EPISTEMOLOGY OF FORMATION - 64068

The course aims to allow students:

·     to acquire knowledge about the epistemological status and the methodological practices of formation and of pedagogy;

·     to know and understand the epistemological principles of the complexity paradigm as a pedagogical paradigm;

·     to understand how the study of complex systems has transformed the contemporary science and the human sciences, their forms, their epistemological principles, their methods;

·     to learn a subject specific vocabulary, acknowledging specific characteristics of pedagogy in comparison with other human sciences, while enhancing interdisciplinary approaches;

·     to develop argumentative skills, as well as texts analysis skills.

At the end of the course the student will be able:

·     to develop the ability to autonomously and critically apply pedagogical knowledge and complex knowledge paradigm in their future professional practice, integrating one’s own methods and instruments with those of other similar professions

·     to translate the theoretical knowledge into a complex and critical approach in his/her professional environment

·     to improve skills in interpreting educational, social and organizational contexts