The course aims to address in a critical and complex key the educational philosophical issues that invite the transformation of pedagogical thought for the freedom of the person, according to the specificity of the authors addressed.

In a context dominated by computer codes, the need for deepening and understanding epistemology and interpretative-generative practice becomes essential for the student-oriented to the pedagogical understanding of reality.

Educational semiosis represents a transversal interpretation, which favors international dialogue and the possibility of critical argumentation of the reality reflected in social media.

The attention paid to the need to know how to ask the appropriate questions, to research on the specific topics of gnoseological consideration to achieve the autonomy of reflection and use of different codes and forms of educating communication.

The program is divided into lessons of 2 hours each, according to the following scheme:

1.   Introduction to the course: fundamentals

2.1 Philosophy of Education: Theory and Practice I

2.2 Philosophy of Education: Theory and Practice II

2.3 Philosophy of Education: Theory and Practice III

3.1 Educational codes and semiosis I

3.2 Educational codes and semiosis II

3.3 Educational codes and semiosis III

4.   Educational subalternity and problematicism

4.1 Educating subalternity and education to reason

5.  Conscientisation and problematicism

6. Bertin and Gramsci

7. Bertin and Freire

8. Bertin and contemporary society

9. Problem posing or knowing how to doubt

10.1 Culture of silence and listening I

10.2 Culture of silence and listening II

11.   Political education and educating philosophy (I and II)

12.   Oppressed and oppressors. The rebellion of the masses (I and II) 

13.   Educating to release

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

Using a moodle-based hybrid environment, training evaluation tests (self-assessments) are delivered online. 

Teaching

The course consists of lectures, seminars, and active debates, with case studies, research, and international contributions presented in an online environment that allows students to directly participate. Participation in discussions, dialogues, and debates related to specific topics.

Innovative teaching methods

In-person lectures will be complemented by optional small group exercises, also offered via the Moodle platform, followed by oral presentation and collective discussion.

Attendance

Not mandatory.

Course books

1. Frabboni, F. e Pinto-Minerva, F. (2022). Introduzione alla pedagogia generale. Roma-Bari, Laterza.

2. Freire, P. (2004). Pedagogia dell'autonomia. Saperi necessari per la pratica educativa, Torino, Edizioni Gruppo Abele.

Assessment

Written exam with open-ended questions.

A written examination consisting of three open-ended questions is planned.

The questions will require compliance with the following main criteria:

- argumentation and demonstration of critical thinking with respect to the program content,

- the correct articulation of the answer from an analytical perspective in order to analyze and evaluate different pedagogical dynamics,

- the ability to reflect with specificity on disciplinary language and acquired knowledge.

The planned time for the test: 45 minutes.

Each of the criteria is assessed with equal punctuation. The final score is expressed in thirtieths.

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

Non-attending students are invited to regularly consult the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it in which all the materials made available by the teacher and those used during the lessons and seminars (slides and videos discussed in class, examples of reflective devices, in-depth materials, bibliographic ideas, etc.) will be periodically inserted.

Through the same platform, they will be able to carry out the ongoing exercises suggested by the teacher.

Attendance

Not mandatory.

Course books

1. Frabboni, F. e Pinto-Minerva, F. (2022). Introduzione alla pedagogia generale. Roma-Bari, Laterza.

2. Freire, P. (2004). Pedagogia dell'autonomia. Saperi necessari per la pratica educativa, Torino, Edizioni Gruppo Abele.

Assessment

Written exam with open-ended questions.

A written examination consisting of three open-ended questions is planned.

The questions will require compliance with the following main criteria:

- argumentation and demonstration of critical thinking with respect to the program content,

- the correct articulation of the answer from an analytical perspective in order to analyze and evaluate different pedagogical dynamics,

- the ability to reflect with specificity on disciplinary language and acquired knowledge.

The planned time for the test: 45 minutes.

Each of the criteria is assessed with equal punctuation. The final score is expressed in thirtieths.

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.