73382 - LABORATORIO DI FORMAZIONE PROFESSIONALE PER L'EDUCATORE SOCIALE E CULTURALE II (G.L)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, the student: - is able to move independently in applying the specific techniques learned independently or within institutionally organized projects; - is able to compare with others on how to use and document the techniques learned; - is able to place the specific knowledge learned in different types of service; - is able to evaluate the limitations and merits of the technical instrumentation learned; - is able to transfer the technologies learned to differentiated contexts by making personal modifications and additions.

Course contents

NATURE-BASED EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
The workshop aims to offer future educators knowledge and skills related to nature-based experiential education, an approach to pedagogical reflections and educational practices that focuses on body, experience and connection with nature.

The theoretical and practical tools provided by the workshop enable it to respond to current needs and are consistent with the directions indicated by the Sustainable Development Goals, the European Green Comp framework and the Life Comp framework.

Some of the topics that will be addressed both theoretically and practically are: ecological paradigm, Adventure Education practices and methodologies, pedagogy of the body, social inclusion through nature-based experiential education.

Readings/Bibliography

Since this is a workshop activity, the bibliographical references are to be considered as a support to the learning experience or as an outline for possible further study (they are not mandatory).

• Antonietti, M., Bertolino, F., Guerra, M., & Schenetti, M. (a cura di) (2022). Educazione e natura: Fondamenti, prospettive, possibilità. Franco Angeli.
• Borelli, C. (2024). In cammino con adolescenti "difficili". Franco Angeli.
• Bortolotti, A. (2019). Outdoor Education. Storia, ambiti, metodi. Guerrini.
  
• Farné, R., Bortolotti, A., & Terrusi, M. (a cura di) (2018). Outdoor Education: prospettive teoriche e buone pratiche. Carocci.
• Galiazzo, M. (2017). Giochi per adulti in natura. Teoria. Aracne.
• Gigli, A., Melotti, G., & Borelli, C. (2020). Lo stato dell’arte dei progetti nature-based in ambito educativo, formativo, terapeutico e ricreativo in Italia: quadro concettuale e una possibile categorizzazione dei settori/contesti. Formazione & Insegnamento, 18(1), 77-91.
• Gigli, A., & Borelli, C. (2024). Naturalmente connessi. Prospettive di educazione esperienziale e nature-based. Junior.
• Melotti, G., Gigli, A., & Borelli, C. (2020). Lo stato dell’arte dei progetti nature-based in ambito educativo, formativo, terapeutico e ricreativo in Italia: i dati di una ricerca di mappatura. Formazione & Insegnamento, 18(2), 210-226.
• Rotondi, M. (2004). Formazione outdoor: apprendere dall’esperienza. Teorie, modelli, tecniche, best practices. Franco Angeli.

Teaching methods

Apart from some lecturing moments aimed at introducing the fundamentals of nature-based experiential education, the planned activities include practical exercises and moments of shared reflection from experience.

Some examples of the possible practices that will be proposed:
-Walk and talk;
-Exploration of urban/natural environments;
-Trust games and motor challenges;
-Observation of natural/urban environments;
-Body activation and relaxation experiences.

Assessment methods

The final evaluation, which will result in Idoneity, includes verification of participation (active and constant), the possible writing of some short written reports, and qualitative ways of monitoring the practical experiences (e.g., group debriefing, reflexivity and self-assessment exercises...).

Teaching tools

The lecturer will provide slides, links to videos, scholarly articles, book chapters, documentation of educational activities... and other materials that are deemed useful to further the topic.

Office hours

See the website of Chiara Borelli