72639 - Psychology of Socio-Cognitive Development

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student: a) understands the main theoretical approaches to learning in the lifecycle; b) is able to use investigative tools in educational and training situations; c) is able to analyze educational intervention proposals aimed at groups and individuals.

Course contents

The course is aimed at students of the 3rd year. Lessons will be held in the Deparment of Psychology on the CESENA CAMPUS (FC).

Both modules are in strict continuity with the course of Developmental Psychology (first year teaching), with respect to which some themes will be taken up again and deepened. The integration of the two Teaching Modules, in the field of Developmental Psychology and Education, offers students the opportunity to build connections between disciplines, methods and research themes.

The two complementary modules propose contents and methods contribuiting to the understanding of the discipline:

• the relevance of socio-cultural aspects for the socio-cognitive development
• psychological models underlying the socio-cognitive development
• the relevance of socio-cognitive conflict and of challenges for the socio-cognitive development
• the relevance of digital and emergent technologies (virtual reality, robotics and artificial intelligence) for the socio-cognitive development
• Examples of studies and researches using digital and emergent technologies for the development of knowledge and skills in lifecycle.

More specifically:

Teaching module 1: prof. Elvis Mazzoni (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.ssa Martina Benvenuti (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

For both modules, programmes and contents are the same for students attending and not-attending lessons.

Readings/Bibliography

Modulo 1: Prof. Elvis Mazzoni

• Woolfolk A. (2024). Psicologia dell'Educazione. Pearson

Modulo 2: Prof.ssa Martina Benvenuti

• Mazzoni, E. e Benvenuti, M. (2024). . Maggioli Editore.

Teaching methods

Both teaching modules include:

• frontal lessons with slides and video
• films and videoclips
• discussions of video materials
• presentations of research tools and methods
  

All the contents (or the information to access to them) will be uploaded on the Virtuale platform.

Assessment methods

The course does not include any intermediate tests (in progress) or immediately at the end of the lessons.

The final evaluation aims to verify the achievement of the course's objectives:

• knowing the main theoretical approaches on the subject of lifelong learning;
• beong able to use investigative tools in educational and training situations;
• being able to analyze educational intervention proposals addressed to groups and individuals.+

The final exam is oral (in presence) and contents are the same for attending and non attending students.

To sustein the exam, students are required to register to the AlmaEsami platform.

NB: Students with disabilities or specific learning difficulties may contact the teachers and the University Student Services for Disabled Students (http://www.studentidisabili.unibo.it/) to arrange appropriate assessment methods, including the use of necessary aids (IT equipment, tutors, etc.) and/or to arrange dates that best suit their learning needs. In all other cases, the use of aids or other tools (dictionaries, textbooks, etc.) is not permitted.

Teaching tools

During the lectures, slides and video clips on wide screen will be projected and discussed. The slides will be available to students on the University's web platform Virtuale (specific directions will be given during class and also made available by email).

Students with learning disabilities or special need may refer to the SERVICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SLD (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en)

Office hours

See the website of Elvis Mazzoni

See the website of Martina Benvenuti