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Psychological Assessment in Educational Settings II

Code 17175
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Psychology
Entry requirements ---
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.
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
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
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2026-04-18

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