Designing an online learning environment for the qualification of teachers: the case of the PAS in the University of Perugia1

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the experience of blended learning conducted in the special Path Enabling Course (PAS: training course reserved for staff working in schools for at least 3 years), at the University of Perugia. The research presented aims to investigate whether, and to what extent, the proposed online course has enabled students to experience different forms of meaningful learning, both individually and in groups; and in which courses they have been stimulated by critical thinking, creativity and metacognitive skills.

Keywords

• Higher education
• Lifelong learning
• blended learning