Educating on the care and beauty of relationships. Critical paths from “1nessuno100Giga” project


Abstract:

The pilot project “Uno, nessuno, cento Giga” was launched in 2024 by the Region of Sicily, in partnership with the Regional School Office, tackle the prevention of bullying and cyberbullying among students. The project involved the implementation of a training course specifically designed for Sicilian teachers. The primary objective was to raise awareness within the school community regarding topics such as legality, affective education, and responsible use of technology. This contribution offers a critical analysis of the results, specifically focusing on the effective strategies implemented in schools of the Province of Ragusa. The aim is to challenge the tendency to pathologize this phenomenon, and to move away from fragmented, sector-specific, and reparative approaches. Instead, the focus is on adopting pedagogical perspectives that prioritize the promotion of social-emotional well-being and the prevention of exclusion and conflict dynamics. The project aimed to redefine the meaning of relationships within school communities by proposing inclusive and close-knit models to enhance educational practices and promote a deeper understanding of human relationships.