12871 - General Pedagogy (1)

Learning outcomes

At end of course, students acquire skills of content, theories, historical perspectives and specific language relating to the themes of education and teaching.

Course contents

WARNING The two modules, Pedagogy 1 and Pedagogy 2 are part of an integrated course with a total of 12 CFU. Attendance of the entire course is recommended. Should you wish to attend only one of the two courses, it is recommended that you attend the first module (from 16 September to 23 October) which is preparatory to the second.
 

After an introduction on the themes and method adopted, the course is divided into 3 units.
 
1. Introduction to theoretical education
- Pedagogy and education
- Sense and meanings of education and pedagogy
- Education as an autonomous discipline
- Education and educational sciences

2. Pedagogy and philosophy of Education
- Philosophies of education
- Phenomenological pedagogy
- Pedagogical epistemology
- Phenomenological approach to educational practice
- Embodied theory and embodied education

3. To these general topics will be added a module dedicated to the pedagogical thinking of bell hooks.

Readings/Bibliography

The texts to prepare for the exam are the following:

for non-attending students
M. Tarozzi, General Pedagogy, Guerini
P. Bertolini, L'esistere pedagogico. Milan: Guerini, chapters 2,3,4
b. hooks, Teaching to transgress. L'educazione come pratica della libertà. Milan: Meltemi, chapters 1,2,4,10,12,13

for attending students:
M. Tarozzi, General Pedagogy, Guerini (only parts 1,2,3)
P. Bertolini, L'esistere pedagogico. Milan: Guerini chapters 2,3
b. hooks, Teaching to transgress. L'educazione come pratica della libertà. Milan: Meltemi chapters 1,2,4

 

Further readings will be indicated in class.
The course slides are a useful support for self-study. They report on course content, but are in no way a substitute for the study materials listed above.
Please refer to the Syllabus published on "Virtual" for detailed information on course content and readings for the exams.

Teaching methods

The course will have a highly interactive and participatory approach and will include activities of critical discussion of texts, exercises and group work. Guest lecturers will be invited to lecture.
Constant and active participation is strongly recommended. However, those who cannot actively participate can still take the examination as non-attendees with a slightly different syllabus.

Assessment methods

The exam aims to ascertain the achievement of the following learning objectives:
1. in-depth knowledge of the topics illustrated during the lectures and/or learned through the readings
2. ability to critically elaborate on these themes
3. ability to apply the topics learned to concrete contexts in the educational field
4. Language appropriateness
5. ability to work across disciplines.


Examination methods
open-ended structured written test

Students attending the entire integrated course (12 CFU) will be offered the opportunity to take two modules, Pedagogy 1 and Pedagogy 2 together in a single oral examination. In addition, attendees students may take an intermediate examination. Passing this intermediate examination halves the programme for the final examination. Alternatively, it is always possible to take a single oral final examination.

Assessment criteria:
The exam aims to verify the student's ability to apply the knowledge learnt and to make the necessary logical-deductive connections.

In particular, the following will be assessed in increasing order of importance
1. the completeness of knowledge in connection with the topics addressed in the course and/or in the readings;
2. the personal ability to apply the topics learned to concrete cases
3. The ability to think critically and independently based on an understanding of the topics addressed
4. the appropriateness of language
5. the ability to engage in interdisciplinary reflection.

On the basis of the above criteria, the assessment will be divided into thirtieths:

Preparation on a very limited number of topics dealt with in the course and ability to analyse which only emerges with the help of the instructor, expression in language generally correct, insufficient ability to critically review → 18-19;
Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and ability to analyse independently only on purely executive issues, little ability to apply knowledge to concrete cases, expression in barely correct language → 20-24;
Comprehensive preparation on a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous critical analysis choices, mastery of specific terminology, ability to link topics to concrete cases and other disciplines → 25-29
Fully comprehensive preparation on the topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous choices of critical analysis and linking, excellent critical and autonomous thinking skills, full command of specific terminology and ability to argue and self-reflect → 30-30L.

Teaching tools

Teaching support tools

Teaching materials, further reading texts and course slides will  be available  on the Virtuale platform.
Materials, handouts and additional material for exam preparation will be available on the same platform.

Office hours
Wednesdays 10-11 am (in presence) or via Teams by appointment
Please send an email to make an appointment

The lecturer responds to e-mail messages appropriately signed by the student that are of an urgent nature and require information that cannot be found on the Unibo website. For requests for clarification on topics illustrated in lectures and/or subject of exams, students are invited to make use of the office hours.

For information on exam dates and recording of marks, please refer to Dr Annalisa Quinto (annalisa.quinto@unibo.it)

 

Students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders are entitled to special adjustments according to their condition, subject to assessment by the University Service for Students with Disabilities and SLD. Please do not contact teachers or Department staff, but make an appointment with the Service. The Service will then determine what adjustments are specifically appropriate, and get in touch with the teacher. For more information, please visit the page:
https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students

Office hours

See the website of Massimiliano Tarozzi