Course Topics
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Teaching format
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Educational objectives
The course is interdisciplinary in nature and aims to introduce basic knowledge on issues of complexity, in particular the development of skills in the world of globalisation and sustainability. It identifies as its aims promoting a culture of sustainability, fostering the development of critical thinking and promoting the adoption of ecologically responsible behaviour. The aim of the course in the articulation of the 2 modules is to make the learner aware of the various issues that concern professional complexity, the environment and the knowledge of possible solutions. Course objectives are: - to frame the topic of sustainability within the ecological paradigm - identify crucial areas of action for humanity, nature and the planet; - analyse the dimensions of sustainability starting from what has been identified as the main areas of intervention by the Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals; - return an integrated and integral vision of dimensions and humanity. - provide the tools for a critical-reflective approach to the profession

Additional educational objectives and learning outcomes
With the aim of providing students with both an adequate mastery of general scientific methods and content and the acquisition of professional knowledge related to the role of future social educators of students, the course includes the following outcomes - to know the evolution of the pedagogical debate on complexity, globalisation and sustainability up to the contemporary framework of the UN 2030 Agenda; - to know the main theoretical references underlying the pedagogical interpretation of complexity and sustainability from the perspective of global competence; - understand some pedagogical elements and the most relevant educational issues related to the horizon of professionalism; - reflect on the role of education in the transition towards a more sustainable society; - to critically relate the knowledge learnt to the professionalism of an educator. The students will be able to use the knowledge appropriately, effectively and flexibly in order to design educational interventions in the social, school and extra-curricular context. They will know the distinctive features of reflective professionalism and will be able to use different reflective modes, recognising their repercussions on the participatory production of knowledge.

Assessment
Intermediate assessment papers and supplementary oral interview as a review of the experience and/or course content

Evaluation criteria
Awarding of a single final mark. Intermediate assessments and the oral test will take into account: relevance, clarity of argument, critical analysis skills, ability to rework, reflection