OVERVIEW

The Course is focused on the scientific identity of Clinical Pedagogy and, more specifically, on deformation and miseducation dimensions which can be involved in the life of the human being.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Course has, as main purposes, the structural knowledges related to Clinical Pedagogy and the professional skills of the clinical pedagogist.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The achievement of proper knowledge and understanding regarding the fundamental theoretical dimensions of Clinical Pedagogy and the problems of deformation and miseducation of the human being aims to understand and solve problems attributable to the pedagogical dynamics of deformation and miseducation generating states of existential malaise. This through acquisition of critical and interpretative skills revolved to mature an autonomy of judgment in dealing with situations of deformation and miseducation.

TEACHING METHODS

Lessons are conducted in the presence of the teacher and have mainly character of lectures. Within the course, group activities and seminars can be provided.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The program of the Course will consist, mainly, in the following contents: the identity of Clinical Pedagogy; the relationship between Clinical Pedagogy and General Pedagogy; Clinical Pedagogy and Pedagogical Sciences; the questions of deformation and miseducation of human being: theoretical and practical aspects; the professional profiles of pedagogist and clinical pedagogist.

According to the "Sustainable Development Goals" established by the UN Agenda 2030, the Teaching is specifically committed to the promotion of "Goal 4. To provide quality, equitable and inclusive education and learning opportunities for everyone".

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For the Master's Course in “Pedagogia, Progettazione e Ricerca Educativa” (DISFOR – 36 hours; 6 CFU)
- G. Sola, Introduzione alla Pedagogia Clinica, Il Melangolo, Genova, 2008;
- M. Gennari, Formema, Il Melangolo, Genova, 2015;
- M. Foucault, L’ermeneutica del soggetto, Feltrinelli, Milano (qualunque ristampa).

For the Bachelor's Course in “Educazione Professionale” (DISSAL – 30 hours; 3 CFU)
- G. Sola, Introduzione alla Pedagogia Clinica, Il Melangolo, Genova, 2008;
- M. Gennari, Formema, Il Melangolo, Genova, 2015.

For non-attending Students, the texts for the exam are the same.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIANCARLA SOLA (President)

PAOLO LEVRERO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

3 of October 2023.

Class schedule

CLINICAL PEDAGOGY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Exam is written. The written exam is finalized to verify acquired knowledge by the Students and their critical capabilities in the elaboration of the learned contents.

Evaluation criteria: relevance of contents, argumentation of acquired knowledge, logical coherence, language properties, critical-problematic ability.

The exams take place at the Department of Scienze della Formazione(Genoa, Corso A. Podestà, 2). The classroom, assigned by the office, will be indicated both on the University portal "Easyacademy" and on the screens at the entrance to the Department, on the day of the exam.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written exam is designed to probe the knowledge gained by the student and his critical processing capabilities of the learned contents. In order to this, the exam, lasting 60 minutes, is organized into a small number of open questions. During the course of the examination, students can consult books in the program. Students have to attend the exam with the program of the current academic year in, even if they are enrolled in previous academic years. In the case of insufficient results, students will have to attend the exam again in the same manner.

Examination procedures are the same also for non-attending students.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Any change in the usual teaching activities (classes and office hours) will be reported in the AulaWeb page of the Course. On the AulaWeb page will be detailed all the information related to the organization and the conduct of the course teaching activities.

Other Informations

Students with DSA, disability or other special educational needs are recommended to contact the professor at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods which, according to the course’s objectives, consider the modalities individual learning and set suitable compensatory tools.

Students from abroad are invited to contact the teacher in order to clarify and agree on the aspects relating to the didactic organization, preparation and methods of conducting the exams.