Universidad de Jaén

Theories of cognitive development.

Piaget's theory. Vygotsky's theory. Information-processing perspective. Developmental cognitive neuroscience.

Perceptual development.

Research methods. Infant perception. Functional and structural changes in the visual and auditory systems duringaging. Perception and action.

Memory development 

Infant memory. Memory development throughout childhood and adolescence. Memory and aging.

Attention development.

Development of attentional networks: orienting, alerting and executive control throughout the life cycle. Development of executive functions.

Thinking and intelligence development.

Conceptual development and knowledge representation. Age changes in problem-solving abilities. Reasoningdevelopment.

Language development.

Phonological, lexical-semantic, grammatical and pragmatic development in infancy and childhood.

Note: The contents and competences of this subject integrate the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Goal 4: Quality education

Goal 5: Gender equality

Students must attend 3 hours per week in large group classes and 1 hour every two weeks in a small group classes.1.5 hours of
autonomous work are estimated to be necessary for each hour in
large group; and 4 hours ofautonomous work for each hour in small group.
Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio deAtención 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

Theoretical contents will be evaluated using objective tests and/or open questions.

Practical contents will consist of exercises, assignments, cases which must be submitted within the established deadlines.

Class attendance and participation will be assessed using controls of class attendance, quizs and questions raised inclass.

A minimum of 5 points (on a scale of 10) must be obtained both in the exam and in the practical activities and exercises to pass the course.

Continuous assessment

Part of the contents could be assessed by continuous assessment. At least 5 points out of 10 must be obtained ineach of the following sections: 1) theoretical contents, 2) practical contents and 3) class attendance and participation.

Extraordinary exams
In the extraordinary calls, students may choose between 1) the same evaluation procedure as in the ordinary calls or2) a single
exam that will cover all the theoretical and practical contents of the course.

Participation in experiments
Eventually, students can be given course credits (0.6 max) by participating in research activities (e.g., as subjects).

Teaching activities

Large group activities (45 hours): classroom classes (face-to-face) up to 50%. The on-line classes will be carried out by videoconference in synchronous mode, while the classroom classes will involve the rotation of students.

Small group activities (7.5 hours): classroom classes up to 50%. The on-line classes will be carried out by videoconference in synchronous mode, while the classroom classes will involve the rotation of students.

Tutoring will be carried out face-to-face and/or online (synchronous/asynchronous).

Evaluation

Theoretical contents will be assessed in classroom setting or online (synchronous) using the instruments described in the evaluation section.

Exercises will consist of activities described in the course guide that must be delivered within the established deadlines.

Classes attendance and participation will be assessed as indicated in the evaluation section.

Continuous assessment will be carried out as indicated in the evaluation section.

The percentages described in the evaluation section will be maintained.

The extraordinary call will be maintained as indicated in the evaluation section.

Resources

The resources provided by the UJA will be used.

Teaching activities

Large group activities (45 hours). The activities will be carried out on-line through videoconference in synchronous mode.

Small group activities (7.5 hours). The activities will be carried out on-line means of videoconference in synchronous mode.

Tutoring will be carried out online (synchronous/asynchronous).

The professors have the right not to give consent for the capture, publication, retransmission or reproduction of their speech, image, voice and explanations, in the exercise of their teaching functions, within the University of Jaén. 

Evaluation

Theoretical contents will be evaluated online (synchronous) using the instruments listed in the evaluation section.

Practical exercises described in the course guide must be delivered within the specified deadlines.

Class attendance and participation will be evaluated as indicated in the evaluation section.

Continuous assessment will be carried out as indicated in the evaluation section.

Percentages established in the evaluation section will be maintained.

The extraordinary call will be maintained as indicated in the evaluation section.

Resources

The resources provided by the UJA will be used.

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