22910188 - LABORATORY FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL OBSERVATION OF CHILD BEHAVIOUR

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.

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teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme

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Observation in practice
• Definition of behavior observation
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques

Assessment tools for communicative and linguistic development
• Presentation of communicative-linguistic development tool
• Tabulation exercise
• Identification of the development profile

Core Documentation

Aureli T., Perucchini P., (2014) Observing and evaluating child behavior, il Mulino, Bologna. Study chapter 1, paragraph 3 (from page 32 to page 58) and chapter 2.
This text has online material accessible on the platform www.pandoracampus.it. By purchasing the paper volume you can access the edition on Pandoracampus for 6 months using the code on the second cover page.
It is also possible to purchase online-only access to the entire book or a selection of chapters directly on the platform.

Caselli M.C., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. (2015). Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano (chap 1; chap. 2, par 4, 5 and 7 ; chap 4 - par. 1, 2; chap. 5, par. 1 and 2.1).


Reference Bibliography

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Type of delivery of the course

Lectures, exercises, and case discussions in groups are included. For this teaching a dedicated environment is available on the Formonline platform. In the Formonline platform you can find materials presented in class and notices about the teaching and the exam.

Attendance

Attendance is not mandatory but recommended, especially for the practical nature of the course

Type of evaluation

The test includes 24 questions: 20 multiple-choice questions and 4 open-response questions. Questions are presented in sequential order. The maximum duration is 40 minutes. Correct answers receive 1 point, incorrect and omissions receive 0 (zero) points. Students with Specific Learning Disorder and with Disabilities have an extension of the maximum duration (30% and

teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme

Observation in practice
• Definition of behavior observation
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques

Assessment tools for communicative and linguistic development
• Presentation of communicative-linguistic development tool
• Tabulation exercise
• Identification of the development profile


Core Documentation

Aureli T., Perucchini P., (2014) Observing and evaluating child behavior, il Mulino, Bologna. Study chapter 1, paragraph 3 (from page 32 to page 58) and chapter 2.
This text has online material accessible on the platform www.pandoracampus.it. By purchasing the paper volume you can access the edition on Pandoracampus for 6 months using the code on the second cover page.
It is also possible to purchase online-only access to the entire book or a selection of chapters directly on the platform.

Caselli M.C., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. (2015). Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano (chap 1; chap. 2, par 4, 5 and 7 ; chap 4 - par. 1, 2; chap. 5, par. 1 and 2.1).


Type of delivery of the course

Lectures, exercises, and case discussions in groups are included. For this teaching a dedicated environment is available on the Formonline platform. In the Formonline platform you can find materials presented in class and notices about the teaching and the exam.

Attendance

Frequency is not mandatory

Type of evaluation

The test includes 24 questions : 20 multiple-choice questions and 4 open-response questions. Questions are presented in sequential order. The maximum duration is 40 minutes. Correct answers receive 1 point, incorrect and omissions receive 0 (zero) points. Students with Specific Learning Disorder and with Disabilities have an extension of the maximum duration (30% and 50%).

teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme

Observation in practice
• Definition of behavior observation
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques

Assessment tools for communicative and linguistic development
• Presentation of communicative-linguistic development tool
• Tabulation exercise
• Identification of the development profile



Core Documentation

Aureli T., Perucchini P., (2014) Observing and evaluating child behavior, il Mulino, Bologna. Study chapter 1, paragraph 3 (from page 32 to page 58) and chapter 2.
This text has online material accessible on the platform www.pandoracampus.it. By purchasing the paper volume you can access the edition on Pandoracampus for 6 months using the code on the second cover page.
It is also possible to purchase online-only access to the entire book or a selection of chapters directly on the platform.

Caselli M.C., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. (2015). Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano (chap 1; chap. 2, par 4, 5 and 7 ; chap 4 - par. 1, 2; chap. 5, par. 1 and 2.1).



Reference Bibliography

Caselli M.C., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. (2015). Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano (chap 1.; chap. 2, -par. 5 and 6; chap 4 - par. 1 and 2).

Type of delivery of the course

Lectures, exercises, and case discussions in groups are included. For this teaching a dedicated environment is available on the Formonline platform. In the Formonline platform you can find materials presented in class and notices about the teaching and the exam.

Type of evaluation

The test includes 24 questions : 20 multiple-choice questions and 4 open-response questions. Questions are presented in sequential order. The maximum duration is 40 minutes. Correct answers receive 1 point, incorrect and omissions receive 0 (zero) points. Students with Specific Learning Disorder and with Disabilities have an extension of the maximum duration (30% and 50%).