CODE 66879 ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 SCIENZE DELL'EDUCAZIONE E DELLA FORMAZIONE 10841 (L-19) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-PSI/01 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester PREREQUISITES Propedeuticità in uscita Questo insegnamento è propedeutico per gli insegnamenti: EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES 10841 (coorte 2021/2022) SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 58953 EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES 10841 (coorte 2021/2022) TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT PSYCHOLOGY 98298 EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES 10841 (coorte 2021/2022) PROMOTION OF GROUPS AND SUPPORT TO PARENTALITY 103945 EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES 10841 (coorte 2021/2022) DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY 66906 EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES 10841 (coorte 2021/2022) SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF THE FAMILY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 98304 EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES 10841 (coorte 2021/2022) GROUP PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH PROMOTION 98306 EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES 10841 (coorte 2021/2022) FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY OF EARLY RELATIONS 103944 MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The class is a part of course on Basis in Psychology and Sociology. It provides basis in psychology as a science. Main psychological theories and methods used to demonstrate them will be discussed. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Provide Historical and epistemological basis. Study biological basis and review the main objects of interest of this branch of knowledge comparing different approaches. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course the student will be able to: - Identify basic concepts and research results, and give examples of integrative themes of psychology: Psychological science is based on empirical evidence and adapts to the development of new data. Psychology explains the general principles governing behaviour, recognizing individual differences. Psychological, biological, social and cultural factors influence mental processes and behaviour. Our perceptions filter our experiences of the world through an imperfect personal lens. The application of psychological principles can change our lives in a positive way. - Draw appropriate, logical and objective conclusions about behaviour and mental processes from empirical evidence. - Evaluate misconceptions or behavioural misstatements based on psychological science evidence. - Use the knowledge acquired in everyday situations and to make your professional action in education more effective. TEACHING METHODS Classroom Lectures. Whenever possible, depending on the number of students in the classroom, the course will balance the use of frontal lessons, group work (project-based learning, case-based learning), individual and group exploration of the contents, and activities aimed at evaluating the acquisition of the contents during the course. SYLLABUS/CONTENT 1. Psychology as science: Studying behaviour in a scientific way 2. Brain and behaviour 3. Sensation and perception 4. Attention and consciousness 5. Learning: the role of experience 6. Memory 7. Language 8. Thought, Reasoning and Intelligence RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY A selection from: Feldman, R. S., Amoretti, G., & Ciceri, M. R. (2021). Psicologia generale. McGraw-Hill. Additional reading materials will be provided during each lecture. Students are advised to to consult the Aulaweb site for this course before buying textbooks and, if in doubt, to write to the instructor. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD DAVID GIOFRE' Ricevimento: Office hours are available on aulaweb. I am availble for online 1:1 meetings on request. Open door policy, if I am in just knock on my door. Exam Board DAVID GIOFRE' (President) GUIDO FRANCO AMORETTI VALERIA SILVIA PANDOLFINI (President Substitute) CATERINA ARTUSO (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START Lessons start in the Semester 2. Please register to Aula Web to get access to the course materials and to receive regular updates on office hours and other information related to this course. Class schedule GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Written test (multiple-choice quizzes and computer-based completion) at the end of the course, covering the textbook and material covered in class that is not covered in the textbook, including audio/video material. The degree of participation in the activities proposed during the semester will also be taken into consideration positively for the final evaluation, with a score that can be added to that of the written test. It is mandatory to register for the exam through the AulaWeb student portal. ASSESSMENT METHODS Assessment will concern main psychological theories, comprehension of psychological mechanisms inducing human behaviour, focusing on cognitive processes. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 14/01/2022 09:00 GENOVA Scritto con accettazione online 28/01/2022 09:00 GENOVA Scritto con accettazione online 18/02/2022 09:00 GENOVA Scritto con accettazione online 26/05/2022 15:00 GENOVA Scritto 09/06/2022 15:00 GENOVA Scritto 23/06/2022 15:00 GENOVA Scritto 07/07/2022 15:00 GENOVA Scritto 15/09/2022 15:00 GENOVA Scritto FURTHER INFORMATION Although the lectures will be delivered in Italian, the Lecturer can provide teaching materials in English to prepare for the final exam, and this exam can be taken in English. Students possessing a “DSA certification”, having disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods which, in accordance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory tools. Students are referred to the Aulaweb platform for any updates that may become necessary during the course of the academic year (both with regard to the methods of delivery and examination), which may arise due to changes in the currrent health and epidemiological emergency situation.