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.

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°

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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S003379

Coordinator

Valentina Moro

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

Sem. 1B dal Nov 9, 2020 al Jan 9, 2021.

Learning outcomes

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.

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

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Dehaene S. Imparare. Il talento del cervello, la sfida delle macchine (Edizione 1) Raffaello Cortina 2019 9788832851137
Della Sla S (a cura di) Le neuroscienze a scuola Giunti 2016 978-88-09-78855-8 Solo capitolo 3
FitzGerald Neuroanatomia con riferimenti funzionali e clinici Edra 2016 Solo Cap. 2, 3, 6, 7, 29
Denes G Plasticità cerebrale (Edizione 1) Carocci 2016 9788843084678

Examination Methods

written exam

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