This paper illustrates the activities carried out as part of the pilot project "Radicalization and Extremism in Adolescents and Young Adults," funded by the Fondazione CRT (Cassa di Risparmio Torinese) and launched between 2022 and 2023, thanks to the collaboration between the GRIST association…

The paper deals with a research aimed at investigating - through the collection of field data - students' opinions, perceptions and attitudes towards the different forms of extremism. This action is part of a broader action-research process targeted to schools belonging to the Brescia network…

Hate speech, a particularly widespread phenomenon especially against women, has deep cultural roots related to gender and social norms that promote the idea of male superiority. This violent and sexist language, by normalizing gender discrimination, represents a crucial challenge for the world of…

The paper presents the results of action research aimed at countering hate speech through a peer-to-peer approach, carried out with a group of young people of Roma and non-Roma origin, engaged in the creation of counter-narratives through visual methods. The text is a narrative and critical analysis…

The article explores some experiences and perceptions of migrants and the local population regarding Belgian media representations. The reference literature and the data collected through semi-structured interviews conducted with local population, refugees and migrants in the Flanders region, have…

Conflict is an inevitable aspect of human experience, but it can become an opportunity for growth and personal development if managed constructively. This article explores the effectiveness of the cooperation council, a pedagogical tool proposed by Célestin Freinet and adapted by Danielle Jasmin,…

This contribution moves from a transfeminist perspective to read and deconstruct hate speech and its repercussions in the educational field from a pedagogical and intersectional point of view (Crenshaw, 1991; Faloppa 2020; Pasta 2021). In response to a real "hate teaching", fueled by a unique…

The mafia perpetuates discourses of hate and violence that fuel a cycle of oppression and social disadvantage, exposing children to greater risks and undermining the protection of their rights. Since 2012, the Italian juvenile justice has increasingly focused on contexts affected by mafia presence,…

In the field of migration studies, the Eurocentric and ethnocentric analysis (Said, 1999; Sayad, 2002) has already been extensively explored as a point of demarcation in the power relations between groups, perpetually constructing the enemy and the scapegoat (Eco, 2020). In recent decades, the…

According to the latest Jo Cox Commission report, hate speech disproportionately affects women, migrants, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. This paper aims to offer a multidimensional and intersectional interpretive framework to guide the analysis of the hate speech phenomenon,…

Social and new digital media are a fundamental part of students' daily lives, shaping social interactions and perceptions of reality. Inappropriate use of these tools can lead to phenomena such as exposure to inappropriate content, hate speech or flame wars. Young protagonists are often left alone…

The following paper aims to propose an experimental teaching grant called "Collaborate and Think" (CaT) which combines a game of society with the teaching of civic education. This device, designed for students between the ages of 8 and 14, is based on the principles of social constructivism, useful…

The article examines the integration of machine learning techniques and socio-educational analysis to classify online hate speech targeting Pope Francis, focusing on Twitter and Telegram from January 2022 to April 2024. The aim is to understand how hate is articulated concerning specific themes…

The article presents the first results of a partial exploratory investigation, carried out in a non-formal context and based on one of three transgenerational focus groups, aimed at identifying rhetoric about differences and deconstructing hate speech. Within the framework of political and…

Italian primary school assessment is under constant scrutiny, particularly with the Senate's approval of Bill 924-bis amending O.M. 172/2020. This amendment replaces achievement levels with descriptive assessment. Assessment relies on quantitative and qualitative data gathered by teachers through…

Through learning environments such as the Philosophy for/with Children´s (P4wC) methodology, young people share a common philosophical issue and face a collective path of research towards a(some) possible answer(s). The article introduces the P4wC framework, linked to the studies of uncertainty in…

This study explores the integration of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The primary objective is to evaluate whether a combined approach can improve both communication skills and…

The article concerns some results of an empirical investigation relating to practices and opinions of secondary school teachers on the evaluation and certification of key citizenship skills to be acquired at the end of compulsory education. To collect information, a questionnaire was administered to…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is also revolutionizing the construction of assessment or observation rubrics. AI-generated rubrics can dynamically adapt to teachers' needs, providing personalized feedback and promoting more targeted learning. Furthermore, AI can facilitate the continuous updating of…

This research addresses a highly current topic in the field of Didactics and Special Pedagogy: the inclusion of students with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in the university context. It is only since the enactment of Law No. 170 of 2010 that Italian universities have been required to implement…

In this contribution, a research path is proposed that is oriented toward the growing need for understanding at the educational level, with specificity of analysis in primary schools, regarding the gifted education. As a method and empirical approach, the proposed methods are oriented toward…

International studies analyzing AI in its different contexts of application, not least the educational one, in which its impact in teaching-learning processes is explored in depth, are several (Luckin, 2018; Holmes et alii, 2019) and all of them reflect on the effect it can have in terms of…

On the occasion of the launch of the "Research with School" platform, we conducted a validation check of the Soft Skills Self-evaluation Questionnaire – 3SQ aimed at exploring the soft skills of students and education practitioners. Starting with a sample of nearly 7,000 respondents, collected…

The study is framed in a case-study qualitative approach with the aim to describe and analyse the multidisciplinary team-teaching impact on university students of Education Science degree course involved in a hands-on workshop conducted in the academic year 2023-2024 by three professors…

The current policies and guidelines of international organizations for Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) and research highlight the numerous ethical and practical challenges arising from the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational field, such as privacy and data…

This study aims to describe the pilot study of three questionnaire aimed at assessing the fifth key competence: Personal, Social and Learning to Learn. The questionnaires refer to the three areas of the European Lifecomp Framework; each instrument therefore estimates the perceived mastery of 3…

The paper is situated in the theoretical framework of practice-based studies by investigating the design and prototyping practices of educational toys and children's entertainment by 26 toy designers. The thematic analysis of the interviews submitted to these professionals makes it possible to…

The leadership of the Coordinator of early childhood educational centers is a key factor in ensuring the quality of the services offered. However, evaluating leadership is not always straightforward; for this reason, starting from the theoretical discussion on the function that leadership plays…

The opportunity to develop resilience through generative AI represents an interesting and potentially promising educational challenge, as it can be used to create simulated scenarios or virtual environments in which individuals can face and overcome challenges, mistakes or difficult situations in a…

This paper is based on a qualitative study conducted through in-depth interviews with managers and referent persons of social institutions and territorial communities. The aim is to evaluate the initial impact of university-work meetings and to verify if theoretical reflections in the classroom have…

The hallmark of contemporaneity, according to many authors, can be considered acceleration and its deconstructing implications. “Consuming life” appear intent on floating between performance-oriented demands, strictly multitasking, and constantly grappling with the inevitable delays that…

This article analyses the results of a comparative survey carried out within the European project FREASCO - Free from sexism and sex harassment at school - on the awareness that male and female students at schools and universities have on gender stereotypes, sexism and the forms of discrimination…

Financial education has acquired a new identity within the Italian school system. With Article 21, Measures on Financial Education, of the Government Bill No. 674 dated April 21, 2023, Interventions in support of capital competitiveness, its inclusion as a school discipline is established, albeit…

The experience of the pandemic, the perception of uncertainty linked to wars and the role of the social web as a theater of exchange and access to information describes three aspects of society's complexity. These nodes are even more relevant when we consider adolescents and the education task…

Educational research at national and international levels highlights the need of schools to identify effective methodologies to promote active participation and the development of relational skills in students with special educational needs (SEN) throughout their educational journey. Among the…

What motivates an individual to dedicate themselves to the inclusion of pupils with disabilities? The answer may lie in the level of prosociality that an individual possesses, since prosocial behaviors, for both evolutionary and learning theories, are understood as acts that generate benefits for…

Visual studies recognize the dialogue space between the verbal and the visual as a priority. To render ‘in words’ the figures represented within a text, regardless of its physical or digital support, presupposes an operation of continuous contamination between verbal and visual that lies at the…

This article presents the results of a questionnaire survey on the conditions of well-being and discomfort at school, in which 1389 students from a high school in a large northern Italian city took part. The survey instrument used is the result of a participatory process involving different…

The social divide represented by the period spanned by the Covid -19 pandemic has revealed a rather complex and problematic picture of inequalities in access and digital, technological literacy in our country (Save the Children, 2023; Open Polis, 2020). Moreover, it has revealed an educational…

The creation of a network of supports for pupils with disabilities to be implemented as early as in early childhood settings, including with a view to the construction of the life project, is an issue widely known in the literature (Canevaro, 2019; Cesaro, 2015; Ianes et al., 2021a; 2021b; Bianquin…

Educational and teaching research shows how learning through digital is transforming the acquisition of knowledge and skills. However, a gap exists between young NEETs, who use digital for entertainment, and university students, who integrate it into their studies on a daily basis. The use of…

Teacher training represents an area of relevance within the pedagogical debate, which involves multiple interrelated aspects. Beyond the acquisition of didactic-methodological skills, the teacher is a professional who must acquire the mental habitus of self-reflexivity and self-awareness (Baldacci,…

The contribution analyzes a collaboration experience between a content creator for social networks and a scientific department of the University of XXX for the narration of the activities of the research laboratories. We produced short vertical videos that were published on the Instagram and TikTok…

This paper examines the use of Classcraft in educational planning with future primary school teachers, focusing on the platform's features, educational potential, and its utility in teacher training. Classcraft is an educational platform that transforms learning into a gamified experience, offering…

Within the Italian ECEC system, early childhood hubs represent an innovative policy tool. Curricular guidelines define them as “hosting educational services of several types and preschool sections within the same premises or nearby”. Scope of this study is a national exploration on their…

The hypothesis is examined according to which the pedagogical interventions of the subjects, who find themselves in the helping relationship, can be significantly reworked through a dedicated Biopedagogical approach. It can therefore find new forms of interaction through the operationalization of…

Low education and dropout rates are closely related to the phenomenon of NEETs, young people aged between 15 and 29 who are neither in employment, education, nor training. High is the rate of young people who leave the education and training system prematurely (the so-called early school leavers)…

School should be an environment where every student has the opportunity to grow and reach their highest potential through an educational experience that respects and values diversity. This requires an active engagement on the part of the school community in creating a welcoming climate and…

The growing awareness that games can be a very valuable learning environment has not been accompanied by an effective diffusion of games in Italian schools. From primary school to university, an ambivalent behaviour is manifested: its widespread appreciation is contrasted with a limited application,…

The article describes the project that Indire is conducting in collaboration with the Ufficio Scolastico Regionale Umbria to develop vertical coding and robotics curricula in first-cycle schools. Similar to previous experiments conducted by Indire in this field, we will also experiment with…

The project ‘Social, Environmental Sustainability, Generation Z’ a result of collaboration between the Chair of Pedagogy and Training for Ecological Transition at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, the High School for the Environment, and Silea Spa, aims to explore the opinions and…

University dropout is a widespread issue in our education system, with significant implications for both individuals and society. Among the factors that may influence dropout, study strategies, academic motivation, perceived self-efficacy and psychological well-being are particularly relevant. This…

The use of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in education represents a rapidly spreading field that offers, according to the most recent literature, significant benefits for learning. One of the key factors to effectively introduce an immersive experience within any training-didactic pathway is…

The Public Speaking method and its educational application in schools, has considerable potential, not yet fully explored by educational research and pedagogical reflection. This conviction derives from the experimentation of the didactic application of this approach, thanks to a project implemented…

The article describes the process through which elementary school teachers in training on formative assessment have discussed goal setting to facilitate students' self-regulation and continuous monitoring of their progress. Indeed, the teaching process requires the setting of clear and observable…

Characterized by attributes such as digital, mobile, social, visual and global, Alpha students bring with them the potential for significant changes in teaching and learning processes. This qualitative research aims to explore the transformation generated through the educational use of smartphones…

The article aims to explore the role of technology in the tertiary education sector in Italy, focusing on the dynamics between the traditional physical presence of university students and the increasingly extensive use of E-Learning platforms, a trend that has grown especially after the pandemic…

The dissemination of information through the web and social networks has allows broad participation in knowledge but, often, is an uncritical and irresponsible participation (Ariemma, 2016; Buonauro & Domenici, 2020). The educational institution represents the place in which to live the first…

Despite the evolution of docimological studies, the transition from a solely summative approach to its integration with formative assessment practices (Scriven, 1967; 1991; Bloom, 1969; Bloom, Madaus & Hastings, 1971; Barbier, 1977; Falcinelli, 1999) still represents a challenge for teachers…

Research demonstrates that the emotional state of teachers significantly impacts both their occupational health and the classroom environment. Stress and emotional variations affect teaching self-efficacy and students’ outcomes, making the study of teacher emotions essential. Electrodermal…

This contribution describes the phenomenon of ethical illiteracy, a still poorly explored construct, concerning the inability to reflect ethically. The purpose of this paper is to give a definition, explore its origin and characteristics. The phenomenon becomes apparent from the data interpretation,…

This study is based on the current and renewed academic interest, as well as the growing body of research, regarding the use of moral dilemmas in the context of digital citizenship education. Specifically, it will discuss an activity conducted with 194 second-year university students enrolled in the…

The research seeks to explore the relationship between violent videogames, aggressive- bullying behaviours and peer-deviant group aggregation in male pupils in secondary school students (first and second grade) (13/19 year old boys). The examined sample is composed of 532 pupils attending suththern…

Gender stereotypes exert a profound influence on social interactions, contributing to the phenomenon of gender inequality (Fierli et al., 2015) and shaping our way of perceiving and interacting (Biemmi, 2017; Ghigi, 2019). School, along with the family, plays a privileged role in gender education.…

Game Based Learning is an educational approach that differs from traditional didactics in its use of playful elements, such as video games, to create engaging learning environments and foster students' motivation and learning in an engaging way (Torrea &Ricchiardi, 2023; Ligabue, 2023; Muscarà…

In this paper, Augmented Reading, a practice of actions to increase pleasure and interest in narrative texts, is proposed as an educational strategy to counter the progressive decline of paper-based reading. The close connection with the digital ecosystem and the creative production of new content…

The developmental window covering the last year of pre-school and the beginning of primary school is an important period for observation and early identification of the predictors of specific learning difficulties. This identification process, through the use of specific screening, makes it possible…

The constant increase in students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders within Italian universities has contributed to the implementation of dedicated Tutoring Services and the establishment of specific actions, including peer tutoring, which plays a pivotal role in mediating the…

Museums play a vital role in safeguarding and preserving cultural heritage and providing educational experiences. However, people with visual impairment face significant challenges in trying to access and interact with museum exhibits. Currently, museums are dedicated to enhancing education and…

Neurodiversity pedagogy recognizes and enhances, on an educational level and from an inclusive perspective, individuals' different cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning modes, considering neurodiversity as a natural manifestation of human biodiversity. The general purpose of the…

Technological evolution and the use of advanced digital tools play a crucial role in various aspects of our daily lives. A significant example concerns their integration into the educational context, influencing the development of skills and teaching approaches. Recently, there has been a growing…

The presence of students with Complex Communicative Needs (BCC) in school requires educational-didactic measures aimed at enhancing the vicarious potential of the body and the use of assistive technologies which may support and facilitate communication, learning and social relationships. Thus,…

In Italian preschools, children with special educational needs are constantly increasing. If appropriate educational activities aren't proposed, children will not acquire the prerequisites that are essential to face successfully the teaching of reading and writing in elementary school. Currently,…

There is a international understanding that pupils with SLD, specifically with dyslexia, need effective teaching, not special/separate teaching, evidence informed. Given the text comprehension difficulties of Italian students, based on the Evidence Based Education (EBE) approach, the article…

Numerous studies published in the scientific literature, conducted in recent decades, have highlighted the difficulties in teaching and learning foreign languages, in pupils with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD). However, the provision of environments in which there is an active role of pupils with…

In the school, teachers are now familiar with the Ministerial Directive of December 27, 2012, which provides those who have a certification for DSA but also those who have school difficulties with access to a Personalized Learning Plan (PDP). However, there seems to be little knowledge in the school…

The implementing decree of Law 170 /2010 gives the national education system the task of drawing up Personalised Learning Plans (PDP), identifying appropriate educational and teaching strategies and assessment methods for students with Specific Learning Disorders, to ensure educational success and…

Including students with specific learning disorders (SLD) in the university environment is increasingly important. This study compares Italian and Spanish university lecturers' training on SLD and the teaching strategies for supporting students with SLD. A qualitative-quantitative approach was used…

This paper explores the fundamental contribution of scientific research in improving and informing instructional practice, with a focus on its application in heterogeneous classrooms. Through a critical review of the existing literature, the paper highlights how scientific research provides…

Following the enactment of Law 170/2010, Italian universities have witnessed a substantial increase in the number of students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs). This exploratory study employed a mixed-methods approach to assess the use and perceived effectiveness of various educational…

Literature currently recognizes Universal Design for Learning as one of the most innovative approaches to inclusive education. The effort to translate these principles in music education are though occasional. The Esagramma Center has developed a theoretical and methodological approach to make the…

This research seeks to explore the relationship between intelligence and creative skills or creative thinking in students with SLD. The research wants to demonstrate if there is a relation between intelligence and the dimensions of thinking creative (Fluidity, Originality, Flexibility and…

In recent years the school has been called to review the teaching strategies and methodologies used up to that point to respond to the educational needs of pupils with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysorthography. The Law n. 170 of 2010 and the related guidelines have provided teachers with a series of…

This paper aims, through the analysis of some of the latest studies conducted, to highlight the correlations between the diagnosis of SLD and the presence of emotional, social and behavioral problems. Students with SLD, often show a reduced ability to adapt to the school and relational context,…

This contribution offers an opportunity to start reflecting on the use of comics as a useful resource for improving the pedagogical skills of teachers dealing with specific learning disorders (SLD). To this end, a literature review focusing on the transformative value of comics was conducted. The…

The contribution offers a systematic review of national and international scientific contributions published from 2010 to 2024 that examines support devices for facilitating the learning of students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (DSA). In constructing the methodological…

Knowing how to manage one's own study and the ability to acquire an effective study method are the basis for achieving educational success for each student, in particular for students with Special Educational Needs. The role of the teacher becomes fundamental in developing methodologies and tools…

Support services for students with disabilities and specific learning disorders (SLD) refer to the services offered by higher education institutions to promote students’ inclusion and integration in academic life. Despite extensive studies on inclusion and accessibility, the knowledge of support…

The interaction between oral and written language develops in the Kindergarten through familiarization with books, adult reading, conversation and the formulation of hypotheses on the contents of the texts read, the acceptance of the first conjectures and the first practical attempts about the…

Recent studies indicate that students with specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dysorthography, etc.) often face particular barriers in learning foreign languages (Long et al., 2023; Tanabe, 2021; Danielli & Perrucci, 2020) that rely heavily on complex reading and decoding capabilities. For…

The article illustrates an experience exploring students' study skills, cognitive styles and emotional aspects in a classroom with Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs) to raise awareness and identify strategies to improve their learning process. The methodological approach combines quantitative and…

Are the strategies I use in reading workshops appropriate to the cognitive characteristics of the pupils? Can I keep the attention of children affected by attention deficit? During participatory reading, do I consider the emotional dimension of children who are affected by reading difficulties or…

Pepper and NAO are versatile and high-performance humanoid robots that prove to be ideal platforms for human-machine interaction, cognitive computing, and autonomous navigation. These robots are particularly effective in education, establishing empathetic connections with children and fostering the…

The theory of mind (ToM), which refers to the ability to attribute mental states such as beliefs, intentions, desires, emotions, and knowledge to oneself and others (Baron-Cohen, 1985), has sparked renewed interest in current pedagogical debate (Wang, 2015; Allen, 2013). Recent research has…

Although, on the one hand, advances in all fields of knowledge have improved people’s lives, however, the current era of hyper-complexity is not exempt from numerous problems, some of which affect teenagers, children and, consequently, even adults in their different roles and responsibilities.…

The international debate on school inclusion outlines the UDL framework as a virtuous approach for the development of teaching practices able to promote both the academic success of everyone and the participation of each in the construction of a new educational culture, which is oriented towards…

Today, school books present many multimedia elements. Enhancing the effectiveness of an inclusive educational curriculum implies assessing the characteristics of materials used in the classroom. In fact, both Italian school laws and scientific literature mention specific textual properties to meet…

The adoption of the transition from grading to a descriptive evaluation in primary schools, introduced by Ministerial Order 172 of 2020, represents a significant opportunity (Piscozzo & Stefanel, 2022) for teachers to reshape their assessment methods. The evaluation model proposed by current…

Typically, individuals enter the teaching profession after completing a well-established pathway of academic qualification. Research illustrates that, nowadays, an increasing number of teachers join the classrooms after spending time in different career backgrounds and after working within a prior…

In recent years, the use of technologies in sport has become the main focus of continuous evolutions. In exercise and sports sciences degree, seizing these evolutions could represent a significant opportunity to align teaching perspectives with the sociocultural evolution of sport training…