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A review of research on cyber-bullying in Greece | Cyber-bullying is a recently emerging type of violence, which has gained significant media and research attention. Although research across Europe and the USA has been extensive, in Greece it is sparse and at an elementary level. This paper aimed at reviewing existing research literature on cyber-bullying experiences with Greek subjects. The bibliographical research carried out for this purpose yielded studies conducted between 2005 and 2012. Findings illustrate that to date, most evidence regarding cyber-bullying in Greece is drawn from European-level research projects which mainly provide statistics regarding the prevalence of the phenomenon, but give little information regarding its correlates, while most of the few national studies are conducted with small, non-nationwide samples or have not been published in scholarly papers. In conclusion, cyber-bullying research seems to be at a premature level in Greece, but it is a global issue that sooner or later should be systematically addressed. |
Advances in understanding and intervening in teacher stress and coping: The Coping-Competence-Context Theory | According to this article teacher stress and burnout are associated with many adverse outcomes for teachers, students, and the educational system. This paper describes the Coping-Competence-Context (3C) Theory of Teacher Stress. The theory is based on empirical research on teacher stress and coping highlighted within this special issue and attempts to more explicitly highlight three critical interconnected pathways to teacher stress development and intervention. The 3C model also highlights why teacher stress is important and should be the topic of future inquiry by showing clear links between teacher stress and adverse student and teacher outcomes. Lastly, this paper provides guidance for leverage points to intervene and describes a future research agenda in three domains: measurement, conceptual, and intervention issues and challenges. |
Bullying and How to Handle It – Greece | Bullying has become rampant in all schools all around the world. Thousands of kids are insulted, picked upon and demoralized by being called a colorful plethora of derogatory names. Yes, school is supposed to be tough. But it’s not supposed to be so tough that it makes you want to hide beneath your covers and stay at home. Usually children are ready to face the most stringent teachers but they are terrified of encountering a crowd of bullies. Although many steps have been taken to put a halt to it over the years, there is no denying that the bullying epidemic still exists today. |
Bullying in schools: the state of knowledge and effective interventions | During the school years, bullying is one of the most common expressions of violence in the peer context. Research on bullying started more than forty years ago, when the phenomenon was defined as ‘aggressive, intentional acts carried out by a group or an individual repeatedly and over time against a victim who cannot easily defend him- or herself’. In the present paper, we discuss the prevalence, age and gender differences, and various types of bullying, as well as why it happens and how long it lasts, starting from the large surveys carried out in western countries and to a lower extent in low- and middle-income countries. The prevalence rates vary widely across studies; therefore, specific attention will be devoted to the definition, time reference period and frequency criterion. We will also focus on risk factors as well as short- and long-term outcomes of bullying and victimisation. Finally, a section will be dedicated to review what is known about effective prevention of bullying. |
Classroom Management Scripts: a Theoretical Model Contrasting Expert and Novice Teachers’ Knowledge and Awareness of Classroom Events | The article proposes a model which exposes the internal cognitive processing involved in classroom management. Such insights can be useful for helping teacher educators and teachers themselves analyze and make sense of puzzling events. In turn, this may help develop training approaches to improve teachers’ awareness of factors easily overlooked when considering classroom management, enhancing professional vision. This theory also underlines the centrality of facilitating and sustaining learning when grappling with the challenges of managing a classroom. |
Counselling for student mental health problems | Mental health problems are as common among students as they are in the general population. Let's dive into this issue. |
Counselling in Schools: A Blueprint for the Future. | It’s a UK government document published by the Department for Education and Skills. The main subject of the document is to provide guidance and recommendations for implementing effective counseling services in schools. The document discusses the importance of counseling services for promoting student well-being and academic achievement, and provides guidance on how to integrate counseling services into the broader school system. The document includes recommendations for staff training, service delivery, and evaluation of counseling services. It also provides case studies of successful counseling programs in schools and examples of best practices. The document is primarily intended for school administrators and education policymakers, but may also be of interest to school counselors and mental health professionals working in schools. |
Difficult Situations in Educational Management | This scholarly paper focuses on addressing selected issues related to the forms of managers’ behavior in coping with difficult situations in managerial work in education. The aim is to enrich human knowledge in the field of coping with difficult situations in managerial work in education both at the methodological level and at the level of theory development in this area. |
E-Leadership and Distance Education in Greece during Covid-19 Pandemic | The paper attempts to investigate how contributive primary school principals’ e-leadership proved to the work and preparation of teachers for the implementation of the Distance Education during the covid-19 pandemic. By employing quantitative modes of enquiry and specifically a significant number of questionnaires, we concluded that the teachers’ level of education doesn't affect their opinion towards the degree of the school principals’ contribution to their work and preparation or the implementation of distance education, contrary to their educational experience. Moreover, the majority of teachers who participated in the research consider the presence and involvement of the electronic leader as important, |
National Institute of Mental Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health. | The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) website provides information on child and adolescent mental health. The main subject of the website is to provide resources and information on mental health conditions and issues that affect children and adolescents. The website includes information on various mental health conditions, such as anxiety disorders, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as information on common warning signs and symptoms of these conditions. The website also provides information on treatment options, such as psychotherapy and medication, as well as information on support resources for parents, caregivers, and educators. Additionally, the website includes information on research studies and clinical trials related to child and adolescent mental health. |
Online counseling | Definition, advantages and disadvantages, uses and importance. |
Online Therapy for Kids, Minors, and Children. How Online Counseling Helps. | Learn how online therapy services can really help. |
Post-pandemic Pedagogy: Distance Education in Greece During COVID-19 Pandemic Through the Eyes of the Teachers | Distance education had already appeared since 1970. During the first implementation period it mainly concerned adults and education at university level. In the recent years, through the internet development, distance education has acquired a new hypostasis, as innovative applications have facilitated its implementation in multiple contexts. Despite this, education remained mainly on a physical level (face to face interaction), while distance education was rather complementary (hybrid or blended learning). However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the first pandemic in the digital era, an urgent need that led to a universal and “violent” transition to distance education arose, often without assuring the necessary preconditions. This research aims to capture the experience of teachers in Greece during this transition. |
School Counseling: What It Is and How It Helps. | The title of the page at the link you provided is The main subject of the page is to provide an overview of the role of school counselors in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional needs. The page discusses the various functions of school counselors, such as providing individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation with parents and teachers. The page also highlights the importance of school counseling in addressing issues such as bullying, academic stress, and mental health concerns. Additionally, the page provides information on the education and training requirements for school counselors, as well as tips for finding a qualified school counselor for your child. |
Stress Management and Resiliency Training for Public School Teachers and Staff: A Novel Intervention to Enhance Resilience and Positively Impact Student Interactions. | The academic article discusses about burnout in teachers has been linked to decreased effectiveness as educators, and suboptimal interactions with students. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the outcomes of a brief Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program for public school staff. |
Teacher stress interventions: A systematic review | This work discusses the increased pressure from test-based accountability practices, which teachers have reported high levels of stress and burnout. High teacher stress has an impact on school outcomes, including links to absenteeism, burnout, school climate, and teacher behavior management. Teacher stress interventions may be an important first step toward reducing these negative outcomes. Although there have been several recent intervention studies in the domain of teacher stress, there has been no systematic review to compare the type and effectiveness of teacher stress interventions. Included within this review are interventions from a variety of modalities such as knowledge-based, behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches. Results indicated that the most effective interventions were in the mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral domains. Interventions which delivered solely informational content were among the least effective. |
Teachers’ classroom management self-efficacy, perceived classroom management and teaching contexts from beginning until mid-career. | The article is about teacher self-efficacy for classroom management as an important component of teachers' identity with implications for their teaching quality. Theoretically, it has been described that contextual variables play an important role for self-efficacy development and its consequences. However, little is known about the interrelationships of job resources and demands with teacher self-efficacy, and consequences for teachers' professional behaviors. The writers extend teacher self-efficacy research by drawing on the Job Demands-Resources model in examining contextual influences on developmental dynamics between classroom management self-efficacy and teacher-reported classroom management, from prior to qualifying as a teacher until mid-career. Participants were 395 primary and secondary Australian school teachers. Longitudinal structural equation models showed teachers’ classroom management self-efficacy positively related to aspects of their perceived classroom management, particularly during early career. Between early and mid-career, the positive relationship between self-efficacy and classroom management was moderated by early career excessive demands. Implications are outlined for teacher education and school administration. |
Teenagers Using Online Therapy for Treatment | How to ensure your teen is a good candidate for online therapy before starting treatment. |
The Practice of Effective Classroom Management in COVID-19 Time | The study is about Coronavirus relocates the teaching-learning process in Indonesia in remote learning. Separated by time and distance does not mean to ignore the classroom management. This study aims to find what extent the practice of online classroom management in the pandemic coronavirus time. The study conducted analytical research that analyzes accessible facts and information of an international school in Banten, Indonesia. The results reveal 4 of 5 effective classroom management criteria covered by the teachers and the learning process get extra help from the parents. 15 suggestions rise to help better teaching in COVID time. |
What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Bullying in Schools? | A new study identifies the most effective approaches to bullying prevention. All 50 U.S. states require schools to have a bullying prevention policy. |
What Are the Different Types of Therapy? | This resource provides an overview of the different types of therapy available and to help readers make an informed decision about which type of therapy may be best suited to their needs. The page discusses several different types of therapy, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and more. For each type of therapy, the page provides a brief description of the approach, the techniques used, and the mental health concerns that the approach may be helpful for. The page also offers tips on how to choose a therapist and what to expect during a therapy session. |
What Is a School Counselor? Roles, Benefits, and More. | It provides an overview of the role of school counselors in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional needs. This resource explains the various functions of school counselors, such as providing individual and group counseling, conducting classroom guidance lessons, and consulting with parents, teachers, and other school staff. It is also discusses the importance of school counseling in promoting positive outcomes for students, such as increased academic achievement and improved mental health. Additionally, it provides information on the education and training requirements for school counselors and the various settings in which they work. |
What Is Educational Counselling And Why Do You Need It? | The power of Educational Counselling |
What is School Psychology? | This resource is a video published by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The main subject of the video is to provide an overview of the role of school psychologists and the services they provide in schools. The video discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of working in a school setting, as well as the training and qualifications required to become a school psychologist. The video also highlights the importance of school psychologists in promoting academic success, social-emotional well-being, and mental health among students. The video is primarily intended for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in school psychology, but may also be of interest to educators, parents, and students. |
What Is Teletherapy? | Definition and information about Teletherapy and its importance. |
Who Can Diagnose? A Guide to Qualified Professionals. | The main subject of the page is to provide information about the different types of mental health professionals who are qualified to diagnose mental health conditions. The page explains the qualifications and training required for professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional clinical counselors. The page also discusses the role of these professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, as well as the differences between their areas of expertise and the types of services they provide. Additionally, the page provides information on the importance of seeking a qualified professional for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. |