Ateneo - UPO

Theories and Techniques of Observation and Educational Design. The Evolution of the Professional Educator Profile. Fundamental principles of educational planning

Crisafulli, Molteni, Paoletti, Scarpa, Sambugaro, Giuliodoro "Il Core Competence dell'educatore professionale" Edizioni UNICOPLI. Maida, Molteni, Nuzzo "Educazione e osservazione" teorie, metodologie e tecniche Carocci editore ANEP “Codice Deontologico dell'Educatore Professionale”. Andrea Costa “Le nuove competenze dell'Educatore” Animazione Sociale/Aprile 2001.
Trinchero R. I metodi della ricerca educativa, Laterza, 2022.

To develop educational and methodological skills through the acquisition of theoretical knowledge related to educational methodologies and techniques. Analyze and discuss how to design educational experiences and interventions in educational services.

Transversal skills acquired during secondary school, such as teamwork, communication and presentation skills, problem solving, research of bibliographic sources.

Classroom lectures with the use of multimedia audiovisual tools. "Case studies" to promote problem-solving skills. During the lectures, students are encouraged to engage in continuous peer discussions and interactions with the instructor.

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

An oral examination is planned to assess the level of knowledge and comprehension of the course content, communication skills, and judgment autonomy.

The Professional Educator: Birth and Development of the Role. Legal Recognition of the Profession. The Professional Profile of the Educator within Healthcare Roles. The New Competencies of the Professional Educator Educational Observation. Theoretical Frameworks Educational Observation. Theoretical Models Approaches to Knowledge Educational Observation: Perception, Observation, Relationship. Educational Observation: Methodologies and Techniques. Types and Levels of Observation. Observation and Educational Planning. Participatory Educational Observation and Planning. Observation Techniques: Narrative Techniques, Systematic Observation Techniques. Educational Observation: Methodological Principles, Etiquette, Environments and Contexts, Group Observation, Observing the Body.
Introduction to Educational Planning Understand the fundamental concepts of educational planning. Know the educational planning process. Analysis of Educational Needs Learn how to conduct an educational needs analysis. Understand the importance of identifying user needs. Definition of Educational Objectives. Learn how to set clear, measurable objectives for educational programs. Understand how goals drive the design process. Selection of Teaching Strategies Examine different strategies and methodologies. Understand how to choose the most appropriate strategies for the established objectives. Development of the Educational Project Create a complete educational project, including materials and resources. Apply the principles learned in previous lessons in concrete design. Presentation and Feedback Students will present their educational projects to other participants. The class provides feedback and suggestions to improve projects.

Understanding the profile of the professional educator. Knowledge of theoretical lines and models of educational observation. Knowledge of methods and techniques of educational observation. Ability to apply educational observation techniques. Students will be encouraged to develop their own vision on pedagogy and its relationship with educational planning, experimenting with the theoretical knowledge acquired during the course through practical activities and the creation of concrete educational projects.