Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge related to observation as a technique for detecting infant behavior, with particular reference to: characteristics, theoretical perspective, types of observation, validity and reliability, techniques (narrative descriptions, coding systems, evaluation scales, questionnaires and interviews, qsort), tools for observing cognitive, communicative and linguistic, social and relational, emotional development. Furthermore, starting from this knowledge, develop the skills required for the use of observation of child behavior in educational contexts.
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 method and techniques for the psychological observation of children behaviors.
- Making judgements:
Ability to recognize the techniques used in specific situation 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 method and techniques for the psychological observation of children behaviors.
- Making judgements:
Ability to recognize the techniques used in specific situation 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.
teacher profile teaching materials
Course topics:
Method and theory of observation
• Myths and reality about observation
• Observation as a way to collect information
• Different types of observation
Observation in practice
• Observer quality
• Validity of the observation
• Data recording techniques
D’Odorico e Cassibba, Osservare per educare, Carocci
To do exercises use the book by Cassibba e Salerni, Osservare i bambini: Tecniche ed esercizi, Carocci.
The book by Aureli T., Perucchini P., "Observing and evaluating the child's behavior", editor il Mulino, Bologna 2014, provides online material accessible on the www.pandoracampus.it platform. By buying the printed 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 the entire book or a selection of chapters directly on the platform.
Programme
The course related to the observation as a systematic technique for gathering information on child behavior. It includes the history of this methodology in developmental psychology; the different types of observation; the characteristics of the different observational strategies; the validity and the reliability; the practical planning of observation.Course topics:
Method and theory of observation
• Myths and reality about observation
• Observation as a way to collect information
• Different types of observation
Observation in practice
• Observer quality
• Validity of the observation
• Data recording techniques
Core Documentation
Aureli T., Perucchini P., Osservare e valutare il comportamento del bambino, il Mulino, Bologna 2014D’Odorico e Cassibba, Osservare per educare, Carocci
To do exercises use the book by Cassibba e Salerni, Osservare i bambini: Tecniche ed esercizi, Carocci.
The book by Aureli T., Perucchini P., "Observing and evaluating the child's behavior", editor il Mulino, Bologna 2014, provides online material accessible on the www.pandoracampus.it platform. By buying the printed 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 the entire book or a selection of chapters directly on the platform.
Reference Bibliography
/Type of delivery of the course
The Course includes lectures, exercises, and cases studies, in groups and individually. Some lessons will be held online so to favor non-attending students. 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.Attendance
/Type of evaluation
The exam includes the preparation of a paper and the oral discussion on the paper and the contents of the course. teacher profile teaching materials
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
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).
Programme
ENGObservation 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
-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
Group in the CLASSROOM • MART 5 March: Group 1 (1-3 pm); Group 2; (3-5 pm): Zava • FRI 8 March: Group 1 (10-12 am); Group 2; (12 am –2 pm): Zava • MART 12 March: Group 1 (1-3 pm); Group 2; (3-5 pm): Zava • MART 26 March: TRAINING IN PIAZZA TELEMATIC PRINCIPE AMEDEO: Group 1 (12-3pm) Group 2 (3-6 pm): Bello • MART 9 April: Group 1 (1-3 pm); Group 2; (3-5 pm): Bello • MART 23 April: Group1 (1-3 pm); Group 2; (3-5 pm): Bello • MART 7 May: Channel 1 (1-3 pm); Channel 2 (3-5 pm): Bello • TUESDAY 21 May: TRAINING IN PIAZZA TELEMATICA PRINCIPE AMEDEO: Group 1 (12-3 pm) Group 2 (3-6 pm): Bello Remote group (via Teams) • WED 6 March (5pm-7pm): Zava • FRI 8 March (5pm-7pm): Zava • WED 13 March (5pm-7pm): Zava • WED 27 March (4pm-7pm): Bello: DISTANCE EXERCISE • WED 10 April (5pm-7pm): Bello • WED 24 April (5pm-7pm): Bello • WED 8 May (5pm-7pm): Bello • WED 22 May (4pm-7pm) REMOTE EXERCISEType 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