General didactics (Teaching methodologies) a.y. 2025-2026 – Scienze dell'Educazione e della Formazione (EDU)

Teacher: Prof.ssa Angela Spinelli

CFU: 12
Course code: 804002516
Bachelor Degrees: Scienze dell’educazione e della formazione
Language: Italian

Period: I semestre
Course delivery modalities: distance
Attendance: Optional
Assessment method: Oral examination – Written test

Pre-requisites:
Reading the “Questioni attuali dell’istruzione. Pensare nella distanza, pensare la distanza”, I Problemi della pedagogia, Anicia, 1, 2020 (http://www.problemidellapedagogia.it/images/documenti/estratti/01-Questioni-attuali-istruzione.pdf)

Program:
The course presents current research and reflections on teaching methods in different educational contexts, including through the use of digital technologies.

Text books:
Angela Spinelli, Partecipazione digitale. Ipotesi didattiche per la scuola democratica, Anicia, 2022 Angela Spinelli, La formazione nel volontariato fra realtà e possibilità, Franco Angeli, 2016 Francesca Falcone, Lavorare con la ricerca azione, Maggioli, 2016 Study materials in Moodle

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:
LEARNING OUTCOMES: to know the teaching methods to design training interventions and promote teaching and learning processes, also through the use of digital technologies in non-formal contexts KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: know the difference between formal, non-formal, informal learning know the method of research – action in the educational field know the influence of digital technologies in learning processes APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: ability to analyze professional action MAKING JUDGEMENTS: critically understand the structure of a training project COMMUNICATION SKILLS: to present with scientifically based evidence a training project and educational choices LEARNING SKILLS: ability to observe and evaluate professional action

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
to know the teaching methods to design training interventions and promote teaching and learning processes, also through the use of digital technologies in non-formal contexts
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
know the difference between formal, non-formal, informal learning
know the method of research – action in the educational field
know the influence of digital technologies in learning processes
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
ability to analyze professional action
MAKING JUDGEMENTS:
critically understand the structure of a training project
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
to present with scientifically based evidence a training project and educational choices
LEARNING SKILLS:
ability to observe and evaluate professional action

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:
The assessment of learning consists of: ongoing assessment activities available on the platform throughout the academic year; review of a text of the student’s choice (practical test); in-person written test. The examination assesses the student’s overall preparation, ability to relate knowledge to the various parts of the syllabus, coherence of argumentation, analytical ability and autonomy of judgement. The student’s command of written and oral language is also assessed. The final grade is based on the evaluation of the practical test (review) and the written test (questionnaire) according to these criteria: Not passed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies; topics are stated inconsistently and with inappropriate language. 18-20: Barely sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics, with generalisations and imperfections and little analytical/argumentative ability. 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topics, but with generalisations and imperfections and little analytical/argumentative ability. 24-26: Good knowledge and understanding of the topics; good analytical and synthetic skills with clearly expressed arguments, but with not always adequate vocabulary and a mnemonic approach. 27-29: Very good knowledge and understanding of the topics; ability to analyse and synthesise. Good autonomy of judgement. Arguments presented in a rigorous manner and with appropriate vocabulary. 30-30 with distinction: Excellent level of knowledge and understanding of topics. Excellent analysis, synthesis and independent judgement. Arguments are expressed in an original manner and with appropriate vocabulary.

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:

The assessment of learning consists of:
ongoing assessment activities available on the platform throughout the academic year;
review of a text of the student’s choice (practical test);
in-person written test.
The examination assesses the student’s overall preparation, ability to relate knowledge to the various parts of the syllabus, coherence of argumentation, analytical ability and autonomy of judgement. The student’s command of written and oral language is also assessed.
The final grade is based on the evaluation of the practical test (review) and the written test (questionnaire) according to these criteria:
Not passed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies; topics are stated inconsistently and with inappropriate language.
18-20: Barely sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics, with generalisations and imperfections and little analytical/argumentative ability.
21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topics, but with generalisations and imperfections and little analytical/argumentative ability.
24-26: Good knowledge and understanding of the topics; good analytical and synthetic skills with clearly expressed arguments, but with not always adequate vocabulary and a mnemonic approach.
27-29: Very good knowledge and understanding of the topics; ability to analyse and synthesise. Good autonomy of judgement. Arguments presented in a rigorous manner and with appropriate vocabulary.
30-30 with distinction: Excellent level of knowledge and understanding of topics. Excellent analysis, synthesis and independent judgement. Arguments are expressed in an original manner and with appropriate vocabulary.

Attendance modalities:
The course is delivered in a blended format (mix of face-to-face and distance learning) with classroom lessons, online lessons and educational activities to be carried out on the Moodle platform (https://e-learning.uniroma2.it/). Access to the platform is mandatory, attendance at synchronous lessons (both in person and remotely) is optional.