Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
BIO/16
6
B
BIO/10
6
A
BIO/13
6
B
M-PED/03
8
A/B
IUS/01 ,SECS-P/07
6
C
M-PED/01
12
A/F
- ,M-EDF/02
Foreign language - B1 level (CB Test)
2
E
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
M-EDF/01
6
B
M-EDF/01
12
B
BIO/09
9
A/C
M-PSI/01 ,M-PSI/06
6
A
SPS/07
13
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
6
D
-

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
9
A/C
BIO/14 ,MED/11
6
B
MED/33
18
B/F
- ,M-EDF/02
7
F
-
6
D
-
Prova finale
4
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 2°- 3°
1 MODULE TO BE CHOSEN BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING
3
C
BIO/09
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
M-EDF/02
Between the years: 2°- 3°
1 MODULE TO BE CHOSEN BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
BIO/09
Between the years: 2°- 3°
Further activities
3
F
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

General Pedagogy [Matricole pari]  (2022/2023)

Teaching code

4S00738

Teacher

William Bertozzo

Coordinator

William Bertozzo

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PED/01 - PEDAGOGY, THEORIES OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL EDUCATION

Period

1° semestre dal Oct 3, 2022 al Jan 20, 2023.

Location

VERONA

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

At the end of the course the student: 1) knows the main issues of pedagogical reflection and some of the most significant theories; 2) is able to reflect critically on educational problems and experiences, using appropriately the pedagogical language and its fundamental concepts; 3) is able to interpret the educational dimensions of sport; 4) is able to recognize and valorize the essential characteristics of the sports educator.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No particular prerequisite is required.

Program

The course is divided into two parts.

[A] In the first part, introductory to the study of Pedagogy as a critical reflection on Education, the central concepts of the discipline, its epistemological foundations and the main reference theories will be examined.

[Contents A]
A1. Centrality of Pedagogy and Education in contemporary society:

  • distinction between Educability, Education and Pedagogy;
  • basic concepts of pedagogical discourse and interdisciplinary nature of Pedagogy;
  • formal elements: purpose, method, means, contents, educator-learner relationship, the environment;
  • theoretical and methodological elements indispensable in the construction of educational projects;
  • implementation of educational projects taking into account the diversity of individual educational situations that characterize each specific context of intervention.
A2. Educational Challenges in Contemporary Society:
  • need for Education and Pedagogy;
  • origin of Pedagogy and the path through which it has become scientifically established;
  • political, labor and cultural changes and crises;
  • collocation of Pedagogy among the Educational Sciences;
  • development of the various pedagogical currents and the role of Pedagogy in the face of complexity;
  • various sectors of pedagogical intervention.
[B] In the second part, we will enter into the merits of the relationship between Pedagogy and Sport, analyzing their educational values and considering the profile of the sports professional from the point of view of their educational skills, also exploring methodologies, practices and educational experiences in the sports field.

[Contents B]
B1. Pedagogy, Sport and Epistemology:
  • Sport, Education and Science
  • Sports and human training
  • Sports and pedagogical anthropology
  • Sport and critical pedagogy
B2. Pedagogy, sport and ethical-social issues:
  • Sport between values and virtues
  • Sport as an ethical-pedagogical project
  • Sport and educational agents

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The lectures in the classroom will be supplemented by materials, exercises, tests, etc. on the Moodle e-learning platform dedicated to the course.
Regular attendance is highly recommended. Recovery Methods: Those who could not physically attend classroom lessons can enjoy streaming. The video footage of the lessons will also be available on the Moodle e-learning platform of the course.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam consists of an interview on the topics addressed in the course. Intermediate tests on single parts of the program may be envisaged.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The assessment will take into consideration the level of knowledge achieved and the personal elaboration of the themes and issues addressed in class.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade (out of thirty) will take into consideration the preparation demonstrated on each single part of the course.

Exam language

Sia il colloquio finale che le eventuali prove in itinere si terranno in lingua italiana.