12 - Italy - Teaching methods
Teachers are free to chose their teaching methods. They can be given just some not mandatory
indications. The use of new technologies is more and more widespread, as well as seminars, working
groups and interdisciplinarity. Teachers are also free to chose the teaching materials through their
collegiate body. The use of teaching materials is free of charge both for teachers and students.
Non-university tertiary education
The procedures for carrying out teaching activities are established through the AFAM institutions
Regulations.
University tertiary education
According to Regulation 509/1999, the reform that came into force in academic year 2001/02 states
that the procedures to carry out teaching activities should be established by each university
regulations, in the respect of teaching freedom as well as of teachers' and students' rights and duties.
Postgraduate level
As far as Doctorate courses are concerned, the main teaching methods are based on the
nature itself of this type of university studies aimed at specialising in the scientific research
methodology.
As for the teaching methods used for courses leading to a second-level Diploma di specializzazione
and to a second-level Master universitario.
Eurydice - the information network on education in Europe
Date: 2009