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Pedagogy and Didactics of Music and Arts 2 - Specific Contents in Depth

Semester 2 · 11417 · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 10CP · DE · IT


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Lecturers: Barbara Natter, Paolo Somigli, Irina Tavella

Teaching Hours: 66
Lab Hours: 50
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
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Teaching format
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Educational objectives
- Knowing how to design teaching paths according to the current national and provincial Indications in the field of art and music for primary school; - to learn the fundamental concepts and techniques of artistic and musical culture with a view to teaching for ages 5-12; - get to know the main models of education in the field of art and music with particular reference to the age 5-12; - deepen the knowledge and skills acquired in the context of mo-dulo 10 in the field of art and music and their didactics Disciplinary skills Knowledge and understanding a) of in-depth disciplinary concepts for music, art and image education for primary school and age 5-12; b) of methods, theories and practices relating to music, art and image education for primary school and for the 5-12 age group; c) musical, artistic works and images of different character, genre, context. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding expressed through teaching activities and laboratory situations in which the application of theories, methodologies, techniques and tools of the musical, artistic and visual disciplines and their didactics is required. In particular, students are expected to have the ability to design pathways and learning units in the musical, artistic and visual spheres, particularly for primary schools. Transversal/soft skills Autonomy of judgement expressed through: - capacity for reflection, discussion, in-depth study and personal reworking of the issues addressed; - critical capacity, coherence, methodological rigour, precision and accuracy in both oral and written expression; - ability to observe, listen and understand different points of view. - ability to think creatively and unconventionally. Communication skills expressed through: - ability to communicate effectively through musical, artistic and visual languages; - ability to communicate in a group and to support one's own ideas - active listening and understanding. Learning ability expressed through: - ability to reflect on one's own participation in activities, one's own contribution in group work and related self-evaluation - ability to analyse and identify needs for the development of one's own knowledge and understanding.

Assessment
The exam consists of four separate components: 1. Art lecture: the exam consists of the assessment of a written test in the form of an analysis of a work of art and its didactic implementation, to be handed in before the date of the exam roll call in accordance with procedures that will be indicated by the lecturer; 2. Music lecture: the exam consists of a written test in the form of a questionnaire with open and closed answers on the day of the exam roll call; 3 and 4: Art and music workshops: the exam consists of the assessment of partial tests in accordance with procedures that will be indicated by the lecturers. No interview is scheduled. The overall grade will then be directly recorded on the cockpit platform. In the case of a failing grade for the entire module, any successfully passed partial examinations will be considered as already passed in the next attempt to take the entire module examination. It should be noted that, even in this case, a negative mark for the entire module will be counted towards the number of attempts available to take an examination. According to the Examinations Regulations, if a student fails an examination in three consecutive attempts, he/she may not register for the same examination in the three sessions following the last attempt (Art. 6, para. 4 of the current Regulations for Proficiency Examinations).

Evaluation criteria
The module provides for the award of a single final mark. Specifically, for the written tests, the following are considered and assessed: accuracy in argumentation and information, logical structure, clarity of argument, lexical appropriateness, completeness, propositional skills and creativity and, for the parts in questionnaire form. Accuracy and completeness of answers. The evaluations of the individual workshops will take into account the participation and quality of productivity, participation and learning outcomes at workshop level.

Required readings

Music (course) - updated 14.02.2025

- P. Somigli and A. Bratus, eds. of, Popular music per la didattica, Milano, Franco Angeli 2020: introduction by P. Somigli and A. Bratus (pp. 9-24), and contributions by Comploi (pp. 27-32) and Somigli (pp. 67-86); open access at https://series.francoangeli.it/index.php/oa/catalog/book/560

- P. Somigli, I versi di Rodari in musica, in "L'Ulisse", 26, pp. 273-287: free download at https://rivistaulisse.wordpress.com/2023/12/30/lulisse-26-poetry-and-music-nowadays/ 

- P Somigli, Didattica della musica: un’introduzione, Roma, Aracne, 2013, pp. 21-32.

- P. Somigli, La musica classica va a scuola. Idee e percorsi per la scuola primaria, Milan, FrancoAngeli, 2025: chapter 2 par. 2.1. and 2.2.; chapter 4 (in full); chapter 5 (prepare two paths of your choice excluding the last one)

- S. Facci, Multiculturalismo nell'educazione musicale, in J.J. Nattiez (ed.), Enciclopedia Einaudi della musica, vol 2- Il sapere musicale, Torino, Einaudi, 2002, pp. 863-882.

- Any further readings made available by the lecturer via the OLE or TEAMS platform

Music (Lab)

- Materials made available by the lecturer via the Teams or OLE platform.

 

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Modules

Semester 2 · 11417A · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 3CP · IT

Module A — Pedagogy and Didactics of Music: In-depth Analysis of Selected Topics

The course aims that at the end, students will be able to:
- Interpret and independently apply the indications of the national and provincial framework and take them into account appropriately in the design and implementation of music education activities and pathways in pre-school and primary school (5-12 age group)
Students will also learn about:
- Some specific and in-depth aspects for music education of music theory, with particular reference to form and structures and communicative implications;
- the formative functions of music education;
- significant works from the history of art music and different cultures for access to cultural heritage and symbolic worlds and for the cultural formation of the citizen;
- The main methodological resources for music education in primary school.

Lecturers: Paolo Somigli

Teaching Hours: 36
Lab Hours: 0

Course Topics
- In depth study of music theory (melody, rhythm, harmony, form, dynamics etc.) and formative functions of music education; - Musical communication - Popular music in primary school; - Introduction to relevant works and moments in the history of art music, of folk music and of music from other cultures and suitable for use in primary school.

Teaching format
Frontal lesson accompanied by practical and listening activities to be carried out with the active contribution of the students.

Required readings

- P. Somigli e A. Bratus, (eds), Popular music per la didattica, Milano, Franco Angeli 2020: Introduction by P. Somigli e A. Bratus (pp. 9-24) and articles by Comploi (pp. 27-32) and Somigli (pp. 67-86); open access https://series.francoangeli.it/index.php/oa/catalog/book/560

- P. Somigli, I versi di Rodari in musica, in «L’Ulisse», 26, pp. 273-287: open access https://rivistaulisse.wordpress.com/2023/12/30/lulisse-26-poesia-e-musica-oggi/ 

- P Somigli, Didattica della musica: un’introduzione, Roma, Aracne, 2013, pp. 21-32.

- P. Somigli, La musica classica va a scuola. Idee e percorsi per la scuola primaria, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2025: chapter 2 par. 2.1. e 2.2.; chapter 4; chapter 5 (two didactic paths to choose from, with the exception of the last one)

- S. Facci, Multiculturalismo nell'educazione musicale, in J.J. Nattiez (a cura di), Enciclopedia Einaudi della musica, vol 2- Il sapere musicale, Torino, Einaudi, 2002, pp. 863-882.

- Further materials at disposal online in course's Team



Semester 1 · 11417B · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 2CP · IT

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

Through practical activities conducted with active participation, teaching aims to introduce students in practical and workshop terms to
- Interpret and apply autonomously the national and provincial framework Directions and take them into account appropriately in the design and implementation of music education activities and pathways in pre-school and primary school (5-12 age group)
- planning and conducting music education activities and pathways of different character and repertoire in the preschool and primary school context for the 5-12 age group
- development of the musical ear and education in listening and knowledge, including through movement and dance, of structures and meanings of musical works from different repertoires
- development of creativity and musical expression
- development and transmission of vocal and instrumental pieces belonging to different contexts and repertoires.

Lecturers: Paolo Somigli

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30 Gruppi 1, 2 e 3: Prof. Paolo Somigli

Semester 2 · 11417C · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 3CP · DE

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

The lecture builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Module 10 and expands on these in terms of content. Art and art education are placed in the context of comprehensive aesthetic education and its scientific foundations. Various parameters of creative forces that are relevant to creative educational activities and art lessons are presented. These are explored in theoretical and practical depth in such a way that they can be transferred to future pedagogical-didactic situations of aesthetic education and training.

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0

Semester 2 · 11417D · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Italian section · 2CP · DE

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

The aim of the laboratory is to deepen the topics of the lecture and put them into practice. Theoretical and practical aspects of art education and didactics are taught, particularly with regard to the phase between the transition to primary school and secondary school. This also involves art and art education as a central element of comprehensive aesthetic education.

Lecturers: Barbara Natter, Irina Tavella

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 20 Gruppo 1: Tavella Irina Gruppo 2 e 3: Dr. Barbara Natter

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