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.
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teacher profile teaching materials
The laboratory aims to promote the acquisition of practical knowledge and operational skills relating to observation as a technique for detecting child behaviour, with particular reference to communicative and linguistic behaviour.
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
2) 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
ProgrammeThe laboratory aims to promote the acquisition of practical knowledge and operational skills relating to observation as a technique for detecting child behaviour, with particular reference to communicative and linguistic behaviour.
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
1) Aureli T., Perucchini P., (2014). Osservare e valutare il comportamento del bambino 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.2) 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).
Attendance
Not mandatory but recommendedType 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%). During the course, two exercises are proposed (1. analysis of a child behaviour observation project; 2. creation of a language profile of a child aged 8-24 months through the analysis of a PVB questionnaire, completed by the parents). If the student carries out the 2 exercises correctly, he/she can score 2 points, which are added to the final grade of the written test.