In terms of knowledge and understanding, students are expected to know the theoretical foundations and conceptual knowledge relating to cognitive, social, affective and emotional development from childhood to adulthood.
In terms of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding, students are expected to be able to recognise different levels of cognitive, social, affective and emotional development and to be able to analyse the results of studies and research conducted in the field of developmental psychology.
In terms of making judgements, students are expected to be able to find connections between theories of psychological development and educational settings at different developmental stages.
In terms of communication skills, students are expected to acquire the key communication skills to recognise and value the individual characteristics of others in educational contexts.
In terms of learning skills, students are expected to develop an orientation towards basic and applied research in the field of developmental and educational psychology.
In terms of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding, students are expected to be able to recognise different levels of cognitive, social, affective and emotional development and to be able to analyse the results of studies and research conducted in the field of developmental psychology.
In terms of making judgements, students are expected to be able to find connections between theories of psychological development and educational settings at different developmental stages.
In terms of communication skills, students are expected to acquire the key communication skills to recognise and value the individual characteristics of others in educational contexts.
In terms of learning skills, students are expected to develop an orientation towards basic and applied research in the field of developmental and educational psychology.
teacher profile teaching materials
- The Scientific Study of Child Development
- Theoretical Models in Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
Programme
- Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Historical Overview- The Scientific Study of Child Development
- Theoretical Models in Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
Core Documentation
Santrock, J. W., Deater-Deckard, K., Lansford, J., Rollo, D. (2026). Psicologia dello Sviluppo 5 ed. McGraw Hill. ISBN: 8838613036Attendance
Course attendance is flexible. Teaching activities are delivered primarily through asynchronous video lectures, allowing students to study at their own pace, and are complemented by a number of live synchronous online sessions.Type of evaluation
The assessment consists of a written exam featuring both closed-ended and open-ended questions.