The objectives of the course are: to acquire knowledge of the basic concepts of experimentalism; to acquire the theoretical and methodological foundations of empirical and experimental investigation in the field of education; to acquire the theoretical, methodological and technical foundations of educational evaluation; to identify the elements of problem definition; to interpret and formulate hypotheses; to establish pathways for the critical revision of hypotheses; to select pathways for problem-solving; to subject words and concepts of educational language to critical revision.
Curriculum
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The course main objective is to teach students the theoretical and procedural aspects of research in education. Hence, the first part of the course will focus on the historical and theoretical bases of experimental education from the origin until now; on the procedures for defining the research field, the methods and the data collecting tools, the data analysis. In the second part, through the study of research activities, the concepts will be turned into practice.
The seminar is an integral part of the course, and will be devoted to reading and commenting on a classical text on education.
The whole course (lessons + seminar) is worth 9 ECTS.
- C. Angelini, E. Manetti (a cura di), "Imparare a scrivere a mano", Epsylon, 2018 (available from November 2018).
- J. Dewey, "Le fonti di una scienza dell'educazione". A copy of this text will be available for students to download.
- In order for students to pass the exam, it is necessary to study also the materials that will be available on http://formonline.uniroma3.it/, in the private area. The login codes will be communicated both during the lessons and on the professor's web page.
Programme
Experimental Education is a course for the students of Educational Studies and is composed of a basic course (36 hours of lessons) and a seminar (18 hours of lesson).The course main objective is to teach students the theoretical and procedural aspects of research in education. Hence, the first part of the course will focus on the historical and theoretical bases of experimental education from the origin until now; on the procedures for defining the research field, the methods and the data collecting tools, the data analysis. In the second part, through the study of research activities, the concepts will be turned into practice.
The seminar is an integral part of the course, and will be devoted to reading and commenting on a classical text on education.
The whole course (lessons + seminar) is worth 9 ECTS.
Core Documentation
- B. Vertecchi, G. Agrusti, B. Losito, "Origini e sviluppi della ricerca valutativa", Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2010.- C. Angelini, E. Manetti (a cura di), "Imparare a scrivere a mano", Epsylon, 2018 (available from November 2018).
- J. Dewey, "Le fonti di una scienza dell'educazione". A copy of this text will be available for students to download.
- In order for students to pass the exam, it is necessary to study also the materials that will be available on http://formonline.uniroma3.it/, in the private area. The login codes will be communicated both during the lessons and on the professor's web page.
Type of delivery of the course
This course is held mainly in class, though there will be some compulsory online learning units.Type of evaluation
The final exam will be a multiple choice test, lasting 60 minutes, and composed of 60 questions concerning the whole programme, as follows: - 15 questions on B. Vertecchi, G. Agrusti, B. Losito, "Origini e sviluppi della ricerca valutativa", Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2010; - 15 questions on C. Angelini, E. Manetti (a cura di), "Imparare a scrivere a mano", Epsylon, 2018; - 15 questions on the online study materials; - 15 questions on John Dewey, "Le fonti di una scienza dell'educazione". Wrong answers will score 0. The students who will attend both the seminar and the online activities will be given the opportunity to split the exam into two segments: the first one, focussing on the seminar and the online materials (30 questions in 30 minutes), will be held once the course has been concluded (December 2018); the second one, on the remaining texts (30 questions in 30 minutes), will be held according to the general examination schedule. There will be a unique final vote at the end. Attention: the exam must be completed within two sessions from the first segment, otherwise this will be canceled and students will have to pass the whole test. teacher profile teaching materials
Student attitudes and achievement. Variables influencing student achievement. Measuring and assessing student achievement.
Educational research. Research problems, research questions, and research hypotheses. Models for surveys.
Experimental approach. Variables and constructs. Measures and scales.
Observation. Interviewing in educational research.
Experimental pedagogy and educational sciences.
B. Vertecchi, G. Agrusti, B. Losito, Origini e sviluppi della ricerca valutativa, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2010.
J. Dewey, Le fonti di una scienza dell'educazione (varie edizioni).
Additional teaching materials and articles will be provided during the course.
Programme
Education and state of nature. Education and instruction. Educational determinism. The school as a specialized-educational institution.Student attitudes and achievement. Variables influencing student achievement. Measuring and assessing student achievement.
Educational research. Research problems, research questions, and research hypotheses. Models for surveys.
Experimental approach. Variables and constructs. Measures and scales.
Observation. Interviewing in educational research.
Experimental pedagogy and educational sciences.
Core Documentation
B. Vertecchi, Le parole della scuola, Milano, RSC-La Nuova Italia, 2002.B. Vertecchi, G. Agrusti, B. Losito, Origini e sviluppi della ricerca valutativa, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2010.
J. Dewey, Le fonti di una scienza dell'educazione (varie edizioni).
Additional teaching materials and articles will be provided during the course.
Type of delivery of the course
Face-to- face lectures and seminar. Online learning support activities (Web and e-mail)Type of evaluation
A final single examination, which will include the topics of face-to-face lectures and workshop, will grant 9 UFC. The examination consists of a written test, and – on request – of an oral examination. The written test consists of 90 multiple choice questions. Questions are structured as single best answer questions i.e. a question followed by 4 responses, only one of which is correct. The oral examination may be requested only by those candidates who obtained a passing grade (at least grade 18 out of 30). Should a candidate not receive a passing grade for the written examination (54 correct answers), the examination must be repeated in the subsequent examination cycle.