The course provides students with theoretical knowledge on human development in different domains (cognitive, social, emotional) and operational tools to apply that knowledge to the educational context.
Knowledge and understanding of:
- the main theoretical models on development and learning processes;
- the main theoretical models of the teaching-learning dynamics;
- the research methods used in developmental and educational psychology;
- the cognitive, social, and emotional development from infancy to early adolescence;
- the psychological processes involved in the major acquisitions of preschool and primary school children.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability to analyze school situations according to theories and psychological processes;
- ability to analyze learning contexts according to theories and psychological processes.
Making judgements:
- aptitude to find connections between psychological theories and school situations;
- aptitude for interpreting pupils' needs in psychological terms;
- aptitude for self-evaluation of behaviors and skills as a teacher;
- aptitude for evaluating teaching practices according to the progress of research in developmental and educational psychology.
Communication skills:
- master the specific scientific language.
Learning skills:
- interest in basic and applied research in developmental and educational psychology;
- attitude to life-long learning on the psychological aspects involved in the school.
Knowledge and understanding of:
- the main theoretical models on development and learning processes;
- the main theoretical models of the teaching-learning dynamics;
- the research methods used in developmental and educational psychology;
- the cognitive, social, and emotional development from infancy to early adolescence;
- the psychological processes involved in the major acquisitions of preschool and primary school children.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability to analyze school situations according to theories and psychological processes;
- ability to analyze learning contexts according to theories and psychological processes.
Making judgements:
- aptitude to find connections between psychological theories and school situations;
- aptitude for interpreting pupils' needs in psychological terms;
- aptitude for self-evaluation of behaviors and skills as a teacher;
- aptitude for evaluating teaching practices according to the progress of research in developmental and educational psychology.
Communication skills:
- master the specific scientific language.
Learning skills:
- interest in basic and applied research in developmental and educational psychology;
- attitude to life-long learning on the psychological aspects involved in the school.
Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
• Aureli T., Bascelli E., Camodeca M, Di Sano S., Il bambino in classe, Carocci, 2008.
• Cacciamani S., Psicologia per l’insegnamento, Le Bussole, Carocci, 2002.
• Handouts
More informations on Formonline
Programme
The course introduces to the theoretical approaches and the main concepts of developmental and educational psychology. The first part aims to provide the student with the presentation of the discipline and of its methods of study, the nature of childhood, the biological and environmental factors in the development. The second part presents the different aspects of child development: social and relational, cognitive, linguistic and communicative, and emotional. The third part deals with instruction and education by referring to different theoretical perspectives. Finally, the course approaches some basic learning, such as representing, reading, writing and conceptualizing.Core Documentation
• Schaffer H. R., Psicologia dello sviluppo. Un’introduzione, Cortina.• Aureli T., Bascelli E., Camodeca M, Di Sano S., Il bambino in classe, Carocci, 2008.
• Cacciamani S., Psicologia per l’insegnamento, Le Bussole, Carocci, 2002.
• Handouts
More informations on Formonline
Type of delivery of the course
The course includes lectures, supported by the use of power point slides and videos. During the lessons, moments will be dedicated to the collective discussion with the aim of bringing out students' opinions, experiences and knowledge, and to activate reflections on the application of the topics addressed to the school context. Students have also the opportunity to present to the class specific topics, agreeing with the teacher on the contents and texts. On the Formonline platform there will be an environment dedicated to the course in which the power point presentations used in the lectures will be made available, communications will be inserted, and discussion topics will be activated with sharing of materials. In case of social distancing due to the pandemic, the activities will take place using Formonline and lessons online and recorded in streaming on Teams.Type of evaluation
The exam includes a written test and an oral interview, which will take place in two distinct moments. The exam procedures will be determined due to the pandemic containment measures and will be communicated during the 1st semester. teacher profile teaching materials
• Aureli T., Bascelli E., Camodeca M, Di Sano S., Il bambino in classe, Carocci, 2008.
• Cacciamani S., Psicologia per l’insegnamento, Le Bussole, Carocci, 2002.
• Handouts
More informations on Formonline
Programme
The course introduces to the theoretical approaches and the main concepts of developmental and educational psychology. The first part aims to provide the student with the presentation of the discipline and of its methods of study, the nature of childhood, the biological and environmental factors in the development. The second part presents the different aspects of child development: social and relational, cognitive, linguistic and communicative, and emotional. The third part deals with instruction and education by referring to different theoretical perspectives. Finally, the course approaches some basic learning, such as representing, reading, writing and conceptualizing.Core Documentation
• Schaffer H. R., Psicologia dello sviluppo. Un’introduzione, Cortina.• Aureli T., Bascelli E., Camodeca M, Di Sano S., Il bambino in classe, Carocci, 2008.
• Cacciamani S., Psicologia per l’insegnamento, Le Bussole, Carocci, 2002.
• Handouts
More informations on Formonline
Type of delivery of the course
The course includes lectures, supported by the use of power point slides and videos. During the lessons, moments will be dedicated to the collective discussion with the aim of bringing out students' opinions, experiences and knowledge, and to activate reflections on the application of the topics addressed to the school context. Students have also the opportunity to present to the class specific topics, agreeing with the teacher on the contents and texts. On the Formonline platform there will be an environment dedicated to the course in which the power point presentations used in the lectures will be made available, communications will be inserted, and discussion topics will be activated with sharing of materials. In case of social distancing due to the pandemic, the activities will take place using Formonline and lessons online and recorded in streaming on Teams.Type of evaluation
The exam includes a written test and an oral interview, which will take place in two distinct moments. The exam procedures will be determined due to the pandemic containment measures and will be communicated during the 1st semester.