Specified areas of research
Methodological studies
- analysis of theoretical, epistemological, and axiological assumptions in aspects of social transformations that establish conditions of pedagogical knowledge creation
- application of research methods and techniques to diagnose different areas of socio – educational praxis (quantitive and qualitive methodology)
- analysis of theoretical, epistemological, and axiological assumptions related to social transformations establishing conditions of constructing pedagogical knowledge
- use of research methods and techniques for diagnosis of different areas of socio-educational praxis (quantitative and qualitative methodology)
Pedeutology
- research staff focus on working conditions of teachers and teacher professional development in connection with school development and quality of education
- research subjects are such problems as teacher education, teacher’s competences, teacher’s professional development, ethics and professionalism in teaching profession, educational leadership, teacher’s learning and professional knowledge, teacher’s professional success and teacher’s job satisfaction, living and working conditions of teachers
Research in the History of Educational Sciences
- education in the 19th and 20th century with the focus on the period between 1918-1939
- upbringing as an introduction to literacy of pupils at schools between 1918-1939
- teacher associations and unions
- magazines as sources of knowledge about education
Research in Creative Pedagogy
- shaping creative attitude of kids, teenagers and adults – pedagogical and methodological determinants of the process
- development of pupils creative impressionability – towards modern and popular art, and different forms of art expression
Research issues within the realm of theory of aesthetic education
- the problems of contemporary aesthetic education both within the school environment and outside: aesthetic competence, computer skills and creative abilities of the teachers
- the importance of media within aesthetic education of teenagers; comparative studies on the development of aesthetic education in the 21st century; the importance of folklore in creating one’s cultural identity
Research in social pedagogy
- socio-pedagogical aspects of social situations threatening the social exclusion (e.g. unemployment, homelessness, youth deprivation in local communities, migrations, etc) and overcoming them through institutional and community-based action
- the current research concern: methodological approaches to participative and interpretive research on social work practice, social dimension of social work practice and training, epistemological and axiological basis of social action in the field socio-educational work practice
Research in Special/ Social Rehabilitation Pedagogy
- the analysis of conditions of disorders in the behavior of young people in resocialization centres. Social maladjustment (maladjustment vs. school functioning of pupils and teachers – problem of discipline, aggression)
- education of pupils with special educational needs. Functioning of children and youth with special educational needs in the integration and segregation system, care, therapy and upbringing of children with special educational needs, social integration
Research in Andragogy and Gerontology
- the main area of research focus on andragogy and geragogy (educational gerontology) – lifelong learning, adult learning process related with development process – the biographical methodology, socio-cultural context, life dimensions in elderly people, existential problems connected with old age: geragogy as pedagogical discipline –educational activities for the elderly people
Research in Physical and Health Education
- studies on life style and healthful properties of professionally active people
- studies on sports fans education within an interdisciplinary perspective based on the ideals of Olympism and the principle of fair play
Research activity in the range of teaching and educational process in early education stage
- research of integrated teaching effectiveness in European Union education policy
- early education teacher facing the challenge of contemporary civilisation reality.- Early education and kindegarten teachers training – theory and practice. Past – Present – Future
Research in Didactics
- paradigms of contemporary didactics; changes in the didactics of higher education; teacher and his/her competences; emotional aspects of the process of teaching; intercultural education in the time of European unification; education supporting students development; developing social capital throughout a multilateral students’ education
Research in Health Psychology
- studies on: prohealth activities, quality of health lifestyle, psychodermatology, trauma, occupational stress
Research in Procreation Psychology
- studies on creation and implementation of the procreation psychology measurement tools
Research in Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology
- studies on: eating disorders, cognitive styles associated with family, domestic violence, affective disorders, depression, human’s sexuality
Research in Developmental Psychology
- studies on social styles behaviors – empathy and aggression in interpersonal relationships, hyperexcitability
- studies on personal identity shaping associated with family relationships, occupational burnout
- studdies on effective learning, schools failing
- studies on psychological diagnosis for improving the process of development and education, psychological methods of self-development process support
Research in Social Psychology and Family Research
- studies on social influence in the capacity of informational conformity
- analysis of psychosociological functioning of the individual within interpersonal relationships
- studies on alternative family livings, family systems theory
- studies on: depression after pregnancy, infertility, menopause, health of reproduction
Research in Psychology of Individual Differences
- studies on affective states associated with cultural context
- studies on emotions control
- studies on emotions of self-conscious, experiencing the sense of decency
Research in Cognitive Science
- studies on cognitive sciences, cognitivism and philosophy of human’s mind, communication theory, semiotics
Research in Psychology of Work and Career Guidance
- studies on designing questionnaires that allow to gain data revolved around ‘work design’
- studies on: work satisfaction, occupational stress, career guidance in multicultural aspect, diagnostic methods in career guidance, the process of decision making
