Acquisition of knowledge and operational skills related to observation as a technique to analyze infant behaviour, focusing on communicative and linguistic behavior.
By the study of Observational method in developmental psychology the student will be able to achieve the following training objectives.
- Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge of method, techniques, tools for the psychological observation of children behaviors.
- Applying knowledge and understanding:
Capacity to apply the observational techniques for analyzing the children communicative and linguistic development.
- Making judgements:
Ability to choose the adequate techniques and assess the appropriateness of the observation procedures used.
- Communication skills:
Master the specific language of observational methods.
- Learning skills:
Attitude to life-long learning on the observational methods apply in psychology.
By the study of Observational method in developmental psychology the student will be able to achieve the following training objectives.
- Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge of method, techniques, tools for the psychological observation of children behaviors.
- Applying knowledge and understanding:
Capacity to apply the observational techniques for analyzing the children communicative and linguistic development.
- Making judgements:
Ability to choose the adequate techniques and assess the appropriateness of the observation procedures used.
- Communication skills:
Master the specific language of observational methods.
- Learning skills:
Attitude to life-long learning on the observational methods apply in psychology.
Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
In particular the following topics are covered:
- Observation in practice
• Define observation
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques
- Application of assessment tools for communicative and linguistic development
• Presentation of tools related to communication and linguistic development
• Data tabulation and identification of the development profile
Caselli M.C., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano 2015: chapter 1; chapter 2, par. 5 e 6; chapter 4.
Programme
The laboratory present how to organize the observation of child behavior in educational contexts with the presentation of tools aimed at detecting communicative and linguistic development.In particular the following topics are covered:
- Observation in practice
• Define observation
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques
- Application of assessment tools for communicative and linguistic development
• Presentation of tools related to communication and linguistic development
• Data tabulation and identification of the development profile
Core Documentation
Aureli T., Perucchini P., Osservare e valutare il comportamento del bambino, il Mulino, Bologna 2014: chapter 1 paragraph 3 and chapter 2Caselli M.C., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano 2015: chapter 1; chapter 2, par. 5 e 6; chapter 4.
Reference Bibliography
Aureli T., Perucchini P., Osservare e valutare il comportamento del bambino, il Mulino, Bologna 20145 Caselli M.C., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano 2015Type of delivery of the course
The Laboratory includes lectures and exercises, both in groups and individually, in the presence and at a distance. A dedicated space is available on the formonline platform, in which the student can find the material presented in class, and communications about the course and the exam.Type of evaluation
The exam includes an individual work and an oral examination. The work consists of an observation project and the presentation of a child's communicative-linguistic profile. The outline of the paper is available on formonline. For the presentation of a child's profile, the student can administer the PVB to the parents of a child or fill it out personally on a child she knows well, or use the questionnaires available on formonline. The individual work must be delivered at least one week before the scheduled exam date and following the instructions on formonline. teacher profile teaching materials
By the study of Observational method in developmental psychology the student will be able to achieve the following training objectives.
- Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge of method, techniques, tools for the psychological observation of children behaviors
- Applying knowledge and understanding:
Capacity to apply the observational techniques for analyzing the children communicative and linguistic development
- Making judgements:
Ability to choose the adequate techniques and assess the appropriateness of the observation procedures used
- Communication skills:
Master the specific language of observational methods
- Learning skills:
Attitude to life-long learning on the observational methods apply in psychology
Caselli MC., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano 2015 (capitolo 1, capitolo 2, solo par. 5 e 6; capitolo 4).
Programme
INGLESEBy the study of Observational method in developmental psychology the student will be able to achieve the following training objectives.
- Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge of method, techniques, tools for the psychological observation of children behaviors
- Applying knowledge and understanding:
Capacity to apply the observational techniques for analyzing the children communicative and linguistic development
- Making judgements:
Ability to choose the adequate techniques and assess the appropriateness of the observation procedures used
- Communication skills:
Master the specific language of observational methods
- Learning skills:
Attitude to life-long learning on the observational methods apply in psychology
Core Documentation
Aureli T., Perucchini P., Osservare e valutare il comportamento del bambino, il Mulino, Bologna 2014 (capitolo 1 solo par. 3, e capitolo 2)Caselli MC., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano 2015 (capitolo 1, capitolo 2, solo par. 5 e 6; capitolo 4).
Reference Bibliography
Aureli T., Perucchini P., Osservare e valutare il comportamento del bambino, il Mulino, Bologna 2014 (capitolo 1 solo par. 3, e capitolo 2) Caselli MC., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano 2015 (capitolo 1, capitolo 2, solo par. 5 e 6; capitolo 4).Type of delivery of the course
Lectures and case studies will be given in Italian.Attendance
The frequency of course is not mandatory.Type of evaluation
The written test consists of a description of an observation project of child behavior. The oral exam is aimed at examining the knowledge learned from the texts.