Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The workshop aims to present the figure of the Classics (Greek and Latin) teacher in secondary schools, in an era of continuous challenges stemming from the ever-increasing distance of the ancient world from the contemporary one and from the constant confrontation with progressively evolving multimedia tools and techniques. The workshop aims to offer a guide to help understand to whom, why and how to teach the Classics within a school system that tends to marginalise them.
Expected learning outcomes
Brief knowledge of the Italian school system relating to classical culture and awareness of what is required in terms of professional skills and abilities, to undertake a career as a Greek and Latin teacher. A recognition of the main cultural, administrative, and practical operations that the teacher uses in carrying out his/her duties. Reflection on the role of the teacher of Literary Disciplines, Latin, and Greek (teaching class A13 in the current Italian school system).
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Reflection on the role of the teacher in the A13 class - Literary Disciplines, Latin and Greek
- Consideration of the minimum and maximum contents for each year of the five-year high school period
- Peculiarities of Latin vs. peculiarities of Greek
- Finding a balance between knowledge of 'grammar' and understanding of the text
- Is it appropriate to resort to the use of the 'living' language?
- The 'issue' of vocabulary: how to facilitate learning
- The use of computer tools in teaching
- Textbooks: traditional courses vs. innovative courses
- Preparation of classroom questions and assignments
- Interviews with experienced teachers via streaming or, if possible, as in-person guests
- Consideration of the minimum and maximum contents for each year of the five-year high school period
- Peculiarities of Latin vs. peculiarities of Greek
- Finding a balance between knowledge of 'grammar' and understanding of the text
- Is it appropriate to resort to the use of the 'living' language?
- The 'issue' of vocabulary: how to facilitate learning
- The use of computer tools in teaching
- Textbooks: traditional courses vs. innovative courses
- Preparation of classroom questions and assignments
- Interviews with experienced teachers via streaming or, if possible, as in-person guests
Prerequisites for admission
Adequate knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek.
Teaching methods
Given the need to acquire awareness of classroom dynamics, the lessons will be based on the active, personal, and creative participation of individual learners.
- Presentation of topics and collective discussion,
- Practical individual or group exercises.
- Presentation of topics and collective discussion,
- Practical individual or group exercises.
Teaching Resources
They will be indicated during the workshops and made available on the workshop's Ariel website (https://myariel.unimi.it/).
Assessment methods and Criteria
The student's participation and effective contribution to the assigned activities are assessed.
The final result of the workshop is recorded as either Approved or not Approved.
The final result of the workshop is recorded as either Approved or not Approved.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Sannino Rossella