72639 - Psychology of Socio-Cognitive Development

Learning outcomes

At the end of the training activity, the student: a) knows the main theoretical approaches on the subject of lifelong learning; b) is able to use investigative tools in educational and training situations; c) will be able to analyze educational intervention proposals addressed to groups and individuals

Course contents

Both teaching modules are in close continuity with the teaching of Developmental Psychology (I year), with respect to which some topics will be taken up again for further study. The integration of teachings, in the field of developmental and educational psychology offers students the possibility of building connections between disciplines, methods and research topics.

The Psychology of Socio-cognitive Development course is organized in two modules, which are consistent with each other as regards the theoretical assumptions. Each module proposes contents and methods which contribute to the understanding of the discipline, of which they show complementary aspects.

In both teaching modules, there are no different programs for attending and non-attending students.

 

Teaching module 1: prof.ssa Patrizia Selleri (30 hours)

The contents of the module refer to the following topics:

- the origins of educational psychology

- the relationship between culture, development and learning

- the historical-cultural perspective

- the perspective of socio-cognitive development

- the socio-constructivist perspective and reflection on research results

 

Teaching Module 2: Prof. Elvis Mazzoni(30 hours)

The module will propose the following contents:

- From Piaget to Papert: constructivism and constructionism
- From Vygotskij to Leont’ev: zone of proximal development and functional organs
- The effects of digital technologies on socio-cognitive development
- Networked Flow: digital technologies and creative networks
- Developmental Robotics - Example of the use of robots to develop knowledge and skills in children

Readings/Bibliography

Teaching Module 1: prof.ssa Patrizia Selleri

Selleri P., Carugati F. (2020). Introduzione alla Psicologia dell'educazione, Bologna, Il Mulino; capp. 1-2-3-4.

3 in-depth scientific papers on some of the topics covered, will be communicated during the course and made available at: https://virtuale.unibo.it

Teaching Module 2: Prof. Elvis Mazzoni

Benvenuti M.,Mazzoni E. (2019). Developmental Technologies: Evoluzione Tecnologica e Sviluppo Umano. Apogeo Education.

Grimaldi R. (2022). La società dei Robot. Mondadori Education.

Capitoli: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21

Teaching methods

Both teaching modules include:

- frontal lessons

- discussions of video materials

- presentations of research tools

Assessment methods

For each teaching module, 5 open questions will be prepared; the questions aim to ascertain the knowledge of specific topics in the texts indicated in the bibliography and the ability to reflect on what has been studied (skills and competencies). Among the 5 questions of each module, the student will have to choose 3, for a total of 6 questions (3+3); each answer gets a maximum of 6 points.

Each question will be accompanied by a trace which will indicate the 2/3 aspects to be elaborated in the answer and which will be the object of the evaluation.

ATTENTION:

-for the Prof.ssa Selleri Teaching module: it is necessary to answer at least one question about the articles

-for the Prof. ssa Benvenuti Teaching module: it is necessary to answer questions concerning both volumes

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The evaluation will consider the compliance of the answer with what is present on the topic in the texts in the bibliography for the exam and the individual reflection capacity on the chosen topic.

In specific:

score 6: clear and well-structured answer, with precise references to the study materials, which illustrates all the themes indicated in the proposed outline, bringing reflections consistent with the theme.

score 4: organized response, with generic references to the study materials, which illustrates in a generic way all the topics indicated in the proposed trace;

score 2: confused answer, with scarce/inaccurate references to study materials, which does not follow the proposed outline;

score 0: missing or completely insufficient answer

(The final exam, common to both modules, will take place in written form)

ATTENTION :

The test is approved if it reach the sufficiency in both teaching modules.

The sufficiency of each module is achieved with the minimum score of 9 points [(module 1: ( 9 points) + module 2: (9 points) = 18 points, which corresponds to the evaluation of 18/30].

The maximum evaluation (30 Lode) will be assigned to students who will score 18 points in each teaching module

For international students, the use of the Italian vocabulary is permitted

Time available for the test:

- face-to-face mode: 120 minutes from when the questions are made available.

 

 

Teaching tools

videoclips

robots

Office hours

See the website of Patrizia Selleri

See the website of Elvis Mazzoni