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Presentation
Presentation
This UC has as main objective to explore the relevance of the methods 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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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP608-22184
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
SC1. Observation as a method in Psychology 1.1. Specificities and applications of the observation method SC2. Observation methods 2.1. Naturalistic observation 2.2. Indirect observation 2.3. Structured observation 2.4. Documentary research 2.5. Participant observation 2.6. Methodological, ethical, and quality-related aspects associated with different observation methods: operationalization, recording, reliability, validity, and sources of error and bias
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1: To explain the usefulness and the framework of observation skills in the field of psychology. LO2: To demonstrate observation skills. LO3: To develop and implement an observational protocol. LO4: To systematize and interpret the results of observation. LO5: To integrate observation results with other methods of information collection. LO6: To recognize the applications of observation skills in research and practical contexts.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The teaching methodologies prioritize an active, experiential, and student-centered approach, suited to the laboratory-based nature of the course. The development of observation skills is promoted through practical activities involving the application of different observation methods, complemented by the analysis and discussion of the experiences undertaken. Collaborative work, the presentation and discussion of activities, as well as peer and teacher feedback, are used to promote critical reflection, experiential learning, and the progressive improvement of skills.
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References
References
Ciesielska, M., Boström, K. W., & Öhlander, M. (2018). Observation methods. Qualitative methodologies in organization studies: Volume II: Methods and possibilities, 33-52. Jhangiani, R. S., Chiang, I. C. A., Cuttler, C., & Leighton, D. C. (2019). Research methods in psychology. Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Mehl, M., & Conner, T. (2012). Handbook of research methods for studying daily life. The Guilford Press. Pellegrini, A. D., Hoch, J., & Symons, F. J. (2013). Observing children in their natural worlds (3rd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
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Assessment
Assessment
A avaliação é contínua e contempla os seguintes elementos: a) apresentação e discussão oral, em grupo, das atividades práticas realizadas em contexto de aula (40%), com uma ponderação de 15% para a apresentação e 25% para a discussão; b) feedback pelos pares (10%); c) elaboração, em grupo, de um portefólio, a submeter no final do semestre, constituído pela sistematização das atividades práticas realizadas ao longo das aulas laboratoriais e por uma reflexão final (20%); d) realização de um exercício individual de resolução de um caso prático (30%).
A aprovação à UC exige uma média ponderada das classificações obtidas nos diferentes elementos de avaliação igual ou superior a 9,5 valores. Os estudantes sem aprovação poderão realizar exame na época de recurso. Na modalidade de avaliação final, será realizado um exame escrito, incidindo sobre a totalidade dos conteúdos programáticos da UC (100%).
A melhoria de classificação é efetuada através da realização de exame, que abrange a totalidade dos conteúdos programáticos.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
