In the process of ratification

Cognition, Learning & Development

Coordinator:
Susana Frisancho Hidalgo
Year Founded:
2009
Year of ratification by the VRI:
2021

Limbs

Acha, María Paula; Calderon, Jetzabel; Caro, Ana; Castro, Pablo; Chong, Claudia; Coz, Alejandra; Delgado, Enrique; Delval, Juan; Demarini, Flavia; Díaz, Hilario; Falla, Gonzalo Diego; Frisancho, Susana; Gutierrez, Gloria; La Rosa, María Isabel; Lam, Luis Fernando; Linaza, José Luis; Monteluisa, Gamaniel; Medrano, Joseph; Paati, Alejandro; Pain, Óscar; Parrat, Silvia; Plascencia, Martín; Ruiz, Gilder; Saavedra, Marcio; Vásquez, Stephanie; Vicente, Benigno; Villalba, Jorge.

Researchers

Objectives

The general objective of the group is to generate and disseminate knowledge about psychological processes that are relevant to understanding and enhancing education, learning and human development.

Research Topics

  • Development and moral education.
  • Cognitive development and culture.
  • Cognitive development and education. 
  • Strategic learning and teaching.
  • Beliefs, conceptions and processes of teacher reflection.
  • Teacher identity.
  • Strategic teacher training.
  • Creation and adaptation of psychoeducational instruments and program evaluation.
  • Integration processes of migrant communities.
  • Impact of traumatic situations on the life course.
  • Forgiveness in intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts.
  • Role of spirituality/religion in people's coping and development.