72639 - Psychology of Socio-Cognitive Development

Academic Year 2018/2019

  • Moduli: Patrizia Selleri (Modulo 1) Elvis Mazzoni (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Cesena
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Psychological sciences and techniques (cod. 8774)

Learning outcomes

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

Course contents

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

 

Module 1: prof.sa Patrizia Selleri (30 hours)

Lessons will take place in the first semester (from 24 Septemb

er 2018 to 25 October 2018). The course is for third year students. The lessons will be held at the Department's spaces in the CAMPUS DI CESENA Cesena (FC), Room B, Piazza Aldo Moro, 90. The contents of the module will propose the following themes: - relationship between culture, development and learning

- the historical-cultural perspective

- the socioconstructivist perspective and the reflection on the results of the researches

- formal development in a psychosocial perspective

- social interaction, negotiation, argumentation

 

 

Module 2: prof. Elvis Mazzoni (30 hours)
The course is aimed at third-year students. Classes will take place in the first semester (from 29 October to 03 December 2018), in the seat of Department of Psychology at the Campus of Cesena (FC), in front of the railway station, classroom B, P.zza A. Moro, 90, Cesena (FC).
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

Module1: prof.ssa Patrizia Selleri

Carugati F., Selleri P. (2005). Psicologia dell'educazione, Bologna, Il Mulino; capp. 1-2-3-4-

Palmonari A. (2011). Psicologia dell'adolescenza, Bologna, Il Mulino; capp.6,7;

Module 2: prof. Elvis Mazzoni

Mazzoni, E. (2006). Dallo sviluppo degli artefatti web all’evolversi delle attività umane. I processi del cambiamento. Morlacchi Editore.

Cangelosi, A. e Di Nuovo, S. (2017). La mente simulata: Intelligenza artificiale e robot nella vita quotidiana. Giunti Editori

Teaching methods

For both modules are scheduled: theoretical lectures, presentation and discussion of videos, integrative seminars and short exercises in the classroom.

Assessment methods

The final exam, common to both modules, will take place in writing and will last 2 hours and 30 minutes, and will be divided into two parts:

- The first part consists of 15 multiple-choice questions, with 4 alternative answers. Each correct answer is worth 2 points; no penalties for errors are foreseen. The questions are aimed at ascertaining the knowledge of the basics presented during the two modules.

- The second part is composed of 4 open-ended questions chosen among the 6 proposals by the teachers. Each answer to the open questions gets a maximum of 7.5 points, for a total score of 30 points. The questions are aimed at ascertaining the knowledge of specific topics covered in the texts and / or during the two modules.

ATTENTION: The test is considered passed if and only if a sufficient evaluation is obtained in both parts: the final evaluation derives from the average of the evaluations obtained in the first and second part, provided that both are sufficient.

Teaching tools

video clips

robots

Office hours

See the website of Patrizia Selleri

See the website of Elvis Mazzoni