Università Roma Tre

To promote in Learners knowledge about empirical-experimental methodologies used in educational research in order to develop basic skills in recognizing and detecting variables that influence and co-determine educational phenomena.

During the course we will review the history, theoretical models and methods of inquiry in empirical research in education; procedures for constructing and validating assessment instruments in education.

During the Educational Experimentation Workshop we will look at a particular type of educational research: docimological research, related to evaluation in school settings.

Concept of Docimology
Functions of assessment
Dimensions of assessment
Object of assessment (knowledge, skills, competencies)
Strategies and tools
Formulation of learning objectives and descriptors
Formulation of tests and assessment items
Authentic Assessment and assessment of competencies
Self-evaluation report in the school setting

1) Lucisano, P., Salerni, A.. (2021). Metodologia della ricerca in educazione e formazione. Roma: Carocci. (solamente i capitoli 1; 2; 3; (solo i paragrafi 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.5.1; 3.5.2; 3.5.3; 3.5.4; 3.5.5); 6

2) Nirchi, S., Simeone, D. (2022). La qualità della valutazione educativa. Verifica e valutazione degli apprendimenti.

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