Well-being and technology in the training of Museum Educators. An analysis for the development of good practices in two Postgraduate Courses in Italy during the pandemic

For years, culture in all its various forms has been given an important role both in supporting the psychological well-being of individuals and accompanying the work of those committed to promoting the development of different skills, competencies and intelligence, in full compliance with the objectives set by the New European Agenda for Culture 2030. Considering the studies on the role of art and culture in promoting a healthier and more inclusive society and the difficulties faced by the sector due to the Covid Pandemic, this study investigates the contribution offered in this regard by post-graduate training courses for cultural operators. It specifically analyses the postgraduate joint degree courses offered by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and the University of Roma Tre (General Museum Didactics and Advanced Studies of Museum Education). A particular focus is on students and their well-being concerning strategies adopted in 2020 – 2022. We adopt quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative (focus group) methods to investigate whether the training strategies applied have been able to contribute to the participants' and teachers’ well-being. The goal is to contribute to the development of best practices in a space of international comparison, promoting the development of successful strategies in postgraduate courses for museum professionals, with the possibility of improving well-being, accessibility, and inclusiveness in further formal and non-formal education contexts. Results are presented in detail in the full contribution.