This webinar, hosted by the European Society for Psychology Learning & Teaching (ESPLAT), gives an informative overview of psychology education at pre-university level in schools across Europe. It is an excellent introduction to the topic for everyone in the psychology community, especially those who are as yet unfamiliar with this important and foundational area of psychology education. And for those who are already well-informed, this webinar offers a very useful update. Lenka Sokolová, Professor of Educational Psychology at Comenius University Bratislava, and EFPTA representative for Slovakia, addresses these key questions:

Why teach psychology at pre-university level? – What are the different forms of psychology teaching in European countries? – Why do students choose to study psychology at school, and what are their perceptions of the subject? – What are the challenges that psychology teachers and students face, in terms of curricula and also training of psychology teachers? – What is EFPTA, and how do they promote and support psychology education in schools across Europe?

Lenka describes some of EFPTA’s main research findings as well as the conferences and professional development events that the Federation organises. She stresses the value EFPTA places on collaboration and networking with ESPLAT and other organisations across Europe, including national psychologists’ associations, who share a commitment to psychology teaching in schools.

If you have any questions or comments on the webinar, please contact Lenka (either directly or via our contact page).

You can watch the recording here.