B5767 - Formazione inclusiva delle persone con BES

Learning outcomes

This course is part of the initial teacher training programme leading to qualification.

The curriculum set out in Annex A of the Prime Ministerial Decree is designed to ensure that students acquire the required qualifications and meet the minimum professional standards.

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

- will understand the origins and foundations of Special Education, placing it within a historical and cultural context;

- will recognise and identify an epistemological and conceptual framework relating to inclusive educational work aimed at students with special educational needs;

- will be familiar with operational tools, strategies and methodologies for the development of inclusive processes, and for active and independent schoolar and social participation.

Course contents

- The evolution of the concept of inclusion and specific policies for pupils with special educational needs;

- principles, paradigms and terminology of special education;

- representations, stereotypes, prejudices and labelling;

- Key figures in special education;

- The bio-psycho-social perspective;

- School organisation for inclusion: barriers and facilitators;

- Inclusive tools and strategies;

- Networks and partnerships for inclusivity;

- The role and proactive skills of the inclusive teacher.

Readings/Bibliography

Pileri A. (2024), Thinking and Acting on Inclusion: Perspectives on the Profile of the Support Teacher. Milan, FrancoAngeli (Chapter 1 and 2).

The following international documents will also be provided for further reading: ICF (2001), Index for Inclusion (2002), UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006).

Teaching methods

Alongside lectures, there will be interactive sessions that will allow for analysis, reflection and context-specific discussion of the topics covered.

Assessment methods

Eligibility for the course will be determined on the basis of meeting the minimum attendance requirement.

Assessment of students’ understanding of the course content forms part of the final examination for the award of teaching qualification in the relevant subject area of the training programme.



Students with learning difficulties or disabilities: please contact the relevant University office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it). The University Service will propose any necessary adjustments to the students concerned; these must, however, be submitted for the lecturer’s approval 15 days in advance, and the lecturer will assess their appropriateness in relation to the course’s learning objectives.

Teaching tools

The lessons will be delivered using a range of key technological tools, including PowerPoint presentations and videos, alongside the analysis of documents.

Office hours

See the website of Anna Pileri