Cursos / 2º Ciclo / Institute of Psychology and Educational Sciences :: Educational Psychology

AVALIAÇÃO E CONSULTA PSICOLÓGICA EDUCACIONAL - 2025/2026

1º curricular year
Semestralidade: 1st semester
ECTS: 6

Teachers

Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutora Sofia Mendes
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutora Sofia Mendes

Class type and School hours

Teórico-prática : 2 Horas
Prática Laboratorial : 1 Horas

Teaching Language

Portuguese

Main Aims/Objectives

This course unit aims to develop skills in psychological assessment, consultation, and the provision of mental and behavioral health services in educational settings, within the framework of multi-tiered systems of support. It also seeks to promote the application of a systematic problem-solving model as the foundation for these professional activities, the use of evidence-based practices, and practices aligned with the ethical standards of psychology.

Specific Aims/Objectives

Understand and apply methods for collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources, considering ecological and cultural factors.
Acquire knowledge of consultation models and strategies, and develop skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Apply knowledge of child development, mental and behavioral health to implement and evaluate interventions.
Make informed and ethical decisions in psychological assessment and intervention.

Skills to be acquired

Data collection and analysis
Professional communication and collaboration
Evidence-based psychological intervention
Ethical and responsible decision-making
Problem-solving in educational settings

Teaching Procedures

The teaching methodology aims to promote active, experiential, and reflective learning, integrating theory and practice through lectures, case studies, simulations, role-playing, and group work.

Programme

1. Evolution of Assessment and Intervention Models in Educational Psychology
1.1. Medical-clinical model
1.2. Ecological model
1.3. Public health model
1.4. Multi-tiered systems of support and systematic problem-solving model

2. Principles of Psychological and Educational Assessment
2.1. Objectives
2.2. Data collection methods and sources of information
2.3. Assessment process
2.4. Ethical principles in psychological assessment and issues related to diagnosis and classification in school settings
2.5. Presentation of results

3. Socio-emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Assessment
3.1. Interview
3.2. Observation
3.3. Rating scales and self-report measures
3.4. Direct and functional behavior assessment
3.5. Universal screening

4. Prevention and Intervention in Socio-emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health
4.1. Positive behavior support
4.2. Promotion of school climate

5. Consultation
5.1. Consultation process
5.2. Roles of consultant and consultee
5.3. Consultation models and stages
5.4. Ethical issues in collaboration with other professionals

Evaluation Type

Attendance and punctuality
Active participation in activities and group work planned within the course
Summative assessment through a final exam

Teaching Resources

Computer, projector, devices, and educational videos
Online learning platform
Access to databases, books, and relevant articles
AI tools and platforms

Sustainability Objectives

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

Psychological assessment
Intervention
Consultation
Mental health
Socio-emotional adjustment
Behavioral adjustment

Main Bibliography

Complementary Bibliography