Sciences and Teaching of Natural Systems

Using as a problematic reference the two essays by John Dewey, The Unity of Science as a Social Problem and Experience and Education, the course aims to examine the characteristics, methodology and areas of intervention of experimental research in educational sciences and possibility to use research results in making educational policy decisions.The epistemological and methodological problems that arise in field research in the field of educational sciences will be examined with particular attention to research on the effectiveness of training systems in the transmission of language skills. Specific attention will be paid to the evaluation of educational services in nurseries and early childhood education services with particular attention to the use of tools for observation and detection of the quality of services and the educational relationship. Once the course is completed, the students will have acquired knowledge relating to the main themes of experimental pedagogy and will be able to know and understand general themes and problems relating to the fields of study of educational sciences. '' use of observation and survey tools, particularly in the contexts of nursery schools and services for early childhood and personal assistance (family homes, reception centers for minors, etc.). Students will acquire knowledge relating to the use of research and analysis methodologies with particular reference to the population made up of children in the 0-3 year range and of the different forms of educational documentation that can be used in the nursery. (Knowledge and understanding) Through the attendance of the Experimental Pedagogy course, students will develop the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired and therefore to design and conduct small experimental researches, to build, validate and use evaluation and observation tools in particular intended for children in the age group. of 0-3 years. They will also be able to present the collected data so that they are accessible even to non-expert readers (Applying knowledge and understanding). At the end of the course, students will be able to interpret information and be able to reflect on problems relating to the field of study, demonstrating that they have acquired a scientific attitude and possess critical and self-critical skills. Specifically, they will have matured particular attention to critical analysis in the context of infant-toddler centers and educational services for young children (under 3 years old) and their families (Making judgments) Through the activity of study and reflection on the themes of experimental pedagogy, analysis of tools and models and methods of communication and dissemination of results, students will develop instrumental skills (writing, oral expression, computer science) in order to promote ability to know how to relate to others, identify oneself in one's job role and know how to work in a team (Communication skills). A further and more general result expected at the end of the course is the ability to learn or possess the skills necessary to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy, to integrate into the constantly evolving world of work and be an active part of society (Ability to learn -learning skills)