Module 1 – Fundamentals of didactics (12h): the dimensions of didactics (2h); instructional models and teaching strategies (6h); classroom management (4h)
Module 2 – Group work (10 h.): leadership, group management and working phases (4h), methods, techniques and group practices (6h).
Module 3 – Teaching models for professional development (8h): professional learning and teaching aspetcs (4h); social platforms, informal contexts and professional development (4h).
- G. Bonaiuti, A. Calvani, M. Ranieri (2016). Fondamenti di didattica. Roma: Carocci.
- Agosti A. (2006). Gruppo di lavoro e lavoro di gruppo. Aspetti pedagogici e didattici. Milano: FrancoAngeli.
One book at your choice between:
- Manca S., Ranieri M. (Eds) (2017). Special Issue on “Reshaping professional learning in the social media landscape: theories, practices and challenges”. QWERTY, 12(2). http://www.ckbg.org/qwerty/index.php/qwerty (Open access).
- - Ranieri, M., Fabbro, F., Nardi, A. (2019). La media education nella scuola multiculturale. Teorie, pratiche, strumenti. Pisa: ETS.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge and understanding: understanding the main teaching strategies, especially group work methodologies.
Applying knowledge: being able to manage teaching processes and facilitate learning.
Making judgements: being able to formulate evidence based judgements.
Communication skills: being able to communicate about knowledge and problems related to teaching adult people.
Learning skills: being able to manage self-direct learning paths.
Prerequisites
Being able to use the basic vocabulary of the field.
Being able to read in English is important since many references come from international literature.
Being able to self-organize their own activities of study is crucial to keep the pace.
Teaching Methods
The course is based on the following teaching methods: euristyc teaching (16 h.), discussions (10 h.), workshops based on group work (10 h.), supporting teaching contents delivered through Moodle.
Type of Assessment
Attendants: evaluation is based on an intermediate (reports’ production and presentation) and final exam (multiple choice questionnaire, 30 questions). The final grade is given by the mean between the two grades.
Non attendants: evaluation is based on a multiple choice questionnaire (30 questions) and a reports’ production/discussion (4000 words + 10 references) on group work methods, to be sent to the teacher 1 month before the exam. The final grade is given by the mean between the two grades.
Course program
Objectives
Knowledge and understanding: understanding the main teaching strategies, especially group work methodologies.
Applying knowledge: being able to manage teaching processes and facilitate learning.
Making judgements: being able to formulate evidence based judgements.
Communication skills: being able to communicate about knowledge and problems related to teaching adult people.
Learning skills: being able to manage self-direct learning paths.
Prerequisites
Being able to use the basic vocabulary of the field.
Being able to read in English is important since many references come from international literature.
Being able to self-organize their own activities of study is crucial to keep the pace.
Contents
Module 1 – Fundamentals of didactics (12h): the dimensions of didactics (2h); instructional models and teaching strategies (6h); classroom management (4h)
Module 2 – Group work (10 h.): leadership, group management and working phases (4h), methods, techniques and group practices (6h).
Module 3 – Teaching models for professional development (8h): professional learning and teaching aspetcs (4h); social platforms, informal contexts and professional development (4h).
Texts
- G. Bonaiuti, A. Calvani, M. Ranieri (2016). Fondamenti di didattica. Roma: Carocci.
- Agosti A. (2006). Gruppo di lavoro e lavoro di gruppo. Aspetti pedagogici e didattici. Milano: FrancoAngeli.
- Manca S., Ranieri M. (Eds) (2017). Special Issue on “Reshaping professional learning in the social media landscape: theories, practices and challenges”. QWERTY, 12(2). http://www.ckbg.org/qwerty/index.php/qwerty (Open access).
Teaching methods
The course is based on the following teaching methods: euristyc teaching (16 h.), discussions (10 h.), workshops based on group work (10 h.), supporting teaching contents delivered through Moodle.
Evaluation
Attendants: evaluation is based on an intermediate (reports’ production and presentation) and final exam (multiple choice questionnaire, 30 questions). The final grade is given by the mean between the two grades.
Non attendants: evaluation is based on a multiple choice questionnaire (30 questions) and a reports’ production/discussion (4000 words + 10 references) on group work methods, to be sent to the teacher 1 month before the exam. The final grade is given by the mean between the two grades.