OVERVIEW

The first part of this course presents an epistemological and conceptual framework of scientific debate on cognitive development, and a brief overview of the currently available factual knowledge. The second part of the course focuses on neo-Piagetian theories. The lab provides some knowledge of techniques for the assessment of cognitive development and intervention to enhance cognitive development used in research and in professional practice.

AIMS AND CONTENT

TEACHING METHODS

- frontal lessons

- discussion in small groups

-online quiz

- video

- individual and/or group practical activities

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Lessons 24h - 4 CFU; Lab 20h - 2 CFU

Lessons

Main topics:

- introduction to the developmental psychology in the cognitive domain

- Main theories and approach to the developmental psychology in the cognitive domain (including experiments)

- Neo-piagetian theories

- Cognitive development in the typical development

- Cognitive development in the atypical development

- Critical reading of papers

Lab

Main topics:

-Instruments to investigate the development of: (a) drawing; (b) language; (c) Working Memory; (d) Executive Functions; (e) Intelligence;

-Case sudies

- Intervention to enhance cognitive development

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The following list of readings is prescribed for Italian students; because the books (a) and (b) only exist in Italian, foreign students who have difficulties with the Italian language may ask the professor about possible alternative readings in English that cover approximately the same content.

Attending students: 

-V. Macchi Cassia, E. Valenza, F. Simion, Lo sviluppo della mente umana: dalle teorie classiche ai nuovi orientamenti, Bologna, ed. Mulino, 2012.

-L. Barone (a cura di), Manuale di psicologia dello sviluppo, Roma, ed. Carocci, 2009. (capitoli 5 e 6). [esaurito nelle librerie - capitoli messi a disposizione degli studenti su aulaweb]

-C. Gobbo, S. Morra, Lo sviluppo mentale: prospettive neopiagetiane, Bologna, ed. Mulino, 1997 (cap. 1, 2, 3, 6, 10) [esaurito nelle librerie - reperire in biblioteca DISFOR]

-Materials provided during lessons

-V. Macchi Cassia, E. Valenza, F. Simion, Lo sviluppo della mente umana: dalle teorie classiche ai nuovi orientamenti, Bologna, ed. Mulino, 2012.

-L. Barone (a cura di), Manuale di psicologia dello sviluppo, Roma, ed. Carocci, 2009. (capitoli 5 e 6). [esaurito nelle librerie - capitoli messi a disposizione degli studenti su aulaweb]

-C. Gobbo, S. Morra, Lo sviluppo mentale: prospettive neopiagetiane, Bologna, ed. Mulino, 1997 (cap. 1, 2, 3, 6, 10) [esaurito nelle librerie - reperire in biblioteca DISFOR]

-E. Di Giorgio, S. Caviola (a cura di), Psicologia dello Sviluppo Cognitivo, Borgoricco, ed. McGraw-Hill Education, 2021 (capitoli 1, 3, 4, 6,7,8)

-2 English paper about Case

- 2 English paper about Pascual-Leone

Textbooks, articles, or other materials in English will be made available on request to international students.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

SABRINA PANESI (President)

LAURA TRAVERSO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second term

Class schedule

PSYCHOLOGY OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (WITH WORKSHOP)

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For the lab, there is no grade on a 0-30 scale, but only a "pass" is given if the student takes part regularly in the group meetings and carries out adequately the individual exercises and activities.

A grade in 30thies is assigned after an oral exam on the course and related readings, in which the student's comprehension, argumentative ability, and critical spirit are particularly valued. 

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with learning disabilities or other disabilities are kindly requested to contact the lecturer before the exam in order to ensure that the best possible support is provided.