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NAME: Alessandro Antonietti

DATE OF BIRTH: April 30, 1960

ADDRESS:          Department of Psychology
                  Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
                  Largo Gemelli 1
                  20123 Milano (Italy)
                  phone: +39-02-72342909
                  fax:     +39-02-72342280
                  email: alessandro.antonietti@unicatt.it
                  personal website: www.antonietti.psycholab.net


EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics, 1989 (Roma)
Specialisation Degree in Psychology, 1986 (Milano)
Master Degree in Philosophy, 1983 (Milano)

EMPLOYMENT
- Full professor of General Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2000-
- Head of the Department of Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2002-
- Associate professor of General Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 1993-2000
- Associate professor of General Psychology, University of Cagliari, 1992-1993
- Assistant professor of Applied Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 1990-1992
- Research assistant of Methodology of Psychological Research, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 1987-
1990

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
- The metarepresentational skills of university students, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2006-2008
- Project «Convergence» (Eu - Socrates Programme: Transnational Cooperation Projects; Subprogramme: Minerva -
“Promotion of ODL-ICT in the Field of Education”), European Commission (Directorate General for Education and
Culture), 2002-2004
- Cooperative learning and disabilities, INDIRE, 2001-2002
- New learning, European Union, Bergamo, 2001-2002
- Evaluation of educational software, IRRE Lombardia, 1998-1999
- Television in school learning, IRRE Lombardia, 1996-1999
- Virtual reality in the schools, IRRE Lombardia-CNR/ITIA, 1996-1999
- Continuity along the curriculum, Istituto Pedagogico, Bolzano, 1995-1999
- Metacognition and school learning, IRRE Lombardia, 1995-1997
- Non-verbal languages and education, IRRE Lombardia, 1995-1996
- Analogical thinking in children, IRRE Lombardia, 1994-1997
- Mental models along the curriculum, CISEM, Milano, 1992-1993
- Creativity and learning style, IRRE Lombardia, 1990-1993
- Training cognitive abilities in aged people, Regione Lombardia, 1990-1993
- Evaluation of the national training programme supporting the Italian reform of primary schools, IRRE Lombardia,
1989-1992
- Teaching and learning history, ANISA, 1988-1990
- Enhancing children’s creativity, IRRE Basilicata, 1988-1990
- Imagination as a tool to prevent cognitive disorders in children, Comune di Milano, 1987-1989
- Assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive skills in the elderly, Istituto Geriatrico C. Golgi, Abbiategrasso, 1987-1997

EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Editor of PlosONE, 2008-
Member of the International Advisory Board of the journals:
Open Education Journal, 2007-
Learning and Instruction, 2005-
Member of the editorial board of the following journals:
- Psicologia dell'Educazione, 2007-
- Disturbi di Attenzione/Iperattività: diagnosi, interventi e ruolo della scuola, 2005-
- Qwerty - Rivista italiana di tecnologia e cultura, 2005-
- Mondo zero-3, 2003-
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- Ricerca in Psicoterapia, 2005-
- Ricerche di Psicologia, 2002-
- Abilitazione e Riabilitazione, 2001-
- Ricerche di Psicologia, 2002-
- Scuola Materna, 1997-

Editor of the online journal Imparare (www.ledonline.it/imparare), 2004-
Reviewer of the following international journals: Cognitive Processing, Computers and Education, Computers in
Human Behavior, European Journal of Educational Psychology, European Journal of Psychological Assessment,
International Journal Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Learning and Individual Differences, Learning and
Instruction, Medical Education, Open Education Journal, Perceptual and Motor Skills, Psychological Reports,
Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, Qwerty, Spatial Vision.
Reviewer of the following Italian journals: Abilitazione e Riabilitazione, Archivio di Psicologia, Neurologia e
Psichiatria, Disturbi di Attenzione/Iperattività, Età Evolutiva, Giornale Italiano di Psicologia, Psicologia Clinica dello
Sviluppo, Psicologia dell’Educazione, Psicologia dell’Educazione e della Formazione, Rassegna di Psicologia,
Ricerche di Psicologia.

MEMBERSHIPS IN SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Società Italiana di Ricerca sull’Educazione Mediale, 2008-
Società Italiana di Psicologia dell’Invecchiamento, 2008-
Cognitive Science Society, 2005-
International Society for Learning Sciences, 2004-
Associazione Italiana Scienze Cognitive, 2004-
Collaborative Knowledge Building Group, 2003-
American Education Research Association, 2002-
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, 2000-
European Distance and E-learning Network, 2000-
Centro Interuniversitario per la Ricerca sull’Elaborazione Cognitiva in Sistemi Naturali e Artificiali, 1999-
European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, 1996-
European Society of Cognitive Psychology, 1996-
Società Italiana di Psicologia dell’Educazione e della Formazione, 1995-
Associazione Italiana Psicologi, 1987-

SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES
- Member of the scientific committee of the International Workshop «Enacting intersubjectivity. Paving the way for a
dialogue between cognitive science, social cognition and neuroscience», Lugano, 2009
- Member of the scientific committee of the National Conference «In classe ho un bambino che…», Firenze, 2009-
- Member of the executive committee of the Center for Research on Developmental and Educational Processes,
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2008-
- Member of the scientific committee of the Center for Studies and Research on Psychology of Communication,
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2008-
- Member of the ethical committee of the IRCSS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, 2007-
- Honorary member and member of the scientific committee of the Association for the Research and Analysis of Car
Crashes (ASAIS), 2007-
- Member of the scientific committee of the Foundation «Happy Child», Milan, 2006-
- Member of the scientific committee of the course «Masters of Learning», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart,
Milano, September 19-24, 2005
- Member of the executive committee of the Center for Studies and Research on Communication Psychology, Catholic
University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2004-2007
- Member of the National Programme Committee of the X Biennial Conference of the European Association for
Research on Learning and Instruction, Padova, 2003
- Member of the honorary committee of the XI European Conference on Developmental Psychology, Milano, 2003
- Member of the Scientific Committee of the Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca e Intervento nella Psicopatologia
dell’Apprendimento (AIRIPA), 2002-
- Member of the scientific committee of Opera Pizzigoni, Milano, 2001-
- Co-ordinator of the Special Interest Group «Cognition in Distance Education», European Distance and E-learning
Network, 2001-
- Head of the Service of Learning and Educational Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2001-
- Co-ordinator of the Cognitive Psychology Laboratory, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 1997-
- Member of the scientific committee of the Regional Federation of Kindergarten Schools, Trento, 1998-2000
- Member of the executive committee of the Research Center on Instructional Technologies, Catholic University of the
Sacred Heart, Milano, 1994-2007
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
Experimental studies about creativity, problem-solving, decision-making, mental imagery, and analogy.
Applications of cognitive issues in the field of teaching, learning, and school instruction.
Assessment and training of thinking skills.
Information technologies and cognitive processes.
Metacognition and folk psychology: basic research and applications.
Psychology of music and music therapy
Theoretical, methodological, and historical issues in psychology.

ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Course «General Psychology 3», Uniecampus, 2008-
- Course «General Psychology », Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Brescia, 2007-
- Course «Neuroeconomics», Università Bocconi, Milano, 2006
- Course «Psychology of Communication and Languages», Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milano, 2005-
- Course «Applied Cognitive Psychology», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2004-
- Course «Mind and Media», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2004-
- Course «Psycho-tools: psychological uses of computer-supported instruments», Catholic University of the Sacred
Heart, Milano, 2004-2005
- Course «Learning: Processes, strategies and cognitive environments», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart,
Milano, 2003-
- Course «Psychological Models of the Mind», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2003-2005
- Course «Learning through Media», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2003-2005
- Course of Psychology of Learning Processes, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2001-2003
- Course «Theories and Techniques of Strategic Thinking», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2001-2003
- Course of Psychology of Learning, Specialisation School for Secondary School Teachers, Catholic University of the
Sacred Heart, Milano, 1999-2001
- Courses within the post-graduate master «Decision theory», Centre for Ethics, Law and Economics (CELE), Libero
Istituto Universitario C. Cattaneo, Castellanza, 1999
- Courses within the specialisation course «Teaching of History», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Brescia,
1996
- Courses within the post-graduate master «Verbal and non-verbal communication in educational relationships», 1995-
1999
- Courses within the specialisation course «Information technologies and handicap», SIVA, Istituto Don Gnocchi,
Milano, 1997-1998
- Lectures in Psychology Ph.D. courses, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 1996-
- Course of Methodology of Psychological Research, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 1995-1998
- Course of Psychology of Learning, Specialisation Course in Teaching of Mathematics, Catholic University of the
Sacred Heart, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Brescia, 1994-1999
- Course of Method of Study, ISU, Milano, 1994-1998
- Course of General Psychology (introductory and advanced), Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 1993-
- Course of Applied Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 1990-1995
- Course of General Psychology, Specialisation Course in Psycho-motor Education, Fondazione Pro Juventute Don
Carlo Gnocchi, Milano, 1990-1992
- Laboratory of Methodology of Experimental Psychology, Specialisation Course in Psychology, Catholic University of
the Sacred Heart, Milano, 1987-1989

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Co-organiser of the International Summer School on Decision Processes, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart,
Milano, 2008-
- Director of the specialisation course «Cognitive Assessment and Training», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart,
Milano, 2006-
- Member of the leading committee of the master «Artistic Languages in Clinical Psychology», Catholic University of
the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2006-
- Organiser of the series of lectures «Neuroeconomics: The Decisional Process», Catholic University of the Sacred
Heart, Milano, 2006-
- Organiser of the series of lectures «Applications of Cognitive Psychology», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart,
Milano, 2005-
- Director of the master «Creativity and Personal Empowerment through Drama Methodologies», Catholic University of
the Sacred Heart, 2005-
- Director of the specialisation course «The Musical Dialogue», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2005-
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- Director of the specialisation course «Cognitive Empowerment», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano,
2005-2006
- Director of the specialisation course «The Neuropsycholgical Assessment of the Elderly», Catholic University of the
Sacred Heart, Milano, 2005-2006
- Member of the leading committee of the master «Psychological Interventions in the School», Catholic University of
the Sacred Heart, Milano, 2003-
- Director of the specialisation course «Education through Theatre», Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milano,
2001-

EXTRA-ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Courses of Psychology of Learning, Psychology of Thinking, Psychology of Creativity, Educational Psychology:
- Scuola di Psicoterapia Alfred Adler, Milano, 2006
- Festival della Creatività e dell'Innovazione, Florence, 2005
- Scuola di Psicoterapia Breve Integrata dell’Istituto per lo Studio e la Ricerca sui Disturbi Psichici (IseRdiP), Milano,
2001-2004
- Editrice La Scuola, Brescia, 1997-
- Scuola di Psicoterapia “Area G”, Milano, 1997-2004
- Centro di Iniziativa Democratica (CIDI), Milano, 1997-1999
- ITIA and ITIM – CNR, Milano, 1997 and 2005
- OPPI, Milano, 1996-
- Provveditorato di Bergamo, 1996-1997
- Istituto Pedagogico in lingua italiana di Bolzano 1995-1999
- Casa degli Artisti, Tenno (TN), 1994-1996
- Istituto Regionale Lombardo di Formazione per l'Amministrazione Pubblica (IREF), 1995-1997
- Provincia di Milano, 1993-1995
- IRRSAE Basilicata, 1989-1991
- IRRSAE Lombardia (then IRRE), 1988-
- Istituto Geriatrico C. Golgi, Abbiategrasso, 1987-1995
- Comune di Milano, 1985-1989

INVITED LECTURES
- Invited lecture «Research on cognitive processes underlying creative achievement: Consequences for training and
education», International Conference «Excellence in Education 2009: Leading Minds-Creating the Future»,
International Centre for Innovation in Education, Ulm, August 27, 2009.
- Lecture «Neuroethics. How neurosciences can support psychological explanations of moral behaviour», Conference
«Moral cognition and behaviour: Philosophical and neuroscientific approaches», Pontificial University of the Holy
Cross, Rome, April 24, 2009.
- Invited lecture «Fostering creative thinking through analogies», Conference on Creativity and Talent Development,
International Psychology of Excellence Study Program, University of Munich, Munich, September 4, 2008.
- Invited lecture «Mind and movement: How action frames the mind», Invacare International Symposium «Sport,
disability and the meaning of life: Winning the most important match», Cremona, June 12, 2008.
- Lecture «Emergence in psychological sciences», International Conference «Emergence in Science and Philosophy»,
Catholic University, Milano, June 19-21, 2007.
- Expert Conferences of ISFE (Interactive Software Federation of Europe), Brussels, 2006 and 2007.
- Keynote presentation «Metacognitive awareness, beliefs and control to self-regulate hypermedia learning»,
TACONET Conference on Self-Regulated Learning in Technology Enhanced Learning Environments, Lisbon,
September 23, 2005.
- Lectio magistralis «Where is the mind? Biological reductionism and cultural perspectives challenge psychology», X
International Congress of the Italian Society of Psychology of Religion, Verona, September 3, 2004.