LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide the theoretical and methodological knowledge of group psychology in a psychosocial perspective with particular attention to research and intervention strategies for the development and promotion of well-being in early childhood educational contexts. In particular we want to encourage the development of the ability to read and manage group dynamics, of the critical sense and of the ability to face the challenges posed by the promotion of well-being both individually and at group level, through the design of specific interventions . The course also aims to provide qualitative methodological skills useful for the analysis of group dynamics in educational contexts.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

In particular, the course aims, in a first part, to provide students with basic notions of group psychology while in the second part the teaching focuses on the promotion of well-being at individual and group level.

Individual study, attendance and participation in the proposed training activities will enable the student to:

·        acquire adequate theoretical and methodological knowledge of group psychology and well-being promotion.

·        apply their knowledge and understanding and solving problems related to the use of the group dimension in the workplace and for the promotion of well-being.

·        use, both conceptually and operative mode, the knowledge acquired with independent assessment skills and with skills in the various application contexts.

·        acquire the technical language typical of the discipline to communicate clearly and unambiguously with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.

·        develop appropriate learning skills that allow them to continue to deepen independently the main topics of the discipline especially in the working contexts in which they will operate.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures, active methods, practical exercises and case studies.

Students with DSA, disability or other special educational needs are invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account the methods of individual learning and provide suitable compensatory tools.

Erasmus students are invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account their specific path.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course covers the following content:
- Groups in the social psychology perspective
- Socialization and group development processes
- Dynamic phenomena of group life
- The main theory on leadership
- The principles of cohesion, conflict and group negotiation
- The working group (objective, method, coordination, team work)
- Stress, burnout, motivation and promotion of individual and group well-being

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Attending students:

Speltini G., Palmonari A. (2007). I gruppi sociali. Mulino, Bologna.

Quaglino G.P., Cortese C.G. (2003). Gioco di squadra. Raffaello cortina Milano.

Non-attending students:

Speltini G., Palmonari A. (2007). I gruppi sociali. Mulino, Bologna.

Quaglino G.P., Cortese C.G. (2003). Gioco di squadra. Raffaello cortina Milano.

Bertetti B., Castelli C. (2014) Relazioni d'aiuto e resilienza. Strumenti e indicazioni per il benessere degli operatori. Franco angeli, Milano.