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Course unit
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (Ult. numero di matricola pari)
PSN1030515, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2018/19
ECTS: details
Type |
Scientific-Disciplinary Sector |
Credits allocated |
Basic courses |
M-PSI/04 |
Psychology of Development and Psychology of Education |
9.0 |
Course unit organization
Period |
First semester |
Year |
1st Year |
Teaching method |
frontal |
Type of hours |
Credits |
Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
Lecture |
9.0 |
63 |
162.0 |
No turn |
Start of activities |
01/10/2018 |
End of activities |
18/01/2019 |
Examination board
Board |
From |
To |
Members of the board |
6 2018 |
01/10/2018 |
30/09/2019 |
LANFRANCHI
SILVIA
(Presidente)
GINI
GIANLUCA
(Membro Effettivo)
MAMMARELLA
IRENE CRISTINA
(Membro Effettivo)
MOSCARDINO
UGHETTA MICAELA MARIA
(Membro Effettivo)
PULINA
FRANCESCA
(Membro Effettivo)
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5 2018 |
01/10/2018 |
30/09/2019 |
FARRONI
TERESA
(Presidente)
LEO
IRENE
(Membro Effettivo)
MOSCARDINO
UGHETTA MICAELA MARIA
(Membro Effettivo)
TIMEO
SUSANNA
(Membro Effettivo)
VALENZA
ELOISA
(Membro Effettivo)
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Prerequisites:
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Knowledge provided by parallel courses |
Target skills and knowledge:
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This course aims to provide a framework of the main psychological theories on the development of the individuals and to analyze the changes that occur in the behaviors and psychological functions from birth to adolescence. At the end of the course, the student should acquire knowledge about the stages of the psychological development and the mechanisms underlying it. |
Examination methods:
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The exam will take place in written form with both multiple choice (n. 45) and open questions (n. 1 or 2) and last 1 hour. The questions will cover all the course contents presented both in class and in the textbook. plus questions on possible cases or situations in which to apply the acquired knowledge |
Assessment criteria:
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The evaluation criteria to verify the acquired knowledge will concern:
1. Correctness of responses
2. Ability to describe aspects of human development both in theoretical and applicative forms
3. Ability to discuss in critical form cases or situations that could arise in real life |
Course unit contents:
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1. Methodological framework on Developmental Psychology and main theoretical approaches
2. Physical motor and perceptual development
3. Cognitive development theories of Piaget , Bruner and Vjgotskji
4. The development of language and communication
5. Social, emotional and affective development
6. Adolescence |
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
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During the lessons the topics are treated in their general aspects and with an order that does not necessarily reflect that of the chapters of the manual. The attending students are required to attend at least two thirds of the lessons, and the frequency will be periodically assessed . |
Additional notes about suggested reading:
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A few hours of exercise in the classroom could be inserted (Max x 20h) dedicated to: a) information and clarification on requests of the students; b) vision and discussion of audiovisual; c) simulation of assessment tests; d) exercises on specific research topics. |
Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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John W. Santrock, Psicologia dello sviluppo. Milano: McGraw-Hill, 2013.
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Innovative teaching methods: Teaching and learning strategies
- Lecturing
- Laboratory
- Problem based learning
- Case study
- Interactive lecturing
- Working in group
- Story telling
- Use of online videos
Innovative teaching methods: Software or applications used
- Moodle (files, quizzes, workshops, ...)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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