Study programme 2019-2020Français
Observation Methodology
Programme component of Bachelor's in Psychology and Education: General (Charleroi (Hor. décalé)) à la Faculty of Psychology and Education

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UP-B2-BAGENE-006-CCompulsory UELAHAYE WillyP330 - Sciences de la Famille
  • LAHAYE Willy
  • SADEK Gihane

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français150150044.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
P-SESF-121Observation Methodology150000Q250.00%
P-SESF-123Observation Methodology (practicals)001500Q250.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in psychology and educational sciences to analyse a situation involving these disciplines
    • Identify and explain the concepts, principles and models of fundamental theoretical trends in psychology and educational sciences and their applications
    • Identify and describe the biological and socio-cultural foundations of human behaviour
    • Identify and describe the specific characteristics of psychology and educational sciences and their relationship to other contributory disciplines
    • Describe the principles of methodological approaches (objectives, methods, techniques and tools) to understand and explain the functioning of individuals, groups and organisations
  • Provide clear, accurate, and reasoned information
    • Provide information (both orally and in writing) regarding the fields of psychology and educational sciences in an intelligible manner, with a good command of the language communication techniques.
  • Collaborate, work in a team
    • Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
    • Demonstrate active listening and empathy in the context of an interpersonal situation
    • Identify and appropriately implement the different ways of working in a group
  • Grow personally and professionally
    • Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
    • Understand the various means available for documentation, to promote self-learning and lifelong learning
  • Understand the fundamentals related to the scientific approach in psychology or educational sciences
    • Identify and describe the specific characteristics of scientific processes
    • Identify and describe the different steps to carry out research
    • Identify and explain the main methods (including limitations) specific to the scientific process

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the instruction, the students will be able to: determine the stages of the construction of the reality in the context of an observational practice; define and explain the principal epistemological reductions appearing through the process of observation in human sciences' researches; examine the role of observation in the different paradigms of research; détermine the theoretical axes at the base of the different procedures for observation.

Content of UE

The methodologies, the typologies and the processes of behavioral observation; the bases of ethological observation; the procedures for observation in the different methods for the collection of information; the ordinary knowledge.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
P-SESF-121
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
P-SESF-123
  • Préparations, travaux, recherches d'information

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
P-SESF-121
  • Face to face
P-SESF-123
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
P-SESF-121
P-SESF-123

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
P-SESF-121Not applicable
P-SESF-123Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
P-SESF-121
P-SESF-123

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
P-SESF-121Not applicable
P-SESF-123Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
P-SESF-121. De Ketele J.-M. et Roegiers X. (1993); Méthodologie du recueil d'informations; Bruxelles; De Boeck. . Pourtois J.-P. et Desmet H. (1997; 2ème édition); Epistémologie et instrumentation en sciences humaines; Bruxelles; Mardaga.
P-SESF-123. De Ketele J.-M. et Roegiers X. (1993); Méthodologie du recueil d'informations; Bruxelles; De Boeck. . Pourtois J.-P. et Desmet H. (1997; 2ème édition); Epistémologie et instrumentation en sciences humaines; Bruxelles; Mardaga.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
P-SESF-121Authorized
P-SESF-123Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 13/07/2020
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