The course aims to give students tools to understand and master the knowledge of the methodology of human sciences.

1. Research as a social process. The aims of research.

2. The itinerary of research. The circularity between theory and empirical research. Cognitive styles and paradigms. The problem of knowledge.

3. The basic elements of research: problem, field, variables, hypotheses, methods, instruments, sources.

4. The research framework. The phases. Descriptive, explanatory, transversal, longitudinal, census and sample searches. Sampling methods. Development and pre-test.

5. The implementation of research. Data collection. Quantitative data and qualitative data. Hypothesis testing. Presentation of the results.

6. Research methods and techniques:

   - Survey: interview and questionnaire.

   - Social indicators.

   - Experiment and its applications.

   - Observation.

   - Life stories.

   - Case studies and comparative methods.

   - Use of documents and content analysis.

4. The field research.

    - Studying i fenomeni socio-educational phenomena.

    - Family.

    - Socio-educational services for early childhood.

    - School.

    - Training center.

    - Reception and recovery community.

    - Young people's meeting points.

No one.

It is expected that students will acquire:
1. knowledge and understanding: mastery of knowledge about the methodology of human sciences.
The students will attain this knowledge: by participating in lessons and through the analytical study of the texts proposed by the teacher and discussed in the classroom.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories provided by the course; developing new insights, both from a theoretical and empirical point of view.
To be achieved through classroom discussions, interacting with the teacher, reading texts.
3. Making judgements: critical reflection on themes, topics, texts presented.
This capability will mature in the interaction in the classroom, with the teacher and with fellow students, in reading essays, articles, scientific papers.
4. Communication skills: the ability to communicate their knowledge in a clear and correct manner.
Outcomes to be achieved by discussions in the classroom, interacting actively during lectures, workshops, seminars, asking and answering questions, and also through written contributions.
5. Learning skills: methods of analysis of the problems, independent judgment. Skills to be acquired primarily discussing with other students and with the teacher the themes of the course. Knowledge of the study materials will offer a greater capacity for further learning. The teacher in the course will encourage the acquisition of such skills, which will be evaluated during the exam.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Through the Mooodle platform will be made available to students materials to allow them to put in context the topics that will be covered in the course. 
The teaching material made available by the lecturer can be found, together with other supporting activities, inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it 

Teaching

Frontal lessons. Contextual study, in all the parts shown, of the course texts and materials provided by the teacher. Explanation of the best use of the work materials uploaded by the teacher in the Blended platform.

Attendance

No one.

Course books

E. Besozzi, M. Colombo, Metodologia della ricerca sociale nei contesti socio-educativi, Guerini, Milano 2020.

Assessment

The assessment is done individually by oral examination on the occasion of regular exams by a board chaired by the form teacher.

The examination aim is to establish the ability to use knowledge and concepts acquired during the course, with particular reference to the following aspects: mastery of knowledge about the methodology of human sciences; awareness of its constituent elements; acquisition of cultural foundations as to develop capacity for critical evaluation.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Individual study of the course program in all its part.

Attendance

Not required.

Course books

E. Besozzi, M. Colombo, Metodologia della ricerca sociale nei contesti socio-educativi, Guerini, Milano 2020.

Assessment

The assessment is done individually by oral examination on the occasion of regular exams by a board chaired by the form teacher.

The examination aim is to establish the ability to use knowledge and concepts acquired during the course, with particular reference to the following aspects: mastery of knowledge about the methodology of human sciences; awareness of its constituent elements; acquisition of cultural foundations as to develop capacity for critical evaluation.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.