Workshop Teaching4Learning

In person - University Language Centre
Thursday 17 September 2026 - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday 18 September 2026 - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
The workshop will be in Italian.

Attendance on both days is required.

Abstract
The course offers a practical and theoretical pathway to develop public speaking skills, combining active learning and personalised feedback.
Participants will explore the foundations of effective communication — verbal, non-verbal and paraverbal — learning how to manage voice, body and emotions.
Participants will also learn audience engagement techniques, narrative structure and the construction of memorable speeches, drawing inspiration from the style of TED Talks and the secrets of today’s great speakers.

Dr Francesca Trevisi
A professional journalist with a long career in print media, radio and television, she has transformed decades of field experience into an original method for teaching Public Speaking. She graduated from the Istituto per la Formazione al Giornalismo di Milano and is certified by NLP Italy Coaching School in Public Speaking. For many years she studied Neuro-Linguistic Programming and obtained the qualifications of PNL Advanced Master Practitioner and Licensed NLP Coach™. In her work she applies hypnosis techniques for performance and Authentic Movement. She teaches Contemporary Rhetoric and Mindful Communication with an approach that combines speech writing and mental
coaching. She supports professionals in rapidly achieving performance goals and in managing the dynamics connected with public speaking. She was a Speaker and Presenter at TEDxSalon in Padua and for more than ten years has led the Italian TEDx preparation teams, the world’s most important format for spreading valuable ideas.
She has published the manual “How to enter the world of TV” with Franco Angeli. She is Co-founder of MoBi Human Training®.

Dr Stefania Del Gaizo
A strategic communication consultant, she has built her original method by working across different worlds over the last thirty years, from journalism to television, from institutions to companies, and she applies it to teaching Public Speaking, Contemporary Rhetoric and Mindful Communication, with an approach that combines speech writing, mental coaching and embodied cognition. She graduated with honours in linguistics and is an Executive Business Coach and certified Team and Group Coach of the International Coaching Federation.
Certified NLP Advanced Master Practitioner, the highest standard of training in neuro-linguistic programming, she specialised in Management for the Performing Arts at SDA Bocconi and in Sustainability Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility at the Business School of Sole24ORE.
She works with professionals, managers and leaders in highly exposed contexts, supporting them from the idea stage through to public presentation, integrating neuroscience, linguistic intelligence and hypnosis techniques for performance, in which she specialises. For years, in Italy, she has been a Team Trainer and Speaker Coach for TEDx, the world’s most important format for spreading valuable ideas. She is Co-founder of MoBi Human Training®.

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In person - University Language Centre
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 14:30-17:30
The workshop will be in Italian.

Abstract
The Workshop on formative assessment aims to develop awareness of the role and functions of assessment in higher education contexts. Structured as a practical workshop, its expected outcomes are the development of participants’ knowledge of assessment as a process that concerns not only the verification of learning, but also its support, as well as the development of assessment skills in students. In addition, participants will gain awareness of the potential of involving students in assessment processes.

Prof. Valentina Grion
Full Professor at University telematica Pegaso. Previously Associate Professor at the University of studies of Padua - Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology. Her research interests concern assessment in school and university contexts, teacher education, and the use of technologies in education.

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In person - University Language Centre
martedì 6 ottobre 2026 - 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
The workshop will be in Italian.

Abstract
The workshop will guide lecturers in designing effective and engaging learning pathways for adults, integrating AI tools and active methodologies. Through the Smart Learning Design framework, participants will acquire the skills to define learning outcomes, choose suitable teaching methodologies and assess learning through an innovative approach, while directly experimenting with the design of a training intervention.

Professor Federica Brambilla
A trainer since 2001, she works at Metid - Politecnico di Milano as Programme Manager and is involved in teacher training, innovative teaching, MOOCs and digital learning. She has published: “La ricerca del giusto mezzo - Strategie di equilibrio tra aula e digitale” with S. Sancassani, D. Casiraghi, P. Marenghi (Pearson, 2023), “Progettare l’innovazione Didattica” with S. Sancassani, D. Casiraghi, P. Marenghi (Pearson, 2019); “e-Collaboration – Il senso della Rete” with S. Sancassani, P. Marenghi, S. Menon (Apogeo, 2011).

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In person - Hub Ingegneria
Thursday 15 October 2026 - 9:00-18:00
The workshop will be held in Italian.

Abstract
How can we transform the classroom experience into an active, participatory and engaging learning environment, and above all foster critical thinking even in large classes (100–200 students)?
The workshop explores the potential of game-based learning methods - Game-Based Learning (GBL) - and gamification in university teaching. Through an experiential, workshop-based approach, participants will experience first-hand game mechanics and dynamics applied to academic teaching, analyse real case studies, and learn how to introduce, facilitate and manage the crucial debriefing phase in order to anchor the playful experience to curricular learning outcomes.
In the second part of the day, lecturers will be guided through a co-design workshop: working in small groups, they will design and prototype activities and game-based modules tailored to their own disciplines, with specific attention to inclusivity, accessibility and scalability for large classes.
 

Dott. Alan Mattiassi
Ph.D., he is a psychologist specialising in play, an independent researcher and a trainer. He studies how play influences psychological processes, learning, motivation and behaviour, integrating scientific research and experiential design. He collaborates with several universities and scientific organisations. His research focuses on defining a psychology of play as an autonomous field and on applying its principles to game-based learning, gamification and the design of educational experiences. He is the author of international scientific publications and editor of the forthcoming volume "Psicologia del gioco – Fondamenti teorici e applicativi".

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In person - Centro Linguistico di Ateneo
Wednesday 28 October 2026 - 10:00-12:30
The workshop will be in Italian.

Abstract
The workshop aims to promote a mindful approach to designing teaching and learning pathways and contexts oriented towards accessibility. What does it mean to aspire to reach everyone? How can teaching pathways that respect human diversity be imagined? Through shared reflection and small-group activities, Universal Design for learning will be presented, a design and assessment philosophy that can offer the possibility of rethinking spaces and practices.

Prof. ssa Elisabetta Ghedin
Associate Professor in the field of Teaching and Special Education at the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padua. Her research interests concern the promotion of well-being for all and the enhancement of each person's functioning profile; inclusive teaching from a universal perspective (UDL).

Prof. ssa Debora Aquario
Associate Professor in the field of Teaching and Special Education at the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padua. Her research interests concern assessment approaches based on collaboration and oriented towards promoting accessibility from a social justice perspective.

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In person 
Thursday 5 November 2026 - 14:00-18:00 (Hub Ingegneria)
Thursday 19 November 2026 - 14:00-18:00 (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo)
The workshops will be held in Italian.

Participation in both modules is required.

Abstract
The training programme is aimed at acquiring advanced relational skills, needed to manage communication effectively in complex everyday contexts, with a specific focus on the teaching sphere.
The first module will be devoted to the art of asking questions as the principal tool of an innovative approach that makes it possible to learn to adopt an exploratory attitude, particularly useful for turning possible relational conflicts into opportunities for personal and group growth. Participants will learn to master the “art of questioning” through a practical workshop in which the various categories of questions will be analysed.
In the second module, the fundamental principles of communication will be shared and the most common barriers to the communication process will be identified. Particular attention will be paid to active listening and the rules for its correct application. Ample space will be given to practical experimentation through individual exercises and small-group work sessions.

Dr Stefania Lattuille

A labour lawyer for more than twenty years, for the past fifteen years she has worked full-time as a mediator in civil and commercial disputes, as a family mediator and as an environmental mediator, with more than 500 mediations to her credit. 
She also works as a facilitator on behalf of public and private bodies, and for the past ten years has been a partner of Ascolto Attivo srl (www.ascolto attivo.net).
She is a practical and theoretical trainer of mediators accredited by the Ministry of Justice, a trainer of facilitators and a lecturer in mediation and negotiation, creative conflict management and participatory decision-making processes in numerous courses at universities, professional associations, chambers of commerce and private organisations. 
She collaborates on a permanent basis with the University of Milan for teaching activity and practical sessions on mediation and negotiation techniques with students from the Faculty of Law. 

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In person - University Language Centre
giovedì 10 dicembre 2026 - ore 13:30-17:30

The workshop will be in Italian.

Abstract
The workshop aims to provide early-career lecturers with coaching skills. The main objectives will include understanding coaching theories and practices in academic contexts, applying coaching techniques to improve teaching effectiveness, and creating an inclusive learning environment. Participants will learn how to assess the use of coaching-based strategies and will develop strategies for effective teaching, supported by practical examples and discussions of real cases.

Prof. Luca Pezzullo
A psychologist, after a PhD on disasters he devoted himself to the psychology of emergencies, trauma, grief and end-of-life care.
He works at the University of Padua, where he is involved in guidance and tutoring for future psychologists; he holds roles in professional institutions (ENPAP and Ordine del Veneto), and has served as a consultant for the World Health Organization and the European Commission.

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