Education and Educational Institutions (Modulo A) a.y. 2025-2026 – Corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze pedagogiche

Teacher: Prof. Carlo Cappa

CFU: 12
Course code: 804002807
SSD: M-PED/02
Master’s Degree: Scienze pedagogiche
Language: Italian

Course delivery modalities: In-presence/on-line learning
Period: I semestre
Attendance: Optional
Assessment method: Oral examination/Valutazione in itinere

Modulo A
History of Education and Educational Institutions History (6 CFU)

Pre-requisites:
L-19 Science Education or notions about humanities

Program:
1) What is “philosophy of education” 2) Italian context and European scenario 3) Some authors and themes

Text books:
1) Giuseppe Bertagna (a cura di), Educazione e formazione. Sinonimie, analogie, differenze, Roma, Edizioni Studium, 2018 2) To be defined

Bibliography:
To be defined

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Among the most relevant educational traditions, liberal education has an important role. This tradition is rooted, since the XV century, on a new reading of the Greek and Latin heritages, revisited in the framework of Christian culture and of the different historical context. The cursus studiorum based on humanities, in this manner, is become the corner stone of the gentlemen’s education and the role of some important educational ideas still relevant today. The course expects the student to reach a knowledge of this tradition and of the major educational works of Modernity. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: knowledge and understanding of historical development of liberal education APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: systematic reading of classical and contemporary work of our this specific educational tradition MAKING JUDGEMENTS: interpretation of educational works, making reference to their historical context COMMUNICATION SKILLS: careful mastery of vocabulary of the field LEARNING SKILLS: orienting him/herself in this educational and cultural tradition

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Among the most relevant educational traditions, liberal education has an important role. This tradition is rooted, since the XV century, on a new reading of the Greek and Latin heritages, revisited in the framework of Christian culture and of the different historical context. The cursus studiorum based on humanities, in this manner, is become the corner stone of the gentlemen’s education and the role of some important educational ideas still relevant today. The course expects the student to reach a knowledge of this tradition and of the major educational works of Modernity.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
knowledge and understanding of historical development of liberal education
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
systematic reading of classical and contemporary work of our this specific educational tradition
MAKING JUDGEMENTS:
interpretation of educational works, making reference to their historical context
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
careful mastery of vocabulary of the field
LEARNING SKILLS:
orienting him/herself in this educational and cultural tradition

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:
The exam assesses the student’s overall preparation, the ability to combine knowledge about each part of the syllabus, the coherence of argumentation, the analytical ability, and the autonomy of judgment. In addition, the student’s command of language and clarity of presentation are also assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors (1. knowledge and understanding; 2. applying knowledge and experience; 3. making judgments; 4. learning skills; 5: communication skills). The final grade will be based 70% on the student’s depth of knowledge and 30% on the student’s ability for expression (written and oral) and independent critical thinking. The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria: – Failed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in the knowledge and the understanding of the subject matter; poor analytical and synthesizing skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are exposed inconsistently and with inappropriate language. – 18-20: Knowledge and understanding of topics barely adequate, with occasional generalizations and imperfections possible; sufficient capacity for analysis synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the arguments are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/non technical language. – 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the subject; proper analysis and synthesis skills with coherent, logical argumentation, but with language that is often inappropriate/non technical. – 24-26: Moderate knowledge and understanding of the subjects; good analytical and synthesis skills with arguments expressed rigorously but with language that is not always appropriate/technical. – 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subjects; remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics expounded rigorously and with appropriate/technical language. 30-30L: Excellent level of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Excellent skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent judgment. Arguments are expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language.

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:

The exam assesses the student’s overall preparation, the ability to combine knowledge about each part of the syllabus, the coherence of argumentation, the analytical ability, and the autonomy of judgment. In addition, the student’s command of language and clarity of presentation are also assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors (1. knowledge and understanding; 2. applying knowledge and experience; 3. making judgments; 4. learning skills; 5: communication skills).
The final grade will be based 70% on the student’s depth of knowledge and 30% on the student’s ability for expression (written and oral) and independent critical thinking.
The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
– Failed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in the knowledge and the understanding of the subject matter; poor analytical and synthesizing skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are exposed inconsistently and with inappropriate language.
– 18-20: Knowledge and understanding of topics barely adequate, with occasional generalizations and imperfections possible; sufficient capacity for analysis synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the arguments are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/non technical language.
– 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the subject; proper analysis and synthesis skills with coherent, logical argumentation, but with language that is often inappropriate/non technical.
– 24-26: Moderate knowledge and understanding of the subjects; good analytical and synthesis skills with arguments expressed rigorously but with language that is not always appropriate/technical.
– 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subjects; remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics expounded rigorously and with appropriate/technical language.
30-30L: Excellent level of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Excellent skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent judgment. Arguments are expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language.

Attendance modalities:
Lecture, group discussion of topics and texts. E-learning. Attending and participating to topic discussions