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The SPEF doctoral program is deeply rooted in the field of pedagogy and draws on the rich legacy of the Paduan school of pedagogy, adapting its curriculum to the major challenges of our time. The SPEF Doctoral Program is committed to identifying high-quality programs in higher education and is committed to developing epistemologically grounded theoretical models and appropriate methodologies for training in research in education and pedagogy. To this end, it draws on the contributions of all the specialized disciplines within the field of pedagogy, seeking to integrate them into cross-disciplinary programs that address the major educational and training challenges of our time, while also embracing contributions from other disciplines within the educational sciences (with particular reference to sociology, psychology, anthropology, etc.). The SPEF doctoral training project offers two curricula: one (Pedagogical Sciences) that covers the entire area of pedagogical sciences and ranges across all SSDs, taking into account both specific research paths and more transversal paths and a second, more specific curriculum (Research on inclusion, Well-being and Sustainability in Education), which focuses in particular on the themes of inclusion, well-being and sustainability, taking into account the broad international debate and – for this reason – is offered in the vehicular language.
The curriculum in Research on Inclusion, Well-Being, and Sustainability in Education, taught in English, is divided into the same seven training modules, each of which includes “credited” courses and in-depth seminars/workshops. The program will also specify the timeframe for each of the training modules and whether individual courses and seminars are mandatory. In addition to the seven training modules mentioned above, there are also some cross-curricular training activities and the “free credits” that PhD students can access, choosing them, for example, from courses offered for PhDs at the university level.
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MODULE A – Foundations of pedagogical and educational research (Coordinators: Andrea Porcarelli e Sara Serbati) |
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General Information |
The module aims to deepen the epistemic structure of pedagogical sciences, with special attention to the theoretical instances of general and social pedagogy and adult learning and education, considering the different pedagogical paradigms. |
Lecturing period: November – January. |
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Internal credits UNIPD |
Foundations of General and Intercultural pedagogy (proff. Luca Agostinetto – A. Porcarelli) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Adult learning and education (ALE) research and narrative-biographical inquiry (prof.ssa C. Biasin) |
ENG. – 1 CFU (7 h) |
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The critical emancipative research paradigm (prof.ssa Natascia Bobbo) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Seminars and workshop |
Intergenerational programs for social inclusion and sustainable communities: theoretical framework and practices (Prof. Matteo Cornacchia, Università di Trieste) |
ENG. – 3,5 h. |
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MODULE B – Theory and history of educational processes (Coordinators: Luca Agostinetto e Carla Callegari) |
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General Information |
Knowledge of the history and historiography of pedagogy and education, also in the declination of new histories and special pedagogy. To refine critical capacity through reflection, contextualisation and methodologies of historical investigation. To understand the epistemological and historical connections and interdisciplinarity that links pedagogy to sociology and anthropology. |
Lecturing period: December – April. |
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Credits delivered by UNIPD professors |
History and Theory of Children’s literature and Media: Concepts, Domains, Interfaces, Adaptations (prof.ssa Marnie Campagnaro) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Seminars & workshops [Credits Claim] |
A sociological approach to education: history and central problems (prof. Andrea Maccarini) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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A review and analysis of the history of special education: from segregation to inclusion for all (Prof. Raffaele Ciambrone, Università di Pisa) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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MODULO C – Methodologies, strategies and tools for educational research (Responsabile: Juliana Elisa Raffaghelli) |
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General Information |
This module supports PhD students in grasping and realizing the need of epistemological, methodological and axiological alignment while doing educational research. This implies there is not “best evidence” or methods, but methods that each researcher decides to use according to the socio-cultural contexts into which she/he intervenes; and also, according to her/his expertise. The appropriate liaison of such elements is also part of an ethical perspective, which embraces public engagement, the circulation of research results and equity, sustainability, inclusion and well-being as key values within the practice of research. Since the PhDs are at the beginning of their scholarly career, it is important to explore positionings relating instruments and methods that the young researchers will later develop as part of their careers. The module will provide an initial understanding of Research Methodology (including epistemological, methodological and axiological perspectives) to delve into methods and instruments (quantitative, qualitative and mixed). The practical exploration of such methods and instruments will always liaise with the methodological debate. |
Lecturing period: March – May |
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Internal Credits UNIPD |
For a situated approach in research. Epistemological, Methodological and Axiological alignment in educational research (Prof. ssa Valentina Grion) |
ENG. – 1 CFU (7h.) |
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Research Methods in Education (Prof.ssa J. Raffaghelli) |
ENG. – 1 CFU (7h.) |
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Case studies approach (Prof. Alessio Surian) |
ENG. – 1 CFU (7h.) |
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Seminars & workshop [Credit claim] |
Pragmatic Realism and the making of educational research (prof. Kuhn-Hildebrandt) |
ENG – (3,5 h.) |
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Mixed Methods in Educational Research (prof. Fabreguès) |
ENG – (3,5 h.) |
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Units of analysis and methodologies in educational research (Prof. Paolo Sorzio) |
ENG – (3,5 h.) |
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Design-Based Research. Education as a Design-Science (prof.ssa Maina) |
ENG – (3,5 h.) |
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Are you ok if we collect your data? Problems and frontiers of data ethics (prof. Hernández-Leo) |
ENG – (3,5 h.) |
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Using advanced software to conduct educational research (prof.ssa Ottavia Trevisan) |
ENG – (3,5 h.) |
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MODULO D – Professional contexts, career and organizational development (Coordinator: Monica Fedeli) |
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General Information |
The module aims to develop knowledge and competencies in the field of sustainable education and organizational development research. |
Lecturing period: July |
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Internal Credits UNIPD |
Sustainable Organizational and educational services development (prof.ssa Concetta Tino) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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The impact of learning and teaching processes in organization (prof.ssa Monica Fedeli) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Seminars & workshop [Credit claim] |
Transformative learning and active learning (Teacher to be defined) |
ENG – (3,5 h.) |
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Organizational development and change (Teacher to be defined) |
ENG – (3,5 h.) |
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MODULO E – Learning, Design and technology (Responsabili: Marina de Rossi, Graziano Cecchinato, Corrado Petrucco) |
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General Information |
Learning Goals The module aims to foster the development of skills with regard to the sustainability of educational and teaching innovation supported by the evolution of digital media. Models for analyzing the relationship between education and new media in educational contexts for the impact of knowledge development and for the evaluation of teacher training are addressed. |
Lecturing period: May-July |
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Internal Credits UNIPD |
Fundamentals of integrating digital tools and resources into educational and teaching research (Prof. Graziano Cecchinato) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Advanced methods for integrating digital into educational research, practical implications and impact in knowledge development (Proff- Corrado Petrucco, Juliana Raffaghelli) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Seminars & workshop [Credit claim] |
AI-Enhanced Digital Scholarship: Cultivating Information Literacy Skills for Effective Research Management and Communication (Prof. Corrado Petrucco) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Students ( prof. Corrado Petrucco) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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Data analysis software for mixed method research, (Teacher to be defined) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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MODULO F – Inclusion: a Universal design perspective between well-being and well-becoming (Responsabili: Debora Aquario, Elisabetta Ghedin) |
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General Information |
The module aspires to improve knowledge of new topics in the field of research design considered as an expansion of capabilities with recognizing and improving the contribution of assessment and accessibility to development and well-being. A central question is what capability-sensitive design entails, and whether or not adopting such a new design philosophy will in the end make a difference in the lives of people by implementing agency, free choice, inventive aspirations, explorative experiences in flourishing communities. |
Lecturing period: February |
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Internal Credits UNIPD |
Universal Design and Research for All: an inclusive perspective on assessment and accessibility (Prof.ssa Debora Aquario) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Inclusion, Capability, Education (ICE) (Prof.ssa Elisabetta Ghedin) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Seminars & workshop [Credit claim] |
Improvisation and research. A possible dialogue, (Proff. Marina Santi – Eleonora Zorzi) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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Digital technologies for a new sustainable educational paradigm (Prof. J. Gonzalez Martinez, University of Girona) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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Design for development: connective capabilities for flourishing education (Prof.ssa Elisabetta Ghedin) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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Models of Disability, SEND, ASN: UK and Italian perspectives, demographics, and educational provision in relation to inclusion: insights from the capability approach. (Prof.ssa Lorella Terzi, University of Roehampton) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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MODULO G – Early childhood and school (Responsible: Emilia Restiglian) |
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Learning Goals The module aims to develop knowledge about sustainability in early childhood, school, and orientation. In particular, it will explore best research practices on interculturality and documentation in early childhood, teaching methodologies, learning, and assessment in school contexts, theories, practices, and educational and vocational orientation research. |
Lecturing period: April |
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Internal Credits UNIPD |
Interculturality, documentation and early childhood system (Prof.ssa Emilia Restiglian) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Research and methodologies about learning and assessment in school contexts (Prof.ssa Valentina Grion) |
ENG – 1 CFU (7 h.) |
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Seminars & workshop [Credit claim] |
Professional deontology for teachers (Prof. Andrea Porcarelli) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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Climate Literacy in Action: The Role of Picturebooks in Ecopedagogical Practices in the Classroom (Prof.ssa Marnie Campagnaro) |
ENG – 3,5 h. |
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Other Activities offered |
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PhD Presentations (Natascia Bobbo, Sara Serbati, Simone Visentin) |
Presentation of projects and research progress by second- and third-year doctoral students, with two lecturer discussants and a peer-discussant chosen from among the doctoral students |
ITA/ENG (14 ore) |
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Welcome day / PhD Day / PhD Schools exchange |
Welcome day and reception of new doctoral students by the College and senior colleagues |
ITA/ENGL (3,5 h.) |
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Residential seminar, on cross-curricular topics of interest to both curricula |
ITA/ENGL (7 h.) |
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Residential seminar, on cross-cutting issues in collaboration with other Doctorates |
ITA/ENGL (7 h.) |
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Other activities |
General courses to be chosen from the university catalog on cross-cutting themes: gender, peace and sustainability, open science, EU projects’ presentation |
(2 CFU) x 2nd and 3rd year students |
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Winter school, Adult Education Academy |
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Participation in international conferences, possible training activities of other doctoral schools |
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Other Activities FOR ALL PHD STUDENS |
Credit claim by the PhD Student |
| Seminars by Visiting/International Scholars | YES |
| Summer / Winter school | YES (10-40 hs) |
| Participation to congresses or talks delivered by the PhD Student | YES (5-40 hs) |
| Group Activities: Paper Club, Steering Committees for Events’ organisation, PhD Storytelling, other | YES (Requires Supervisor Approval) |
| Other: Research Dissemination (Public Engagement / Terza Missione) | YES (Requires Supervisor Approval) |
Students will present a personalized study plan, to be agreed with their supervisor, who will have to provide a training course of at least 140 hours (20 ECTS) between courses and seminars. It will be the supervisor’s responsibility to ensure that this study plan meets – in addition to the quantitative requirement mentioned above – also the essential quality requirements, that is to be sufficiently complete (ranging in all fields of pedagogical culture) and to provide adequate and sometimes “tailored” support to the PhD student’s.
