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.

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Date: 2009
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