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
Observation of development in educational contexts (tools and techniques):
• Cognitive development
• Communicative and linguistic development
• Emotional development
• Social and interpersonal development
• Development of play, social behavior and the teacher-child relationship
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.
Programme
The lessons will be frontal and interactive and guided practical exercises, group and individual work will be conducted - in person and remotely - to develop the skills necessary to use observation. Various tools relating to different aspects of child development (cognitive, communicative and linguistic, social and relational, etc.) will be presented. The emphasis will be placed on the methodological aspects, intended to illustrate the characteristics and possible applications of the methods of observing child behavior in the educational context.Observation of development in educational contexts (tools and techniques):
• Cognitive development
• Communicative and linguistic development
• Emotional development
• Social and interpersonal development
• Development of play, social behavior and the teacher-child relationship
Core Documentation
Aureli T., Perucchini P., (2014) Observing and evaluating child behavior, il Mulino, Bologna.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.
Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but recommended, especially for the practical nature of the courseType of evaluation
The exam involves the preparation of a paper in which to present an observation project which will be discussed during the oral exam session together with the contents of the exam texts.