The learning aims of the course regard an area of ​​basic knowledge and training activities in sociological theories and methodology. We consider the following goals as the most important:

- Achieve knowledge and understanding of the main sociological theoretical models related to the educational systems and processes, with particular attention to their socio-historical development in the context of the first and the second modernity, in polycentric perspective.

- Achieve knowledge and understanding of the main interpretations related to the definition of the social role of the teaching profession, in its social and historical perspective.

As for the aims related to the ability of the students to apply a specific knowledge and understanding in a professional context, the course devotes much attention to the formation of the following skills:

- Being able to use theoretical and practical knowledge related to the tools of observation techniques to understand the characteristics of the school environment, the subjects and their relationships, as well as dynamics of the learning process;

- Acquire ability of reflexive approach to their actions, identifying and analysing critically their teaching and educational models;

- Being able to produce an appropriate documentation in order to monitor their constant educational intervention with children and colleagues;

-  Approve ability to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that promotes the development of children, regarding their social and cultural capitals, and their different learning styles.