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.
Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
- Observation in practice:
• Defining observation of behavior
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques
- Application of tools for assessing communicative and linguistic development:
• Presentation of tools related to communicative and linguistic development
• Exercises in data tabulation and identification of the developmental profile
This text includes online materials available on the Pandoracampus platform ([www.pandoracampus.it](http://www.pandoracampus.it)). By purchasing the printed volume, you can access the Pandoracampus edition for 6 months using the code found on the inside cover page.
It is also possible to purchase online access to the entire book or to a selection of chapters directly on the platform.
Caselli MC., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. (2015). Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano. Study the following parts: Chapter 1; Chapter 2 (paragraphs 4, 5, and 7 only); Chapter 4 (paragraphs 1 and 2 only); Chapter 5 (paragraphs 1 and 2.1 only).
Programme
The laboratory aims to promote the acquisition of practical knowledge and operational skills related to observation as a technique for assessing infant behavior, with particular focus on communicative and linguistic behavior.- Observation in practice:
• Defining observation of behavior
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques
- Application of tools for assessing communicative and linguistic development:
• Presentation of tools related to communicative and linguistic development
• Exercises in data tabulation and identification of the developmental profile
Core Documentation
Aureli T., Perucchini P., (2014) Osservare e valutare il comportamento del bambino, il Mulino, Bologna. Study Chapter 1, paragraph 3 (pages 32–58), and Chapter 2.This text includes online materials available on the Pandoracampus platform ([www.pandoracampus.it](http://www.pandoracampus.it)). By purchasing the printed volume, you can access the Pandoracampus edition for 6 months using the code found on the inside cover page.
It is also possible to purchase online access to the entire book or to a selection of chapters directly on the platform.
Caselli MC., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. (2015). Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano. Study the following parts: Chapter 1; Chapter 2 (paragraphs 4, 5, and 7 only); Chapter 4 (paragraphs 1 and 2 only); Chapter 5 (paragraphs 1 and 2.1 only).
Attendance
Not mandatory, but recommended.Type of evaluation
The exam consists of 24 questions: 20 multiple-choice questions and 4 open-ended questions. The questions are presented in sequential order, and it is not possible to go back to previous questions. The maximum time allowed is 40 minutes. Students with Specific Learning Disorders or Disabilities are granted extended time (30% and 50%). Correct answers receive 1 point; incorrect answers or omissions receive 0 points. During the course, two exercises are assigned: 1. Analysis of a project observing infant behavior; 2. Drafting the linguistic profile of a child aged 8–24 months using a PVB questionnaire completed by the parents. If the student correctly completes both exercises, they can earn up to 2 additional points, which are added to the final score of the written exam. 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. teacher profile teaching materials
- Observation in practice:
• Defining observation of behavior
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques
- Application of tools for assessing communicative and linguistic development:
• Presentation of tools related to communicative and linguistic development
• Exercises in data tabulation and identification of the developmental profile
This text includes online materials available on the Pandoracampus platform ([www.pandoracampus.it](http://www.pandoracampus.it)). By purchasing the printed volume, you can access the Pandoracampus edition for 6 months using the code found on the inside cover page.
It is also possible to purchase online access to the entire book or to a selection of chapters directly on the platform.
Caselli MC., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. (2015). Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano. Study the following parts: Chapter 1; Chapter 2 (paragraphs 4, 5, and 7 only); Chapter 4 (paragraphs 1 and 2 only); Chapter 5 (paragraphs 1 and 2.1 only).
Programme
The laboratory aims to promote the acquisition of practical knowledge and operational skills related to observation as a technique for assessing infant behavior, with particular focus on communicative and linguistic behavior.- Observation in practice:
• Defining observation of behavior
• Systematic observation
• Data recording techniques
- Application of tools for assessing communicative and linguistic development:
• Presentation of tools related to communicative and linguistic development
• Exercises in data tabulation and identification of the developmental profile
Core Documentation
Aureli T., Perucchini P., (2014) Osservare e valutare il comportamento del bambino, il Mulino, Bologna. Study Chapter 1, paragraph 3 (pages 32–58), and Chapter 2.This text includes online materials available on the Pandoracampus platform ([www.pandoracampus.it](http://www.pandoracampus.it)). By purchasing the printed volume, you can access the Pandoracampus edition for 6 months using the code found on the inside cover page.
It is also possible to purchase online access to the entire book or to a selection of chapters directly on the platform.
Caselli MC., Bello A., Rinaldi P., Stefanini S., Pasqualetti P. (2015). Il primo vocabolario del bambino: Gesti, Parole Frasi, Franco Angeli, Milano. Study the following parts: Chapter 1; Chapter 2 (paragraphs 4, 5, and 7 only); Chapter 4 (paragraphs 1 and 2 only); Chapter 5 (paragraphs 1 and 2.1 only).
Attendance
Not mandatory, but recommended.Type of evaluation
The exam consists of 24 questions: 20 multiple-choice questions and 4 open-ended questions. The questions are presented in sequential order, and it is not possible to go back to previous questions. The maximum time allowed is 40 minutes. Students with Specific Learning Disorders or Disabilities are granted extended time (30% and 50%). Correct answers receive 1 point; incorrect answers or omissions receive 0 points. During the course, two exercises are assigned: 1. Analysis of a project observing infant behavior; 2. Drafting the linguistic profile of a child aged 8–24 months using a PVB questionnaire completed by the parents. If the student correctly completes both exercises, they can earn up to 2 additional points, which are added to the final score of the written exam.