Post-elementary education and social inclusion in Italy after Second World War: what kind of relationship?

During the last years and, specifically, the last months, public and (sometimes) academic debate has been focused again about inclusiveness in the Italian scholastic system, which is a recurrent topic throughout the history of education in Italy. Based on this perspective, the article aims at…

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The freedom to experiment: the skills of the child and the guiding role of the adult in active outdoor play

Active outdoor play is vital for the healthy development and well-being of children. This study emphasises the importance of a balanced approach that promotes children's independence as competent and fully capable individuals and recognises the crucial role of adults, who support and enhance these…

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Unlocking Cognitive potential in and out of classroom. The use of the lesson planning of Reuven Feuerstein as answer to special needs

The metacognitive method, developed by Prof. Reuven Feuerstein, plays an important role in the acquisition of cognitive skills. It is unique among leading international interventions for teaching thinking and is able to meet the needs of children with learning difficulties. (Falik, L. 2019). His…

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Some critical reflections on the World Bank report “Achieving gender equality in education: examining progress and constraints” to promote democratic citizenship

Today’s sociocultural complexity urges pedagogical research to reflect on new educational and training needs to support the education of new generations, to make humanity flourish. Specifically, a contribution to the critical examination comes from the World Bank report “Achieving gender…

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An Integrated Approach against school dropout: prospective and project-based educational guidance

Educational guidance is pivotal for directing students' educational and professional choices and is essential in preventing school dropout. Beginning with a theoretical examination of the theories, methods, and tools of guidance, the contribution proposes a prospective and projective vision (De…

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AI for Creative Skill Development: A State-of-the-Art Analysis on Current Theories and Approaches

Recent advances in the field of artificial intelligence and, in particular, the rapid and pervasive spread of generative artificial intelligence tools, pose numerous significant challenges to the education field. Research activity in this area is generally aimed at understanding the impact of such…

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Educating in an Uncertain World. An exploratory research with teenagers on the value of uncertainty in education through the practice of Philosophy for/with children

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…

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Performance vs Participation? Integrating AAC in ABA interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A longitudinal study

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…

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Academic Challenges of Students with Specific Learning Disorder: Functional Profiles and Pedagogical-Didactic Implications

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…

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Educational 360-degree virtual tours: engaging students in a multidisciplinary workshop with a team-based approach to teaching and learning

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…

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The assessment of personal, social and learning to learn key-competence according to the European Lifecomp Framework: the Lifecomp Questionnaire pilot study

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…

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Prevent discrimination and gender violence through education. Analysis and proposal from the European project FREASCO - Free from sexism and sexual harassment at school

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…

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The development of inclusive processes within educational settings. A research on the role of OEPAC

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…

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Instagram e TikTok for the science communication. A collaboration with a university department and a content creator

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…

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Critical aspects in establishing early childhood hubs in Italy: a comparative analysis of regional implementation models and a systematic qualitative review

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…

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Playing in the classroom. Italian teachers' acceptance of Game-Based Learning: definition of the instrument and research outcomes

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,…

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School Snapshots of the Future: Photos and Words about Teaching with Smartphones and Instagram in Generation Alpha Secondary Schools

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…

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The languages of virtualescent generation: violent videogames, aggressive- bullying behaviours and peer-deviant group aggregation

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…

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Le nuove frontiere per la progettazione e la didattica inclusive. Riflessioni epistemologiche, ricerche empiriche ed esperienze sui disturbi e sulle difficoltà di apprendimento e di comportamento

All’interno del più ampio dibattito pedagogico e scientifico, è forte la necessità di documentare e valorizzare l’importanza della progettazione della didattica e della valutazione inclusive per tutti gli allievi e gli studenti della classe e, in particolare, per coloro i quali presentano…

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Assessment for learning in "Differentiated Instruction” Authentic educational constructs and processes of inclusive protagonism

Formative assessment (assessment for learning) plays a significant role not only in understanding what students know (outcomes), but also in determining the best conditions for the expression of talents and, inclusively, in responding to personal needs in order to achieve authentic and meaningful…

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The tutor as a mediator in mixed study groups in academic settings to promote inclusive learning environments

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…

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The 10 commandments of neurodiversity pedagogy: ethical principles, strategies and suggestions for teachers to promote the coexistence of differences in educational contexts

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…

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Attitudine musicale e bisogni educativi speciali nella scuola dell’infanzia inclusiva. Dati da una ricerca nazionale

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,…

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An effective and inclusive curriculum for teaching history and geography to pupils with dyslexia

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…

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Foreign language teaching in students with ASD: a research in the context of secondary school I and II grade

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…

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School and Foster Educational Communities: networking and educational planning for the inclusion of out-of-family children

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…

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Inclusive teaching practices and assessment methods for students with Specific Learning Disorders: a survey with primary school teachers

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…

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Research on inclusive teaching as a bridge between theory and practice: an exploratory survey of support teachers in training at the University of Foggia

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…

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The Voice of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities in Two Italian Universities: Results of an Exploratory Study

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…

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