Experimentalism, Storytelling, Museum (ENG) a.y. 2025-2026 – Corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze pedagogiche

CFU: 12
Course code: 804002924
SSD: PAED-02/B
Master’s Degree: Scienze pedagogiche
Language: Italian

Course delivery modalities: In-presence/on-line learning
Period:
Attendance: Optional
Assessment method: Written exam

Pre-requisites:
None

Program:
The course aims to provide the skills and knowledge required to use the theoretical and methodological principles of empirical and experimental investigation in heritage education and valorisation contexts, with particular reference to the definition of a research problem, the formulation of a hypothesis, the identification of the main data collection tools, the critical revision of hypotheses, as well as the selection of coherent paths for the solution of research problems. It also provides students with the necessary tools to design research projects in the educational field that meet the educational needs of a given context and to make judgements on educational situations in the field of experimental research.

Program:

The course aims to provide the skills and knowledge required to use the theoretical and methodological principles of empirical and experimental investigation in heritage education and valorisation contexts, with particular reference to the definition of a research problem, the formulation of a hypothesis, the identification of the main data collection tools, the critical revision of hypotheses, as well as the selection of coherent paths for the solution of research problems. It also provides students with the necessary tools to design research projects in the educational field that meet the educational needs of a given context and to make judgements on educational situations in the field of experimental research.

Text books:
Poce, A. (2020). Education research in museum settings: methodologies, tools and functions. ISBN 978-8849544060. Napoli: ESI. Poce, Antonella (2019) (a cura di). Studi Avanzati di Educazione Museale. Lezioni. Napoli: ESI, ISBN 978-8849539011 Poce, A. (2022) (a cura di). Studi Empirici di Educazione Museale 2. Napoli: ESI, ISBN 978-88-495-4920-2. Poce A. (2023) (a cura ddi). Studi Empirici di Educazione Museale 3. Napoli: ESI. ISBN 978-88-495-5277-5 education materials available during the lectures

Text books:

Poce, A. (2020). Education research in museum settings: methodologies, tools and functions. ISBN 978-8849544060. Napoli: ESI.
Poce, Antonella (2019) (a cura di). Studi Avanzati di Educazione Museale. Lezioni. Napoli: ESI, ISBN 978-8849539011
Poce, A. (2022) (a cura di). Studi Empirici di Educazione Museale 2. Napoli: ESI, ISBN 978-88-495-4920-2.
Poce A. (2023) (a cura ddi). Studi Empirici di Educazione Museale 3. Napoli: ESI. ISBN 978-88-495-5277-5
education materials available during the lectures

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Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:
LEARNING OUTCOMES: KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: to know the main elements of experimental pedagogy, also in the field of museum and heritage education; APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: to recognise and use basic data collection tools, data analysis and evaluation tools in informal and formal educational contexts; MAKING JUDGEMENTS: to identify the teaching methodologies most coherent with the context to analyse and evaluate the main docimological solutions according to a selected context and defined objectives COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Explain in an orderly and argued manner the concepts learned, especially in terms of the objectives and phases of an educational project, in Italian and English. LEARNING SKILLS: to know how to apply theoretical concepts to design educational heritage activities.

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
to know the main elements of experimental pedagogy, also in the field of museum and heritage education;
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
to recognise and use basic data collection tools, data analysis and evaluation tools in informal and formal educational contexts;
MAKING JUDGEMENTS:
to identify the teaching methodologies most coherent with the context
to analyse and evaluate the main docimological solutions according to a selected context and defined objectives
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Explain in an orderly and argued manner the concepts learned, especially in terms of the objectives and phases of an educational project, in Italian and English.
LEARNING SKILLS:
to know how to apply theoretical concepts to design educational heritage activities.

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:
The evaluation takes place in the following way: Students will take the exam through a written test lasting a total of 60 minutes which requires the answer to 60 multiple choice questions (4 response items). Scores are awarded by assigning 1/thirtieth for each correct closed answer (0/thirtieth for incorrect and/or non-provided answers). The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria: – Not passed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in knowledge and understanding of the subject; poor analysis and synthesis skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are presented inconsistently and with inappropriate language. – 18-20: Just sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics, with occasional generalizations and imperfections; sufficient capacity for analysis, synthesis and autonomy judgment, the arguments are frequently presented in an inconsistent manner and with a lexicon inadequate. – 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topic; adequate analytical skills e synthesis with coherent and logical arguments, but with an often inadequate vocabulary. – 24-26: Good knowledge and understanding of the topics; good analytical skills e synthesis with arguments expressed rigorously, but with a vocabulary that is not always adequate. – 27-29: Excellent knowledge and understanding of the topics; remarkable analytical skills and synthesis. Good independent judgement. Topics presented rigorously and with a vocabulary. – 30-30 cum laude: Excellent level of knowledge and understanding of the topics. Excellent ability of analysis, synthesis and independent judgement. The arguments are expressed in an original way and with adequate vocabulary.

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:

The evaluation takes place in the following way:
Students will take the exam through a written test lasting a total of 60 minutes which requires the answer to 60 multiple choice questions (4 response items). Scores are awarded by assigning 1/thirtieth for each correct closed answer (0/thirtieth for incorrect and/or non-provided answers).
The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
– Not passed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in knowledge and understanding of the subject; poor analysis and synthesis skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are presented inconsistently and with inappropriate language.
– 18-20: Just sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics, with occasional generalizations and imperfections; sufficient capacity for analysis, synthesis and autonomy judgment, the arguments are frequently presented in an inconsistent manner and with a lexicon inadequate.
– 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topic; adequate analytical skills e synthesis with coherent and logical arguments, but with an often inadequate vocabulary.
– 24-26: Good knowledge and understanding of the topics; good analytical skills e synthesis with arguments expressed rigorously, but with a vocabulary that is not always adequate.
– 27-29: Excellent knowledge and understanding of the topics; remarkable analytical skills and synthesis. Good independent judgement. Topics presented rigorously and with a vocabulary.
– 30-30 cum laude: Excellent level of knowledge and understanding of the topics. Excellent ability of analysis, synthesis and independent judgement. The arguments are expressed in an original way and with adequate vocabulary.

Attendance modalities:
The course, delivered in a blended mode, includes both in-presence lectures and distance learning activities. In-presence lectures (2h) will be balanced by plenary discussions on specific topics, in-progress exercises and assessment activities. The distance learning activities include video lectures, self-regulated learning activities, exercises, use of OERs, case studies and case histories, web seminars. Attendance is not compulsory, but strongly recommended.

Attendance modalities:

The course, delivered in a blended mode, includes both in-presence lectures and distance learning activities. In-presence lectures (2h) will be balanced by plenary discussions on specific topics, in-progress exercises and assessment activities. The distance learning activities include video lectures, self-regulated learning activities, exercises, use of OERs, case studies and case histories, web seminars.
Attendance is not compulsory, but strongly recommended.