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Course Objectives
Philosophy: The aim of the course is to enable students to acquire the ability to define, plan and develop a teaching style arising from the awareness of the complexity of the role of a teacher and the importance of education. The ability to navigate the Italian and European education system as well as the attitude of exercising active and responsible citizenship is enhanced by analysing the current school legislation. The description of the main theoretical approaches in the didactics of philosophy allows students to acquire critical judgement in order to consciously choose the most fruitful perspective. Reflecting on the epistemological status of philosophy leads to the awareness of the difference between it and other human sciences as well as the sciences of nature. Recognizing that philosophy is essentially different from types of knowledge peculiar to other traditional cultures allows students to develop metacognitive skills. The acknowledgement of how TIC and IA can be used both in general didactics and in special didactics supports the acquisition of skills that are crucial in our “digital age” and appropriate to meet special needs students (BES). Explaining the basics of CLIL and of the multi- inter- and trans-disciplinary didactics promotes the acquisition of the “integrated” approach required in our interconnected world. The combination of frontal lessons with workshop activities relates theory and practice, which is required by today’s organization of work. The dialogical and communicative feature of the course improves both metaemotional and communication skills needed in our multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society. Conceiving and developing learning path- and units in the framework of practical exercises allows students to apply and strengthen the contents, which is the most advisable way to start the real teaching.
History: At the end of the course, the student is in possession of a general knowledge of the history of Italy in the early modern age, with particular attention to topics and tools that can be utilized in a teaching context, in order to build curricula in compliance with the National Indications and the Ministry's Guidelines to the State exams.
The student is able to reason about historical facts by putting them into a critical perspective.
The student is able to find and to communicate information, by making use of appropriate instruments.
The student is able to read and to interpret the monumental clues of Italy's townscape and landscape.
The student has developed some basic methodological notions and the usage of a correct terminology.
The student has strengthened his/her ability to memorize and to expose concepts.
Course Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Philosophy: Teaching is modelled according to the learning styles of students and takes into consideration their interests and the challenges at present. Dialogue and self-guided research are enhanced. Many of the teaching methods and strategies explained during the course are implemented: frontal lessons, in which reading and commenting laws and classical philosophical works is also realised, are complemented by activities structured in accordance with teaching techniques such as “brainstorming”, “problem solving”, “role playing”, “case study”, and “cooperative learning”. The use of multimedia presentations takes place within workshop activities, during which students discuss individual aspects of the programme by applying the contents learned and simulating the classroom work. Experts on the course themes are involved in form of speakers given talks or seminar moderators.
History: Lectures, seminars, analysis of texts and images.
Over the classes, students will be encouraged to promote a climate of dialogue and to put forward suggestions for focusing and debate, according to their own personal curiosity and learning needs.
Assessment Methods
Philosophy: The assessment that verifies the acquisition of the course contents and the attainment of the desired skills occurs in two phases: during the lessons, by planning and developing learning materials; at the end of the course, through a dialogue of about 20 min. in length, during which students are invited to orally present what they have learned and to argue by means of the philosophical method. The assessment is expressed on scale of 18-30.
History: Oral examination with assessment expressed in 30/30, based on at least 3 questions for about 20 minutes in length.
Students are asked to show their ability to connect historical knowledge with documentary, litterary, philosophical and iconographical sources.
A special attention will be devoted to appropriate usage of concepts and words on the part of the student.
Active involvement in classes will represent a positive element of evaluation.
Contents
Philosophy: The course offers a legislative, methodological and historical-critical framework of teaching-learning philosophy. It is articulated into the following key topics: definition and teachability of philosophy, goas of learning in general and objectives of teaching philosophy in particular, school reforms and current legislation, new “National guidelines” proposed in April 2026, methodological models and strategies of teaching philosophy, multi- inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches in teaching philosophy, use of ICT and AI in general didactics and in special didactics, involvement of philosophy in CLIL and in school-work training, planning and simulation of a LU.
History: The Italian Risorgimento. Through the reconstruction of a series of historical situations from the Italian past, the course will provide a multi-perspective account of the unification of Italy, dwelling on possible clues for an involving teaching.
Online Resources
More information
Philosophy: The course handout and part of the lesson notes are made available on the “moodle”-platform.
Students that cannot attend the course should study the same educational material as attending students. Erasmus students and PDP or PEI students are kindly asked to contact the lecturer. Communications will take place through the lecturer’s web-site and via e-mail.
History: Students are requested to come to the exam equipped with an identification card.
Bringing along supporting materials, such as notes and schemes, is allowed.
Photocopies of books are strictly forbidden.
This programme applies to the students who attend classes and to students who don't.
Communications from the teacher will be delivered to students by e-mail on the e-learning area, in which all students are due to enroll.
Students are requested to look up the e-learning area on a regular basis and to unload materials provided there.
Erasmus- and PDP- and PEI- students are invited to get in contact with the teacher at the beginning of classes.