PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT WITH LABORATORY 1Module Laboratory of EARLY CHILDHOOD PSYCHOLOGY
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher: ALESSANDRA GERACIExpected Learning Outcomes
Laboratory Objectives
- To provide practical tools for studying early childhood development.
- To explore data collection methods.
- To teach observation techniques in the first three years of life.
Student Skills Acquired
- Knowledge of the main methods of child assessment.
- Ability to apply this knowledge in practical educational contexts.
Course Structure
The workshop will be conducted in person, using a group work methodology to enable hands-on, experiential learning of the topics covered in class. Projects developed during the group work will be presented.
Required Prerequisites
Adequate knowledge of the fundamentals of developmental psychology is required.
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance is mandatory.
Detailed Course Content
Main Contents
- Behavior observation methods.
- Instruments for newborn assessment (e.g., Brazelton Scale).
- Early childhood assessment scales (e.g., Bayley, Griffiths Scales).
Textbook Information
Teaching materials provided by the teacher.
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main methods of data collection and observation of child behavior. | |
| 2 | Newborn assessment tools. | |
| 3 | Infancy Assessment Scales. |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
An individual written test and a group oral presentation are planned at the end of the workshop.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Individual written exam:
1) The Brazelton scale: areas of application.
Group oral exam:
1) PowerPoint presentation of a scientific article.