Study-unit Environmental and sustainability pedagogy
| Course name | Investigation and security sciences |
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| Study-unit Code | A003411 |
| Curriculum | Comune a tutti i curricula |
| Lecturer | Francesco Marsili |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2024/25 |
| Learning activities | Caratterizzante |
| Area | Discipline antropologiche, storico-geografiche e psico-pedagogiche |
| Sector | M-PED/01 |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | • pedagogy as a science among the sciences of education • education in the globalized world: schools at a crossroads • education as a space for rethinking humanity from a perspective of social, economic, and environmental sustainability • the 2030 agenda and future challenges in the landscape of educational policies • sustainability of human potential development processes • the educational environment: principles and design perspectives • inclusive education as a sustainable paradigm |
| Reference texts | Testi obbligatori - La Terra che unisce. Lineamenti di pedagogia dell’ambiente (Birbes & Bornatici, 2023) - EcoEdu Skills. Competenze educative per un'ecologia dello sviluppo sostenibile (a cura di Morganti, 2023) - Slide e materiali forniti durante le lezioni e caricati in Unistudium Testi facoltativi - Manuale di pedagogia e didattica (Frabboni & Pinto Minerva, 2013) - La ricerca educativa per lo sviluppo del talento (Marsili, 2024) |
| Educational objectives | The course has a dual purpose: to develop essential knowledge about Pedagogy and to provide a multidimensional framework of the environment as a central factor in education. It is based on an ecological-systemic approach to education, which offers a broad and in-depth perspective on the dynamics and functions of education in relation to different systems and environments. The constructs and concepts addressed are analyzed through the lens of sustainability mechanisms, which serve as a key interpretative framework for the future progress of the educational and social system. In detail, the course's learning objectives are: - Recognizing the elements that establish Pedagogy as an autonomous science - Identifying and describing the objects of Pedagogy - Reflecting on the role of Pedagogy in today's educational context - Understanding the paradigmatic elements for the transition from special education to inclusive education - Recognizing human potential and fostering its development in a sustainable context - Acquiring knowledge of the essential elements of Environmental Pedagogy |
| Prerequisites | The course does not require any specific prerequisites. |
| Teaching methods | The teaching methods are diverse: - Traditional lecture-based method - Formative assessment and feedback - Discussion and active participation in lessons The course is structured as a traditional lecture-based course, but on certain highly relevant topics, additional in-depth activities may be proposed for small group work. |
| Other information | Attendance of the lessons is strongly recommended. |
| Learning verification modality | The assessment focuses on the fundamental aspects of the course and is based on the study of the texts listed in the bibliography. The objective of the evaluation is to verify: - Mastery of the course content and the acquisition of essential disciplinary knowledge; - The ability to communicate concepts and course objectives clearly, effectively, and accurately, using appropriate pedagogical terminology; - Argumentative and reflective competence, demonstrating a critical approach to the topics covered; - The ability to recognize categories, languages, and concepts specific to the pedagogical debate in relation to the course content. The assessment of learning progresses through different stages: - Initial test – Written open-ended response, completed via computer or smartphone on the Unistudium platform ¿ Written feedback - Midterm test – Written open-ended response, completed via computer or smartphone on the Unistudium platform + Self-assessment ¿ Written feedback - Final exam – Oral examination + Oral self-assessment ¿ Oral feedback + Grade out of 30 The underlying idea of this assessment method is the application of formative assessment, which involves the collection of evidence (data) on students’ starting points and progress throughout the learning process, providing guidance on how to prepare for the final exam. The initial and midterm tests will not be graded on a 30-point scale but will serve as opportunities for students to receive feedback on their learning process. Additionally, self-assessments will play a significant role, being required both midway and at the end of the course. These assessments are crucial for fostering awareness of one’s own learning journey. |
| Extended program | The course is structured into various modules, each focusing on the following topics: - The Sciences of Education: Characteristics and Distinctive Elements - The Characteristics of Pedagogy as a Science - The Objects of Pedagogy - Pedagogy Between Ideology and Utopia - The Environment in Pedagogical Reflection - Environment and Genetics in the Development of Potential - The Sustainability of Education, Special Education, and Inclusive Education - The Ecological-Systemic Approach to Education - Sustainability: A Key Concept in Educational Policies and Practices |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | Obiettivi 4, 10, 11 e 16 |