Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The University of Pisa is offering a specialized course, "Il genere a scuola e nei percorsi educanti" (Gender in School and Educational Paths), aimed at providing teachers and educators with the necessary tools to address complex issues in educational communities. This course is part of the university's efforts to promote gender equality and inclusivity.

Course Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to equip teachers and educators with theoretical and practical tools to tackle issues such as stereotypes, prejudice, sexism, and racism. The course aims to promote a culture of respect, equality, and inclusivity in educational settings.

Course Structure

The course will be held in person and will consist of six modules, each followed by a laboratory session. The modules will cover topics such as:

• Education and gender
• Affection and sexuality
• Prevention and combating violence
• Culture of rights and equal opportunities
• Respect for differences, including those related to sexual orientation

Calendar

The course will take place from January 14, 2025, to April 16, 2025, with the following schedule:

• Lezione inaugurale: January 14, 2025
• Modulo 1: January 17, 2025
• Laboratorio 1: January 18, 2025
• Modulo 2: February 21, 2025
• Laboratorio 2: February 22, 2025
• Modulo 3: February 28, 2025
• Laboratorio 3: March 1, 2025
• Modulo 4: March 14, 2025
• Laboratorio 4: March 15, 2025
• Modulo 5: March 28, 2025
• Laboratorio 5: March 29, 2025
• Modulo 6: April 11, 2025
• Laboratorio 6: April 12, 2025
• Lezione conclusiva: April 16, 2025

Faculty

The course will be taught by a team of experts from various departments of the University of Pisa, including:

• Silvia Cervia
• Alice Chinelli
• Maria Luisa Chiofalo
• Alessandra Chiricosta
• Federica Condipodero
• Pierluigi Consorti
• Sergio Cortesini
• Maya De Leo
• Caterina Di Pasquale
• Elena Falaschi
• Donatella Fantozzi
• Teodosia Fasciano
• Vinzia Fiorino
• Anna Monreale
• Carlotta Monti
• Rahma Nur
• Federico Oliveri
• Elisabetta Palagi
• Renata Pepicelli
• Viviana Re
• Laura Ricci
• Luisa Rizzitelli
• Daniela Rotelli
• Pina Salinitro
• Elisabetta Serafini
• Elettra Stradella
• Lara Tavoschi
• Chiara Tognolotti

Course Director

The course director is Renata Pepicelli, from the Department of Civiltŕ e Forme del Sapere.

Advisory Board

The advisory board consists of:

• Pietro Di Martino
• Caterina Di Pasquale
• Elena Dundovich
• Donatella Fantozzi
• Vinzia Fiorino
• Giovanni Paoletti
• Elettra Stradella
• Chiara Tognolotti

Application Deadline

The application deadline is November 15, 2024, at 12:00. Applications can be submitted through the S.O.F.I.A. platform, ID: 95873, using the Carta del Docente.