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DIAZ BARRIGA, Frida et al. Retos actuales en la formación y práctica profesional del psicólogo educativo. Rev. educ. sup [online]. 2006, vol.35, n.137, pp.11-24. ISSN 0185-2760.

The document analyzes some challenges posed by the training of the educational psychologist in the context of the social and educational reality in Mexico. Methodological individualism and psychological reductionism are considered as the main challenges, as well as the need for consolidation of a practice based training model based on reflexive learning. School based, child, special and formal face-to-face learning are identified as the main areas of identity and involvement of the professional practice of the Mexican educational psychologist and the to innovate is also acknowledged together with the need to take care of the attention of groups in situation of risk as well as family, community and media based education.

Palavras-chave : Higher education; psychology of education; training of the educational psychologist; curricular innovation; professional practice; practical training.