OVERVIEW

The course is aimed at presenting the several perspectives on vocational psychology and the conceptual and methodological foundations of guidance practices.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To build conceptual maps for the understanding of the psychosocial variables implied in the orientation process, mainly focusing on the key constructs implied in the choice processes. To approach the main methodologies and tools typical of the several orientation strategies in the transition processes. To develop skills for designing and managing orientation activities in small groups. To develop skills for conducting orientation interviews.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to accompany students to:    

• Acquire theoretical and conceptual maps for the comprehension of the psychosocial variables involved in the orientation process, with specific focus on the main constructs implied in the choice processes.
• Approach the different methods and tools typical of the several orientation practices during processes of transition.
• Develop proper skills aimed at the design and management of orientation group activites.
• Develop vocational and orientation interview skills

At the end of the class students will be able to:

• Know and contextualize the main constructs involved in the school and professional orientation
• Adopt criteria for the analysis of the orientation needs of possible clients
• Know and reflect upon professional orientation processes related to the design, direction and assessment of orientation initiatives

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching method alternates lectures with individual training exercises within small group, as follows:

• In-depth analysis of theoretical and conceptual contents in plenary session and the study of texts and material provided during the lessons
• Small group activities
• Essays assignments
• Approach to contexts: case study

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course will address the following topics:

• Approaches to orientation: the life-span perspective
• The psychosocial variables occurring in the transition processes
• The service organizations: the case of school
• Methods and tools in orientation practices
  • Analysis of needs
  • Using the group in orientation processes
  • The interview as an orientation tool

Slides, papers and other materials in English are available on request for international students. International students are also entitiled to take the exam in English.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bibliography will be provided at the beginning of the course

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANDREINA BRUNO (President)

FABRIZIO BRACCO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

the first week of October

Class schedule

METHODS AND TOOLS IN PSYCHOLOGY ORIENTATION

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam will be an oral test.

Students with learning disabilities, other forms of disability or any special education need to contact the professors at the beginning of the course in order to agree on the most suitable teaching and assessment methods which, with respect of the learning objectives of the course, will take into account specific personal learning modes and provide proper compensatory tools.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam will allow the evaluation of:

• Mastery and in-depth knowledge of theories and models
• Mastery in applying the skills

Evaluation criteria will be:

• Quality of exposure
• Proper use of the specialistic lexicon
• Capacity of analysis and critical reflection, also on discussed cases

Exam schedule