Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Scienze pedagogiche - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
9
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Psychobiology, neurosciences and educational contexts  (2022/2023)

Teaching code

4S003379

Academic staff

Valentina Moro, Michele Scandola

Coordinator

Valentina Moro

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

Sem. 1B dal Nov 14, 2022 al Dec 23, 2022.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding 1. Neuroscientific knowledge of the biological mechanisms underlying social interaction in real and virtual contexts. 2. Knowledge of the impact that some disabilities have on cognitive and affective behaviour. Applying knowledge and understanding 1. Ability to integrate one’s own observations and actions with the knowledge of the processes underlying cognitive functioning. 2. Skills useful to participate in interdisciplinary research projects on learning process. 3. Ability to interact with other professional figures who are involved in interventions with individuals suffering from disability.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basic knowledge of general psychology

Program

Introduction to Psychobiology
The biological basis of behaviour: from neurons to neuronal networks
Cerebral plasticity and education
Memory and learning
Neurosciences and education
The social brain

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

lectures, participation in laboratory activities

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will be written with cross questions and open questions

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

ability to discursively organize knowledge; critical reasoning skills on the study carried out; quality of exposure, competence in the use of specialized vocabulary

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

a score will be assigned to each question and the final mark will be given by the sum of the scores out of thirty

Exam language

italiano