DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

Course Sheet

Course code:

PSI0238

Academic Year of enrolment:

2019

Year of supply:

2020/2021

Divisions:

Cognomi A-H

Type of Course:

Basic

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Disciplinary Sector:

Psychology of Development and Psychology of Education

Is part of:

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

CERRATTI PAOLA

SPINELLI MARIA

Cycle:

Second semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

136

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives

The course aims to promote the knowledge and understanding of the evolutionary changes that occur from birth to adolescence, with particular attention to the cognitive, affective and social development of the child.
At the end of the course, the student must have acquired knowledge and understanding of developmental psychology and the main theories on the topic.
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired the ability to integrate knowledge by applying it to the observation and evaluation of the development of the child and adolescent.
At the end of the course the student will have to know how to use the technical language of developmental psychology.

Contents

Introduction to developmental psychology, with presentation of the main research methods.
The concept of child, analyzed both in a historical and cultural perspective.
Psychological development, described analyzing the role of biological and environmental influences.
Social development (the role of the family and peer relationships), affective development (attachment), emotional (emotions and emotional competence), self-construction (temperament, gender identity, self), language.
The main developmental psychology theories.

Extended Syllabus

Introduction to developmental psychology and presentation of the main research methods.
Analysis of the concept of the child both in a historical and cultural perspective.
The role of the biological heritage and the first environmental influences in the early stages of development.
Prenatal development.
Main aspects and theories regarding motor and physical; perceptual; cognitive (Piaget, Vygostkij, Bruner theories, information processing theory); language (developmental stages and biological and environmental factors); social (the role of the family and peer relations); affective (the attachment bond); emotional (emergence of emotions and emotional competence): moral; of self and identity development.
The developmental trajectories that lead to adulthood.
The social contexts of development: the family, the school, the peer group.

Recommended Bibliography

Handouts by teacher (available on the e-learning website).
Obligatory book:
John W. Santrock (2013). Psicologia dello sviluppo. McGraw-Hill Education.
One of the followings:
Albiero, Matricardi (2006). Che cos'è l'empatia. Carocci Editore.
D'Amico, Devescovi (2012). Comunicazione e linguaggio nei bambini. Carocci Editore.
Baumgartner (2010). Il gioco dei bambini. Carocci Editore.
Fasolo (2006). La ricerca in psicologia dello sviluppo: tecniche ed esercizi. Carocci Editore.
Cannoni (2003). Il disegno dei bambini. Carocci Editore.
Bonichini (2002). Prima infanzia: emozioni e vita sociale. Carocci Editore.
Zoia (2004). Lo sviluppo motorio del bambino. Carocci Editore.
Simonelli, Calvo (2002). L'attaccamento: teoria e metodi di valutazione. Carocci Editore.

Teaching Methods

Frontal teaching, group work in the classroom and at home, presentations by students.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Oral examination to evaluate the comprehension and knowledge of the whole program.

Contacts/More Information

Supplemental material will be found on the e-learning platform.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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