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

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If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Bachelor's degree in Psychological Sciences for Training and Professional Development - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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
M-PED/01
Foreign language (B1 level) to be chosen between: English, French, German, Spanish
6
E
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
C
M-FIL/03
1 module to be chosen among the following

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
C
IUS/07
1 module to be chosen among the following
Training
9
F
-
Final exam
6
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
M-PED/01
Foreign language (B1 level) to be chosen between: English, French, German, Spanish
6
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
C
M-FIL/03
1 module to be chosen among the following
activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
C
IUS/07
1 module to be chosen among the following
Training
9
F
-
Final exam
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°

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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S00776

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

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

Period

Sem. 1A, Sem. 1B

Learning outcomes

1) Know and understand the theories related to learning and training of individuals in the life cycle;
2) Know and understand the pedagogical theories that support the processes and techniques of learning, training and development of individuals and of different working communities in relation to the necessary processes of social and cultural inclusion;
3) To apply pedagogical methodologies and techniques to the analysis of learning processes to vocational training and to the development of practical communities;

Program

The course approaches the subject of work and education/training from a combination of two pedagogical perspectives: critical pedagogy and the “capabilities” or “human development” approach.
We will be examining current realities of work and education/training with particular regard to their philosophical and theoretical implications, and guided by a central question: what are the utopias and dystopias experienced by individuals and organisations in the world today?
THEORY:
1. Outline the concept of “training for human development”
2. Clarify the relationship between “training for human development” and the “capability approach”;
3. Define the role of the trainer as an originator of processes of learning
SKILLS:
4. Define the key competences required by a trainer in terms of their role as originator or processes within an organisation;
5. Evaluate the capability approach as a method for training for human development in the various contexts considered
6. The course will employ the following teaching methods:
- Lecture-style lessons;
- Group discussions;
- Philosophical dialogue;
- Exercises/practice activities.
7. Evaluation of learning outcomes (via discussions, interviews, questionnaires)

The course includes lectures, opportunities for active participation by students, teamwork, guest speakers and some experiential moments.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Fabrizio d'Aniello La vita al lavoro Ricerche di Pedagogia e Didattica 2017
Martha Nussbaum Non per profitto. Perchè le democrazie hanno bisogno della cultura umanistica Il Mulino 2010
Margaret Atwood Per ultimo il cuore Ponte delle grazie 2015
Peter Mayo, Paolo Vittoria Saggi di pedagogia critica oltre il neoliberismo Società Editrice Fiorentina 2017
L. Bertell, F. de Cordova, A. De Vita, G. Gosetti Senso del lavoro nelle economie diverse. Uno studio interdisciplinare Franco Angeli 2017

Examination Methods

A) Assessment for attending students is in two parts: 1. a written composition discussing a piece of personal research on a specific issue, and reflecting as appropriate on the texts in the bibliography; 2. an oral presentation delivered in the course of a special learning day.
B) Assessment for non-attending students takes the form of a written examination comprising 8 open questions, which will assess knowledge of the course texts and the student’s critical and interpretive capacities in relation to the issues covered.

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