CPU 2021 - Presentación docentes

Introduction to the Psychopedagogy Program

Welcome and Overview

• The director of the Psychopedagogy program at Universidad Nacional de San Martín introduces herself and her team, emphasizing the importance of learning as a lifelong process shared with both humans and animals.

• Learning is framed as a biopsychosocial existential process influenced by various cultures and anthropological factors, highlighting its significance in human knowledge and life.

Course Structure and Goals

• In the second semester of 2021, students will have the opportunity to take an introductory course on psychopedagogical practices, aimed at exploring different professional fields within this discipline.

• The course intends to help students assess their interest in pursuing a career in psychopedagogy while focusing on personal learning competencies rather than competition.

Professional Development Insights

• Students will learn about psychopedagogical intervention devices, including diagnostic processes and treatment strategies across various age groups, from early childhood to older adults.

• Emphasis is placed on understanding community aspects of psychopedagogy, such as involvement in early health care centers and educational settings.

Vocational Guidance in Psychopedagogy

Introduction to Vocational Guidance

• Adriana Gordon welcomes students to the vocational guidance course that they will encounter during their fourth year, explaining its relevance within their academic journey.

• The course aims to deepen understanding of vocational guidance processes, helping students learn how to support individuals through career choices.

Objectives of Vocational Guidance

• Key objectives include fostering skills for making informed life choices regarding careers or occupations while considering diversity among adolescents, adults, and individuals with special needs.

• Vocational guidance is presented as a continuous process throughout life that involves reflection on past experiences while planning for future career paths.

Practical Experience Opportunities

• The SOVO (Servicio Orientación Vocacional Ocupacional), part of PPA (Programa de Prácticas Académicas), offers volunteer opportunities for students where they can observe and practice vocational guidance under supervision.

Neurosciences Applied to Learning

Introduction to Neurosciences Course

• Marcelo Gorga introduces himself as the professor responsible for teaching "Neurosciences Applied to Learning," alongside his qualified team members from diverse backgrounds.

• He highlights unique characteristics of the neuropsychology experience offered at UNSAM that differentiate it from other programs.

Neuroscience and Its Clinical Applications

Overview of Neuroscience Curriculum

• The curriculum offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the functional bases of the nervous system and its clinical applications, particularly in psychopedagogy and neuropediatrics.

• It emphasizes the interrelation between basic neuroscience knowledge and its application in various clinical settings, including child psychiatry and adult neurology/neuropsychiatry.

Integration of Bioethics and Neuroethics

• A key objective is to connect neuroscience with bioethics and neuroethics, presenting a novel proposal from the Universidad de San Martín.

• Discussions will include ethical implications related to new brain research findings, especially concerning neurodevelopmental disorders and treatments for neurological diseases affecting cognitive functions.

Challenges in Interdisciplinary Education

• The integration of diverse topics presents challenges for both students and educators as they navigate different levels of analysis regarding the nervous system's interaction with physical and social environments.

Psychopedagogy in Gerontology

Role of Psychopedagogy with Older Adults

• Paula Vicente introduces her role as a psychologist teaching courses on psychopedagogy focused on older adults, highlighting interdisciplinary contributions to aging studies.

• Students are encouraged to think critically about aging not only within health contexts but also across educational and occupational domains, emphasizing their potential roles in interdisciplinary teams.

Practical Applications in Aging Contexts

• Future psychopedagogists should consider how their learning can be applied to interventions for older adults, addressing issues related to aging processes that affect quality of life.

The Body's Role in Communication and Learning

Introduction to Psychomotricity

• Mara Lesbegueris discusses her experience teaching a seminar on the body’s involvement in communication processes through a psychomotor lens combined with gender perspectives.

• The course adopts a workshop format that encourages students to engage physically while exploring their own bodily experiences during learning interactions.

Emphasis on Sensitivity and Emotion

• The curriculum highlights the importance of emotions, desires, affections, and pleasures as vital components influencing movement possibilities and learning outcomes among students.

Introduction to the Licenciatura en Psicopedagogía

Overview of the Program

• Claudia Viñuela Ortiz introduces herself as part of the coordination team for the Licenciatura en Psicopedagogía, emphasizing the importance of personal engagement in learning.

• The program includes a final semester course titled "Práctica e intervención temprana en instituciones," focusing on early childhood intervention.

Curriculum Focus

• The last year emphasizes psychopedagogical interventions related to early childhood, including healthy learning promotion and educational inclusion for children facing learning challenges.

• Strategies for therapeutic approaches with young children and their families are central to the curriculum, alongside public policy initiatives aimed at early childhood.

Practical Experience and Research

• Students will engage in fieldwork with territorial approaches and collaborate across different courses on research methodologies relevant to psychopedagogy.

• In particular, students will work on their final thesis projects individually or in groups as a graduation requirement.

Specialized Seminars

• Additional seminars cover pediatric aspects of development disorders and early psychopedagogical assessment, enhancing understanding of developmental processes.

Commitment to Developmental Understanding

• The program is characterized by its commitment to ecological perspectives on human development and rights-based approaches throughout the curriculum.

• Claudia expresses enthusiasm about guiding students through this challenging yet rewarding final year alongside her colleague Mónica Castillo.