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Special Teacher, Scientific Associate of the Center for Psychophysiology and Education and Assisant Professor at the Faculty of Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Professor in Teachers’ Training
Email: afousta@primedu.uoa.gr |
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I have acted as a Research Associate at the Research Center of Psychophysiology and Education. I was awarded a scholarship during my undergraduate studies. My postgraduate studies are in Special Education – Psychology at the Faculty of Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. I was awarded with a stipend from the European Union for my doctoral dissertation on gifted students’ cognitive development. I have received a specialization from the Institute of Education, University of London on planning educational programs for gifted students. I was a Lecturer at Marasleio, University of Athens from 2003 until 2011 on “Psychophysiology”, “Neuro-Physiology – Neuro-psychology” “Neuro-physiology of child” “Mental disorders of children and adolescents”, “Pedagogical Psychology of children with special educational needs” and teaching assistant in “Special Education for Gifted children” to undergraduate level. I have worked as Teacher, Special Teacher, and Headmistress in Special Institutions for children with special needs. I work with School Counselors for the special training of elementary and secondary tutors. As a researcher I have participated in many congresses and symposiums. My book with Prof. Papadatos Yiannis is about the contribution of gifted personalities on human civilization. I have implement European program on gifted students and research programs of University of Athens. I am member of PEE, PESEA and PEEP. |
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| Education: |
| Specialization on Planning Educational Programs for Gifted Students, Institute of Education, University of London |
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| PhD in Special Education and Psychology with honors, University of Athens, Greece. Thesis entitled: “Learning procedures of children with high intelligence”. The project was co-financed within Op. Education by the ESF (European Social Fund) and National Resources |
2002 - 2007 |
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| Master of Science (MSc) in Special Education and Psychology with honors, University of Athens, Greece. Thesis entitled: “Correlation of Behavioral problems and Reading difficulties in elementary students – research” |
1995 - 2005 |
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| Ptychion (4-year BSc Hons.) Faculty of Primary Education, University of Athens, Greece with scholarships and honors |
1991 - 1995 |
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Articles in peer-reviewed journals (english-language publications) |
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• Luwel, K., Foustana, A. Papadatos, Y., & Verschaffel, L. (2011). The role of intelligence and feedback in children’s strategic competence. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 108, 61-76.
• Luwel, K., Foustana, A. Onghena, P. and Verschaffel, L. (2013). The role of verbal and performance intelligence in children's strategy selection and execution. Learning and individual differences, Journal of Psychology and Education, 24, 134-138.
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| Articles in peer-reviewd journals (greek-language publications) |
• Koliadis, E., Koumbias, E., Foustana, A. (2000). Psychological assessment of reading ability, learning disabilities and problem behaviours of five children with Developmental Dysphasia, “Themes of Special Education”, PESEA, Vol. 11, 2000.
• Papadatos, Y., Foustana, A., & Hatzimichail, E. (2003). Learning Disabilities of children with sensory disorders, “Communication bridges” Vol. 1, Center of children’s Medical care. |
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| Books or book chapters |
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• Papadaos, Y., Foustana, A., & Hatzimichail, E. (2004). Learning Disabilities of children with sensory disorders, In “Ideological and Educational dimensions of vulnerable groups’ problems, Formulation of social attitudes”, Center of children’s Medical care.
• Kanari, K., Lampropoulou, A., Foustana, A., & Hatzimichail, E. (2004). Prevention and Disability, In “Ideological and Educational dimensions of vulnerable groups’ problems, Formulation of social attitudes”, Center of children’s Medical care.
• Papadatos, Y.., & Foustana, A. (2004). Juvenile Delinquency and use of addiction substances, In “Ideological and Educational dimensions of vulnerable groups’ problems, Formulation of social attitudes”, Center of children’s Medical care.
• Foustana, A. (2006). Language Development and Intelligence, In Papadatos Y. “Themes of Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Center for Psychophysiology and Education.
• Foustana, A. (2006). Dyscalculia: Definitions, Types and Categories, Frequency, Etiology, Cognitive Procedures, Characteristics, In Papadatos Y. “Themes of Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Center for Psychophysiology and Education.
• Papadatos, Y., & Foustana, A. (2007). The contribution of genetic and familiar factors in the creation of gifted people, In Apperception, Honorary oblation for Professor Th. Exarhakos (pp. 388-416). National and Kapoditrian University of Athens.
• Foustana, A. (2009). Vulnerable social groups, A theoretical approach of ideological, social, educational matters. Participation in peer publication. Athens, Grigoris.
• Foustana, A. (2012). The conception of Giftedness, its expression in preschool age and the role of education. Participation in the tree tome project entitled: “Resource for preschool teacher. Theory and Practice”, pp. 67-74, 1st tome.
• Foustana, A. & Papadatos, Y. (2012). The role of intelligence in human civilization, Intelligence as a cultural, psychophysiological and educational phenomenon.. Athens, Pedio.
• Foustana, A. (2013). My first Grammar. Athens, Pedagogiki. |
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