Education and Training Science

The Course intends to develop the essential contours of the Italian educational system under both synchronic and diachronic aspects. In particular, the cultural, pedagogical, socio-political and legal dimensions that characterise the system will be highlighted, highlighting their specificities and interconnections. Specific attention will be paid to the most recent developments to relate the topics covered to the professional profiles outlined in the university curriculum and the prospects for inclusion in different work contexts. Also, with this in mind, part of the Course (3 CFU) will be specifically dedicated to the 0-3 age group, focusing on a few key themes: the "curriculum," relationships, the environment, play, and participation in education. By way of example, we indicate the main macro-areas on which the course will focus: the educational system in Italy from national unification to the present day (overview, perspectives and open issues); the integrated 0-6 system in the current institutional framework; the culture of participation; and school-territory interaction/integration. A workshop dedicated to early childhood is an integral part of the course. Participation in the workshop activities is mandatory in order to take the exam. Students who cannot attend the workshop must contact the lecturer to define the work to be done individually. The course is ideally divided into four parts. The first part (8 lessons) will be dedicated to the birth and evolution of the education system in Italy, with specific references to the European context, especially about early childhood education services. The second part (4 lessons) will explore key themes for defining educational pathways for 0-6 year olds: the “curriculum”, the educational relationship, the space-time environment, and play. The third part (4 lessons) will deal with the culture of participation in educational services for 0-6-year-olds. The fourth part of the course (5 lessons) will be dedicated to the workshop.

No specific entry prerequisites are required

Examination texts. 1) D. Caroli, Per una storia dell'asilo nido in Europa tra Otto e Novecento, Milano, Fran-coAngeli, 2015, limitatamente alle seguenti parti: Introduzione, pp. 9-18; Parte terza – La diffusione delle crèches in Italia dalla metà dell’Ottocento al fascismo, pp. 199-346. 2) N.S. Barbieri, Asili nido e scuole dell’infanzia nella storia italiana, in F. De Giorgi, A. Gaudio, F. Pruneri (a cura di), Manuale di storia della scuola italiana. Dal Risorgimento al XXI secolo, Brescia, Morcelliana/Scholé, 2019, pp. 69-115. 3) A. Bondioli, D. Savio, Educare l'infanzia. Temi chiave per i servizi 0-6, Carocci, Roma, 2018. 4) M. Amadini, Crescere partecipando. Contesti e prospettive educative per il sistema in-tegrato 0-6, Scholé/Morcelliana, Brescia 2020. Non-attending students should contact the lecturer for the indication of compensatory materials. These materials will be subject to assessment of learning in the examination (written test). Reference bibliography Additional texts and readings will be suggested in relation to the various topics covered in the course of the lectures and the students' interests. The study of the in-depth materials indicated in the course of the lectures is not to be considered compulsory for the purpose of passing the proficiency exam.

Attendance: in person. Class attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. Non-attending students should contact the lecturer for the indication of compensatory materials. These materials will be subject to assessment of learning in the examination (written test). Completion of the activities related to the laboratory is mandatory in order to pass the exam. Students who cannot attend the laboratory must contact the lecturer to define the work to be done individually.

The examination: a) will be written; b) will cover the topics discussed in class and included in the study texts; c) will be differentiated based on attendance. For attending students: the examination will consist of three (3) closed-ended questions with open-ended answers (each worth eight points – 9/30). For non-attending students, the exam will consist of three (3) closed-ended questions with open answers, concerning the exam texts (each worth eight points – 8/30) and one (1) closed-ended question with an open answer, concerning the compensatory material (worth 3 points – 3/30). The laboratory activity and/or the paper produced will be worth up to 3/30 of the overall assessment. The assessment will take into account the quality of the student's participation in group work and the quality of the paper produced by the student, in a small working group or – exceptionally – individually. The final exam mark will therefore be the sum of the mark obtained in the written test (up to 27/30) and the laboratory activity (up to 3/30). To pass the exam, students must obtain an overall mark of at least 18/30. The examination test will last two hours. In evaluating the test, the following general indexes of judgment will be taken into account overall: a) for questions with multiple-choice answers, the accuracy of the answer will be taken into account; b) for open-ended questions, on the other hand, the mastery and conceptual organization of the thematic content, the thematic breadth and organicity of the discussion, the specialized lexical correctness, the level of in-depth study and ability to make theoretical connections, the ability to critically rework knowledge, and the ability to infer theoretical knowledge of the operational plan in a professional context will be taken into account. The choice of written test is related to the expected learning outcomes, especially regarding the ability to make theoretical connections (including in interdisciplinary terms) and critically rework knowledge. There are no intermediate tests.

Consistent with the educational objectives of teaching the Italian Educational System, there will be face-to-face lectures, seminar-type meetings with scholars and experts on the Italian educational system, individual and group study itineraries, and presentation of materials by students. The frontal lecture constitutes the predominant form of course delivery, given the numerical size of the students and the availability of classroom space. However, students will be encouraged to actively intervene according to the forms that the setting allows (e.g. with argumentative contributions on the sheets prepared by the lecturer, with discussion of the materials presented from time to time, as tools for critical reworking, etc.). Attendance: in person. Class attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. Non-attending students should compulsorily contact the lecturer for an indication of compensatory materials (also for exam purposes).