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B031167 - DISABILITY AND INCLUSION PSYCHOLOGY
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Academic Year 2022-23
Course year
First year - Second Semester
Belonging Department
Education, Languages, Intercultures, Literatures and Psychology (FORLILPSI)
Course Type
Single education field course
Scientific Area
M-PSI/04 - DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits
6
Teaching Hours
36
Teaching Term
20/02/2023 ⇒ 06/06/2023
Attendance required
No
Type of Evaluation
Final Grade
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Lectureship
Teaching Language
Italian
Course Content
In the framework of the bio-psycho-social model, the aspects of
promoting well-being will be deepen focusing on the most accredited and
recent theories in the field of psychology of disability regarding
developmental processes of the individual in the context. Attention will
be given to interventions and promotion of inclusion. A specific seminar
will be devoted to bullying and disability.
promoting well-being will be deepen focusing on the most accredited and
recent theories in the field of psychology of disability regarding
developmental processes of the individual in the context. Attention will
be given to interventions and promotion of inclusion. A specific seminar
will be devoted to bullying and disability.
Suggested readings (Search our library's catalogue)
Soresi, S. (2016) Psicologia delle disabilità e dell'inclusione. Il Mulino,
Bologna
Corbo, E., Palladino, B.E., Menesini, E. (2021) Bullismo e disabilità. Una revisione della letteratura, Psicologia Clinica Dello Sviluppo, 25(2), 191–216. https://doi.org/10.1449/100101 (articolo fornito dalla docente su moodle)
Bologna
Corbo, E., Palladino, B.E., Menesini, E. (2021) Bullismo e disabilità. Una revisione della letteratura, Psicologia Clinica Dello Sviluppo, 25(2), 191–216. https://doi.org/10.1449/100101 (articolo fornito dalla docente su moodle)
Learning Objectives
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding and knowing the nosographic definitions and diagnostic
classifications used in the context of atypical development processes.
Understanding and knowing the theoretical aspects underlying the
concept of disability promoting that promote interventions for inclusion.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
Being able to use nosographic definitions and diagnostic classifications in
the everyday developmental contexts.
Being able to understand and analyze the role of risk and protective
factors both at the individual and contextual level, in affecting the
individual developmental trajectories in relation to disabilities.
Being able to detect the protective and risk factors to intervene on,
within the framework of promoting wellbeing (WHO) and inclusion.
MAKING JUDGMENTS.
Developing the ability to identify and promote autonomously the best
interventions to promote an effective culture of inclusion, in each specific
situation.
Developing adequate problem-solving skills applied to the analysis of
atypical development and disabilities.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Competently mastering specific disciplinary terminology and technical
language to proficiently communicate with professionals and nonprofessionals.
LEARNING SKILLS.
Developing personal attitude to knowledge and critical thinking about the
contents of the course.
Developing the ability to independently deepen and update the contents
of the course.
Understanding and knowing the nosographic definitions and diagnostic
classifications used in the context of atypical development processes.
Understanding and knowing the theoretical aspects underlying the
concept of disability promoting that promote interventions for inclusion.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
Being able to use nosographic definitions and diagnostic classifications in
the everyday developmental contexts.
Being able to understand and analyze the role of risk and protective
factors both at the individual and contextual level, in affecting the
individual developmental trajectories in relation to disabilities.
Being able to detect the protective and risk factors to intervene on,
within the framework of promoting wellbeing (WHO) and inclusion.
MAKING JUDGMENTS.
Developing the ability to identify and promote autonomously the best
interventions to promote an effective culture of inclusion, in each specific
situation.
Developing adequate problem-solving skills applied to the analysis of
atypical development and disabilities.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Competently mastering specific disciplinary terminology and technical
language to proficiently communicate with professionals and nonprofessionals.
LEARNING SKILLS.
Developing personal attitude to knowledge and critical thinking about the
contents of the course.
Developing the ability to independently deepen and update the contents
of the course.
Prerequisites
Knowing the fundamentals, theories and methods in the field of
developmental end educational psychology. This knowledge is expected,
after having previously passed the course Developmental and
Educational Psychology
developmental end educational psychology. This knowledge is expected,
after having previously passed the course Developmental and
Educational Psychology
Teaching Methods
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
Lectures and on-line talks with experts in the field.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
Exercises and small-group activities based on video and case studies and
group discussions.
MAKING JUDGMENTS.
Seminars and group discussion of specific topics that are part of
examination program.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Use of a correct technical language.
LEARNING SKILLS.
Small tasks carried-out in autonomy.
Lectures and on-line talks with experts in the field.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
Exercises and small-group activities based on video and case studies and
group discussions.
MAKING JUDGMENTS.
Seminars and group discussion of specific topics that are part of
examination program.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Use of a correct technical language.
LEARNING SKILLS.
Small tasks carried-out in autonomy.
Further information
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Type of Assessment
The final exam last 1 hour and half and consists of 3 open questions to response in written form. The questions will assess students' acquisition of knowledge, ability to apply knowledge, judgment autonomy and communication skills.
Course program
In the framework of the bio-psycho-social model, the aspects of
promoting well-being will be deepen focusing on:
- the most accredited and recent theoretical frameworks in the field of
psychology of disability, with regard to developmental processes of the
individual in the context;
- theoretical and methodological tools to understand and analyze
disability starting from risk and protective factors in order to define
interventions involving different developmental systems (e.g. family;
peers, school, society etc.);
- theoretical constructs about well-being, disability, and inclusion
according to WHO, vulnerability and resilience; social abilities, self
determination;
- assessment and intervention: the contribution of neuropsychology,
procedures and instruments for the enhancement of the individuals,
positive psychology and disability.
A specific seminar will be devoted to bullying and disability: the
prevalence, risks and protective factors, consequences and interventions.
promoting well-being will be deepen focusing on:
- the most accredited and recent theoretical frameworks in the field of
psychology of disability, with regard to developmental processes of the
individual in the context;
- theoretical and methodological tools to understand and analyze
disability starting from risk and protective factors in order to define
interventions involving different developmental systems (e.g. family;
peers, school, society etc.);
- theoretical constructs about well-being, disability, and inclusion
according to WHO, vulnerability and resilience; social abilities, self
determination;
- assessment and intervention: the contribution of neuropsychology,
procedures and instruments for the enhancement of the individuals,
positive psychology and disability.
A specific seminar will be devoted to bullying and disability: the
prevalence, risks and protective factors, consequences and interventions.