Education and Training Science

Education at the nursery school The course is aimed at analysing all players who are fundamental for the educational project of the nursery school (children, parents, teachers and service coordinators) and the methodological elements typical of this profession. All topics will be examined from both a theoretical point of view, presenting the concerning theoretical debate, and a practical one, through a presentation and a critical analysis of operational tools. At the end of the course, the student will (Knowledge and understanding):  know the main points of the pedagogical debate on the planning and evaluation in the educational field;  critically recreate the contemporary pedagogical debate regarding childhood education;  know the main observation tools for educational relationships in the childhood services. At the end of the course, the student will be able to (Skills to acquire):  use different observation tools for educational contexts and for self- and hetero-evaluation on the quality of childhood services;  document, using several kinds of language, the educational projects and experiences;  use critical and self-critical knowledge and skills needed for planning and realizing educational interventions for children aged 0-3 years;  plan, document and evaluate educational contexts for childhood;  develop a critical and autonomous mind-set on the learned contents.