At the end of this module students will be able to achieve the following learning objectives
In terms of knowledge and understanding
- knowledge and understanding of the contribution of Special Pedagogy to Educational Research
- knowledge and understanding of the current state of the school and training system with regard to inclusive processes
- knowledge and understanding of the theoretical models of inclusion
- Knowledge and understanding of the dimensions and implications of inclusive processes in society especially on the processes of self-determination and independence of people with disabilities
In terms of the application of knowledge and understanding
- ability to connect the different planes - historical, epistemological, normative, scientific, socio-cultural - on which the evolution of Special Pedagogy unfolds;
- ability to identify strengths and critical points of the different theoretical models of inclusion;
- ability to transpose the results of the processes of self-determination and independence on the level of the educator's and educator's professionalism in the different contexts of action of people with disabilities.
In terms of Making judgement
- Ability to produce a personal and original critical analysis of the topics covered, placing it in the current socio-cultural context and with reference to the profession of educator.
In terms of communication skills
- being able to discuss - also in a virtual environment (forum) the topics dealt with supporting one's own positions with facts, personal experiences, significant considerations;
- be able to carry out analysis and synthesis of the topics dealt with, both through personal expositions and online work
- be able to argue in an original way their personal elaboration of the topics dealt with.
In terms of learning skills:
- demonstrate openness and interest in the topics covered
- be willing to investigate the repercussions that the issues under analysis may have on one's personal repertoire of knowledge, expectations, values and beliefs;
- demonstrate involvement and active participation in collective reflection and analysis;
- demonstrate a degree of ability to transfer the issues addressed to professional reality.
In terms of knowledge and understanding
- knowledge and understanding of the contribution of Special Pedagogy to Educational Research
- knowledge and understanding of the current state of the school and training system with regard to inclusive processes
- knowledge and understanding of the theoretical models of inclusion
- Knowledge and understanding of the dimensions and implications of inclusive processes in society especially on the processes of self-determination and independence of people with disabilities
In terms of the application of knowledge and understanding
- ability to connect the different planes - historical, epistemological, normative, scientific, socio-cultural - on which the evolution of Special Pedagogy unfolds;
- ability to identify strengths and critical points of the different theoretical models of inclusion;
- ability to transpose the results of the processes of self-determination and independence on the level of the educator's and educator's professionalism in the different contexts of action of people with disabilities.
In terms of Making judgement
- Ability to produce a personal and original critical analysis of the topics covered, placing it in the current socio-cultural context and with reference to the profession of educator.
In terms of communication skills
- being able to discuss - also in a virtual environment (forum) the topics dealt with supporting one's own positions with facts, personal experiences, significant considerations;
- be able to carry out analysis and synthesis of the topics dealt with, both through personal expositions and online work
- be able to argue in an original way their personal elaboration of the topics dealt with.
In terms of learning skills:
- demonstrate openness and interest in the topics covered
- be willing to investigate the repercussions that the issues under analysis may have on one's personal repertoire of knowledge, expectations, values and beliefs;
- demonstrate involvement and active participation in collective reflection and analysis;
- demonstrate a degree of ability to transfer the issues addressed to professional reality.
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Programme
Theories and methods in social psychology. Knowledge and representation of the social world. Social cognition. Attitudes, stereotypes and prejudices. Social relations: group interaction and intergroup relations, conflict and cooperation. Culture and communication.programma
Core Documentation
- Hogg e Vaughan. Psicologia sociale. Pearson Editore, 9th edition, 2023 (important: use the new edition 2023 and not the old one)Attendance
suggested but not mandatoryType of evaluation
Examination: The assessment of the learning outcomes will be made through multiple choice and open ended questions. The final assessment will take into account the capacity of identifying the main theories and empirical findings in social psychology and attitude-behavior studies, and the processes guiding social interaction, social behavior and attitudes. The final grade will be attributed as a function of the number of correct answers in multiple choice tests and of the accuracy of the elaboration about the main theories and authors in the open-ended questions.