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Pedagogy and Didactics of Arts and Movement

Semester 1 · 11416 · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 9CP · DE · IT


The importance of movement and play for children's development is analysed in relation to the educational goals of primary and pre-school education. The course is characterised by an innovative perspective that sees play, sport and movement in the context of artistic forms of expression and technology, their didactics and possibilities for effective application.
The course aims to provide a global view of the world of technology, focusing on manual orientation, taking into account gender needs and aspects of inclusion.

Lecturers: Alessandro Luigini, Benjamin Niederkofler, Adriana Pilar Zaragoza Mulas

Teaching Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 40
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
See the individual course modules.

Teaching format
The LECT module lessons are predominantly classroom-based, with case studies and group discussions. The LAB module lessons are predominantly laboratory-based, with ongoing exercises.

Educational objectives
Based on the comparison of theories of human movement sciences and arts pedagogy on the one hand and reflection on their own experience of motor activity and creative forms of expression on the other, students will develop the following competences - the ability to intervene in motor (including sporting activity) and artistic fields; - experimenting with different learning methods and adapting them appropriately to different situations of movement and technique; - in the performance of practical activities the appropriate use of materials, tools and machinery is expected in order to be able to carry out the technical and creative activities carried out; - knowing how to design and evaluate stimulating and problem-posing learning situations for different age groups. In the module, disciplinary theoretical content will be covered and activities offered for the development of professional skills. Knowledge and understanding To know the importance and function of movement in developmental age, to master basic notions of motor development and motor learning. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding To be able to select contents and materials for the promotion of motor activities in the primary school. Autonomy of judgement Being able to observe, analyse and evaluate movement. Communication skills To know the specific language of physical and motor education, to be able to discuss the importance of movement in technical/scientific contexts and during lessons with pupils. Learning skills Acquire strategies, and be able to reflect on these, for planning and realising one's own teaching activities, also in the context of promoting school sport.

Assessment
Interview to assess the knowledge and skills acquired and presentation of the materials produced during the course and any ongoing tests. In the event of a negative assessment for the entire module, any partial exams passed will be considered as already passed when attempting the entire module exam again. However, please note that, even in this case, a negative assessment of the entire module will be counted towards the number of attempts available to take an exam. According to the Examination Regulations, if a student fails an exam in three consecutive attempts, they cannot enrol in the same exam in the three sessions following the last attempt (Article 6, paragraph 4 of the current Examination Regulations).

Evaluation criteria
The module provides for the award of a single final mark. Specifically, for any written tests (also in itinere) the following are considered and assessed: correctness of answers, relevance, logical structure, clarity of argument, ability to summarise, lexical appropriateness and completeness. In relation to the oral test, the following are considered and assessed: relevance, clarity of argumentation, capacity for critical analysis, ability to re-elaborate and reflect on the experience made. In detail: Knowledge of the content of the texts presented and ability to relate the problems addressed in class. Content-oriented and not mnemonic learning of definitions, historical as well as technical content of the discipline. Ability to make connections between the topics covered. Maturity in placing the themes, techniques and methods of form and artistic production in the context of application. Ability to rework acquired knowledge in a personal and critical manner. Examination Didactics of Movement Final oral module examination, taking into account a written assignment (portfolio) to be prepared by the students, which refers to the topics covered, expected learning outcomes and specific educational objectives. Written work (portfolio): Documentation of the planning of an educational activity for primary school. Oral examination: Checking knowledge and understanding of the content covered in the lecture and laboratory.

Required readings

Bibliographical references will be provided during the lecture.



Supplementary readings

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Sustainable Development Goals
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals.

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Modules

Semester 1 · 11416A · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 2CP · IT

Module A — Pedagogy and Didactics of Arts: Technique and Creation

The course aims to focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of form education, both haptic and visual, and more generally on the relationship between art, technique and the body.

Lecturers: Alessandro Luigini

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0

Course Topics
- Art and the body; - Art and movement; - Art and haptic perception; - Performing art; - Craft printmaking and mutlimaterial production; - Traditional printing methods, craft, collage, mixed mixed techniques; - Digital technologies for digitisation (from object to 3D); - Digital technologies for prototyping (from 3D to object);

Teaching format
Teaching will be mainly in the form of lectures, interspersed with case studies and cooperative learning situations. Learning will be fostered by self-assessments in progress.

Required readings

Bibliographic references will be communicated during the lessons.



Semester 1 · 11416B · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 2CP · IT

Module B — Didactics of Technique and Creation (Lab.)

The workshop aims to deepen the theoretical and practical aspects of form education. Special attention will be given to the experience of art didactics in order to achieve a basic knowledge of manual skills through simple and concrete examples. Through individual or group work, the workshop activity will involve the conception of an artefact and its conversion into a concrete object through the use of traditional tools and digital technologies in a Digital Handicrafts perspective. The experiences acquired should enable the students to identify and identify their inclinations and abilities, developing their imagination and creativity as tools for visualising and giving concrete form to their ideas.

Lecturers: Alessandro Luigini

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 20 Gruppo 1, 2, e 3 Prof. Alessandro Luigini

Semester 1 · 11416C · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 3CP · DE

Module C — Pedagogy and Didactics of Movement: In-depth Analysis of Selected Topics

- The importance of exercise and sport for the education, development, learning and socialisation of children
- Sports pedagogical justifications, goals and concerns in kindergarten and primary school
- Planning and evaluation didactics in movement and sport
- Subject-specific methods
- Motor development
- Components of athletic performance
- Motor and psychological aspects of learning in sport
- Acquisition of movement-, game- and sport-related skills, abilities and competences

Lecturers: Benjamin Niederkofler

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0

Semester 1 · 11416D · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 2CP · DE

Module D — Pedagogy and Didactics of Movement with an Emphasis on the Age Range 5-12 (Lab.)

- Planning, implementation and evaluation of movement and physical education lessons
- Subject-specific methodological action
- Experiencing pedagogical perspectives in the subject of movement and sport (expression, togetherness, performance, health, risk, impression)
- Experiencing selected fields of movement (running, jumping, throwing - athletics; moving in water - swimming; moving on and with equipment - apparatus gymnastics; moving on and with equipment - movement arts; playing in and with regular structures - sports games; gliding, riding, rolling - roller sports/water sports/winter sports; fighting with and against partners - duel sports; training the body/improving fitness)
- Teaching and promoting subject-specific skills, abilities and competences in kindergarten and primary school

Lecturers: Benjamin Niederkofler, Adriana Pilar Zaragoza Mulas

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 20 Gruppo 1 e 2: Prof. Benjamin Niederkofler Gruppo 3: Dr. Phil. Adriana Pilar Zaragoza Mulas

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