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A dedicated part of the course focuses on educational strategies designed to strengthen emotional skills and foster motivation and well-being in learning environments. Through case study analysis, students are encouraged to critically reflect on the educator’s role in promoting emotional well-being and supporting the development of intrinsic motivation.
Main contents:
Motivation: Examination of major theoretical frameworks, with a focus on the different forms of motivation that drive human behavior in learning contexts.
Emotions: Analysis of key theoretical models and the ways in which affective systems influence cognitive processes, interpersonal relationships, and behavior.
Personality: Exploration of principal theoretical approaches to defining, describing, and understanding individual differences in behavior and motivational processes.
Nigro, G. (2012). Metodi di ricerca in psicologia. Carocci
Programme
The course examines key theoretical models of emotions, motivation, and personality, highlighting their core features, interconnections, and distinctions. It considers how these processes shape learning, cognitive functioning, and social and relational dynamics within educational settings. Particular attention is devoted to the impact of dysfunctional emotional regulation, challenges in understanding emotions, and factors that may hinder motivation.A dedicated part of the course focuses on educational strategies designed to strengthen emotional skills and foster motivation and well-being in learning environments. Through case study analysis, students are encouraged to critically reflect on the educator’s role in promoting emotional well-being and supporting the development of intrinsic motivation.
Main contents:
Motivation: Examination of major theoretical frameworks, with a focus on the different forms of motivation that drive human behavior in learning contexts.
Emotions: Analysis of key theoretical models and the ways in which affective systems influence cognitive processes, interpersonal relationships, and behavior.
Personality: Exploration of principal theoretical approaches to defining, describing, and understanding individual differences in behavior and motivational processes.
Core Documentation
Coon, D., Mitterer, J.O. (2025) Edizione italiana a cura di Davide Nardo, Sabrina Fagioli e Stefano Mastandrea. Psicologia generale. UTET, Torino (Quarta Edizione) (Capitolo 1)Nigro, G. (2012). Metodi di ricerca in psicologia. Carocci
Type of delivery of the course
The course is articulated in lectures and practical activities. Class attendance is optional but highly recommended. Attending and non-attending students can register on the dedicated page of the General Psychology course in the "Formonline" platform to obtaining course material (i.e., the slides presented during the lessons), participating in discussion forums and performing practical exercises proposed in the classroom. The link to the class page is: https://formonline.uniroma3.it/course/view.php?id=1259Attendance
Attendance at in-person sessions is optional, though strongly recommended. Due to their experiential nature, these sessions will not be recorded. Students may rely on all materials provided on the e-learning platform to complete their exam preparation.Type of evaluation
To complete the module, students are required to carry out the proposed e-tivities. The outcomes of these activities will be assessed according to the following criteria: Clarity of responses Critical thinking skills (e.g., ability to make connections) Quality of participation and interaction Quality of contributions (in terms of relevance, clarity, and theoretical–practical significance) Capacity for personal reflection