The psychologist in a contemporary Polish school – theoretical inspirations
The psychologist in a contemporary Polish school – theoretical inspirations

Author(s): Ewa Sokołowska
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: extra-systemic approach; educational interaction; psychological evaluation; school psychologist; role of the psychologist; teaching; upbringing
Summary/Abstract: The school psychologist’s activities should be rooted in their personal refl ection and in psychological theory, especially in educational psychology theories. Thus, the school psychologist can fulfi l their role in a variety of ways and be, among others: “the person in the middle”; an expert in upbringing and teaching; a researcher of the educational process and a creator of new approaches to upbringing. The form in which the psychologist fulfils their duties should also change depending on the nature of the duties – which can be described as the “frontline and offi ce” dimension of their role. The most important thing for the school psychologist, however, is that their role can be fully realised if the condition of relative independence from the school system and its requirements is fulfilled – this means an extra-systemic approach.

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