| Code |
17175
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Psychology
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Entry requirements |
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Learning outcomes |
The aim is to develop and deepen scientific knowledge and technical skills in psychological assessment (PA) of personal and contextual variables that influence learning and well-being throughout life. At the end of the course unit, students should be able to:
1. Identify and appropriately use methodologies and instruments for the PA of personal variables in the domains of learning and psychosocial development;
2. Identify and appropriately use methodologies and instruments for the PA of contextual variables relevant to lifelong learning, development, and well-being;
3. Analyze, interpret, and communicate the results of the assessment process in a scientific and critical manner, adapted to different audiences;
4. Make decisions based on the assessment process, supported by scientific evidence and adjusted to each particular situation;
5. Identify and comply with ethical and deontological considerations inherent to professional practice in this area.
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Syllabus |
1. Assessment in the areas of learning and development throughout the life cycle
2. Assessment in the socio-emotional, motivational, and cognitive domains
3. Ecological assessment in educational environments
4. Reporting and communication of psychological assessment results
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Main Bibliography |
Alfonso, V.C., Bracken, B.A., & Nagle, R.J. (2020). Psychoeducational assessment of preschool children (5th ed.). Routledge.
Dombrowski, S.C. (2020). Psychoeducational assessment and report writing (2nd ed.). Springer.
Estrela, A. (2015). Teoria e prática de observação de classes (4ª ed.). Porto Editora.
Gallagher, M.W., & Lopez, S.J. (2019). Positive psychological assessment: A handbook of models and measures (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association.
Lopes,J., & Almeida, L.S. (2015). Questões e modelos de avaliação e intervenção em Psicologia Escolar: O caso da Europa e América do Norte. Estudos de Psicologia, 32(1), 75–85.
Moura, O., Pereira, M., & Simões, M.R. (2018). Dislexia: Teoria, avaliação, intervenção. Pactor.
Nunes, C. & Ayala-Nunes, L. (2019). Famílias em risco: Avaliação e intervenção psicoeducativa. Silabas e Desafios.
Regulamento n.º 898/2024, de 14 de agosto. (2024). Código Deontológico da
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Assessment is continuous, focusing on the completion of theoretical–practical tasks throughout the semester (50%) and on performance in written examinations concerning the administration and scoring of AP instruments, as well as the interpretation and communication of results from the AP process (50%).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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