The course introduces students to the basic knowledge of Life Cycle Psychology both by relating theories and learned topics to research results, and through the presentation of the main research design and methodologies.
The course is aimed to lay out the foundations for the acquisition of a suitable method of study, along with other basic courses and with the orientation activities provided by the Department for the first-year students.
The course aims to provide knowledge about psychological change and individual differences in life and to promote skills for educational action. The following are illustrated: the main theoretical approaches and research methodologies; knowledge about the stages of development and the variables that can influence evolutionary trajectories; useful approaches to promote change and development. There is an emphasis throughout the course on how educators can maximize shared knowledge as a means of promoting psychological well-being throughout life.
At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
At the end of the course, students will develop the following skills:
Dialogue lessons (supported by slides) in which the theoretical contents are linked to some examples of the daily life, results of the studies and research. During the lesson the active and critical participation from students will be encouraged. The course will also provide practical (group) exercises, case study analysis, and video analysis.The exercises will have the aim of helping the student to apply in practice what has been learned on a theoretical level. These activities will allow attending students to acquire an OPEN BADGE which will certify participation in a course aimed at acquiring soft skills relating to the following key competencies: functional literacy (basic level); personal (basic level); social (basic level); learning to learn (basic level).
Aulaweb is the course workspace where the slides used by the teacher will be inserted (at the end of each lesson), in-depth materials, applications to encourage interaction and active participation by students.
The program includes: the definition of the disciplinary field, the main theoretical approaches, the methods of investigation, the knowledge gained to date with respect to psychological development throughout life, with particular attention to the following domains: physical, motor, perceptive, cognitive, socio-emotional, moral. The social contexts of development, such as family, peers and culture, will also be explored in depth.
For attending and non attending students (exam in Italian)
A manual
Santrock, J.W., Deater-Deckard, K., Lansford, J., Rollo, D. (2021). Psicologia dello Sviluppo, IV edizione. Mc Graw Hill
A book chosen from the following list:
For attending and non attending students (exam in English)
Snatrock, J.W. (2021). Essentials of Life-Span Development. Mc Graw Hill.
A paper chosen from the following list:
Ricevimento: To make an appointment (online or face-to-face), write to: sabrina.panesi@edu.unige.it
SABRINA PANESI (President)
LAURA TRAVERSO
1 semester
The calendar of classes will be published in September 2024 on the DISFOR website (https://disfor.unige.it/).
Written (multiple-choice questions, and open-ended questions)
The written exam will be divided in two parts: (1) multiple-choice questions, and (2) open-ended questions
The first part will have the aim to evaluate the acquisition of specific contents
The second part will have the aim to evaluate the clarity of presentation, the use of technical language, the ability to critically analyze theories and concepts acquired in order to evaluate the ability of critical reasoning and to make connections between the theory and practical implications
For students with disabilities or specific learning disorder (SLD).
Students with disabilities or with DSA are reminded that in order to request adaptations in the exam, they must first enter the certification on the University website at servizionline.unige.it in the “Students” section. The documentation will be verified by the University's Services for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and DSA Sector (https://rubrica.unige.it/strutture/struttura/100111).
Subsequently, significantly in advance (at least 10 days) of the examination date, an e-mail must be sent to the teacher with whom the examination will be taken, including in the knowledge copy both the School's Teacher Referent for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and with DSA (laura.traverso@unige.it) and the above-mentioned Sector using one of the following addresses (disabili@unige.it; dsa@unige.it). The e-mail should specify:
