00798 - Experimental Pedagogy

Academic Year 2016/2017

  • Docente: Maria Lucia Giovannini
  • Credits: 2
  • SSD: M-PED/04
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Professional education (cod. 8477)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students will:

- know the methodological issues related to educational research

- know both qualitative and quantitative methods of research

- know the main research designs

- know methods and tools to realize empirical educational research.

Furthermore, students will be able to:

- make a connection between multiple variables to perform complex analysis of specific educational environments

- design a case study to deepen the knowledge of new or less studied educational fields and reflect autonomously upon them

- structure a project presentation and report on progress and results of an empirical research.

Course contents

-educational research' models and perspectives;
-qualitative and quantitative dimensions of educational research;
-educational research' tools and methods
-methods for planning, monitoring and assessment in education

Readings/Bibliography

- C. Coggi, P. Ricchiardi, (2005), Progettare la ricerca empirica in educazione,Carrocci editore, Roma.

- Notes for the course (M.L. Giovannini ed.)

- E. Luppi (2014), Prendersi cura della terza età. Valutare e innovare i servizi per anziani fragili e non autosufficienti. Franco Angeli, Milano.

Teaching methods

Face to face lessons together with group work activities.

Assessment methods

Formative assessment during the course and a written examination at the end.

Teaching tools

At the beginning of the course students will be given detailed instructions about how activities will be carried out and how the materials will be used in order to support the learning process.

Office hours

See the website of Maria Lucia Giovannini