Universidad de Jaén

Chapter 1. Introduction to Developmental Psychology I: Basic Concepts and Theories.

History of developmental psychology. Notion and main determinants of psychological development. Models and theories in developmental psychology.

Chapter 2. Introduction to Developmental Psychology II: Methods.

Research designs in developmental psychology. Research techniques in developmental research. Ethical issues in research.

Chapter 3. Attachment.

Atachment theory. Atachment development. Atachment styles.

Chapter 4. Emotional Development.

Emotional expression, understanding and regulation. Emotional development through the life span.

Chapter 5. Personality Development.

Temperament and personality development. Self-concept. Self-esteem. Identity.

Chapter 6. The Development of Morality.

Theories in the development of morality. Development of prosocial behaviours. Development of antisocial behaviours.

Chapter 7. Development in the Family Context.

Family as a context of development: structure and functions. Different types of families. Parental styles and patterns of family discipline.

Chapter 8. Development in the Context of Peer Groups.

Interactions among peers and friendship. Acceptance among peers and popularity. Aging and social support. Other social influences.

The content of this subject will be presented through lectures and group dynamics to promote students learning. 

Besides, small group sessions will be used to present practical activities and to establish relations among contents. In the small group sessions bibliography guided search will be required. These sessions will also include presentations of video documentaries, seminars or analysis of cases and published research.

All of these activities will be conducted in Spanish language. Students enrolled in this subject through the PATIE program will have all study materials and examinations in English.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

The final qualification will be the summation of the qualifications in the final exam (70%), practical activities (20%) and class attendance and participation (10%). To pass the subject the student will have to pass the final exam and get a total qualification of 5 points.

Incoming international students who have difficulties in following the course in Spanish, will have the chance to request a single final exam covering both the teory and practice aspects of the course (100%).

This scenario entails the presentation of face-to-face classes in variable size groups, according to the standing requirements of room capacity and of health and safety issued by the University and higher authorities. The degree of face-to-face teaching will be variable depending on available teaching facilities and standing health and safety conditions. Other (non face-to-face) activities may include real-time online classes and asynchronous activities, delivered through available technical means provided by the University of Jaén.

The faculty members involved in teaching this course reserve the right to deny consent for the recording, publication, broadcasting or any other form of digital reproduction or storage of their voice, speech and image, while exerting their teaching duties as faculty members of the University of Jaén.

Assessment

All theory coursework will be assessed through face-to-face exams when possible according to standing health-safety conditions and available infrastructure. Otherwise, coursework will be assessed online via available technical means provided by the University of Jaén.  

Regular course:

Incoming international students who have difficulties in following the course in Spanish, will have the chance to request a single final exam covering both the teory and practice aspects of the course (100%).

Extraordinary exam sitting period will be identical to assessment during the regular course.

The faculty members involved in teaching this course reserve the right to deny consent for the recording, publication, broadcasting or any other form of digital reproduction or storage of their voice, speech and image, while exerting their teaching duties as faculty members of the University of Jaén.

Assessment during regular course:

Incoming international students who have difficulties in following the course in Spanish, will have the chance to request a single final exam covering both the teory and practice aspects of the course (100%).

 Assessment during extraordinary exam sitting periods will be identical to assessment during the regular course.

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es