Universität Wien

200134 SE Seminar in Applied Psychology: Development and Education (2026W)

Educational inequalities

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Anwendungsseminare können nur fürs Pflichtmodul B verwendet werden! Eine Verwendung fürs Modul A4 Freie Fächer ist nicht möglich.
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Tu 13.10. 15:00-18:15 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 06.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Tuesday 27.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Tuesday 10.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Tuesday 24.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Tuesday 12.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Tuesday 26.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims to provide an overview of current research on educational inequalities by examining the main individual, social, and institutional factors associated with unequal educational opportunities and outcomes (e.g., socioeconomic background, territorial disparities, gender, special educational needs, characteristics of educational systems, etc.). The seminar also explores the concept of academic resilience, reviews evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing educational inequalities, and examines the role of educational psychologists in promoting more equitable educational environments. Particular attention is given to the impact of inequalities on the cognitive and socio-emotional development and academic achievement of primary and secondary school students.
The seminar combines theory-driven input, critical reading of key texts, and interactive group discussions.

Assessment and permitted materials

• Attendance
• Active participation during the sessions
• Individual written assessment
• Group oral presentation

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

• Attendance (maximum one absence permitted)
• Active participation during the sessions (20 points): active engagement in in-class activities and discussions
• Individual written assessment (40 points): develop a portfolio including written reflections on the course material and a critical analysis of one's own educational pathway through the lens of educational inequalities
• Group oral presentation (40 points): give a presentation proposing an evidence-based intervention to reduce a specific type of educational inequality and outline an evaluation protocol to assess its effectiveness

A minimum of 60 points is required to pass the course.

Examination topics

Contents of the seminar sessions.

Reading list

Will be provided during the seminar sessions.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 30.09.2026 10:07