28618 - Psychology of Observation

Academic Year 2012/2013

  • Docente: Maria Josè Esposito
  • Credits: 5
  • SSD: M-PSI/03
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Rimini
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in EXPERT IN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EDUCATION (cod. 8070)

Learning outcomes

The student will develop a good knowledge about observation methology and techniques. He will be able to apply different observation techniques in order to assess the outcome of educative projects. He will be able to prepare materials and reports, both useful to improve the knowledge about different educational settings, furthermore he will be able to integrate his own knowledges and his research tools with the ones coming from other courses.

Course contents

During the course will be described and explained many observation techniques, and their application on both research and social-educative context. Practical training will take place about: Disability, Adolescence Behaviour, and Psychiatric Problems.

Readings/Bibliography

Erika Cellini (2008) . L'osservazione nelle scienze umane. Franco Angeli


Kenneth D. Bailey (2006). Metodi della ricerca sociale. III I metodi qualitativi. Il Mulino


Roberto Trinchero (2009). I metodi della ricerca educativa. Capitolo IV La ricerca interpretativa (pag. 85 -139) Editori Laterza

Roberto Trinchero (2009). I metodi della ricerca educativa. Capitolo V La ricerca in azione (pag. 140 -154) Editori Laterza


Gianluca Barbanotti e Pasquale Iacobino (2000) Comunità per Minori. Capitolo IV La valutazione della qualità (pag. 113-163) Carocci Editore


Assessment methods

WRITTEN TEST INCLUDING THREE OPEN QUESTIONS ABOUT REFERENCES REPORTED ON THE COURSE READINGS

Office hours

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