Didactic Methodologies and Technologies
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basics of Didactics, Education technology and Media education with an interdisciplinary approach to the humanities and philosophical research, for training and updating activities.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student:
- knows the teaching methods and how use new media to innovate teaching and learning processes
- Understands the function of significant methodological reflections concerning the problems of media education, in particular the conscious use of media in schools and in society
- understands the problems related to the teaching-learning processes and the theories and solutions applied
- understands the connection between the contents and methods of philosophical research and the contents and methods of educational research
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the graduate
- can apply the knowledge about educational technologies and media education to innovate teaching processes and develop awareness of the use of the same tools.
- communicate, share and develop knowledge and skills in formal training using an appropriate lexicon
- develop independent judgment in observing the problems of education
At the end of the course, the student:
- knows the teaching methods and how use new media to innovate teaching and learning processes
- Understands the function of significant methodological reflections concerning the problems of media education, in particular the conscious use of media in schools and in society
- understands the problems related to the teaching-learning processes and the theories and solutions applied
- understands the connection between the contents and methods of philosophical research and the contents and methods of educational research
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the graduate
- can apply the knowledge about educational technologies and media education to innovate teaching processes and develop awareness of the use of the same tools.
- communicate, share and develop knowledge and skills in formal training using an appropriate lexicon
- develop independent judgment in observing the problems of education
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1. Fundamentals of didactics and teaching methodologies
Basic introduction to the fundamentals of teaching, with a specific focus on the methodologies that suit different purposes and the conditions of learning.
2. Educational and education technologies
The innovations experienced over the past 20 years will be specifically addressed, starting with the spread of new media. The didactic use of media will be analysed with regard to both presence learning and online and blended learning.
3. Media education for schools and for an inclusive society
Media education issues are presented, with particular concern to the responsible use of media in scholastic and educational contexts for the education in inclusive citizenship.
The course is open to all students of the University of Milan who are interested in learning basic theoretical concepts for providing lessons in schools and training contexts.
Basic introduction to the fundamentals of teaching, with a specific focus on the methodologies that suit different purposes and the conditions of learning.
2. Educational and education technologies
The innovations experienced over the past 20 years will be specifically addressed, starting with the spread of new media. The didactic use of media will be analysed with regard to both presence learning and online and blended learning.
3. Media education for schools and for an inclusive society
Media education issues are presented, with particular concern to the responsible use of media in scholastic and educational contexts for the education in inclusive citizenship.
The course is open to all students of the University of Milan who are interested in learning basic theoretical concepts for providing lessons in schools and training contexts.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is needed
Teaching methods
Lectures
Debate and discussion
Group work
Online discussion
e-tivites
Debate and discussion
Group work
Online discussion
e-tivites
Teaching Resources
Readings and assignments for attending students:
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
1. Garavaglia, A & Petti, L. (2022). Nuovi media per la didattica. Milano: Mondadori
2. Rivoltella, P.C. & Rossi, P.G (a cura di) (2024). Tecnologie per l'educazione. Milano: Pearson. (selection of chapter - more information in the online course in MyAriel)
3. Bruni, F., Garavaglia, A. & Petti, L. (a cura di) (2019). Media Education in Italia. Oggetti e ambiti della formazione. Milano: FrancoAngeli (only chapters 1-5, 7-13, 19-22);
4. digital resources available through the online course.
5. Online activity to be submitted in digital format through the online course.
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
6. Choose one of the following books:
a. Rosa, H. (2020). Pedagogia della risonanza. Conversazione con Wolfgang Endres. Scholè.
b. Rosa, H. (2023). Risonanza e vita buona. Educazione e capitalismo accelerato. Conversazioni con Nathanaël Wallenhorst. Scholé.
c. Panciroli, C. & Rivoltella, P.C. (2023). Pedagogia algoritmica. Per una riflessione educativa sull'Intelligenza Artificiale. Morcelliana.
7. Online activity to be submitted in digital format through the online course.
Readings and assignments for non-attending students:
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
1. Garavaglia, A & Petti, L. (2021). Nuovi media per la didattica scolastica.
Teorie, Design, esperienze. Milano: Mondadori
2. Rivoltella, P.C. & Rossi, P.G (a cura di) (2024). Tecnologie per l'educazione. 2nd edition. Milano: Pearson;
3. Bruni, F., Garavaglia, A. & Petti, L. (a cura di) (2019). Media Education in Italia. Oggetti e ambiti della formazione. Milano: FrancoAngeli;
4. Lessons and digital materials and resources available through the online course.
5. Online activity to be submitted in digital format through the online course.
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
6. Choose one of the following books:
a. Rosa, H. (2020). Pedagogia della risonanza. Conversazione con Wolfgang Endres. Scholè.
b. Rosa, H. (2023). Risonanza e vita buona. Educazione e capitalismo accelerato. Conversazioni con Nathanaël Wallenhorst. Scholé.
c. Panciroli, C. & Rivoltella, P.C. (2023). Pedagogia algoritmica. Per una riflessione educativa sull'Intelligenza Artificiale. Morcelliana.
7. Online activity to be submitted in digital format through the online course.
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
1. Garavaglia, A & Petti, L. (2022). Nuovi media per la didattica. Milano: Mondadori
2. Rivoltella, P.C. & Rossi, P.G (a cura di) (2024). Tecnologie per l'educazione. Milano: Pearson. (selection of chapter - more information in the online course in MyAriel)
3. Bruni, F., Garavaglia, A. & Petti, L. (a cura di) (2019). Media Education in Italia. Oggetti e ambiti della formazione. Milano: FrancoAngeli (only chapters 1-5, 7-13, 19-22);
4. digital resources available through the online course.
5. Online activity to be submitted in digital format through the online course.
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
6. Choose one of the following books:
a. Rosa, H. (2020). Pedagogia della risonanza. Conversazione con Wolfgang Endres. Scholè.
b. Rosa, H. (2023). Risonanza e vita buona. Educazione e capitalismo accelerato. Conversazioni con Nathanaël Wallenhorst. Scholé.
c. Panciroli, C. & Rivoltella, P.C. (2023). Pedagogia algoritmica. Per una riflessione educativa sull'Intelligenza Artificiale. Morcelliana.
7. Online activity to be submitted in digital format through the online course.
Readings and assignments for non-attending students:
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
1. Garavaglia, A & Petti, L. (2021). Nuovi media per la didattica scolastica.
Teorie, Design, esperienze. Milano: Mondadori
2. Rivoltella, P.C. & Rossi, P.G (a cura di) (2024). Tecnologie per l'educazione. 2nd edition. Milano: Pearson;
3. Bruni, F., Garavaglia, A. & Petti, L. (a cura di) (2019). Media Education in Italia. Oggetti e ambiti della formazione. Milano: FrancoAngeli;
4. Lessons and digital materials and resources available through the online course.
5. Online activity to be submitted in digital format through the online course.
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
6. Choose one of the following books:
a. Rosa, H. (2020). Pedagogia della risonanza. Conversazione con Wolfgang Endres. Scholè.
b. Rosa, H. (2023). Risonanza e vita buona. Educazione e capitalismo accelerato. Conversazioni con Nathanaël Wallenhorst. Scholé.
c. Panciroli, C. & Rivoltella, P.C. (2023). Pedagogia algoritmica. Per una riflessione educativa sull'Intelligenza Artificiale. Morcelliana.
7. Online activity to be submitted in digital format through the online course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
oral exam: The purpose of the oral exam will be to test the knowledge and skills acquired by students in light of the activities and other course topics.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discusses during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- communication skills in terms of the appropriateness of the language used to explain the competences acquired and the related problems.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discusses during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- communication skills in terms of the appropriateness of the language used to explain the competences acquired and the related problems.
M-PED/03 - METHODOLOGIES OF TEACHING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Garavaglia Andrea
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