The course aims to:
- describe the main lines of the transition from research orientations that move in a objectivistic and rationalistic framework to mostly qualitative orientations turned to open and recursive forms of research,
- identify some relevant qualitative research on vocational education and training in the major search engines and in academic sites,
- understand the main features of the research method named "analysis of educational practice",
- know the main characteristics of the qualitative-ethnographic approach in educational research, linking it to a concrete research process in educational contexts,
- know the review criteria in the scientific review process.
The course will deal with the following topics:
- main research topics in education and TVET context,
- the epistemological framework of doing research about educational practice,
- the research about TVET,
- data collection and analysis methods,
- the main resources for educational research in TVET context
- peer-review criteria.
Bibliography:
- An article to be chosen according to the given criteria.
- The materials provided in the e-learning space.
- LIPARI, D. (2016). Dentro la formazione. Etnografia, pratiche, apprendimento. Milano: Guerini Next.
- HAMMERSLEY, M. (2016). Il mito dell’evidence-based. Per un uso critico della ricerca sociale applicata. Milano: Raffaello Cortina.
Author | Title | Publisher | Year | ISBN | Note |
Lipari, D. | Dentro la formazione. Etnografia, pratiche, apprendimento | Guerini | 2016 | 9788868960773 | |
Hammersley, M. | Il mito dell'evidence-based. Per un uso critico della ricerca sociale applicata | Raffaello Cortina Editore | 2016 | 9788860307958 |
Assessment modalities:
oral exam. Further details will be provided at the beginning of the course in the Course Syllabus. The assessment will also include an evaluation of a student’s personal work to be approved by the teacher.
Course activities:
- teacher’s lectures. Students active participation will be fostered.
- Group activities on case studies and other practical tasks.
Students have to consult the Syllabus on the teacher’s personal page.
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