ID:
500931
Duration (hours):
36
CFU:
6
SSD:
PSICOLOGIA DELLO SVILUPPO E PSICOLOGIA DELL'EDUCAZIONE
Psicologia dello sviluppo e dell'educazione
Year:
2026
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (21/09/2026 - 08/01/2027)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course aims to offer up-to-date knowledge in the field of psychology of cognitive development of the entire life cycle with explicit reference to the scientific research conducted in the area of theory of mind.
At the end of the course the student will be able to analyze a scientific article, communicate the results present in it and carry out a critical analysis of the literature.
At the end of the course the student will be able to analyze a scientific article, communicate the results present in it and carry out a critical analysis of the literature.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of developmental psychology and cognitive psychology corresponding to the courses of Developmental Psychology and General Psychology
Teaching Methods
The classes will offer an overview of the contents of this course and will also be the ideal occasion for answering to the students’ questions and curiosities. There will also be dedicated time for discussing the most important and interesting theoretical and methodological aspects. The course will be conducted through in-person lectures. For each credit (25 hours), the following are planned: -5 hours of delivery-based teaching (DE) (content presentation through slides, scientific papers, and videos); -1 hour of interactive teaching (DI) (guided exercises, small group critiques on topics provided by the instructor); - 19 hours of self-study on the course bibliography and provided slides. Meetings with the tutor for monitoring and self-assessment of the acquired knowledge are scheduled. To facilitate inclusive teaching, the instructor offers up to two hours per week of office hours, by appointment.
For each CFU (20 hours) is expected
4 hours of teaching in DE delivery mode, i.e frontal teaching (content presentation via slides, scientific papers and videos)
2 hours of interactive teaching - DI (guided exercises, small group work between peers, role-play, critical discussion in a small group on topics provided by the teacher)
14 hours of self-study on the texts of the course bibliography, on the slides provided and on the scientific articles indicated
Meetings with the tutor for monitoring and self-evaluation of the knowledge acquired are scheduled
To facilitate inclusive teaching, the teacher offers up to two hours of office hours per week, available by appointment.
For each CFU (20 hours) is expected
4 hours of teaching in DE delivery mode, i.e frontal teaching (content presentation via slides, scientific papers and videos)
2 hours of interactive teaching - DI (guided exercises, small group work between peers, role-play, critical discussion in a small group on topics provided by the teacher)
14 hours of self-study on the texts of the course bibliography, on the slides provided and on the scientific articles indicated
Meetings with the tutor for monitoring and self-evaluation of the knowledge acquired are scheduled
To facilitate inclusive teaching, the teacher offers up to two hours of office hours per week, available by appointment.
Assessment Methods
The exam will be conducted in written form, featuring open-ended and closed-ended questions covering the textbook, slides, and scientific articles. There will be two open-ended questions for a maximum total of 20 points, and 10 true/false questions for a total of 10 points. Participation in each practical activity will award up to a maximum of 2 points.
Texts
Material for the exam includes: Devine R. T., & Lecce, S. (2021). Theory of mind in middle childhood and adolescence. Integrating multiple perspectives. Routledge - Scientifc papers -Slides
Contents
The course is divided into a general part and a monographic part. In the general part the main approaches to the study of cognitive development and the related investigation methodologies will be presented. The monographic part will deal with the topic of socio-cognitive development over a lifetime with particular reference to the development of the theory of mind. Evaluation tests and intervention programs will be presented for the different developmental phases.
The contents of the course will be addressed taking into consideration the ethical-deontological principles.
The contents and materials of the course can the found and download from the KIRO platform.
The contents of the course will be addressed taking into consideration the ethical-deontological principles.
The contents and materials of the course can the found and download from the KIRO platform.
Course Language
Italian
More information
TUTORSHIP for learning support
Name of the tutor currently being updated and available on the KIRO portal
The tutor can be contacted for information and insights on the course topics.
In-depth moments will also be organized, led by the exam preparation tutor
Name of the tutor currently being updated and available on the KIRO portal
The tutor can be contacted for information and insights on the course topics.
In-depth moments will also be organized, led by the exam preparation tutor
Degrees
Degrees
PSYCHOLOGY
Master’s Degree
2 years
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