22910152 - Orientation psychology

With the study of Psychology of Orientation the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and comprehension:
- to know the main models of Orientation with particular reference to the new theories on career counseling of Savickas.
In terms of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- apply their knowledge and understanding by formulating career counselling projects.
In terms of autonomy of judgment:
- collecting and interpreting data relating to cognitive and personality characteristics that favour adaptation and flexibility in the search for and choice of a profession.
In terms of communication skills:
- be able to conceive and support arguments that apply the models of Psychology of Orientation to various training and work contexts.
In terms of learning capacity:
- Identify data related to cognitive and personality characteristics that favour adaptation and flexibility in the search for and choice of a profession
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Programme

Theories and models of the vocational Psychology;
Passage from School to profession;
tools for creating professional projects ;
Actions and programs for the vocational practice;
Variables related to vocational guidance and to the educational and professional achievement

Core Documentation

Savickas, M. L. (2014). Career counseling. Guida teorica e metodologica per il XXI secolo. Trento: Erickson.
2) Bernaud J.L. Psicologia dell'Accompagnamento. Trento: Erickson.
3) D’Alessio M., Laghi F., Pallini S. (2007). Mi oriento. Il ruolo dei processi motivazionali e volitivi. Padova: Edizioni Piccin Nuova Libraria

Reference Bibliography

-- Savickas, M. L. (2014). Career counseling. Guida teorica e metodologica per il XXI secolo. Trento: Erickson. 2) Bernaud J.L. Psicologia dell'Accompagnamento. Trento: Erickson. 3) D’Alessio M., Laghi F., Pallini S. (2007). Mi oriento. Il ruolo dei processi motivazionali e volitivi. Padova: Edizioni Piccin Nuova Libraria

Type of delivery of the course

Face to face lessons role playing practice exercise Students will be personally involved for be trained the Savickas and Bernaud interview

Attendance

-

Type of evaluation

Open questions about the topic of the textbooks

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Programme

The lessons will focus on narrative counseling, as an integrative conceptual framework underpinning a coherent narrative of one's identity and professional career. In particular, after the introduction of several career interventions, the Savickas’ model will be explored with the Career Story Interview.

Core Documentation

Savickas, M. L. (2014). Career counseling. Guida teorica e metodologica per il XXI secolo. Trento: Erickson.

Type of delivery of the course

In addition to traditional lectures conducted with visual aids (slides), the course will also include working in group and role-playing activities with the Career Story Interview that will allow the students’ active involvement. In case of the further extension of the COVID-19 health emergency, the course will be held online via Microsoft Teams environment.

Attendance

Class attendance is optional but highly recommended.

Type of evaluation

The exam is oral and finalized to ascertain the knowledge about the course contents. The exam is passed with a score of at least 18, whereas the highest score is 30/30. Lode may be added if the student demonstrates to master all the course topics in an excellent way. In case of a new extension of the COVID-19 health emergency, the exam will be oral in agreement with academic disposition.