Psicologia dell'orientamento (2010/2011)

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide students with a general overview of issues and perspectives on vocational guidance given the context of current transformation of educational systems and labor markets. It offers conceptual and operational tools to introduce students to plan and carry out the career and academic developmental programs.


Course contents
1. Vocational guidance keywords and main definitions
2.Hystorical and theoretical framework for the counseling and career guidance.
3.Practical and theoretical differences among information, guidance and counseling.
4.Methodologies and empirical tools for planning and conducing individual and group interventions.

Cristina Castelli, C. & Venini, L. (2002 ). Psicologia dell’orientamento scolastico e professionale. Teorie, modelli e strumenti. Milano, Franco Angeli


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4.Guichard, J. & Huteau, M. (2001). Psicologia dell’Orientamento Professionale. Milano, Raffaello Cortina Editore.
5. Levati,W. & Saraò, M.V. (2003), Il modello delle competenze. Milano, Franco Angeli.

Oral exam