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:

Master's degree in Pedagogical Sciences - 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:
activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
8
F
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Final exam
12
E
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Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°

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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. 1B dal Nov 11, 2019 al Jan 11, 2020.

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
Geake JG , Il cervello a scuola Erickson, 2016
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
FitzGerald Neuroanatomia con riferimenti funzionali e clinici Edra 2016

Examination Methods

oral exam for epidemic emergency


Written exam with 4 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