Teaching code

4S008147

Teacher

Paola Dusi

Credits

5

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

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

Period

Sem. 1A dal Sep 21, 2020 al Oct 31, 2020.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

Expected educational results

Knowledge and understanding
Module1: Adolescence education (5cfu)
1. Students will be expected to be familiar with the main theories relating to the form and conceptualisation of the family from an education perspective.
2. Students will be expected to be familiar with to know and understand the factors that characterise the experience of adolescents in the world today (e.g. in regard to the body, rules, awareness of boundaries, etc.), with particular reference to the main theoretical models and paradigms in the field of Adolescence Education.

Module 2: Laboratory of educational practices with the adolescences

Students should be able to analyze case study and real-world examples of educational work carried out either in a family context or with adolescent students, making explicit reference to the theories studied in module 1.


Applying knowledge and understanding
Module1: Adolescence education (5cfu)

1.Students should be able to understand the relationships between factors that are inherent to adolescence and the characteristics of specific individuals and the contexts in which they live (the family, social and cultural factors, etc.).

2. Students should be able to identify the developmental needs and tasks of adolescent subjects.


Module 2: Laboratory of educational practices with the adolescences

Students should be able to apply appropriate techniques and methodologies to deliver educational activities with pre-adolescent and adolescent subjects in a combination of formal and informal work settings, making explicit reference to the theories studied in module 1.

Program

Contents

The course is divided into two parts:

Part I: - Family ties

- contemporary family configurations.
- The role of recognition within family relationship

Part II – the adolescence today
Development task
I the differentiation process
II the new body
III the relationship with peers
Bullying: women and men in adolescence




Teaching methods and learning settings

Traditional lectures using additional materials (slides, video clips, other texts, etc.), individual exercises (personal skills and competencies) and group exercises (case studies, interviews, etc.).




Bibliography
Course

1. Dusi, P., (2017). Il riconoscimento. All’origine dell’aver cura nei contesti educativi. Milano: Franco Angeli.
2. Barone, P. (2019). Gli anni stretti. L'adolescenza tra presente e futuro. Milano: Franco Angeli
3. Parada – essay provided by the teacher (on moodle)

Examination Methods

Exams:
Learning outcomes will be assessed through a written essay based on the interviews.

Implementation of a microstudy (in written or, potentially, in video format) focusing on development tasks and educational challenges in adolescence and based on an interpretation of the theoretical content encountered in the lessons, and course reading list (and any other sources identified as required).


The study report should include a cover page (containing: the student’s first and last name, ID number, major, employment position, e-mail, and telephone number); the central part of the essay should comprise a brief summary; introduction, analysis of the chosed topic and conclusion.
The essay should be subdivided into sections, footnotes and final bibliography.

The micro-study must provide clear evidence of learning by citing the texts indicated in the bibliography and other texts identified during the research process, and by providing a personal interpretation of, and reflection on, the lessons attended, bibliographical sources, and the research conducted (interviews)

The student should submit an electronic copy of the essay at least 5 days prior to the exam.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment result will be expressed as a score out of a possible thirty marks
Marks will be awarded on the basis of the following performance criteria:

- command of specialist terminology pertaining to the sector in question;
- correct grammar and syntax.
- congruence, articulation, significance of the theoretical contents acquired
- by providing connections and reflection on, the lessons attended, bibliographical sources, and other texts identified during the research process.
- by providing a personal interpretation of the contents with connections between theory and practices.