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 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.

1° Year

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2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017

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activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
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Teaching code

4S003379

Coordinator

Valentina Moro

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

Sem. IA (31.10.16 sosp.lezioni), Sem. IB

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge about the biological networks underlying human behaviour, learning processes and educational activities. In addition, fundamental concepts of neurosciences and their integration with educational activities will be discussed.

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
Matelli Umiltà Il cervello Il mulino 2007 978-88-15-11943-8
Moro V. Filippi B La plasticità cerebrale SEID 2010 978-88-89473-12-2
Della Sla S (a cura di) Le neuroscienze a scuola Giunti 2016 978-88-09-78855-8
Gazzaniga, Ivry, Mangun Neuroscienze Cognitive (Edizione 2) Zanichelli 2015
Purves D, et al. Neuroscienze Cognitive (Edizione 2) Zanichelli 2015

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