Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education - DFA/ASP

Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education

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Teacher education in Ticino turns 150 years old

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03 feb 2023

Name supplement for the Department of Education and Learning

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06 sep 2023

The academic year 2021/2022 told in the Departmental Annual Report

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12 jun 2023

At a glance. The Department in brief

The Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education (DFA/ASP) deals with initial and continuing teacher training and for research and development in education and training.

Through the publication of educational and scientific resources and the organisation of events and other dissemination activities, it contributes to the cultural and social life of society.

507
Undergraduate and Graduate Studies students
4328
Participants in Continuing Education Courses
61
Active research projects
3187
Participants in cultural events and activities promoted by the Department

Our activities have the potential to determine the cognitive and emotional well-being and development of tens of thousands of pupils, which is why we carry out our mandate with responsibility and enthusiasm.

Alberto Piatti Director of the Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education

Educational programmes. Discover our courses

Bachelor, Master and Diploma

Courses in the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies prepare and qualify for teaching in pre-school, primary school, middle school, high school or for the schooling of pupils with Special Educational Needs (BES), enabling them to develop advanced skills for the teaching profession.

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Continuing Education

Continuing Education courses contribute to the professional development of teachers throughout their careers. They enable teachers acquire new knowledge, develop professional skills and enhance the effectiveness of one's professional activity.

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Overview

The research and development activities of the Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education focus on the reality of educational and training systems, didactics and situational learning through multiple theoretical and methodological approaches. In dialogue and collaboration with the actors of the school system and the national and international scientific community, the Department supports the development of knowledge and its dissemination in schools and society.

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Panoramica

Il Dipartimento formazione e apprendimento / Alta scuola pedagogica è attivo in progetti di comunicazione e divulgazione scientifica che includono l’edizione di riviste scientifiche, collane editoriali e singole pubblicazioni e l’organizzazione di convegni, eventi e presentazioni. Il DFA/ASP promuove inoltre la creazione di risorse didattiche e altri ausili formativi rivolti ad operatori e operatrici attive in ambito educativo e pedagogico. La realizzazione di questi progetti da parte di vari gruppi di lavoro interni ed esterni al Dipartimento è supportata dal Servizio risorse didattiche e scientifiche, eventi e comunicazione.

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News. The latest

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Continuing Education

Discover the continuing teacher training courses 2023/2024

The digital catalogue makes it possible to find out about courses starting in the coming weeks.

26 sep 2023

Sustainability

Listening to the landscape as an educational practice

On the pages of laRegione, Lorena Rocca and Carlotta Sillano present the rich contaminations between education and sound.

25 sep 2023

Research and innovation

SSRE 2024 conference call open

21 sep 2023

Sustainability

16th ESS Day: the three events not to be missed

20 sep 2023

Sustainability

The design of democratic and participatory spaces at school

15 sep 2023

15 minutes in the Library

14 sep 2023

Events. Our agenda

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28 September 2023

Study day: resources and potential of today's students

From 04 October 2023
To 07 October 2023

Research and innovation
Sustainability

XI FKL Symposium: the sustainability of sound

From 08 October 2023
To 14 October 2023

Con le ali: the festival of children's literature

21 October 2023

Sustainability

The 16th ESS Day is dedicated to the values of development

Contacts

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Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education

Piazza San Francesco 19
CH-6600 Locarno

T +41 (0)58 666 68 00

dfa@supsi.ch

http://www.supsi.ch/dfa

Telephone switchboard and InfoDesk
Monday - Thursday: 08:00-09:00 / 10:00-12:15 / 14:00-16:15
Fridays: 08:00-09:00 / 10:00-12:15

Times may be subject to change.
Please contact the switchboard for verification.

How to reach us

By train

Take the train in the direction of Locarno and alight at 'Locarno, Stazione'.
Stabile A can be reached by bus or on foot (15 minutes).

By bus

The nearest stop to Stabile A is "Locarno, Cinque Vie" and is served by FART bus number 7, which departs from "Locarno, Piazza Stazione".

By car

From Lugano or Bellinzona, follow the signs for Locarno to the roundabout on Piazza Castello.
Take the exit in the direction of Orselina/Locarno-Monti.
At the first traffic light, turn right into Via Bartolomeo Varenna to Piazza San Francesco.

By bicycle

There are bicycle rental stations operated by Velospot near the venue.