SOCIO-EMOTIONAL, CREATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SKILLS IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT: TEACHERS’ VIEWS

Autors/ores

  • Eleni Nikolaou Associate Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Konstantina Tsoli Associate Professor, Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
  • Yota Xanthacou Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Vasileios Papavasileiou Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Nikolaos Andreadakis Professor, Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
  • Thomas Babalis Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Maria Kaila Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v13i11.7067

Paraules clau:

conflict resolution, stress management, diversity recognition, risk-taking compliance, creative problem-solving, active citizenship

Resum

Today, more than ever, there is a need to integrate socio-emotional competencies and creative skills into the formal education of children and adolescents to promote sustainable development. To this end, teachers’ role is not only pivotal but also multifaceted and in order to respond effectively to everyday challenges and demands, emphasis should be given to their ongoing professional development. This research study aims to explore the views of primary education teachers regarding the development and management of students’ socio-emotional, creative and sustainable skills. The sample of the research consisted of 214 teachers from Greece, all master's degree graduates. The results indicate that Greek teachers support the socio-emotional development of their students, prioritizing, however, the cognitive role of the school. It was also found that, even though they are generally positive towards creativity and sustainability, they lack knowledge of relevant techniques that develop these skills. In conclusion, the educational system should support and develop students in a holistic approach, preparing them to acquire not only knowledge but also skills essential for the active citizen of the 21st century.

Biografies de l'autor/a

  • Eleni Nikolaou, Associate Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Eleni N. Nikolaou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece. She is the Director of the Laboratory of Experimental Psychology, Psychometric Research and Clinical Applications. Her research interests include school counseling, developmental psychopathology, resilience and wellbeing.

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  • Konstantina Tsoli, Associate Professor, Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

    Dr. Konstantina Tsoli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. Her research interests include Social and Emotional Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, School Bullying, Classroom Management.

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=vEaGTtMAAAAJ

  • Yota Xanthacou, Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Yota Xanthacou is an Emeritus Professor in Creative Learning at the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. Her research interests include Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Sustainability, Local Knowledge and Educational Design.

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_INb0nUAAAAJ&hl=el

  • Vasileios Papavasileiou, Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Vasileios Papavasileiou teaches in the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design as a Professor at the School of Humanities of the University of the Aegean. He is the Director of the Master's Program "Environmental Education" as well as the Director of the Laboratory of Applied Research for Environmental Education. His research interests include both Environmental Education in Education Sciences and Education for Sustainable Development.

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=RdwnY2sAAAAJ&hl=el

  • Nikolaos Andreadakis, Professor, Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

    Dr. Nikolaos Andreadakis teaches in the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design as a Professor at the School of Humanities of the University of the Aegean. His research interests focus on "Educational Research & Evaluation".

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=E92B4xIAAAAJ&hl=el

  • Thomas Babalis, Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Thomas Babalis is Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He is the Director of the Master's Programs “School Counseling and Guidance” and “School Management and Lifelong Learning” as well as the Director of the Educational Design, Lifelong Learning and Communication Laboratory. His research interests include Educational Design, School Management, Soft Skills, Innovation and Creativity in Education, Adult Education.

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=8gts95wAAAAJ

  • Maria Kaila, Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Maria Kaila is an Emeritus Professor in Educational Psychology at the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. Her research interests include Educational Psychology, Research Methods in Education, Pedagogical Psychology, Educational Design, Environmental Psychology, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking and Learning.

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9JL43ggAAAAJ&hl=el

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2026-10-12

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Vol. 13 Núm. 11 (2026)

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