ΠΟΤΙΤΣΑ ΞΑΝΘΑΚΟΥ

 YOTA XANTHACOY Associate Professor. Creative Learning. Department of Pre‐school Education and Educational Design. University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. Tel.:+ 30 241 0 99120/99170, Fax: +30 241 0 99131 e‐mail: [email protected] UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 
Villetaneuse, University Paris XIII, Dept. of Psychology, France, D.E.U.G., 1978 
Villetaneuse, University Paris XIII, Dept. of Psychology, France, Licence, 1979. POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 
Villetaneuse, University Paris XIII, Dept. of Psychology, France, Maîtrise, 1982. 
Doctorship, University of Athens, Faculty of Psychology, Department of Psychology, 1998 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES / INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Member of:  PRELUDE, UNESCO.  The Hellenic Psychological Association,  International Francophone Association of Scientific Research and Education (A.F.I.R.S.E)  Association of the Greek Professional Psychologists. RESEARCH INTERESTS Creative thinking and learning, The European dimension of Education; School Phobia School Refusal ;School Failure, Family and School (e.g. Family Theories), Developmental Themes, Child’s drawing, Sustainable Development. INDICATIVE PUBLICATIONS BOOKS Kaila, M. & Xanthacou Y. (1995). Mother the first seductor ,( 3rd edition), Athens: Doudoumi. (in Greek).  Xanthakou Y., (1998) School Creativity ,1st edition) (2nd edition 2000), Athens: Ellinika Grammata. (in Greek)  Kaila, M., Polemikos N.,Xanthacou Y. (1998). School Phobia, Vol. A, (3rd edition), Athens: Ellinika Grammata. (in Greek)  Xanthacou Y.,Mönks, F., Kaila M., ( eds). (2002). Creativity (Series). Athens: Atrapos. (in Greek)  Xanthacou Y., Kaila M., (2002). Τhe Creative Problem Solving, Athens: Atrapos. (in Greek)  Kaila M., Theodoropoulou H., Dimitriou , A., Xanthacou Y.& Anastasatos, N., (eds). (2005).Environmental Education, Research Facts and Educational Planning Athens: Atrapos. (in Greek)  Sternberg, R., (2007). Cognitive Psychology (eds.) (Xanthacou Y.,&Kaila M.), Athens: Atrapos. (in Greek)  Dimitriou A., Xanthacou Y., Liarakou G., Kaila M., (eds) (2009). Environmental Education:Issues of Theory, research and practice. Athens: Atrapos. (in Greek)  Xanthacou Y., Kaila M., (2011). Creative Problem Solving. U.S.A.: Nova Science Pub Inc. 
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS  Kaila M., Xanthacou Y. and Andreadakis N., L’échec scolaire : une question de circuits et circulations dans les environnements insulaires. Une recherche‐action en Grèce dans le réseau Dodécanèse, in Réseaux. Mode d ‘ emploi Environnement, Communication, Recherche, (ed G. Thill), PRELUDE vol. 1, Presses Universitaires de Namur‐ Belgium, 1992, pp. 379 – 391  Kaila M., Xanthacou, Y. & Andreadakis N «Représentations et attitudes des élèves à l’égard de l’ évaluation, hiérarchisation dans le mécanisme scolaire en Grèce» Perspectives, 1er Seméstre 1993, Bruxelles, pp. 152‐18  Kaila M., Xanthacou, Y. & Theodoropoulou, Η. «Des Sciences de l’Education au modèle interdisciplinaire et vice versa» ΙΧ International Symposium A.F.I.R.S.E.L’universel et le singulier, L’éducation comme dialectique: experiences et recherches, 1‐3 Juin 2000 RENNES, Université Rennes 2 – Haute Bretagne, σ. 153‐156.  Tsamparli – Kitsara A., and Xanthacou Y., Family and antisocial behavior in islands and insular regions, , rev. PRELUDE, Νο 40, 2001, pp. 41‐50  Xanthacou Y., Bambalis T., (2002). Myths and facts of sigle parent family children, In Polemikos N., Kaila M., Kalavasis F., (Eds) Educational, Family and Politics Psychopathology Vol. B, Athens: Atrapos. (in Greek) pp 55‐66  Stroggilos, V., Xanthacou, Y., & Kaila, M. (2005) Altering the challenging behavior of children with special needs: theory and research evidence. In A. Vlachou, M. Kaila and V. Stroggilos (eds) People with special needs: school and family. Athens: Atrapos (in Greek)  Xanthacou, Y. and Tzaperis, N., (2009). Knowledge and attitudes of students and pupils of Rhodes towards issues of biological treatment. Environmental Education: Issues of theory, research and applications. (A. Dimitriou, Y. Xanthacou, G. Liarakou, M. Kaila). Athens: Atrapos. pp. 420 – 452 (in Greek).  Xanthacou, Y. and Bafa, Μ.‐ Ε., (2009). Organisation of the space in the kindergarten and creativity: Kindergarten teachers’ opinions. Education for the environment and the sustainable development. New data and orientation. (Kaila,M.,Katsikis, A.,Fokiali, P., Zachariou, A., eds.). Athens: Atrapos. pp. 723‐754 (in Greek).  Dimakopoulou, M., Xanthacou, Y. and Andreadakis, N. (2009). Degree of self‐perception in relation to the knowledge of “typical” and dyslectic pupils of Primary School vis‐à‐vis environmental problems: A comparative study. From psychopathology to the meaning of life. Series: Current psychological issues. (Kleftaras,G. & Kaila, M.,). Athens: Pedio. pp. 359‐384 (in Greek). ARTICLES  Kaila, M., Xanthacou, Y., & Andreadakis, N. (1993). Representations et attitudes des élèves à l’égard de l’évaluation, hierarchisation dans le mécanisme scolaire en Grèce, rev. Perspectives, ler Semestre, Bruxelles – Belgium, pp. 152 – 181.  Kaila, M., Xanthacou, Y., & Andreadakis, N. (1993). Pour une éducation environnementale mobilisatrice, rev. La Revue Nouvelle No 7 – 8, Bruxelles – Belgium, pp. 18 – 21.  Kaila, M., Xanthacou, Y., and Philippou, G. (1993). La formation des instituteurs de l’école élémentaire en Grèce, rev., Cibles, France, No 29, pp. 41 – 45.  Kaila, M., Theodoropoulou, H., Xanthacou, Y.and Fournier, J. (1999). Perspectives Universitaires et éducatives: pour un partenariat avec tous les acteurs sociaux. Une proposition grèco – francaise, Prelude, Namur – Belgium, No 37 – 39, pp. 89 – 97.  Xanthacou Y., The anxiety ridden student, rev. PRELUDE, Νο 40, 2001, pp. 65‐76  Fournier, J., Xanthacou, Y., Théodoropoulou, H., and Kaila, M. (2001). Education chimique, éducation environnementale, rev. Prelude, No 40, pp. 65‐76.  Tatlidil, E., Xanthacou, Y., Türk işgücünün yapısı ve Avrupa Birliği istihdam politikaları (2002) Volum 2, (2002) (Ege University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science) (in Turkish)  Govaris, C., Athanasiadis, I., Xanthacou, Y. & Kaila, M. (2005).GriechenIand als Einwanderungsland ‐ Akkulturationseinstellungen, Diskriminierungsbereitschaft und Stereotype νοn einheimischen Schulerlnnen, HeId J., Perspektiven der MultikuIturellen GeseIlschaft, Universitaet Tuebingen.  Fokiali, P., Xanthacou, Y., Tatlidil, R., & Kaila, M. (2006). Tourism and Sustainable Development Strategies in Rhodes: The Awareness of the Local Societies, Ege Academic Review, Vol. 6, No 2, pp. 25‐46.  Kaila, M., Fokiali, P., Theodoropoulou H., & Xanthacou, Y. (2006). Unsustainable Representation of Women in the Academic World: the Case of Greece and Cyprus, Prelude, no 47, pp. 228‐247.  Xanthacou, Υ., Katsigianni, V., Andreadakis, N. & Kaila, M. (2007). Bullying in primary school The International Journal of the Humanities, vol. 4, Number 9, pp. 91‐98.  Dimakopoulou, M., Xanthacou, Y., Andreadakis, N., Kaila, M. (2007) The Effect of Participation in Environmental Education Programs on Greek Primary School Dyslexic and Non‐dyslexic Students’ Attitudes towards Environmental Problems: A Comparative Study (2007) The International Journal of the Humanities Volume 6, Issue 1.  Dimakopoulou, M., Xanthacou, Y., Andreadakis, N., Kaila, M. (2008). Environmental Education Programs and Their Impact on Dyslexic and Nondyslexic Primary School Students’ Knowledge of Environmental Problems, The International Journal of Learning, Volume 15, Issue 10, pp. 97‐105.  Dimakopoulou, M., Xanthakou, Y., Andreadakis, N., Kaila, M. (2008). The effect of Participation in Environmental Education Programs on Greek Primary School Dyslexic and Nondyslexic Students’ Attitudes towards Environmental Problems: A Comparative Study, In: The International Journal of Humanities, Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 33‐42.  Tatlidil, R., Moustakas, L., Xanthacou, Y., Fokiali, P., (2009) Techno‐Economic Approaches to Environmental Actions: A Case Study For The Establishment of a Centre For Sustainable Development In The Island of Rhodes , Article provided by Ege University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in its journal Ege Academic Review  Stroggilos, V., Lacey, P., Xanthacou, Y., & Kaila, M. (2011). Collaboration and integration of services in Greek special schools: two different models of delivering school services, International Journal of Inclusive Education. 15(8), pp.797‐818 CONFERENCES 
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Kaila, M., Xanthacou, Y. and Andreadakis, N. (1992). L’ echec scolaire : une question de circuits et circulations dans les environnements insulaires. Une recherche – action en grece dans le reseau Dodecanese”, Congress PRELUDE International on “Reseaux. Modes l emploi, environnement, recherche”, p. 379 – 391, (Thill G. Editing). Kaila, M. and Theodoropoulou, H., Xanthacou, Y. (2000). La dissemination de la logique de developpement global et durable a travers l’ ethique d’ une education culturelle le cas exemple de l’ education prescolaire grecque. International Congress on “Sustainable Development on islands. The role of research and education”, Proceedings, Volume 1 Numero Special hors serie, Presses Universitaires de Namur, Belgique, (THILL G., Edit.), p. 305 – 312. Xanthacou Y., La créativité pour un développement durable. Le cas de l’ école maternelle. International Congress on “Sustainable Development on islands. The role of research and education”, Proceedings,UNESCO Volume 2 Numero Special hors serie,Presses Universitaires de Namur, Belgique, 2000 (THILL G., Editeur), pp.237 – 241. Stroggilos, V., Xanthacou, Y., and Kaila, M. (2005). Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour: A Whole School Approach. Paper presented at the 27th International School Psychology Association (ISPA) Colloquium on Promoting the Well‐being of Children and Youth: A Challenge for the School, the Family and the School Psychologist. Athens/Greece, 13‐17 July Stroggilos, V., Xanthacou, Y., & Kaila, M. (2006) Individual Educational Plans and Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Poster Presentation at the 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology on Contributions of Psychology to Problems of the Individual and Society, Athens /Greece, 16‐21 July, 2006 Chiou, V., Zissi, A., Xanthacou, Y., Kaila, M. (2006). Mental hea1th and creative thinking in preschool years», 10th ECERS International Network Workshop, Athens, 29‐30 April, 2006. Chiou, V., Zissi, A., Xanthacou, Y., Kaila, M. (2006). Promotion of mental health and creative thinking in preschoolers in Greece», Poster 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Athens, 16‐21 July, 2006. Stroggilos, V., Xanthacou, Y., and Kaila, M. (2006). Individual Educational Plans and Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Poster Presentation at the 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology on Contributions of Psychology to Problems of the Individual and Society, Athens /Greece, 16‐21 July, 2006. Stroggilos, V. and Xanthacou, Y. (2007). A school for all children: Inclusion and multidisciplinary collaboration. 4th Hellenic Conference ELL.I.E.P.P.E.K. Athens 4‐5‐6 May (in Greek). Dimakopoulou M., Andreadakis N., Xanthakou Y., Kaila, M. (2009). Environmental Knowledge, Self‐
concept and Self‐esteem of Greek Primary School Dyslexic and Nondyslexic Students: A Comparative Study» in the 5th World Environmental Education Congrss – 5WEEC, Montreal, May 10‐14, 2009. Xanthacou, Y. & Kaila, M. (2010). Les problèmes à résolution créative». Communication 2. 7 Colloque Bizerte. Diversité des problèmes et des problématisations: vers une typologie. réseau PROBLEMA, 2010, 20‐22 Mai, Tynisie. Babalis T, Y. Xanthakou, NA Stavrou, M. Kaila, (2011) The role of parental involvement in classroom life in greek primary and secondary education, ernape.net Ernape Conference Milano.