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Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy
2020. Vol. 28, no. 2, 120–136
https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2020280207
ISSN: 2075-3470 / 2311-9446 (online)

Assistance in Overcoming Educational Difficulties Utilizing Reflective-Activity Approach in the Context of Distance Learning: The Case of Mitya

 
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Abstract

The article describes a case of providing counseling help in overcoming educational difficulties in the Russian language to a sixth-grade student, who was considered underachieving by teachers, utilizing the reflective-activity approach in the context of distance learning. The material of the case analysis shows the importance of supporting the student’s agency in educational activities and its crucial role in the conditions of distance learning both for overcoming learning difficulties and for the overall development of the child. For a qualitative analysis of remote consulting sessions, a multidimensional model of the zone of proximal development was used, that established the foundation for the dynamics of the vectors used by the counselor to initiate change.

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Keywords: distance learning, reflective-activity approach, educational difficulties, underachieving children, subject position, cooperation, meaningful activity, reflection, zone of immediate development, vector of development

Journal rubric: Case study

OpenAlex citations: 5

OpenAlex topics: Psychology of Development and Education, Educational Methods and Teacher Development, Education and Professional Development

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Psychology of Development and Education

This cluster of papers explores various aspects of psychology in education, focusing on topics such as the Zone of Proximal Development, inclusive education, cultural-historical theory, educational environment, psychological well-being, teacher training, learning motivation, adolescent development, social cognition, and digital learning. The papers delve into the intersection of psychology and education to understand the developmental processes and challenges in educational settings.

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Educational Methods and Teacher Development

This cluster of papers covers a wide range of topics related to innovative approaches in education, technology integration, and sustainable development. It includes research on online learning, teacher training, curriculum design, cognitive development, digital literacy, and the impact of technology on education. The cluster also explores the role of education in adapting to global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizes the importance of sustainable consumption of energy resources.

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Education and Professional Development

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Article type: research article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2020280207

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For citation: Zaretsky, V.K., Sudakova, L.V. (2020). Assistance in Overcoming Educational Difficulties Utilizing Reflective-Activity Approach in the Context of Distance Learning: The Case of Mitya. Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy, 28(2), 120–136. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2020280207

© Zaretsky V.K., Sudakova L.V., 2020

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Victor K. Zaretsky, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Professor, Chair of Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Faculty of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Researcher of Sirius University of Science and Technology, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8831-6127, e-mail: zaretskiyvk@mgppu.ru

Liya V. Sudakova, Student, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0099-2447, e-mail: pl77-77@mail.ru

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