Teaching code

4S000590

Teacher

Agostino Portera

Coordinator

Agostino Portera

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

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

Period

Sem. 2A dal Feb 16, 2026 al Mar 26, 2026.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING multidisciplinary knowledge aimed at critical analysis of specific social problems ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ability to interpret the different situations of hardship and to promote the well-being of the community; SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The theoretical knowledge about the intercultural pedagogy will serve to form the ability to recognize and manage in a pedagogically appropriate manner all forms of exclusion and discrimination present in the context in which the Social Worker typically operates and that closely touch the social services . In particular, the placement of pedagogy among other pedagogical responses to complexity will be taken into account. The relevance of intercultural pedagogy will also be taken into account to recognize and face challenges, risks and opportunities in multicultural society. The course will provide intercultural knowledge aimed at identifying indispensable elements in the construction of social interventions in a complex, interdependent and multicultural society.

Program

1. Globalization, complexity, crisis of values, and crisis of education.
2. The centrality of pedagogy and education in modern society.
3. Educational and social intervention strategies in the face of pluralism and diversity.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Theoretical knowledge about general and intercultural pedagogy will serve to form the ability to recognize and manage in a pedagogically appropriate manner various forms of exclusion and discrimination present in the context in which the specialist Social Worker typically operates and which closely affect social services. In particular, the position of pedagogy among other disciplines that provide answers to the challenges of complexity will be taken into account, as well as the relevance of educational intervention to recognize and address risks and opportunities in the face of various forms of otherness (cultural, gender, social, ability, etc.). The course will provide intercultural knowledge and skills to identify indispensable elements in the construction of social interventions in complex, interdependent and multicultural society.

Learning assessment procedures

Details on the teaching and assessment methods of learning will be communicated at the beginning of the lessons. The exam aims to verify that students have achieved the level of knowledge of the contents outlined in the program and have acquired the skills outlined in the previously indicated objectives. The exam consists of an oral questioning on all the study texts.

Evaluation criteria

Understanding and knowledge of the topics through lectures and exam texts (online notes are not enough to acquire such knowledge: it is necessary to study from textbooks). In particular, the following will be assessed: the critical-reflective capacity with respect to the concepts and theories that are exposed, the use of correct pedagogical language, the ability to connect theories and concepts to hypotheses of practical prefigurations. Oral interview of approximately 15'. The texts to be studied are the same for attending and non-attending students, as well as for Erasmus students.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

- Knowledge of the topics
- Pedagogical language skills
- Clarity of exposition
- Ability to summarise

Exam language

Italiano (possibile anche inglese, tedesco o spagnolo)