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INVESTIGATIVE METHODS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Single discipline educational activity
Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
Disciplinary Sector:
Psychology of Development and Psychology of Education
Professor and Collaborators:
Hours of classroom activity:
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of fundamental concepts of developmental psychology (briefly treated during first lessons).
Objectives Contents The research and diagnostic methods used in the development will be analyzed and the problems that may be encountered in the design and implementation of studies aimed at analyzing change will be discussed. The direct and indirect observation techniques will also be illustrated and some evaluation tools will be presented, discussing their limits and usefulness.
Extended Syllabus Goals of research in developmental psychology.
Recommended Bibliography S. Bonichini La valutazione psicologica dello sviluppo. Carocci Editore, 2017. 498 pp. 46 Euro.
- 2 articoli scientifici messi a disposizione sul sito e-learning del corso.
Methods of Provision Teaching Methods Lectures provide guidelines for interpreting book. During lessons, students will be asked to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired, through individual or group work.
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
During the course: presentation of selected topics and discussion of clinical case evaluations. Final: oral exam with open questions. The results will get a maximum of 30/30 points.
For students attending the practical workshops, the final exam will be in oral form. During the interview, the student will demonstrate his/her ability to communicate the topics covered during the classes both to an expert audience and in a disseminative form.
The final grade, expressed in thirtieths (minimum pass grade: 18/30; maximum: 30/30), will be as follows: 50% knowledge of the topics; 20% ability to explain the topics in both a scientific and informative talk; 30% quality of the research project developed during the practical workshops and / group activities.
Contacts/More Information Students are recommended to visit the e-learning page of the module regularly. The e-learning page will be used to upload additional readings and material.
