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ISMAT 15323

School and Educational Psychology

Psychology (ISMAT)
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    School and Educational Psychology is one of the fundamental areas of practice in psychology. This curricular unit presents theoretical models, research and intervention methodologies, and fields of practice for educational psychologists, allowing students to become familiar with this specific domain of psychological sciences.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    S1. The school as a context of learning and human development. S2. Educational Psychology: definition and historical context. S3. Role of the psychologist in Educational Contexts S4. Development and individual differences S5. Relevant psychological processes in school and educational context S6. Theories of learning in the educational context S7. Cognition and cognitive processes. Motivation. S8. Contexts in School and Education Psychology Early childhood Learning difficulties Special Education Behavior problems Peer violence S9. Vocational Development and Guidance S10. Theoretical models of intervention in School and Education Psychology S11. Specific ethical issues S12. Future directions in School Psychology and Education
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    LG1. Recognize the relevance and define the domain of Educational Psychology. LG2. Describe and compare theories and theoretical models, as well as research methodologies in the field of Educational Psychology. LG3. Identify different educational contexts and areas of activity of the Educational Psychologist. LG4. Analyze and formulate training and intervention projects within the scope of teaching and learning processes, discussing their implications in educational contexts throughout the life cycle. LG5. Develop skills in critical reflection on the literature and a scientific attitude towards the psychological phenomena involved in teaching and learning processes. LG6. Develop interpersonal skills associated with teamwork, self-regulation of learning, oral communication, and group facilitation.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Duchesne, S., McMaugh, A., & Mackenzie, E. (2022). Educational psychology for learning . and teaching (7 ed.) Cengage Learning Australia. Frederikson, N. et al. (2008).Educational Psychology:Topics in Applied Psychology.London:Hodder. Hoy, A. (2009).Educational Psychology.Columbus:Merril Publishing. Luisa, C. & Boreges, M.L. (2020). Construindo a Educação inclusiva: teoria e prática. Lisboa, Papa-Letras. Merrel, K.W., Ervin, R.A., & Peacock, G.G. (2012 ). School psychology for the 21st century: Foundations and practices (2nd ed). New York: The Guilford Press. Santrock, J. W. (2020). Educational psychology  (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. Slavin, R. (2012).Educational Psychology:Theory and Practice.NY:Prentice Hall.. Weiner, I., Reynolds, W. & Miller, G. (2003) Handbook of Psychology: Educational psychology (Vol. 7). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Woolfolk, A. (2020). Educational Psychology. (14 th ed.). New York: Pearson  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Throughout the semester, in the classroom context, preference will be given to innovative teaching support methodologies such as project-based learning, collaborative learning, experiential learning, and problem-based learning. The lecture model will also be used during the transmission of theoretical content.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não