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2025-2026 / PSYC1026-1

Integrative approach to emotional and social development

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in psychology and education : general3 crédits 

Lecturer

Martine Stassart, Céline Stassart

Coordinator

Martine Stassart

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course unit offers an exploration of affective and social processes from an integrative and developmental perspective. It addresses the main theories and explanatory models of affective and social development, from childhood to adolescence, while considering both continuities and changes across the life course.

The topics covered include:

  • Major theoretical frameworks of socio-affective development (e.g., emotion regulation, socialization, etc.);

  • The interplay between affective and social dimensions;

  • The influence of family, school, cultural, and societal contexts;

  • Specific issues related to affective and social development in childhood and adolescence;

  • The contribution of integrative perspectives linking developmental psychopathology, affective neuroscience, and clinical approaches.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe and compare the main theoretical models of affective and social development.

  • Identify the specific characteristics of affective and social development at different stages of life.

  • Critically analyze the interactions between affective and social factors from an integrative perspective.

  • Apply theoretical knowledge to understand clinical or educational issues related to affective and social development.

  • Develop an ethical and context-sensitive reflection on the challenges of affective and social development in diverse environments.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

This course is based on:

  • Cursus (ex cathedra)
  • The possible participation in selected sessions of a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) dedicated to the social and emotional development of the child
  • Scientific articles, which will also serve as course material

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Blended learning


Further information:

The course is delivered both in person and through a MOOC.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

The course slides, tools, and materials required for the sessions are available online on e-campus.
Some books (presented during the course) will allow students to supplement their lecture notes (PowerPoint).

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

The teaching team is committed to being available for any questions or reflections from students during the course break.

Given the number of students enrolled in the course, it will not be possible for me to manage individual emails. I therefore kindly ask you to centralize your questions through the appointed class representative, who will then inform me by email. Please note: due to my workload outside of teaching, it may take up to one week for you to receive a response.

Interactions-whether through questions or reflections during class, or via your representative-are strongly encouraged.

Contacts

Faculté de Psychologie, Logopédie et Sciences de l'Education
Université de Liège, Place des Orateurs, 1 B33 (Trifacultaire) 4000 Liège (Belgique)
Courriel: cstassart@uliege.be

Association of one or more MOOCs

There is no MOOC associated with this course.