Wednesday 22 July 08:15
- 09:45
Hall: 09 - Palazzina 1
Chair:
Mababu Mukiur Richard
Co-Chair:
Tau Ramiro
Discussant:
Trombetta Carlo
Division: Division 18: History of Applied Psychology
Eduard Claparède (1873-1940) played a pivotal role in the Geneva School and is one of the European pioneers of applied psychology. He significantly influenced the development of innovative methods for pedagogical renewal based on the concept of "functional pedagogy," centered on the needs, interests, and activities of the child. The main objective of this symposium is to highlight his role in the development of applied psychology from his Geneva School and around the world. His influence endures to this day in the field of applied psychology, particularly in education. His methods promoted approaches to the scientific study of the mind with a profound concern for the well-being and natural development of children. From his Jean Jacques Rousseau Institute in Geneva, Claparède promoted a quiet revolution in the way we understand teaching, consolidating the foundations of what is now known as active, student-centered pedagogy. He also promoted the first Congress of Psychotechnics in 1920, which gave a decisive boost to the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP). Along with various psychologists and educators, Claparède promoted applied psychology and the development of psychotechnics as practical methods for solving everyday problems. His influence and legacy transcended European borders and spread across all continents, generating various trends and schools for the promotion of applied psychology.
