91832 - Teaching Methodology and Special Pedagogy Workshop (G.B)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the laboratory the student: - is able to move independently in applying the specific techniques learned independently or within projects organized by the institutions; - will know how to deal with other subjects on how to use and document the techniques learned; - can place the specific knowledge learned in different types of service; - will be able to evaluate the limits and advantages of the technical instruments learned; - will be able to transfer the technologies learned in different contexts by making personal modifications and additions.

Course contents

The educational potential of unstructured materials

The main purpose of the laboratory is to encourage the students in the growth and development of a serene, curious and aware attitude towards unstructured materials in education. The proposal provides for alternating visits to Projects that support the theme in relation to services for children and schools with classroom meetings in which to actively experiment with explorations. We will carry out a laboratory at the REMIDA Center in Calderara and another at LA BORSA DI BO in via Battirame.

On the one hand, the student will have the opportunity to interact directly with unconventional materials by building his own relationship with them and to ask himself about the actions, teaching methods and the most appropriate tools to support, in the daily reality within the services, the natural propensity of children to interact with unstructured contexts and materials by intentionally supporting learning processes.

Key words: unstructured materials, design, exploration, autonomy, trust.

Directions on how to reach places will be provided during the first lesson and student insurance coverage will be extended.

Readings/Bibliography

- Guerra M. (a cura di) (2017) Materie intelligenti. Il ruolo dei materiali non strutturati e artificiali negli apprendimenti dei bambini, ed. Junior Parma.

- Donati P., Diolaiti R., Per restituire la natura ai nostri bambini. Linee guida per la realizzazione di piccoli interventi naturali nei giardini dei nidi e delle scuole dell'infanzia, in RIVISTA INFANZIA, 2015

Teaching methods

The laboratory provides active teaching methods. Explorations and visits to significant places.

Assessment methods

Final report or project work starting from an in-depth focus chosen by the individual or groups.

Teaching tools

e-learning platform

Office hours

See the website of Michela Schenetti