Analysis of the current training model of specialized support teachers at the University of Verona: a longitudinal study spanning four cycles

Abstract

The Ministerial Decree 30 September 2011 entrusts the Universities with the organization and provision of training courses for the achievement of specialization for support teachers. Since its promulgation, Italian universities have activated VII training cycles already concluded, while the VIII is in progress. Twelve years after its formulation, considering the training experiences carried out by Italian universities, including the University of Verona, it is necessary to analyze the outcomes of this training process, identifying its positive and negative aspects. This research includes cycles IV to VII, from 2018 to 2022; IV (2018) and VII (2021) were carried out in person, while V (2019) and VI (2020) were held online due to the CoVid19 pandemic. Starting from the existing literature, a survey tool was developed and sent to a total of 1642 teachers, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the training model over these 4 years: the first results obtained are so far reported.