With the study of Psychology of Orientation the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and comprehension:
- to know the main models of Orientation with particular reference to the new theories on career counseling of Savickas.
In terms of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- apply their knowledge and understanding by formulating career counselling projects.
In terms of autonomy of judgment:
- collecting and interpreting data relating to cognitive and personality characteristics that favour adaptation and flexibility in the search for and choice of a profession.
In terms of communication skills:
- be able to conceive and support arguments that apply the models of Psychology of Orientation to various training and work contexts.
In terms of learning capacity:
- Identify data related to cognitive and personality characteristics that favour adaptation and flexibility in the search for and choice of a profession
In terms of knowledge and comprehension:
- to know the main models of Orientation with particular reference to the new theories on career counseling of Savickas.
In terms of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- apply their knowledge and understanding by formulating career counselling projects.
In terms of autonomy of judgment:
- collecting and interpreting data relating to cognitive and personality characteristics that favour adaptation and flexibility in the search for and choice of a profession.
In terms of communication skills:
- be able to conceive and support arguments that apply the models of Psychology of Orientation to various training and work contexts.
In terms of learning capacity:
- Identify data related to cognitive and personality characteristics that favour adaptation and flexibility in the search for and choice of a profession
teacher profile teaching materials
- Career guidance: main theories, models, and methodologies (6 hours)
- Personality and career guidance (6 hours)
- Motivation and volition (6 hours)
- Causal attribution (3 hours)
- Self-image and effective self-presentation (3 hours)
- Career support interventions (3 hours)
- Narrative counseling and Savickas’ model (the Career Story Interview) (9 hours)
- D’Alessio M., Laghi F., Pallini S. (2007). Mi oriento. Il ruolo dei processi motivazionali e volitivi. Padova: Edizioni Piccin Nuova Libraria.
- Eventually other materials made available by the teacher through moodle.
Programme
The lectures will focus on the processes, tools, and guidance practices underlying academic success and the development of personal identity and professional careers. The course will be structured as follows:- Career guidance: main theories, models, and methodologies (6 hours)
- Personality and career guidance (6 hours)
- Motivation and volition (6 hours)
- Causal attribution (3 hours)
- Self-image and effective self-presentation (3 hours)
- Career support interventions (3 hours)
- Narrative counseling and Savickas’ model (the Career Story Interview) (9 hours)
Core Documentation
- Caprara G. V. (2013). Motivare è riuscire. Il Mulino.- D’Alessio M., Laghi F., Pallini S. (2007). Mi oriento. Il ruolo dei processi motivazionali e volitivi. Padova: Edizioni Piccin Nuova Libraria.
- Eventually other materials made available by the teacher through moodle.
Attendance
suggested but not mandatoryType of evaluation
Student learning will be assessed through an oral examination aimed at verifying the acquisition of the knowledge and competences covered in the course. Candidates will be required to answer at least two to three oral questions relating to all topics included in the syllabus, with reference to the assigned readings and the materials provided on the Moodle platform. The final assessment is designed to evaluate whether students have achieved knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, as well as interpretative skills and autonomy of judgment. Grading is expressed on a scale of 30 points, with 18/30 as the minimum passing mark and 30/30 as the maximum. Cum laude may be awarded to students who demonstrate an outstanding level of mastery of the course content. A passing grade will be awarded when the student demonstrates at least a general knowledge and understanding of the topics, together with the ability to apply what has been learned and to present it clearly. Students are also expected to show adequate communication and argumentation skills in order to effectively convey their knowledge during the examination. Examinations falling below this threshold will be considered insufficient. Higher marks will be awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to make independent connections between different course topics and to engage with the subject matter in greater depth.