2024
Vocational Psychology
Name: Vocational Psychology
Code: PSI11143M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Psychology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
In this UC vocational behavior is conceptualized in the life span and different life spaces (e.g. Basic Education, Higher Education, Adult Education)
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
To reveal knowledge on the main theoretical models in Vocational Psychology;
To demonstrate knowledge on the importance of vocational practices to promote human development and social inclusion;
To reveal assessment and intervention to facilitate vocational development in different setting where these practices occur;
To reveal competence for analyzing and reflecting on the ethical dimensions of vocational development assessment and intervention.
To demonstrate knowledge on the importance of vocational practices to promote human development and social inclusion;
To reveal assessment and intervention to facilitate vocational development in different setting where these practices occur;
To reveal competence for analyzing and reflecting on the ethical dimensions of vocational development assessment and intervention.
Contents
THEORETICAL MODELS OF VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1.1. The Origins of Vocational Psychology
1.2. The Life Cycle / Live Space Theory
1.3. Theory of Circumscription and Compromise
1.4. The Socio-Cognitive Career Theory
1.5. The emancipatory and communitarian perspective
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION IN SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION
2.1. Interests assessment
2.2. Aptitudes assessment
2.3. Career adaptability assessment
INTERVENTION ALONG THE LIFE CYCLE
3.1. Career education in the 1st and 2nd cycle of studies
3.2. Career education in secondary education
3.3. Intervention with adults and job placement
SOCIAL INCLUSION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
4.1. Classism, unemployment and poverty
4.2. Intervention in populations with special needs education
4.2.1. The elaboration of Individual Transition Plans
4.2.2. Integration in the labor market: The Supported Employment approach
1.1. The Origins of Vocational Psychology
1.2. The Life Cycle / Live Space Theory
1.3. Theory of Circumscription and Compromise
1.4. The Socio-Cognitive Career Theory
1.5. The emancipatory and communitarian perspective
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION IN SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION
2.1. Interests assessment
2.2. Aptitudes assessment
2.3. Career adaptability assessment
INTERVENTION ALONG THE LIFE CYCLE
3.1. Career education in the 1st and 2nd cycle of studies
3.2. Career education in secondary education
3.3. Intervention with adults and job placement
SOCIAL INCLUSION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
4.1. Classism, unemployment and poverty
4.2. Intervention in populations with special needs education
4.2.1. The elaboration of Individual Transition Plans
4.2.2. Integration in the labor market: The Supported Employment approach
Teaching Methods
In theoretical classes, a mix of expository methodologies, reflection activities and dialogue based on documents are used. The aim is to link theory and its implications for practice. In the practical classes, students practice the use of psychological assessment materials and vocational development programs.
Continuous evaluation
Students will carry out a written test and two written practical works. The two practical works are: a) group work on assessment is vocational psychology, b) individual critical analysis of a vocational development program. The written test will have weight of 40% and the two practical works a weight of 30% each. In each work the classification cant be less than 7.5 values.
Final evaluation
A written test will be carried out. The theoretical part of the exam has the weight of 60% in the final mark while the practical component has a weight of 40%. Obtaining a final classification below 10 values implies non-approval.
Continuous evaluation
Students will carry out a written test and two written practical works. The two practical works are: a) group work on assessment is vocational psychology, b) individual critical analysis of a vocational development program. The written test will have weight of 40% and the two practical works a weight of 30% each. In each work the classification cant be less than 7.5 values.
Final evaluation
A written test will be carried out. The theoretical part of the exam has the weight of 60% in the final mark while the practical component has a weight of 40%. Obtaining a final classification below 10 values implies non-approval.
Teaching Staff
- Paulo Miguel da Silva Cardoso [responsible]
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