During the course the student will acquire the ability to know, recognize, understand and explain the scientific literature that focuses on the study of learning processes, with reference to the main theoretical positions and some basic themes that characterize the developmental and educational psychology during the life, as well as the methods used. In particular, the course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of psychological theories that account for the fundamental processes of functioning and adaptation of the individual to the environment, and those related to the learning and training of individuals in the life cycle. This knowledge will concern the basic development processes, related to the cognitive, social and emotional domains; the psychological processes that characterize learning contexts, cognitive, metacognitive, motivational and emotional, with particular attention to the main theoretical approaches present in the literature.