The course provides students with theoretical knowledge on human development in different domains (cognitive, social, emotional) and operational tools to apply that knowledge to the educational context.
The course provides students with theoretical and applied knowledge on research methods used in developmental psychology.
INGLESE
The course of Developmental psychology aims at achieving the following objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of:
- the main theoretical models on development processes;
- the cognitive, social, and emotional development in the life span;
- the psychological processes involved in the educational contexts.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability to analyze educational situations according to the theoretical frameworks and involved psychological processes;
- ability to recognize the level of cognitive, social, affective and emotional in the life span;
- ability to analyze educational contexts according to the theoretical frameworks and involved psychological processes.
Making judgements:
- aptitude to find connections between psychological theories and educational situations;
- aptitude for interpreting individual needs in psychological terms;
- aptitude for self-evaluation of behaviors and skills as an education practitioner.
Communication skills:
- master the specific scientific language.
Learning skills:
- attitude to life-long learning on the psychological aspects involved in the educational practice.
INGLESE
The course of Developmental psychology aims at achieving the following objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of:
- the research methods used in developmental psychology.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability to analyze studies and research conducted in developmental psychology.
Making judgements:
- aptitude for evaluating educational practices according to the progress of research in developmental psychology.
Communication skills:
- master the specific scientific language.
Learning skills:
- interest in basic and applied research in developmental psychology.
The course provides students with theoretical and applied knowledge on research methods used in developmental psychology.
INGLESE
The course of Developmental psychology aims at achieving the following objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of:
- the main theoretical models on development processes;
- the cognitive, social, and emotional development in the life span;
- the psychological processes involved in the educational contexts.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability to analyze educational situations according to the theoretical frameworks and involved psychological processes;
- ability to recognize the level of cognitive, social, affective and emotional in the life span;
- ability to analyze educational contexts according to the theoretical frameworks and involved psychological processes.
Making judgements:
- aptitude to find connections between psychological theories and educational situations;
- aptitude for interpreting individual needs in psychological terms;
- aptitude for self-evaluation of behaviors and skills as an education practitioner.
Communication skills:
- master the specific scientific language.
Learning skills:
- attitude to life-long learning on the psychological aspects involved in the educational practice.
INGLESE
The course of Developmental psychology aims at achieving the following objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of:
- the research methods used in developmental psychology.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability to analyze studies and research conducted in developmental psychology.
Making judgements:
- aptitude for evaluating educational practices according to the progress of research in developmental psychology.
Communication skills:
- master the specific scientific language.
Learning skills:
- interest in basic and applied research in developmental psychology.
teacher profile teaching materials
2.Aureli, T., Lo sviluppo nel contesto, capitolo in Aureli T., Bascelli, E., Camodeca M., Di Sano, S. (2008-2016). Il bambino in classe. Roma: Carocci. Solo il capitolo 1, disponibile sulla piattaforma.
3.Perucchini, P., I contesti dello sviluppo: la famiglia e la scuola. Capitolo in Barone L., (2019). Manuale di psicologia dello sviluppo. Roma: Carocci. Solo il capitolo 2, disponibile sulla piattaforma.
4.Baumgartner, E. (2002-2019). Il gioco dei bambini. Roma: Carocci (Collana Le Bussole).
5.Caprara, G.V., Gerbino, M., Luengo Kanacri, B.P., Vecchio, G.M. (2014). Educare alla prosocialità. Teoria e buone prassi. Milano-Torino: Pearson.
Programme
The course is an introduction to theoretical approaches and main topics of developmental psychology. The first part aims to analyze the idea of childhood by the historical, cultural and individual perspective; models of development, the role of biological and environmental influences of development, and educational contexts. The second part deals with the different aspects of the child development: social and relational, cognitive, linguistic and communicative, and emotional, with a focus on the play. Finally, the theme of education to prosociality will be considered.Core Documentation
1.Schaffer H. R., Psicologia dello sviluppo. Un’introduzione, Milano: Raffaello Cortina. Capitolo 3, solo il paragrafo Natura ed educazione (pp. 48-54); tutti gli altri capitoli completi.2.Aureli, T., Lo sviluppo nel contesto, capitolo in Aureli T., Bascelli, E., Camodeca M., Di Sano, S. (2008-2016). Il bambino in classe. Roma: Carocci. Solo il capitolo 1, disponibile sulla piattaforma.
3.Perucchini, P., I contesti dello sviluppo: la famiglia e la scuola. Capitolo in Barone L., (2019). Manuale di psicologia dello sviluppo. Roma: Carocci. Solo il capitolo 2, disponibile sulla piattaforma.
4.Baumgartner, E. (2002-2019). Il gioco dei bambini. Roma: Carocci (Collana Le Bussole).
5.Caprara, G.V., Gerbino, M., Luengo Kanacri, B.P., Vecchio, G.M. (2014). Educare alla prosocialità. Teoria e buone prassi. Milano-Torino: Pearson.
Type of delivery of the course
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