Università Roma Tre

The course provides students with theoretical knowledge on human development in different domains (cognitive, social, emotional) and operational tools to apply that knowledge to the educational context.


Knowledge and understanding of:
- the main theoretical models on development and learning processes;
- the main theoretical models of the teaching-learning dynamics;
- the research methods used in developmental and educational psychology;
- the cognitive, social, and emotional development from infancy to early adolescence;
- the psychological processes involved in the major acquisitions of preschool and primary school children.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability to analyze school situations according to theories and psychological processes;
- ability to analyze learning contexts according to theories and psychological processes.
Making judgements:
- aptitude to find connections between psychological theories and school situations;
- aptitude for interpreting pupils' needs in psychological terms;
- aptitude for self-evaluation of behaviors and skills as a teacher;
- aptitude for evaluating teaching practices according to the progress of research in developmental and educational psychology.
Communication skills:
- master the specific scientific language.
Learning skills:
- interest in basic and applied research in developmental and educational psychology;
- attitude to life-long learning on the psychological aspects involved in the school.