- Docente: Martina Benvenuti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: M-PSI/04
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Sociology and Social Work (cod. 8786)
-
from Feb 10, 2025 to Apr 14, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student: - has an understanding of the psychology of psychological development with reference to mental distress; - is able to analyze forms of psychological distress.
Course contents
- The nature of childhood development
- Biological processes, physical development and perceptual development
- Cognition and Language
- Social-emotional development
- The social contexts of development
- The use of technologies for the development of skills
Readings/Bibliography
Santrock John, W., Deater-Deckard, K., Lansford, J., & Rollo, D. (2021). Developmental Psychology 4th edition (all chapters)
Teaching methods
In addition to the classic frontal lesson, Project Work, group and individual exercises will be used. Furthermore, the following are planned:
- frontal lessons with slides and videos
- films and video clips
- discussion on the proposed films
- presentation of research tools and methods.
All the contents presented (or the indications for accessing them) will be published on the Virtual platform.
Assessment methods
The exam will be oral in the official exam sessions
WARNING: There are no different programs for attending and non-attending students.
ONLY FOR THE JANUARY 2025 EXAMS (PROF. SELLERI RECOVERY AND OUT OF COURSE) THE EXAMS WILL BE IN WRITTEN MODE. STARTING FROM THE JUNE EXAMS THE MODE WILL BE ORAL WITH THE PROGRAM INDICATED ON THIS PAGE.
Teaching tools
In addition to the indicated textbook, slides, scientific articles, podcasts and videos will be used.
During the lessons, the use of slides and videos is foreseen. The slides will be made available to students on the web platform of the Virtual University (the links are also available on the teacher's web page) after completing the discussion of a topic in class.
Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders can contact the teacher and the University Student Service with Disabilities and DSA (http://www.studentidisabili.unibo.it/ ) to agree on specific adaptations to the teaching methods. adequate teaching and assessment methods, including the possibility of using the necessary aids (IT equipment, tutors, etc.) and/or to agree on dates that are more functional to their path.
Office hours
See the website of Martina Benvenuti