OVERVIEW

The Course addresses the problem of the scientific identity of Clinical Pedagogy and the dynamics of deformation, miseducation and de-instruction that can involve the lives of subjects.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide the general foundations of Clinical Pedagogy by structuring, on the one hand, the pedagogical dimensions in their epistemological references and by building, on the other, the clinical paths relating to self-formation and education assumed in their praxis-existential dimensions.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objective of the Course is to acquire the foundational knowledge relating to Clinical Pedagogy and the professional skills of the clinical pedagogist.
The achievement of adequate knowledge and an effective understanding capacity relating to the fundamental theoretical dimensions of Clinical Pedagogy and the deformative, miseducational and de-instructional problems of the human being is aimed at understanding and solving problems attributable to the pedagogical dynamics of deformation and miseducation that generate states of existential unease. This is done through the acquisition of critical-interpretative skills aimed at developing an autonomy of judgment in dealing with situations of deformation, miseducation and de-instruction.

PREREQUISITES

There are no specific requirements.

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 problems of deformation, miseducation and de-instruction of human being: theoretical and practical aspects; the professional profiles of pedagogist and clinical pedagogist.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For the Master's Course in “Pedagogia, Progettazione e Ricerca Educativa” (DISFOR – 36 hours; 6 CFU)
- G. Sola, Trattato di Pedagogia Clinica, Il Melangolo, Genova, 2024;
- I. Barbieri Wurtz, Tertium Comparationis. Pedagogie Comparate, Crisi Sociale e Pedagogia Clinica, Anicia, Roma, 2025;
- Max Scheler, ed. G. D'Acunto, Il dolore, Castelvecchi, Roma, 2016 (o altra edizione).

For the Bachelor's Course in “Educazione Professionale” (DISSAL – 30 hours; 3 CFU)
- G. Sola, Trattato di Pedagogia Clinica, Il Melangolo, Genova, 2024.

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

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

23th September 2025

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.

The exam's dates are indicated on the  Aulaweb page.

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.

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.

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, all the information relating to the organization and carrying out of the course activities will be detailed.

For students with disabilities or with specific learning disorders (SLD):

Students with disabilities or SLD are reminded that in order to request adaptations for exams, they must first upload their certification on the University’s website at servizionline.unige.it in the “Students” section. The documentation will be verified by the University’s Services for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and SLD (https://rubrica.unige.it/strutture/struttura/100111).

Subsequently, well in advance (at least 10 days) of the exam date, an email must be sent to the professor with whom the exam will be taken, copying both the School’s Referent for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and SLD (laura.traverso@unige.it) and the above-mentioned Sector using one of the following addresses (disabili@unige.it; dsa@unige.it). The email must specify:

-the name of the course

- the date of the exam

- the student’s surname, name, and matriculation number

- the compensatory tools and dispensatory measures deemed functional and requested. 

The referent (Prof. Laura Traverso) will confirm to the professor that the applicant has the right to request adaptations for the exam and that such adaptations must be agreed upon with the professor. The professor will respond by communicating whether it is possible to use the requested adaptations.

Requests must be sent at least 10 days before the exam date in order to allow the professor to evaluate their content. In particular, if you intend to use concept maps for the exam (which must be much more concise than the maps used for study) if the sending does not respect the established times, there will not be the necessary technical time to make any changes, which could be requested by the professor.

For further information on the request for services and adaptations, consult the document: Linee guida per la richiesta di servizi, di strumenti compensativi e/o di misure dispensative e di ausili specifici 

For foreign students:

it is recommended to contact the Professor in order to clarify and agree on aspects related to the organization of teaching, preparation, and the way the exam is conducted.