DIGITAL NARRATIVE THEORIES AND PRACTICES

The teaching is part of the supplementary and integrative educational activities of the Master's degree in Language Sciences, curriculum in Linguistic Education. It aims to provide students with theoretical and methodological tools to understand the role of narrative in learning and teaching processes, with particular attention to digital storytelling in educational contexts.
The teaching integrates the principles of narrative pedagogy and media education, recognizing narrative as a socio-cognitive device that mediates human development and learning. Students will acquire skills in the analysis and design of narrative practices, both in formal and informal educational contexts, developing a critical and reflective approach to the use of digital media in education.
The course is divided into two parts:
First part: introduction to the impact of digital media on the educational development of children and adolescents, with a focus on the role of narrative – digital and non-digital – in cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural processes.
Second part: practical workshops dedicated to educational and didactic design based on digital storytelling, with concrete applications in different learning contexts.
The course provides fundamental skills for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the use of digital storytelling in language education, promoting critical reflection on the use of digital media and technologies in educational processes.

1. Knowledge and Understanding
● Know the theories of learning, narrative pedagogy, and media education, with particular attention to the role of narrative in educational processes.
● Understand the implications of digital media on the education of children and adolescents, both in formal and informal contexts.
● Know methodologies and approaches for integrating digital storytelling in educational pathways.
2. Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding
● (Know the theories of learning, narrative pedagogy, and media education) Know how to use digital storytelling as an educational tool, adapting it to different learning contexts.
● (Understand the implications of digital media on education) Know how to design and implement educational activities that effectively integrate digital storytelling.
● (Know methodologies and approaches for integrating digital storytelling) Know how to select and apply teaching tools and strategies based on digital storytelling to promote learning.
3. Making Judgements
● Know how to critically analyze the impact of digital media in educational contexts.
● Know how to evaluate the strengths and critical issues of educational methodologies based on digital storytelling.
● Know how to make informed decisions in designing innovative educational interventions.
4. Communication Skills
● Know how to clearly and structurally communicate complex concepts related to digital storytelling and media education.
● Know how to effectively present and argue for your design choices.
● Know how to interact with colleagues and teachers in a critical and collaborative way, using different means of communication.
5. Learning Skills
● Know how to develop autonomous learning strategies to deepen themes related to digital storytelling and media education.
● Know how to critically reflect on the practical experience of digital storytelling in educational contexts.
● Know how to consult and autonomously use relevant scientific literature.

For this course there are no prerequisites.

Narrative Pedagogy and Narrative Learning
Foundations of Narration in Children (Skills and Development)
Media, Narration, and Children
Digital Storytelling
Media Education and Narration
Narrative Teaching Methods (Digital and Non-Digital) for Inclusion
Narration and Digital Games
Autobiographical Pedagogy
Bibliotherapy for Children and Adolescents

Course lectures made available in MOODLE (for all students)
For students not participating in group work and not following the lectures, additional material will be placed in Moodle (ask the lecturer for the access key)

Learning will be tested by means of a written examination consisting of 22 multiple-choice and 3 short open-ended questions. These questions cover both theoretical knowledge learned during the course and the ability to reason and apply it to case studies.
The assessment criteria for the short-answer questions on theoretical knowledge and reasoning are: (a) the accuracy of the information reported in relation to the theoretical knowledge learned (b) the appropriate use of the language of the discipline; (c) the validity of the argument; (d) the communicative and expository effectiveness.
Students who regularly attend classes are given the opportunity to carry out both individual activities and group work during the course with a view to preparing for the exam.

written

A. Scores in the 18-22 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- sufficient knowledge and applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- limited ability to collect and/or interpret data, making independent judgements;
- sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language.
B. marks in the 23-26 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- discrete knowledge and applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- discrete ability to collect and/or interpret data, making autonomous judgements;
- fair communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language.
C. Scores in the 27-30 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- good or very good knowledge and applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- good or very good ability to collect and/or interpret data, making independent judgements;
- fully appropriate communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language.
D. Honours will be awarded in the presence of knowledge and ability of applied understanding with reference to the
programme, judgement and communication skills, excellent.

Lessons will be complemented with workshop activities on storytelling, supported by video materials and online resources.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development