Training didactics (2016/2017)

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:

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

2. TACCONI, G. (2015). Tra Scuola e lavoro. Una prospettiva didattica sul secondo ciclo del sistema educativo di istruzione e formazione. Roma: LAS. Chapters: 2 (L’assetto ordinamentale attuale del secondo ciclo del sistema di istruzione e formazione), 5 (Per una didattica del secondo ciclo) and 6 (Nodi, problemi e prospettive).

3. PERETTI, A. (2011). La sindrome di Starbuck e altre storie. Il lavoro attraverso la letteratura. Milano: Guerini e associati, pp. 223.

4. TACCONI, G. (2016). Il mestiere del formatore secondo Primo Levi. Rassegna Cnos, 32(2), 65-80.

5. LIPARI, D. (2014). Storie di formatori. Esperienza, apprendimento, professione. Milano: Franco Angeli, pp. 145.

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

Assessment modalities:
The assessment will also include 1) the evaluation of a student’s personal written work to be approved by the teacher; 2) a written examination and 2) an oral exam. Further details will be provided at the beginning of the course in the Course Syllabus.

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.

STUDENT MODULE EVALUATION - 2016/2017