Overall objectives:

1 - To know the main theories and facets of human development.
2 - To know the main explanatory models of the learning process.
3 - To know the main mechanisms associated with socio-emotional development.
4 - To know and understand the implication and application of the knowledge acquired in the educational context.
5. - To mobilize the knowledge acquired to develop pedagogical strategies and practices.
6. - To develop research and critical thinking skills.

Syllabus:

1 - Introduction to Educational Psychology
1.1 - Definition and objectives of Educational Psychology
1.2 - Relationship between Psychology and Education
2 - Human development
2.1 - Main theories of human development
2.2 - Cognitive, emotional and social development
2.3 - Implications and applications in the educational context
3 - Learning Mechanisms and Motivation
3.1 - Behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism
3.2 - Motivation and self-regulation
3.3 - Behavior management in the classroom
3.4 - Applications in the school context and pedagogical strategies
4 - Socio-emotional learning and development
4.1 - Emotional intelligence
4.2 - Social and emotional skills
4.3 - Emotional well-being
4.4 - Educational practices and intervention programs

Literature/Sources:

American Psychological Association , 2015 , Os 20 Princípios Mais Importantes da Psicologia para o Ensino e a Aprendizagem, desde o Pré-Escolar ao Secundário. ,
Carvalho, A. , 2016 , Manual para a Promoção de Competências Socioemocionais em meio escolar. , DGS
Ferrándiz, C., et al. , 2014 , Inteligência Emocional: Aplicações e Implicações Educativas. In L. Almeida, & A. Araújo (Eds.), Aprendizagem e sucesso escolar: Variáveis pessoais dos alunos , ADIPSIEDUC
Lefrançois, G. , 2020 , Theories of human learning: Mrs. Gribbin's Cat . , Cambridge University Press.
Lopes, J. A. L , 2009 , Comportamento, aprendizagem e "ensinagem" na ordem e desordem da sala de aula. , Psiquilíbrios
Papalia, D. E., & Martorell, G. , 2024 , Experience human development , McGraw Hill.
Rosário, P., Cefai, C., (Eds) , 2024 , The case of social emotional learning: Evidence-based practices. Frontiers Media SA. ,

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
As the classes are of a theoretical-practical nature, a variety of working methodologies may be used. When more theoretical content is used to present and explain the topics, the expository method is preferred, which may be combined with the interrogative method, and then, in the exercise and training part, the demonstrative and active methods will be used, promoting individual and group work, as well as feedback to students on the activities carried out. In addition to the above methods, the classes will also use active learning and collaborative learning methodologies such as problem-based learning, peer-instruction and flipped classroom. Assessment Methodology: Individual through an individual test (50%) and a group work (50%).