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.

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Laurea in Scienze dell'educazione - 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:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module among the following
6
B
M-STO/02
Foreign language (B1 level)
6
E
-

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module among the following
1 module among the following
1 module among the following
Training
12
F
-

3° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Final exam
6
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module among the following
6
B
M-STO/02
Foreign language (B1 level)
6
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module among the following
1 module among the following
1 module among the following
Training
12
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Final exam
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°

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Teaching code

4S001300

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/04 - DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

Sem. 2A, Sem. 2B

Learning outcomes

Conoscere e comprendere le problematiche di base di natura teorica, epistemologica e metodologica, relative ai processi di sviluppo tipico, a rischio e atipico del linguaggio, della comunicazione e dell’apprendimento, con particolare riferimento all'analisi delle componenti contestuali ed educative. Considerare la relazione tra fattori personali e caratteristiche del contesto (fattori familiari, sociali, culturali) per conoscere e comprendere le differenze individuali nei processi di sviluppo del linguaggio e dell'apprendimento e per individuare specifici fattori di protezione e indici di rischio precoci. Conoscere e comprendere le problematiche metodologiche in ambito psicologico, con particolare riferimento alle procedure osservative per la valutazione degli aspetti linguistico-comunicativi e dell’apprendimento e per la progettazione educativa in diversi contesti. Scegliere ed utilizzare le metodologie più adatte per la progettazione nei diversi contesti educativi, con particolare attenzione ai/alle disturbi/difficoltà di linguaggio e di apprendimento, nell’ottica della promozione di benessere e inclusione. Scegliere ed utilizzare le metodologie più adatte per la progettazione nei diversi contesti educativi, con particolare attenzione ai/alle disturbi/difficoltà di linguaggio e di apprendimento, nell’ottica della promozione di benessere e inclusione. Applicare le conoscenze acquisite per progettare in un’ottica di prevenzione e di individuazione precoce di indicatori di rischio, per favorire i processi di integrazione e partecipazione sociale, mediati in particolare dai fattori linguistico-comunicativi. Integrare le diverse conoscenze acquisite, per progettare e realizzare progetti educativi focalizzati in particolare sull'ambito linguistico-comunicativo e rivolti ai singoli, ai gruppi e/o ai servizi, per favorire la realizzazione di contesti educativi inclusivi.

Program

1) Main theoretical models of language development, learning and communication processes.
2) Individual, cognitive, relational, socio-emotional, motivational factors in the development of the child's language and learning
3) Inclusive perspective of developmental disorders and in particular language and learning disorders (Law 104/92, Act 170/2010 and BES Legislation 12/2012).
4) Language delays and disorders: early indicators, differential diagnosis and evolutionary prognosis. Observational procedures in family and educational contexts.
Role of family, educators and clinicians in the promotion and rehabilitation of language development.
6) Characteristics of DSA and subtypologies. Recent regulations and guidelines on diagnosis, rehabilitation and educational design.
Diagnosis according to the bio-psycho-social approach.
7) Relationship between delays and speech disorders and learning difficulties/disorders.
8) Communication and learning in intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders and attention disorders.
9) Educational design elements with network interventions to support families and children with difficulties and/or disorders of language, communication and learning development.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Cornoldi, C. Le difficoltà di apprendimento a scuola (Edizione 3) Bologna: Il mulino 2013
Vicari, S. & Caselli, M.C. Neuropsicologia dell'età evolutiva Bologna: Il Mulino 2017 (solo parte seconda e cap. X e XI).
Zanobini, M. & Usai, M.C. Psicologia della disabilità e dei disturbi dello sviluppo (Edizione 8) Milano: Franco Angeli 2011 (esclusi cap. 3, 4, 5, 11).

Examination Methods

Goals and content:
Demonstration of: understanding the main theoretical-methodological references in the field of the psychology of language development and learning in the typical form and in the form related to difficulties and disorders; be able to apply knowledge and skills for educational design in inclusive mode; be able to present your arguments in appropriate language, identifying and using conceptual and methodological elements on their own; how to evaluate the case studies and experiences discussed flexibly, grasping the weight and role of family, environmental and individual factors.

How to ascertain:
A written part with open questions and a part of cross-test to be carried out in an hour of time.

Evaluation:
Open questions will be given a maximum score of 10/30.
The 20 cross-test tests will be awarded a score of 1/30 each, until they reach 20/30 that will add to the score obtained in the open written test.
There will be no difference between attending and non-attending students in terms of exam mode.

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