Training didactics (2014/2015)

Learning outcomes

A teaching approach does not only belong to the field of education. Indeed it is possible to think of a form of teaching which is specific to a learning context within vocational training and work, aiming to derive knowledge from and through practical activities. The course aims at:
- providing students with a general overview on current vocational education and training system;
- introducing an epistemology of practice based on a reflective rationality;
- introducing a phenomenological and narrative approach to the study the work practices;
- helping students to devise concrete didactic tools able to enhance a style of learning which values experience, context and the relationship.

The course will deal with the following topics:
- Vocational education and training as a specific context for reflecting upon teaching approach;
- Understanding the relevance of work practice for the improvement of vocational education practices;
- Epistemology of practice based upon reflection in/on action;
- Work practice and personal experience as sources of knowledge;
- Analysis of work practice and narrative inquiry;
- Novels as source for research and tool for vocational education;
- Teaching approach in vocational training as didactics of reflected experience;
- The relationship between learning and work.

Bibliography:

BRUNI L. (2014), Fondati sul lavoro, Vita e Pensiero, Milano, pp. 159.

PASTORE S. (2012), Lavoro e apprendimento. Intersezioni didattiche, Guerini e Associati, Milano, pp. 167.

LIPARI D. (2014), Storie di formatori. Esperienza, apprendimento, professione, FrancoAngeli, Milano, pp. 145.

TACCONI G. (2011), La didattica al lavoro. Analisi delle pratiche educative nell’Istruzione e formazione professionale, FrancoAngeli, Milano, pp. 336.

LEVI P. (1978), La chiave a stella, Einaudi, Torino, pp. 189.

TACCONI G. (2011), Da una nuova epistemologia della pratica lavorativa ad una nuova epistemologia della formazione professionale (paper).

TACCONI G. (2010), Dentro la pratica. La concomitante attenzione ai saperi disciplinari e al successo formativo degli allievi nel racconto di alcuni insegnanti-scrittori, «Rassegna CNOS» 26/2, pp. 167-183 [in: http://www.cnos-fap.it/sites/default/files/riviste/Rassegna%20CNOS%20-%202010%20-%20n.2.pdf].

CNOS-FAP (2012), Dossier Istruzione e Formazione 2011-2012 (paper)

Assessment modalities:
written examination. Further details will be provided at the beginning of the course. The assessment will also include an evaluation of a student’s personal written work to be approved by the teacher.

Notes
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.