Programme

Social pedagogy and social forms of education: foundations, scope and development of social pedagogy; the relationship between educational processes and social, cultural, economic and political contexts; the diversity of learning environments.
Education, inclusion and tackling inequalities: the role of education in combating social exclusion, marginalisation and educational poverty, with particular attention to those in vulnerable situations.
Community and local education: popular education, community outreach, participatory planning, action research, the integrated education system and educational practices in formal, non-formal and informal contexts.

Prerequisiti

No specific prior knowledge is required.

Core Documentation

Catarci, M. (2026), Le forme sociali dell’educazione. Servizi, territori, società, Milano, FrancoAngeli.

Attendance

Attendance is not compulsory. Students engage with course content and participate in the activities provided through the online learning platform. An in-person seminar is also planned.

Type of evaluation

Learning is assessed through a test covering the entire Educational Cluster “EC6_Option A Intercultural and Psychosocial Theories and Methods in Education” (Professors Carrus and Catarci). The test comprises a total of 61 questions: 60 closed-ended questions and 1 open-ended question (specifically, 20 closed-ended questions for each of modules 1, 2 and 4, and 1 open-ended question for module 3). The total duration of the test is 90 minutes. Closed-ended questions assess knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of social pedagogy, the social forms of education, and processes promoting inclusion and addressing inequalities. Open-ended questions assess the ability to connect course topics, apply knowledge to the analysis of educational situations, make independent judgements and use appropriate disciplinary terminology. Assessment takes into account the accuracy and completeness of answers, the ability to analyse and apply knowledge, independent judgement, coherence of argument and clarity of expression. For grading purposes, a pass reflects essential knowledge of the course content and the ability to analyse straightforward educational situations. Intermediate grades reflect increasingly comprehensive knowledge and a greater ability to make connections and apply concepts. The highest grades require in-depth knowledge, critical analysis, well-supported arguments and precise use of disciplinary terminology.