Psychology of learning processes (2025/2026)

Course code
4S012678
Name of lecturer
Roberto Burro
Coordinator
Roberto Burro
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1
Other available courses
Academic sector
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Language of instruction
Italian
Period
PERIODO DIDATTICO dal Mar 1, 2026 al Dec 15, 2026.

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Learning outcomes

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES. *Know and understand the psychological theories that describe and explain the processes underlying learning. *Apply the psychological theories that describe and explain the processes underlying learning. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES. *Know the historical path that psychology has followed to establish itself as an experimental discipline, exploring the most important themes involved in learning processes. The first aspect studied will be the methodological and epistemological aspects.

Syllabus

- What is Psychology (etymology, structure, historical notes)
- Definition of learning
- Learning methods
- Cognitive abilities supporting learning
- Learning, experience, and environment

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