DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSICOLOGIA DELLO SVILUPPO
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| 2023/2024 | 8 |
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| Lucia Ponti | Previous appointment through e-mail to lucia.ponti@uniurb.it |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide: a) a knowledge base on the theoretical and methodological aspects of research in developmental psychology; b) the fundamental notions relating to the psychological processes and mechanisms that regulate the main areas of individual development along the life span; c) the main risk and protection factors involved in typical and atypical developmental trajectories.
Program
The course includes the deepening of the following topics:
A first part includes:
- the introduction to developmental psychology
- the research methods used within the discipline.
A second part is dedicated to illustrating the main areas of individual development. In particular, the following areas will be addressed:
- prenatal development and birth
- physical, motor and perceptual development
- cognitive development
- development of intelligence
- speech development
- identity development
- moral and social development.
The third part is devoted to emotional development with particular attention to attachment theory.
Finally, a fourth part is dedicated to the deepening of the social contexts of development, with particular reference to:
- the family
- peers
- culture
Bridging Courses
There is no prerequisite
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
The student must show the acquisition of:
Knowledge and understanding: the mastery of theoretical and methodological knowledge of developmental psychology.
Applying knowledge and understanding: the ability to recognize and understand the typical and atypical development trajectories, detect the main phases of psychological development and the risk and protection factors related to the relational context of an individual over the life span
Making judgments: the ability to use knowledge and concepts to reflect independently on specific topics of the discipline
Communication skills: a technical language, relevant to the subject of study, in order to be able to communicate with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
Learning skills: Mastery and autonomy in the choice of material useful for the purposes of their continuing professional training
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
There are no support activities.
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Frontal lessons
Group exercises
Group discussions
- Innovative teaching methods
Use of the University Moodle platform for sharing in-depth material (text, audio or video);
Use of the Wooclap interactive platform to stimulate the active participation of students and measure the level of understanding of the course topics;
Use of the debate practice to deal with some course topics and facilitate the development of critical thinking.
- Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended.
- Course books
Santrock, J.W. (2021). PSICOLOGIA DELLO SVILUPPO. McGraw-Hill: Milano
Pallini, S. (2019). PSICOLOGIA DELL'ATTACCAMENTO: PROCESSI INTERPERSONALI E VALENZE EDUCATIVE. Milano, Franco Angeli.
- Assessment
Written exam consisting of two parts:
- 15 multiple choice closed questions
- 5 open questions
A specific and in-depth knowledge of the topics is required, as well as the use of an appropriate and specialized language. The level of knowledge and depth of the various topics will be assessed, as well as the ability to critically re-elaborate the contents under examination.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
No difference
- Attendance
No difference
- Course books
No difference
- Assessment
No difference
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
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