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The Asia Pacific School Psychology Association (APSPA) was launched during the First International Conference on School Psychology held at Hotel Grand Seasons, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11th January 2019 by Dr. Panch. Ramalingam. The members of the core committee unanimously resolved to form office bearers of the Association with available school psychologists from different countries for the promotion of school psychology services in the Asia Pacific region. This will cater to the needs of promotion of common school psychology services in the Asia Pacific region especially in the area of mental health and well-being.
Conference Objectives
The objectives of the 3rd ASPSA International Conference 2022 is to raise visibility on the importance of positive mental health and well-being among children and youth and to provide a multidisciplinary platform to discuss issues related to transformative learning experiences related to psychology and education.
The following topics and issues are relevant for this conference:
Psychological and Mental Health Challenges
- Mental Health Challenges
- Learning Disabilities and Related Issues on Special Needs Children
- Multicultural Issues in School Psychology
- Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Career Counseling
- Gender Identity & Sexuality
- Bullying, Childhood Trauma and Abuse
- Emotional and Moral Development of Children
- Health Behavior
- Social and Digital Media
- Mental health and religion
- Language and Mental Health
- Addiction (Internet, Social Media, Gambling, substance abuse)
- Effective Parenting
- Stress and Anxiety
Transformative Educational leadership, Policy, and Administration practice
- Teaching and Interdisciplinary Integration
- Educational Policy, Leadership, Planning and Quality Assurance
- Educational Philosophy Democratization
- Teacher Effectiveness
- Post Covid Challenges in Education
- Perspectives in Education for Sustainable Development
- Multiculturalism and Diversity in Education
Educational Decentralization and Curriculum Development and Innovative Classroom Practice
Academic Motivation and Burn Out
Learning Styles, Teaching Styles, and Multiple Intelligences
Classroom Behavior and Educational and Psychological Assessment
Language, Literacy, and Linguistics
Innovations in Technology for Teaching and Learning
Organizing Committee
| 1. | Rev.Bro.Dr. Bancha Saenghiran | Advisor |
| 2. | Asst.Prof.Dr. Kitti Phothikitti | Advisor |
| 3. | Dr. Kitikorn Dowpiset | Advisor |
| 4. | Dr. Chayada Thanavisuth | Chairman |
| 5. | Dr. Parvathy Varma Syamala Kumari | Vice-Chairman |
| 6. | Mrs. Benjaporn Anunwanitcha | Member |
| 7. | Mr. Rangsan Traibutra | Member |
| 8. | Ms. Natthayamon Payonrak | Member |
| 9. | Mr. Athiphat Hirunadisuan | Member |
| 10. | Dr. Santhosh Ayathupady Mohanan | Member and Secretary |
Organizing Sub-Committee
- Dr. Chayada Thanavisuth
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Poonpilas Asavisanu
- Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Malik
- Dr. Parvathy Varma Syamala Kumari
- Dr. Marilyn Fernandez Deocampo
- Dr. Shibu Dharmarajan
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Orlando Rafael Gonzalez Gonzalez
- Dr. Santhosh Ayathupady Mohanan
- Dr. Donald Arthur Johnson
- Dr. Rajitha Menon Arikkatt
- Dr. Andrew Anthony Jocuns
- Dr. Matthew Reed Merritt
- Mrs. Benjaporn Anunwanitcha
- Mr. Rangsan Traibutra
- Mrs. Wilai Pruesapancha
- Mr. Somsin Sripraphatsorn
- Mr. Vrong Chinvanthananond
- Mrs. Niti Sampat
- Ms. Piyachat Jusin