Class Observation Skills Lab

This UC has as main objective to explore the relevance of the method of observation in the field of psychology, the development of skills in this area and its application to real contexts (in practice and research).

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PC1: Conceptual framework of observation 1.1 Observation in the field of psychology 1.2 Objectives and types of observation 1.3 Application contexts PC2: Observation skills 2.1 Observation of individual behavior 2.2 Observation of interactions 2.3 Ecological observation PC3: Methodological aspects of observation 3.1 Operationalization and coding of behaviors 3.2 Sampling and recording 3.3 Collection and processing of information 3.4 Reliability and validity: Sources of error and bias  PC4: Ethical Considerations in observation

The proposed teaching methodologies integrate a set of evidence-based pedagogical innovation practices tailored to the objectives and content of the course. Some examples of these methodologies include "real-world practical experience/active learning," which incorporates specific observation exercises in real-life contexts, such as naturalistic and structured observations, participant observations in virtual communities, using netnography; and "peer assessment/feedback," where students critically and rigorously evaluate their peers' projects and presentations using structured observation grids.

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