93486 - Iconography and Iconology Workshop (E)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the laboratory, the student: is able to apply the knowledge and methods covered in the integrated course within a simulated learning environment; is able to reflect critically, in group settings, on the topics addressed during the workshop.

Course contents

The laboratory will explore the relationship between schools and museums in the design and implementation of educational activities within cultural heritage and local contexts, aimed at children attending pre-primary and primary schools.
Starting from the presentation of national and international case studies and best practices, students will be guided in designing educational pathways that bring children closer to art and cultural heritage through a participatory and inclusive approach.

According to the regulations, students who are unable to attend the first session are required to withdraw their registration (before the list closes) in order to: i) allow other students to take their place; ii) have the opportunity to register for another workshop (simultaneous registration in more than one workshop is not permitted).

Enrollment is allowed in only one workshop, with compulsory attendance. Absences are not permitted for workshops lasting 8 hours (1 CFU)

Readings/Bibliography

• Russo V., Esperienze artistiche nella prima infanzia: uno sguardo su contesti, professionalità e strategie didattiche, «INFANZIA», 2017, 4, pp. 338 – 346.
• Russo V., Bambini e famiglie al museo: percorsi educativi tra scuola ed extrascuola, «INFANZIA», 2016, 3, pp. 201 – 205.

Additional learning materials, case studies, and teaching resources will be made available on the Virtuale platform during the laboratory.

Teaching methods

The laboratory adopts active teaching methods designed to foster participation, discussion and collaborative project work.

Activities include brainstorming, guided group discussions, case study analysis, the design of educational pathways through small-group project work and virtual visits to museums and cultural heritage sites.

Assessment methods

The laboratory is integrated with the Iconography and Iconology course within the Primary Teacher Education program and involves the creation of an individual project to be presented and submitted to the instructor.

The assessment of the laboratory includes four possible outcomes: FAILED (laboratory to be repeated); SUFFICIENT (-1); GOOD (0); EXCELLENT (+1), in relation to the grade obtained in the written exam.

Assessment will take into account the accuracy and completeness of the submitted assignment, the ability to design an educational pathway consistent with the objectives of the laboratory and the appropriate use of discipline-specific terminology.

The laboratory grade will be integrated into the final score of the Iconography and Iconology course.

Please note that attendance at the laboratory is a prerequisite for taking the Iconography and Iconology exam.

Teaching tools

• Multimedia presentations and videos.
• The University of Bologna's Virtuale platform.
• MOdE – Museum of Education of the University of Bologna, for the exploration of digital resources and case studies.

Office hours

See the website of Veronica Russo