The need for a comprehensive reform of academic training programs for social educators

Krzystof Szadejko; Chiara Tasselli; Daria Vellani

doi:10.7346/sipes-02-2025-27

The need for a comprehensive reform of academic training programs for social educators

Autores/as

Krzystof Szadejko Higher institute of educational sciences and training “Giuseppe Toniolo,” Modena (Italy) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4773-3757
Chiara Tasselli Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" Unimore
Daria Vellani Higher institute of educational sciences and training “Giuseppe Toniolo,” Modena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7346/sipes-02-2025-27

Resumen

New challenges in the social, educational and care sectors raise questions about the adequacy of university education. This mixedmethods study explored the new skills and training needs of educators. The results highlighted a strong preference for practical and interpersonal skills over traditional theoretical knowledge, emphasizing the importance of promoting these skills in academic programs.