Hella Schick (PhD)

Qualifications

  • 2017: Certificated by Goethe Institute "Teaching German as Foreign Language"
  • 2014: Certificated Trainer of Attention Deficit Disorders
  • 2007: Doctorate in psychology (PhD). Subject of dissertation: "Identity formation, social adaptation and learning motivation of high ability adolescent" (Grade: summa cum laude 0.0)
  • 2003: Diploma in Psychology (equivalent to B.A. and M.A. combined); Psychological Institute, University of Cologne, Average grade: 1.2)
  • 1998: General qualification for university entrance (Abitur); Evening School in Lüdenscheid, (Abitur, Average grade: 1.0)
  • 1988: Graduated nurse (Exam, Average grade: 2.0)

Career

  • Apr 2017 (ongoing): Part time Lecturer at the University of Cologne
  • Feb 2017 (ongoing): Free lancing teacher in Pychiatrics at MaxQ Heidelberg
  • Oct 2016 (ongoing): Free lancing teacher in Pychiatrics and Psychology at IB-Akademie Mannheim
  • Okt 2014 to Sept 2017: Full time Lecturer at the University of Cologne (3-year sabbatical)
    Founding of EduPsyEgypt
  • 2014 (summer semester):Part time Lecturer at the University of Cologne, Department of Psychology
    Freelancing lectureship at University of Applied Sciences for Economy and Management (FOM), subject: Personality Psychology
    Freelancing lectureship at International Academy of Applied Sciences - IB-Hochschule, Cologne, subject: Scientific methods
  • 2013 (winter semester):Part time Lecturer at the University of Cologne, Department of Psychology
    Freelancing lectureship at University of Applied Sciences for Economy and Management (FOM), subject: Personality Psychology
    Freelancing lectureship at International Academy of Applied Sciences - IB-Hochschule, Cologne, subject: Scientific methods
  • 2012 (winter semester): Freelancing at distance University of Applied Sciences Riedlingen (SRH); producing learning material "Mentoring" (MA of Science Business Psychology)
    Freelancing lectureship at International Academy of Applied Sciences - IB-Hochschule, Cologne, subject: Scientific methods
  • 2012 (summer semester): Lectureship at Alpen-Adria-University Klagenfurt, Austria (summer semester), subject: Developmental Psychology in Adult Age
  • 2011 (winter semester): Freelancing lectureship at International Academy of Applied Sciences - IB-Hochschule, Cologne, subject: Scientific methods
  • 2010 (Summer semester): Visiting Professor at the Institute of Education and Learning, University of Münster
  • 2009: Freelancing at Institut for the Quality of School Berlin and Brandenburg (ISQ): Data analysis
  • 2008 to 2013: Full time Lecturer at the University of Cologne, Department of Psychology, main subject: Developmental and Educational Psychology
    Leader of Student Service Center, Section Psychology
  • 2004 to 2008: Research Scientist and Doctoral Student at University of Cologne, Chair at Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • 2004: Research Assistant as team leader in a project about evaluation of academic courses for students in teaching degree for primary and secondary schools
  • 2001 to 2003: Student resarch assistant at Chair at Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Cologne
  • 1998 to 2003:University of Cologne: Academic study of Psychology
  • 1996 to 1998: Evening school
  • 1988 to 2001: Registered nurse at hospital Kreiskrankenhaus Lüdenscheid
  • 1986 to 1988: Vocational education, Cologne: nurse (Exam)
  • 1984 to 1985: Voluntary year at a nursing home for the elderly
  • 1974 to 1984: Primary and secondary school education (11 years)

Main publications

  • Schick, H. (2013). Mentoring. [Learning material for MA of Science Business Psychology] Distance University of Applied Sciences Riedlingen (SRH). Available only in German.
  • Schick, H. (2012). Entwicklungspsychologie der Kindheit und Jugend. Ein Lehrbuch für die Lehrerausbildung und schulische Praxis [Developmental psychology of childhood and youth: A textbook for students in teaching degree and praxis in schools]. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer. Available only in German.
  • Schick, H. & Phillipson, S. N. (2009). Learning motivation and performance excellence in adolescents with high intellectual potential: What really matters? High Ability Studies, 20(1), 15-37.
  • Schick, H. (2008). Hochbegabung und Schule [High ability students and school]. Münster: LIT. Available only in German.

International conference papers and invited presentations

  • Schick, H. (2013). Perspectives on teaching and learning: what really matters? Invited oral presentation, German University in Cairo, May 2013
  • Schick, H. (2010). Fostering the talented: What is wrong with regular schools? Paper presented at the 12th International Conference of the European Council for High Ability, 6.-9. September 2010, Paris, France.
  • Schick, H. (2008). Research on the Actiotope Model of Giftedness: A Discussion. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference of European Council for High Ability, 17.-20. September 2008, Prague, Czech Republik.
  • Schick, H. (2008). Gender differences in the identity formation of underachievers? Paper presented at the 11th International Conference of European Council for High Ability, 17.-20. September 2008, Prague, Czech Republik.
  • Schick, H. & Schmidt-Denter, U. (2008). The role of intergenerational transmission for out-group rejection with female adolescents. Paper presented at the XXIX. International Congress of Psychology, 20.-25. July 2008, Berlin.
  • Schick, H. & Schmidt-Denter, U. (2007). Identity and outgroup devaluation in Europe: The role of reflecting self. Paper presented at the 13th European Conference on Developmental Psychology, 21.-25. August 2007, Jena.
  • Schick, H. (2007). Identity Development and Underachievement. Paper presented at the 17th Biennial World Conference of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, 5.-10. August 2007, University of Warwick, England.
  • Schick, H. & Schmidt-Denter, U. (2006). Measurement of personal and social identity with adolescents and their parent: A cross-cultural study in ten European countries. Paper presented at the 3rd ESFR International Congress, 28-30. September2006, Darmstadt.
  • Schick, H. & Schmidt-Denter, U. (2004). Effects of family socialization on adolescent identity in West European countries. Paper presented at the 2nd ESFR International Congress 30.9.-2.10., Fribourg, Schweiz.