The course pursues the learning outcomes of the Degree Programme in Philology, Linguistics and Literary Traditions, allowing students to become familiar with and critically assess the history of pedagogy, understood as a useful tool for designing and managing educational activities, both in and outside of school contexts.
Expected learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of the course unit students must:
- be familiar with the themes and currents of pedagogic thought, particularly in the modern and contemporary era, placing them in relation to the development of economic systems, social structures and political institutions;
- understand the terminology and research methods of the history of pedagogy;
- understand and know how to explain the relations existing between the implementation of pedagogic ideas and the evolution of educational practices and school systems;
- Critical thinking skills:
At the end of the course unit students must:
- demonstrate the ability to analyse and interpret texts on the history of pedagogy.
Communication skills:
Students will be able to:
- clearly present the results of their individual studies and research using the technical language of the discipline.