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, with particular reference to age group 0-6.
The course provides students with theoretical and applied knowledge on research methods used in developmental psychology.

The course of Developmental psychology aims at achieving the following objectives.

Knowledge and understanding of:
- the main theoretical models on development processes;
- the cognitive, social, and emotional development in the age 0-6;
- the psychological processes involved in the educational contexts.

Applying knowledge and understanding:
- ability to analyze educational situations according to the theoretical frameworks and involved psychological processes;
- ability to recognize the level of cognitive, social, affective and emotional in the age 0-6;
- ability to analyze educational contexts according to the theoretical frameworks and involved psychological processes.

Making judgements:
- aptitude to find connections between psychological theories and educational situations;
- aptitude for interpreting individual needs in psychological terms;
- aptitude for self-evaluation of behaviors and skills as an education practitioner.

Communication skills:
- master the specific scientific language.

Learning skills:
- attitude to life-long learning on the psychological aspects involved in the educational practice;
- to master the specific scientific language.

THIS EXAM IS PREPARATORY TO THE LABORATORY FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL OBSERVATION OF CHILD BEHAVIOUR.