Question: Hello, my question is (given your experiences with primary school children) if you see a need for psychology in the primary school curriculum?

Birsu Kandemirci answered on 9 Nov 2021:

Hi Arjan, what a brilliant question! I think the inclusion of basic psychology knowledge would definitely be fantastic for primary school children. Primary school years coincide with the time children learn a lot about social rules, different emotions, the importance of understanding and accepting themselves and others, being part of a social community, understanding and respecting others’ preferences, likes, and dislikes among many other skills. I think primary school teachers already do a lot to equip children with these skills, but if there was an emphasis on focusing on these skills in the curriculum more openly, it would be amazing! What a great idea!