional festivals on the island of Rhod... more This research paper aims to study the function of the traditional festivals on the island of Rhodes during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to explore community members and official institution representatives' views on their psychological and socioeconomic consequences. A structured interview was designed, which was given online to 168 subjects, of which 96 community members in the villages of the island of Rhodes

Proceedings of ADVED 2021- 7th International Conference on Advances in Education, 2021

The present study, which is part of a broader research, explores students' views on lockdown issu... more The present study, which is part of a broader research, explores students' views on lockdown issues and their degree of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. An electronic questionnaire was used for the implementation of the research as a means of data collection, due to the period of the research in the midst of a pandemic. The research was conducted in Greece, in Rhodes, during the period between January and March, 2021. The reference population of the research was the approximately 200 first year students of the Department of Preschool Education and Educational Planning of the University of the Aegean in Greece. 142 female students of them completed the questionnaire. The results of the research indicate differences in the views of students between those who exhibit a high degree of concern about Covid-19 and those with a low degree of concern. Regarding the way they are informed, it seems that internet, television, family and friends are preferred by both groups. Students with a low level of concern about Covid-19 seem to be more indifferent than students with a high level of concern who seem to be more afraid, to comply more with the suggested precautions and state that they have "unfolded" some talent during the lockdown period. In general, they are supported by family and their circle of friends, they demonstrate some empathy, they seek security by challenging the general climate of ideology or government services that are malfunctioning. Obviously, the issue of Covid-19, lockdown and digital communication is worth exploring further in relation to the Greek data and the new generation.

Science Journal of Education, 2017

The aim of the present research is to explore teachers' perceptions about the effective strategie... more The aim of the present research is to explore teachers' perceptions about the effective strategies for addressing children's depression in school context, as well as the appropriate preventive counseling interventions within school context. The sample of this research study was 116 teachers of primary education. Data were collected by a questionnaire that was based on previous research. The findings show that teachers regard that supporting children, a positive interpersonal relationship with these children, a positive climate in the classroom, cooperation with parents and mental health professionals are among the effective strategies. In relation to the appropriate preventive counseling interventions, they argue that the implementation of socio-emotional programs by teachers in cooperation with mental health professionals, as well as the delivery of mental health prevention programs to all children by mental health specialists are effective strategies. Research findings may be utilized for designing teacher training and professional development programs aiming at supporting children with depression and mental health promotion.

vol 5 issue 15, 2019

Sustainable local development aims to improve economy while taking into account environmental pro... more Sustainable local development aims to improve economy while taking into account environmental protection. Within this context, the contribution of women to sustainable local development over the years is essential to be explored in order to highlight the importance of their offer. This research aims to investigate the role of women in environmental protection for sustainable local development in a Greek island, Rhodes. A semi-structured interview was designed as a data collection tool. It was a field research which was conducted in the villages of the island as well as in the city of Rhodes. The sample of the survey was composed of women over sixty-five (65) years of age. The results of the survey show that the participation of women was particularly important in the environmental protection of the island, as their daily habits and occupations were environmentally friendly. The yards of their houses were decorated with flowers and trees. In their gardens they planted vegetables that...

Journal of Advances in Humanities and Social Sciences, 2019

IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in Education, 2019

The current research studies the pedagogical actions in the various areas of the sustainable kind... more The current research studies the pedagogical actions in the various areas of the sustainable kindergarten. Its aim is to investigate the views of the graduate students-prospective preschool teachers on the pedagogical dimension of the areas of the sustainable kindergarten. The survey was conducted from April to June 2018. Case study was chosen as the main method, employing a questionnaire as the main methodological tool. The selection of the sample was based on random sampling. The sample of the survey consisted of 120 graduate students of the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design of the University of the Aegean in Rhodes (Greece). The results of the research show that the majority of students believe that the coloration of a classroom, natural lighting, heating, natural ventilation and good acoustics affect the pedagogical process. They also regard that in the preschool teachers' office, paper should be used sparingly, they agree with the use of recyclable paper only and equipment with modern electronic devices. Moreover, they also agree on the electrical heaters, as well as the water heater, though, they are energy-consuming. Regarding the auxiliary premises within the building, they consider that they should have paper recycle bins and compost bins, which indicates that they do not know exactly what their use and operation is. They also think they should be cleaned and disinfected daily with chlorine, which has negative effects. With regard to the multipurpose room, they state that they are necessary in the context of a sustainable school. As far as the library is concerned, they think it should be located in a familiar and accessible place for children. Finally, regarding the courtyard, they believe that it should also be used for the implementation of pedagogical and environmental activities, after taking care to protect kindergarten children.

IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in Education, 2017

The aim of the present research is to explore students' views about the social/organizational fra... more The aim of the present research is to explore students' views about the social/organizational framework of the operation of the sustainable kindergarten. The research was conducted between March to May 2017. Case study was chosen as the main method, employing a questionnaire as the main methodological tool. The research population was the fourth year students of the Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design of the University of the Aegean in Rhodes (Greece). The sample was selected by random sampling. The results of this research study indicate that the majority of students consider the "sustainable school" identical to "ecological school" and "bioclimatic school", as they emphasize the infrastructure. It is also noted that the majority of students of the research sample disagrees with the view that a sustainable kindergarten is sometimes governed democratically and sometimes in an authoritarian way. However, the total number of students who express the opposite view or respond that they do not know, are more than half. Moreover, research data indicate that the majority of students agree with the participation of pupils in decision-making regarding the operation of a sustainable kindergarten. They also agree with the view that the local community participates in the activities-actions of a sustainable kindergarten. However, the percentages of the participants expressing the opposite view or not expressing opinion are very high. In addition, as far as the management of a sustainable kindergarten is concerned, the majority of the respondents state that the role of the head of the kindergarten is dominant, while the role of important agents, such as the students, teachers' association, parents' association and the local community, is underestimated.

Παιδαγωγικη Θεωρία Πράξη, Sep 9, 2009

Proceedings of ADVED 2017- 3rd International Conference on Advances in Education and Social Sciences 9-11 October 2017- Istanbul, Turkey, 2017

Keywords: Preschool education, sustainable kindergarten, social/organizational framework

ECP-2015 ABSTRACTS BOOK., 2015

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Jun 30, 2023

International Journal of Childhood Education

European Journal of Education Studies, Aug 30, 2022

ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΙΚΗ – θεωρία & πράξη, Sep 9, 2009

European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, Sep 16, 2022

Proceedings of ADVED 2021- 7th International Conference on Advances in Education, 2021

Science Journal of Education, 2017

vol 5 issue 15, 2019

Journal of Advances in Humanities and Social Sciences, 2019

IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in Education, 2019

IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in Education, 2017

The aim of the present research is to explore students' views about the social/organizational fra... more The aim of the present research is to explore students' views about the social/organizational framework of the operation of the sustainable kindergarten. The research was conducted between March to May 2017. Case study was chosen as the main method, employing a questionnaire as the main methodological tool. The research population was the fourth year students of the Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design of the University of the Aegean in Rhodes (Greece). The sample was selected by random sampling. The results of this research study indicate that the majority of students consider the "sustainable school" identical to "ecological school" and "bioclimatic school", as they emphasize the infrastructure. It is also noted that the majority of students of the research sample disagrees with the view that a sustainable kindergarten is sometimes governed democratically and sometimes in an authoritarian way. However, the total number of students who express the opposite view or respond that they do not know, are more than half. Moreover, research data indicate that the majority of students agree with the participation of pupils in decision-making regarding the operation of a sustainable kindergarten. They also agree with the view that the local community participates in the activities-actions of a sustainable kindergarten. However, the percentages of the participants expressing the opposite view or not expressing opinion are very high. In addition, as far as the management of a sustainable kindergarten is concerned, the majority of the respondents state that the role of the head of the kindergarten is dominant, while the role of important agents, such as the students, teachers' association, parents' association and the local community, is underestimated.

Παιδαγωγικη Θεωρία Πράξη, Sep 9, 2009

International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 2016

School and family are the main socializing agents for children. Therefore, effective communicatio... more School and family are the main socializing agents for children. Therefore, effective communication and collaboration between these contexts is essential, although sometimes there are barriers to school-family partnership, particularly when they try to play a more active role in the educational process. It is widely recognized that parent involvement in school has successful contributions to student school outcomes. Moreover, It is crucial for addressing effectively bullying, as it is a problem student behaviour in Greek society as well. In this context, the present research aims to explore teachers' views about family-school communication and collaboration regarding the extent to which they address effectively bullying. 150 primary education teachers from public schools in Rhodes participated in this research, which conducted in 2015. Results show that teachers endorse the importance of school-family collaboration for addressing bullying. In addition, they consider this collaboration important, as it has an important influence on children's attitudes to school, and their behaviour in school environment. Furthermore, they suggest that school-family collaboration may improve students' social skills, which can enhance their emotional development and reduce their social isolation from the peer group. Finally, they assert that school-family collaboration can empower children's relationship with their parents and teachers, and in the long term it can contribute in enhancing their school achievement.

Open Journal for Educational Research, 2017

This research study aims to explore the social representations that kindergarten and first elemen... more This research study aims to explore the social representations that kindergarten and first elementary class teachers have regarding the inclusion of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the regular classroom. The data collection tool was a questionnaire based on previous research. The results indicate that the teachers of the present study are willing to include students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in their regular class and try to address the related difficulties. The age of the educators and their educational level do not affect their views on the inclusion of children with autism into the regular class. However, their views are influenced by their years of experience, as well as by their previous experience of working with children with autism.

International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, Nov 3, 2017

The aim of the present research is to explore preschool teachers' perceptions about the effective... more The aim of the present research is to explore preschool teachers' perceptions about the effective strategies for bullying prevention in preschool context. The sample of this research study was 164 preschool teachers from Greece. Data were collected by a questionnaire that was based on previous research. The findings show that teachers regard that classroom activities for diversity acceptance, the development of empathy, the cooperation between school and family, the implementation of socio-emotional learning programs in school context and teacher training, are among the most effective strategies. They also value the cooperation between school, family, and community services for bullying prevention as well as peer support and the creation of prevention activities and material such as videos. Research findings may be utilized for designing teacher training and professional development programs aiming at preventing school bullying at an early age.

Περίληψη Η παρούσα εργασία αναφέρεται στην πρόληψη των διαταραχών διαγωγής κατά την προσχολική η... more Περίληψη
Η παρούσα εργασία αναφέρεται στην πρόληψη των διαταραχών διαγωγής κατά την προσχολική ηλικία. Ειδικότερα, έχει ως στόχο να παρουσιάσει τα χαρακτηριστικά της διαταραχής, τα διαγνωστικά κριτήρια και τους παράγοντες κινδύνου που συνδέονται με την εκδήλωσή της. Αναλύει τις παρεμβάσεις πρόληψης, σημαντικό μέρος των οποίων αποτελούν τα προγράμματα εκπαίδευσης των γονέων στη διαχείριση της συμπεριφοράς του παιδιού. Οι παρεμβάσεις πρόληψης συμπεριλαμβάνουν προγράμματα εκπαίδευσης των παιδιών που διατρέχουν αυξημένο κίνδυνο να αναπτύξουν τη διαταραχή σε κοινωνικές δεξιότητες καθώς και επιμόρφωση των εκπαιδευτικών σε δεξιότητες διαχείρισης τάξης. Παράλληλα, επισημαίνεται η σημασία της ανάπτυξης θετικών σχέσεων με τους μαθητές. Εν κατακλείδι, τονίζεται η αναγκαιότητα της πρώιμης ανίχνευσης των παιδιών με τη συγκεκριμένη διαταραχή και η έγκαιρη υλοποίηση παρεμβάσεων πρόληψης.

ΛΕΞΕΙΣ ΚΛΕΙΔΙΑ: πρόληψη, διαταραχή διαγωγής, προσχολική ηλικία
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Abstract
The present article refers to the prevention of conduct disorder in preschool age. It aims at presenting the characteristics of conduct disorder and the associated risk factors. It also analyses prevention interventions which comprise parent training in children's behaviour management. Moreover, prevention comprise social skills training which are targeted at high risk children as well as teacher training in class management skills. In addition, the importance of developing positive relations between teachers and students is highlighted. Finally, it is argued that early detection of high risk children and early intervention is crucial to the prevention of conduct disorder.

KEY WORDS: prevention, conduct disorder, preschool age

Educational and Social Sciences Conference, Instabul., 2016

It is widely accepted that the role of teachers in cultivating the value of volunteering is very ... more It is widely accepted that the role of teachers in cultivating the value of volunteering is very important. Primary school teachers in Rhodes city were the population of the study. 157 teachers participated in this study, which took place from March to June 2016. The results of this study show that nearly have of the sample doubt about the selflessness of volunteers as well as about the ability of primary school students to plan voluntary actions. As far as the motivations of the volunteers are concerned, they consider that the main motivator behind their actions is their willingness to help and offer. Simultaneously, they state that some volunteers are motivated by other motives such as the acquisition of experiences, and their social recognition. They also state that one of their motives is to enrich their CV. The teachers of this sample consider that teachers' participation in voluntary actions is essential, although they do not always participate in such actions, as most of them have responded that they have not participated in any voluntary action this year. In addition, although they consider very important students' participation in voluntary actions, the do not model volunteering by their example.
{ Key words: volunteerism, teacher, primary school, motivations }

Η παρούσα εργασία επικεντρώνεται στην παρουσίαση των ερευνητικών δεδομένων για το ρόλο της κοινων... more Η παρούσα εργασία επικεντρώνεται στην παρουσίαση των ερευνητικών δεδομένων για το ρόλο της κοινωνικο-συναισθηματικής επάρκειας στην προσαρμογή των παιδιών στο σχολικό περιβάλλον. Η κοινωνικο-συναισθηματική επάρκεια, η οποία περιλαμβάνει δεξιότητες όπως η αντίληψη, η κατανόηση και διαχείριση των συναισθημάτων, δεξιότητες επίλυσης προβλημάτων και διαχείρισης συγκρούσεων, σχετίζεται άμεσα, τόσο με την ακαδημαϊκή επιτυχία όσο και με την ικανότητα σύναψης θετικών διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων. Στη συνέχεια, παρουσιάζονται τα προ-
γράμματα ανάπτυξης της κοινωνικο-συναισθηματικής επάρκειας για τα παιδιά της προσχολικής ηλικίας και αναπτύσσεται ο ρόλος των γονέων και των νηπιαγωγών στην ενίσχυση της, καθώς αποτελούν σημαντικά πρότυπα μίμησης. Τέλος, επισημαίνεται η σημασία της ενδυνάμωσης της κοινωνικο-συναισθηματικής επάρκειας στο πλαίσιο της σχολικής κοινότητας, με το σχεδιασμό προγραμμάτων που απευθύνονται σε παιδιά, γονείς και εκπαιδευτικούς.
Λέξεις κλειδιά: Κοινωνικο-συναισθηματική επάρκεια, προσχολική ηλικία, σχολική προσαρμογή.

H διεθνής βιβλιογραφία εστιάζεται στη διασαφήνιση της έννοιας της ντροπαλότητας σε επίπεδο θεωρητ... more H διεθνής βιβλιογραφία εστιάζεται στη διασαφήνιση της έννοιας της ντροπαλότητας σε επίπεδο θεωρητικό, στους πιθανούς αιτιολογικούς παράγοντες εμφάνισής της αλλά και στις ακραίες μορφές της, όπως η κοινωνική φοβία.
Η ντροπαλότητα στο χώρο του σχολείου, ως αντικείμενο, έχει αρχίσει να διερευνάται συστηματικά τα τελευταία κυρίως χρόνια. Αυτό ίσως να οφείλεται στο γεγονός ότι η ντροπαλότητα δε δυσχεραίνει τη λειτουργία της τάξης, όπως για παράδειγμα η επιθετική συμπεριφορά (βλ π.χ. Coplan & Arbeau, 2008). Ωστόσο, παρότι τα ντροπαλά παιδιά ίσως να μην τραβούν πολύ την προσοχή, είναι πια ξεκάθαρο ότι έχουν ανάγκη να «τα προσέξουμε». ¶λλωστε η ντροπαλότητα φαίνεται να διαδραματίζει σημαντικό ρόλο στην ψυχοκοινωνική προσαρμογή των παιδιών, καθώς ενέχει τον κίνδυνο κοινωνικοσυναισθηματικών δυσκολιών αφενός, και της κακής σχολικής επίδοσης και των δυσλειτουργικών σχέσεων με τους άλλους (συμμαθητές και ενηλίκους) αφετέρου (Rubin, Coplan & Bowker, υπο δημοσίευση).
Σε αντίθεση λοιπόν με τα επιθετικά ή τα ιδιαίτερα δραστήρια παιδιά που συχνά τρομοκρατούν τους συμμαθητές τους, τα ντροπαλά παιδιά γίνονται τα ίδια θύματα της ίδιας τους της συμπεριφοράς (Coplan & Arbeau, 2008). Στο βαθμό μάλιστα που η ντροπαλότητα φαίνεται να έχει εξελικτική πορεία (Rubin, Coplan & Bowker, υπό δημοσίευση) και να επηρεάζει διαχρονικά (Coplan & Arbeau, 2008) την αυτοαντίληψη του προσώπου αλλά και τον τρόπο που το αντιλαμβάνονται οι άλλοι άνθρωποι, είναι σημαντικό να διερευνήσουμε τις διαστάσεις του φαινομένου αυτού.

Στη βιβλιογραφία, η έννοια της ντροπαλότητας προσεγγίζεται συνήθως και μέσα από συναφείς έννοιες, όπως παιδιά με κοινωνικές αναστολές, κοινωνική απόσυρση ή απλώς δειλά παιδιά. Στο βιβλίο αυτό, θα επιχειρήσουμε να διακρίνουμε τη ντροπαλότητα από τις έννοιες αυτές, ώστε να την οριοθετήσουμε καλύτερα και να την επεξεργαστούμε πιο αποτελεσματικά.
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Abstract. Bullying episodes among children are common in preschool settings. Bullying has advers... more Abstract. Bullying episodes among children are common in preschool settings. Bullying has adverse and enduring effects on children's socio-emotional development. Bullying prevention is crucial to children's adjustment in school environment, promotion of their safety and well-being. Within this framework, the present study aims to present the use of interactive digital storytelling in raising awareness of bullying in early childhood settings which is regarded essential to bullying prevention. It describes the design of an interactive digital storytelling scenario, named "Anthoula's Dreams" for screening children's reactions to bullying situations and developing empathy in children. Digital storytelling could be a valuable tool in bullying prevention, as its narrative power can actively engage children in a simulation condition of bullying, stimulates identification with the characters of the story and emotional involvement. The script features a five-year-old girl who receives rejection by her classmates. The scenario is a branching story structured with an interactive plot and its final form will be combined with animation. Children can elaborate on the scenario through the narrative choices of a branching story. The interactive story enables children to participate and affect the plot of the story. The emergence of different options to address the situation lead to different results in the continuum of bullying. The end of the story is not predetermined by the author and the story usually emerges during the narrative. Children are expected to make decisions for the narration evolvement. The content causes emotions which can enhance the cognitive and emotional involvement of preschool children in their interactions with the main character of the story, as they will be forced to make decisions for the narrative to develop. The induction and utilization of emotions facilitates the development of empathy. Children's narrative choices through the story branches are expected to more consistently reflect their own strategies if they were intimidated. They are also required to choose from predefined options of strategies those that will lead to the settlement of the bullying situation. The interactive scenario can enhance the problem-solving skills of the victims and teach children to deal with bullying situations. Moreover, it can be used for changing bystanders’ attitudes and promoting social support from peers, thus making students more likely to intervene and stop bullying. Developing attitudes and skills is a component of raising awareness of bullying. In particular, developing social and emotional understanding and perspective taking skills is related to children's prosocial behaviours and the reduction of victimization. Empathy is the foundation of cooperation conflict resolution, acceptance and tolerance. Digital storytelling could be incorporated into anti-bullying programs, which have been shown to have moderate levels of success as a means of fostering their effectiveness. It could also empower teachers with additional strategies to confront bullying and be used as a counselling tool integrated into interventions directed at increasing prosocial behaviours. This study can contribute to school-based promotion of children's social and emotional competence and school-based prevention efforts of addressing bullying.
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Key words: School bullying, interactive digital storytelling, anti-bullying strategies, empathy.

Το φαινόμενο του σχολικού εκφοβισμού παρατηρείται ήδη από την προσχολική ηλικία και έχει σημαντι... more Το φαινόμενο του σχολικού εκφοβισμού παρατηρείται ήδη από την προσχολική ηλικία και έχει σημαντικές βραχυπρόθεσμες και μακροπρόθεσμες συνέπειες στην ανάπτυξη των
παιδιών. Παράλληλα, απειλεί το αίσθημα της ασφάλειας των παιδιών στο σχολικό περιβάλλον και έχει
δυσμενείς επιπτώσεις στις διαπροσωπικές τους σχέσεις. Η παρούσα
έρευνα διερευνά τις αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών για τις αποτελεσματικές στρατηγικές πρόληψης του σχολικού εκφοβισμού κατά την προσχολική ηλικία. Τα ευρήματα αποτελούν
μέρος μιας ευρύτερης έρευνας. Το δείγμα της έρευνας αποτέλεσαν 164 εκπαιδευτικοί προσχολικής αγωγής. Στους συμμετέχοντες χορηγήθηκε ερωτηματολόγιο το οποίο βασίστηκε
σε προγενέστερες έρευνες. Τα αποτελέσματα έδειξαν ότι οι συμμετέχοντες θεωρούν ότι οι δραστηριότητες στην τάξη για
την αποδοχή της διαφορετικότητας είναι μια πολύ
αποτελεσματική στρατηγική πρόληψης του φαινομένου, η συνεργασία μεταξύ εκπαιδευτικών και γονέων, η υλοποίηση προγραμμάτων κοινωνικο-συναισθηματικής αγωγής για την
πρόληψη του φαινομένου του σχολικού εκφοβισμού στο σχολικό περιβάλλον, καθώς και η
συνεργασία μεταξύ εκπαιδευτικών-γονέων και υπηρεσιών της κοινότητας. Τα ευρήματα της παρούσας έρευνας μπορούν να αξιοποιηθούν προς την κατεύθυνση της πρόληψης και της καλύτερης διαχείρισης των περιστατικών σχολικού εκφοβισμού στην προσχολική αγωγή
καθώς και το σχεδιασμό προγραμμάτων επιμόρφωσης για τους εκπαιδευτικούς.

ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ Εισαγωγή: Στόχος της έρευνας ήταν να καταγραφούν οι αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών γυμνασι... more ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ
Εισαγωγή: Στόχος της έρευνας ήταν να καταγραφούν οι αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών γυμνασιακής εκπαίδευσης της νήσου Ρόδου αναφορικά με την ανάπτυξη κοινωνικών και συναισθηματικών δεξιοτήτων στο χώρο του σχολείου.
Μέθοδος: Πρόκειται για μελέτη περίπτωσης της νήσου Ρόδου. Για τον σκοπό της έρευνας σχεδιάστηκε ερωτηματολόγιο μέσω του οποίου πραγματοποιήθηκε η συλλογή των δεδομένων. Το δείγμα της έρευνας αποτέλεσαν 115 εκπαιδευτικοί γυμνασιακής εκπαίδευσης που υπηρετούν σε Γυμνάσια της νησιού Ρόδου. Η στατιστική επεξεργασία των δεδομένων πραγματοποιήθηκε με το στατιστικό πακέτο SPSS 18.

Αποτελέσματα: Τα αποτελέσματα της έρευνας έδειξαν ότι οι συμμετέχοντες αξιολογούν ως σημαντική την εφαρμογή προγραμμάτων κοινωνικής και συναισθηματικής ανάπτυξης στο χώρο του σχολείου (ποσοστό 88,7%). Επίσης, θεωρούν ότι η εκπαίδευση των μαθητών σε κοινωνικές και συναισθηματικές δεξιότητες είναι προτιμότερο να υλοποιείται από ειδικούς επιστήμονες (ποσοστό 69,6%) κατά προτίμηση εντός ωρολογίου προγράμματος (ποσοστό 46%). Παράλληλα υποστηρίζουν ότι οι εκπαιδευτικοί μετά από κατάλληλη εκπαίδευση μπορούν να αποκτήσουν δεξιότητες ώστε να εμπλακούν σε προγράμματα κοινωνικής και συναισθηματικής ανάπτυξης (ποσοστό 77,4%). Τέλος, καταγράφεται ότι η συμμετοχή των εκπαιδευτικών στα προγράμματα αυτά πρέπει να είναι εθελοντική (ποσοστό 55,7%).

Συζήτηση: Τα ευρήματα της έρευνας μπορούν να συμβάλουν προς την κατεύθυνση της υλοποίησης της ισόρροπης ανάπτυξης γνωστικών συναισθηματικών και κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων στο χώρο του σχολείου.

Περίληψη: Στόχος της έρευνας ήταν η διερεύνηση των απόψεων των νηπιαγωγών για τις δυσκολίες που π... more Περίληψη: Στόχος της έρευνας ήταν η διερεύνηση των απόψεων των νηπιαγωγών για τις δυσκολίες που πιθανόν να ανακύπτουν κατά τη συνεκπαίδευση παιδιών με διαταραχές στο φάσμα του αυτισμού με τα τυπικά αναπτυσσόμενα παιδιά στην εκπαιδευτική πράξη, καθώς και οι απόψεις τους για τα πλεονεκτήματα και τα μειονεκτήματα της συνεκπαίδευσης. Στα πλαίσια της συγκεκριμένης έρευνας πραγματοποιήθηκαν συνεντεύξεις σε ένα δείγμα 20 νηπιαγωγών στο νησί της Ρόδου. Η ανάλυση των αποτελεσμάτων βασίζεται στη μεθοδολογία της θεμελιωμένης θεωρίας. Οι συμμετέχοντες στην έρευνα τόνισαν ότι η βαρύτητα της διαταραχής έχει επίδραση στην προσαρμογή των παιδιών αυτών στο νηπιαγωγείο. Ανάμεσα στις δυσκολίες στις οποίες αναφέρθηκαν, συμπεριλαμβάνονται η έλλειψη λειτουργικής αλληλεπίδρασης-επικοινωνίας με τα συνομήλικα παιδιά και τους νηπιαγωγούς, η απουσία ενσυναίσθησης, η δυσκολία να ακολουθήσουν κανόνες και το πρόγραμμα της ημέρας, η αναστάτωση από τυχόν αλλαγές στο πρόγραμμα και η συνεργασία με τους γονείς. Τα πλεονεκτήματα σύμφωνα με τις αναφορές των νηπιαγωγών εστιάζονται στην κοινωνική συναλλαγή με τα τυπικά αναπτυσσόμενα παιδιά και τα οφέλη τα οποία συνεπάγεται ως προς την κατάκτηση στόχων που σχετίζονται με τις δυσκολίες τους, και η εξοικείωση των υπολοίπων παιδιών με τη διαφορετικότητα. Τα μειονεκτήματα σχετίζονται με την καθυστέρηση στην κατάκτηση των μαθησιακών στόχων των υπολοίπων παιδιών καθώς και το ότι η ομάδα των συνομηλίκων γίνεται αποδέκτης των δυσλειτουργικών συμπεριφορών. Τα ευρήματα της έρευνας μπορούν να αξιοποιηθούν προς την κατεύθυνση της ουσιαστικής ένταξης των παιδιών με διάχυτες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές στην προσχολική αγωγή και την ανάδειξη των επιμορφωτικών τους αναγκών. Λέξεις-κλειδιά: διαταραχές στο φάσμα του αυτισμού, συνεκπαίδευση, προσχολική αγωγή.
(15ο ΠΑΝΕΛΛΗΝΙΟ ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟ ΨΥΧΟΛΟΓΙΚΗΣ ΕΡΕΥΝΑΣ, At Λευκωσία, Κύπρος (Cyprus), Βιβλίο περιλήψεων συνεδρίου (Abstracts' volume)