Learning objectives
The course aims to: 1) develop the ability to conduct observations in the community for early childhood, 2) use coding tools adapted to the context to evaluate different aspects of the development and 3) designing training programs and counseling in the community for early childhood
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The course will focus on some psychological processes that take place in the community of children, in particular, will be referred to the context of kindergartens and nursery.
Starting from the main perspectives of developmental psychology, the course will focus on the theme of the development of social skills, emotional and cognitive skills that are to co-construct in these contexts of life from relationships with adults and with other children. Part of the course will also be devoted to psychological methodologies, such as observation, which can be used for research and training in these areas
Full programme
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Bibliography
D’Odorico, Cassibba R. (2004). Osservare per educare. Roma: Carocci.
Ferri R., Carleschi A., Orsini A. (2010). Lo sviluppo socio-emozionale nella prima infanzia. Milano: Franco Angeli.
Cigala A., Corsano P. (2007). Bambini nei contesti educativi: osservare per progettare. Azzano San Paolo: Edizioni Junior.
Nicolodi G. (2008). Il disagio educativo al nido e alla scuola dell’infanzia. Milano: Franco Angeli.
Teaching methods
lectures, workshops, videos, case discussions, seminars for professionists
Assessment methods and criteria
oral examination
Other information
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