- Docente: Maria Cristina Matteucci
- Credits: 8
- SSD: M-PSI/04
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in School and community psychology (cod. 0993)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the
module, students will be able to:
- investigate and analyse personal and contextual variables relevant in educational context;
- design
intervention/research projects;
- select research/intervention methods and tools to be used in educational evidence-based interventions and research projects.
Course contents
The course will take place during the first semester (from October until December 2013).
Course program:
• Field research in education: qualitative and quantitative methods
• Research tools and techniques in education
• Methods of intervention in educational settings
• School psychological services and principal domains of practice of school psychologists.
Readings/Bibliography
1. Ligorio B., Pontecorvo C. (2010). La scuola come contesto.
Roma, Carocci (parte IV-chap.16)
2. Trombetta C. (2011). Lo psicologo scolastico. Trento,
Erikson
3. Lucisano P., Salerni A. (2002). Metodologia della ricerca
in educazione e formazione. Roma,Carocci (Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4,
6)
N.B.
- International students (e.g. Erasmus students) who encounter difficulties in Italian language use, may take the final examination in English.
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Students are expected to carry out a considerable amount of self study outside the classroom in order to prepare for exams.
Teaching methods
Lectures, case discussion, individual or group practical activites.
Assessment methods
The final exam is held after the teaching period and is a written test. Two dates are offered during each exam period (Jan/Feb; June/July; Sept/Opt. 2013) and students can choose which date they wish to take the exam. They are also entitled to turn down a mark and take the exam again if they are not satisfied with the result.
The final examination is graded according to a scale ranging from 0 to 30, with 18 as a pass mark. A "cum laude" may be added to the highest grade (30 e lode) as a mention of special distinction.
The exam consists of two short- answer questions (or two mini-essays), and an essay-question based around a 'work based' scenario.
Grade calculation. Each short-answer question: 6 scores maximum;
essay-question: 18 scores maximum (total: 30/30)
Teaching tools
Content is presented using a variety of means and media including narrated PowerPoint lectures, lecture transcripts, textbooks, research articles, self-tests, practical exercises, and multiple web-based (e-platform) supplemental resources to encourage further learning. Learning activities are closely aligned with overall course goals and objectives.
Office hours
See the website of Maria Cristina Matteucci