93507 - RISKS AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS IN DEVELOPMENT

Anno Accademico 2020/2021

  • Docente: Annalisa Guarini
  • Crediti formativi: 8
  • SSD: M-PSI/04
  • Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
  • Moduli: Annalisa Guarini (Modulo 1) Chiara Suttora (Modulo 2)
  • Modalità didattica: Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza (Modulo 1) Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Cesena
  • Corso: Laurea Magistrale in Psychology of wellbeing and social inclusivity (cod. 5700)

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

By the end of the course students will know the theoretical models on the effects of risk and protective factors in typical, at risk and atypical development, methods and techniques for observing and evaluating indexes of developmental risk, strategies and intervention programs to promote development in educational and care contexts from infancy to adolescence.

Contenuti

The course is designed to describe the role of protective and risk factors on typical, at risk and atypical development. The course is divided into three different parts: theoretical models; methods and techniques for evaluating indexes of developmental risk, observing contexts, and promoting interventions; application of theoretical and methodological contents on educational and care contexts. The course includes the following integrated modules:

Chiara Suttora (6 credits; 45 hours)

This module will first focus on recent theories of developmental psychology, as neuroconstructivism, considered essential in the understanding of the complex interplay of risks and protective factors from infancy to adolescence. It will provide students with knowledge on methods, designs, and procedures, which are necessary to recognize risk and protective factors in child development and to implement intervention protocols. Two developmental contexts will be introduced to stimulate students in applying theoretical and methodological contents and developing intervention projects:

- language delay in populations of children with at-risk and atypical development;

- role of parenting in promoting development and wellbeing in populations of children with at-risk and atypical development.

Annalisa Guarini (2 credits; 15 hours)

In the second module two other contexts will be proposed to deepen in-class theoretical and methodological reflections and to promote wellbeing:

- preterm birth and its impact on development from infancy to adolescence;

- prevention of bullying and cyberbullying in educational settings and promotion of social inclusivity.

The course will take place during the second cycle of lectures (from March to May 2021) at the Aula Magna via Filippo Re, 10 Bologna.

Testi/Bibliografia

Scientific papers and other materials will be made available at the course website. These readings are mandatory to pass the final exam.

Metodi didattici

The course will consist of lessons and in-class discussions. Individuals, small-groups, and the class will work on presentations of scientific papers and on implementing intervention projects.

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

The exam will consist of the following three parts (each scored 0-10):

- Brief interviews and multiple-choice tests to assess knowledge and competences on theoretical models;

- Small-group assignments to test students’ competences on methodological topics;

- Individual or small-group project on a chosen topic in developmental psychology aimed at recognizing risk and protective factors and promoting wellbeing and social inclusivity.

The maximum score for the exam is 30 with honors and 18/30 is the minimum score to pass the exam.

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Scientific papers, slides (PowerPoint presentations), short videos and live data analysis will be proposed.

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Annalisa Guarini

Consulta il sito web di Chiara Suttora

SDGs

Salute e benessere Istruzione di qualità

L'insegnamento contribuisce al perseguimento degli Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile dell'Agenda 2030 dell'ONU.