The 2021 UNESCO Report refers to Service Learning (SL) as a pedagogy that integrates learning with a strong sense of purpose. SL is an educational approach that employs collaborative inquiry strategies to address real-world problems. This contribution presents the issues of a descriptive study…

After a historical reconstruction starting with Marshall McLuhan's contribution to the definition of a “city as a classroom” from lifelong education and the discourse on words and images in pedagogical media devices, the paper traces the pedagogical-educational foundations by which the…

The learning city model proposed by UNESCO (UNESCO, 2015 e 2017) and the urban paradigm commonly known as smart city (Vianello, 2013), represent models whose coexistence, in a logic of mutual integrability, It can foster the development of cross-cutting skills in favour of citizenship (Andone et…

This paper investigates the theme of Learning Cities in relation to university life, physical and sports activities and the management of university students' free time. The main objective is to highlight the role of universities as learning and relationship communities that promote well-being. To…

Urban regeneration cannot be limited to the physical transformation of spaces, but must translate into an authentic collective learning process. In the Learning Cities perspective, the cultural heritage and the educating community become strategic resources for lifelong, inclusive and sustainable…

The article frames the theme of Learning Cities by taking as an example the way in which the Open-Air Lab research group, within the MUSA project, has worked on the construction of a participatory culture of sustainability in the city of Milan. After outlining the theoretical framework of the…

This contribution explores the findings of a phenomenological research investigating the trajectories of European youth engaged in public decision-making. Through in-depth interviews conducted with 26 representatives of European youth organisations, the study highlights how these young people…

The following study aims to analyze the effectiveness of four-year and five-year high school educational pathways within the context of Southern Italy. In this sense, the research aims to verify whether both paths can maintain the same qualitative standards regardless of their duration. Therefore, a…

For some time now, the prospects of the “learning city” paradigm have been discussed both in academia and within the policy-making communities. Speeches, publications, conferences and international congresses follow one another at short intervals, disseminating research results, interpretations…

The Learning City recognises the need to ensure the learning and well-being of its entire population, consistent with an inclusive approach according to the principle of ‘Leaving No One Behind’. It is precisely in the area of learning and wellbeing that culture plays a fundamental role, thus…

In recent years, growing attention has been directed toward the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support the development of metacognitive skills in students, particularly in the formulation of effective questions. This research examines studies published between 2019 and 2025 on the concept of…

Five years later, primary school teachers found themselves in the midst of the 2024/2025 academic year applying Ministerial Ordinance No. 3 of January 9, 2025, which regulates the changes introduced by Law No. 150 of October 1, 2024. Specifically, the previous levels (beginning, basic, intermediate,…

This paper explores the complex dynamics involving university lecturers, particularly professional lecturers, within the contemporary academic context. Using a theoretical framework that incorporates the concepts of communities of practice, social worlds and social fields, the case study presented…

This paper examines the role of practicum and tutoring in the initial training of teachers, with particular attention to the development of professional identity and the mediation between theoretical knowledge and educational practice. By comparing the models adopted at Roma Tre University and the…

This study investigates the potential of a Toolkit for the design of Outdoor Education paths for infant, primary and first-level secondary schools. The tool has been designed by a research group consisting of experts from different backgrounds (Indire, Università degli Studi di Bologna, Rete delle…

This study explores the affordances of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in teacher education, in light of recent policy changes expanding English instruction in early childhood education across the Region of Madrid. Specifically, the language needs of a group of 25 preprimary student teachers at…

Il secondo numero del 2025 di questa rivista è dedicato alle Progettualità educative, accoglienza e inclusione dei Rifugiati e Richiedenti protezione internazionale. Sono almeno due le piste interpretative che vengono sollecitate come cornice epistemologica che dà forma all’attuale situazione…

The professionalism of the educator and pedagogue in reception and inclusion services for asylum seekers and protection holders is measured by the knowledge, skills, and the competence possessed and by an ongoing field training. Embracing the integrated approach to the inclusion of migrants,…

The paper intends to reflect on the parameters that define/re-define identity in the perspective of doing and undoing gender (Butler, 2004), through a decolonial methodology that wants to promote a worldview that embraces the plurality of differences (Burgio, 2022), questioning the western…

In November 2024, the European Migration Network published a study on the Temporary Protection Directive: Challenges and Good Practices in 2023.This article intends to analyse the data and reflections of the study by following two approaches. On the one hand, the thought of Abdelmalek Sayad and his…

The contribution, from a critical pedagogy perspective, addresses the structural and contradictory tension (Althusser, 2008) that emerges in contexts of forced migration, particularly concerning individuals normatively defined as political refugees. This definition carries implicit meanings, as it…

The presented article takes the perspective of critical pedagogy, considering storytelling as a transformative tool to give voice to people who have lost the right to speak. This perspective guided the analysis of narratives from Palestine, particularly Gaza, in order to bring out the concept of…

This paper aims to offer, from a distinctly pedagogical perspective, an analysis of recent legislative changes concerning the admission of migrants in Italy. In particular, adopting critical pedagogy as its epistemological framework (Freire, 1970; Colicchi, 2009; Giroux, 2020), the study first…

The Italian language class can be a key space for newly arrived young migrants to reformulate their identity and build meaningful connections. A narrative, multimodal, and multilingual approach, aligned with active pedagogy, enables a holistic view of individuals—body, history, and languages.…

The recent migration policies have established a "natural" connection between social inclusion of the new citizens and the second language acquisition. This has reinforced the frontline role of Adult Education Centers (Cpia) in delivering and assessing linguistic education programs for migrant…

This contribution aims to reflect on the role of early childhood educational services (0-6 years) in the social inclusion pathways of mothers who are victims of trafficking in human beings and are hosted within projects for the reception and integration of migrants in Italy. These women, often alone…

The sea, and water more generally, symbolize purification and rebirth, but also death (Bachelard, 1942). In migration stories, the sea carries hopes and dreams but also grief and trauma. NGOs often rescue and welcome migrants at sea, along with all their experiences of travel, loss, separation, and…

European research reveals that migrants’ basic citizenship educational rights are disrespected, despite the declared attempt to recognize their former qualifications or to give them access to education and training opportunities. This paper presents rationale and methodology of the capacity…

Over the past two years, I have been engaged in a professional community development process, which involved about sixty professionals in the sector in the Metropolitan City of Bologna. The focus of the process has been the educational skills in migrant reception contexts. In the path has been used…

Italy, facing the migration emergency, must tackle the trafficking of young Nigerian women, often minors, who are enslaved for prostitution. Reception policies are hampered by the infiltration of criminal networks into reception centers. Learning Italian becomes crucial for these women's…

A community is a place and a time in which different people mutually transform each other. The delicate balance between the welcoming process of young unaccompanied foreign minors in a structured but flexible context, the community in the Italian SAI system, is exercised between double absences,…

The article reflects on the processes of entry into reception systems through the life story of Hayat, a female migrant who arrived irregularly from Morocco and landed in reception after a long series of vicissitudes. What happens on the threshold between marginality, migration and the political and…

This contribution aims to highlight how educational action in school contexts in which migrant pupils are inserted, at times, leads to inclusive rhetoric, generating the so-called "exclusive inclusions", since, instead of promoting equity and integral development, it ends up fueling discrimination…

The paper analyzes integration strategies for asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection, as suggested by the Integration Strategy Framework and the Guidelines developed within the European AMIF project “INTEgreat”. Based on research conducted in five European cities (Athens,…

As of 30 June 2024, the number of unaccompanied immigrant minors in Italy was 20.206 (Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali, 2024) a figure that has been steadily increasing since 2022. More frequently, these minors arrive close to the age of majority, with urgent needs related to housing,…

In the context of integrated reception – understood as a holistic and emancipatory approach to care – the central element remains the creation of meaningful interpersonal and social relationships, that allow refugees to feel like active protagonists of a community. This paper presents a case…

The contribution returns the results of a research on the issue of the reception of trafficked women, with regard to the importance that a gender perspective can guarantee in the design and implementation of educational interventions aimed for them. The research highlighted the difficulties that…

The Safe Space was born in 2023 as a place of first reception for unaccompanied foreign minors. It is a groundbreaking project, the first of its kind in Italy, funded by the FAMI “CapaCe” fund, sees the Prefecture of Rome as lead organization, in partnership with Programma Integra s.c.s., the…

In the context of the reception and integration of refugees and applicants for international protection, digital technologies are emerging as fundamental tools to support social and educational inclusion paths. The following contribution reflects on the role of e-learning platforms and digital tools…

The Social Desk for Human Rights at the Ospedale Civico Benfratelli in Palermo represents an innovative model of integrated reception, capable of responding to the multidimensional needs of foreigners in an urban context marked by socio-health inequalities. Through linguistic and cultural mediation…

The article explores the phenomenon of trafficking through a postcolonial pedagogical perspective (Burgio, 2022), focusing on the fact that women and girls represent the majority of trafficking victims worldwide. According to the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons (2024), 60% of underage…

In the absence of a locally-based approach centred on human rights, the unsystematic model of the Italian education system risks to be fragile, incoherent, and devoid of substance. The practices of welcoming newly arrived students in schools represent a pivotal moment in the experience of young…

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Worlds in refugee education offers new opportunities for social inclusion, language learning, and digital empowerment. This study explores AI-powered digital storytelling as a pedagogical tool to support refugees in identity reconstruction…

This paper presents a case study on several associations dedicated to providing emergency assistance to both people on the move and asylum seekers in Italy. The analysis reveals that the high level of commitment and participation is intrinsically linked to the voluntary nature of the actions.…

Initial Teacher Education and Teachers’ Professional Development are considered strategic issues at a global level to ensure qualified teachers and high-quality education systems. The paper presents a model designed by the Erasmus+ Teacher Education for a Future in Flux (teff) Academy to provide…

In Italy, the problem of training the figure of the tutor essentially arose with the introduction of the internship in university teacher training. The identification of a “double setting”, primary - in schools - and secondary - in universities - with different accompanying figures, has led…

Il primo numero della rivista del 2025 è indirizzato a diffondere nella comunità scientifica le riflessioni e le ricerche di carattere teorico ed empirico che fanno emergere teorie, modelli e strategie che possono essere considerate efficaci per qualificare la formazione iniziale, in servizio e…

The induction phase for newly hired teachers is essential for their professional integration, but it sometimes presents several challenges in the relationship between tutor and tutee. Feedback, often perceived as evaluative rather than formative, limits the professional growth of new teachers…

The professionalism and competencies of teachers are essential for improving educational systems, making both initial and ongoing training key elements (Nirchi, 2022). The teacher’s profile encompasses multiple roles, ranging from designing learning paths in hybrid environments to facilitating…

A century ago, Celestin Freinet (1925) introduced the “school journal” and supported the idea of a school that knows how to tell stories and use “techniques” to communicate with the outside world. Today we have exceptional tools to communicate, but research shows that teaching rarely knows…

The challenge of teacher training is to prepare professionals who can adapt to a constantly changing educational environment. In addition to the disciplinary knowledge and teaching mediation skills, it is necessary to deepen the educational, communicative and reflective skills, which are essential…

This contribution explores the role and functions of the teacher-tutor in Italian schools, with particular attention to the tutoring actions dedicated to new recruits. Starting with a reflection about the initial and in-service teacher training, the paper then proceeds by exploring the peculiarities…

Teacher professionalism is characterized by a complex interaction between cultural, pedagogical, social, and specifically didactic competences, the result of an equally complex orchestration of knowledge, skills, beliefs and internal dispositions. Professional identity considered as a set of…

Since technological systems have been at the service of the teachers training, intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) have been used, often on an experimental basis, to support induction, that is the progressive entry of inexperienced teachers into the teaching profession. After recalling the…

The paper presents the outcomes of a Training-Research course initiated as part of the in-service training activities aimed at mentors of newly hired teachers in Lazio, designed and led by the Department of Education Sciences of the University of Roma Tre in agreement with the Regional School…

International literature has long argued that the most effective programs for initial and in-service teacher training are those that involve them in cyclical processes of action and reflection. This involves moving from a delivery-transmission type of training to forms that involve strong…

Since 2019, the Department of Educational Sciences of the Roma Tre University, in collaboration with the USR of Lazio, has designed and promoted a training course aimed at tutors of newly hired teachers in schools of different levels . Specifically, in this contribution, we report the opinions of…

The leadership style and soft skills of the tutor represent a determining factor during the induction phase of newly hired teachers. The exercise of good leadership allows the tutor to implement actions that combine the ability to meet the formative, methodological, communicative, and environmental…

The contribution examines the role of the interview as a useful tool for professional training supervision carried out by the Tutor Teacher in collaboration with the newly appointed Teacher. In recent years, the analyzes carried out in this area have given us positive results, confirming how…

This contribution presents the findings of an exploratory survey conducted by the Apulian Universities (UniBa, Unisalento, UniFG) and the Regional School Office for Apulia. The survey was designed to ascertain the experiences and training needs of tutors who work alongside teachers newly appointed…

Mentoring is internationally recognized as a critical component of the induction process for newly hired teachers. In Italy, this mentoring practice, known as peer-to-peer, was formalized with Ministerial Decree 850/2015 and further strengthened by Ministerial Decree 226/2022, which introduced a…

The tutor teacher for newly hired teachers plays a strategic role during their probationary year (Ridge & Lavigne, 2020; Fiorucci & Moretti, 2019; 2022) through the sharing of collaborative planning and tools for mutual observation in classroom, with the aim of facilitating the active…

Initial teacher training is a fundamental moment in the construction of a ‘great professional and scientific alliance’ between school and university (Bertagna, 2021). If the school represents the place of choice for the activation of transformative processes and models for our country (PNRR…

In this contribution I want to outline the figure of the tutor in the training process of newly hired teachers and reflect on the bond that is established between these educational partners in a specific context, such as that of infant school. The starting point of this reflection is the reform of…

In the dynamic field of education, the induction phase for new teachers is crucial for ensuring high-quality teaching and fostering professional growth. This article presents a comparative analysis of induction practices in Italy and Spain, focusing on effective strategies, tools, and applied…

The research examines the role of the mentor in the induction period for newly recruited teachers, with a specific focus on supporting teachers. Tutoring is a strategic and regulative process of accompaniment in professional development aimed at achieving meaningful competences through peer-to-peer…

The involvement and active participation of teachers is an essential component for the learning process to be meaningful and successful for students. This paper aims to investigate the limits and benefits of a Service Learning (SL) activity organized in 13 schools in Apulia and Basilicata during the…

Italy has recently reformed secondary school teacher training, introducing–for the first time–3 ECTS specifically dedicated to digital competencies. While these are traditionally approached from a technological and instrumental perspective, this position paper calls for a cultural shift,…

The contribution explores the use of peer observation and formative feedback as key strategies for teachers' professional improvement. Through the practice of mutual observation, teachers can develop didactic and interpersonal skills, encouraging reflective and collaborative learning. It analyzes…

Literacy and digital citizenship confront schools with challenges, in which the effectiveness of teacher training may play a central role. This contribution concerns the training course “Text in the digital transition” (Scuola Futura MIM) co-designed and implemented in 2024 by a national school…

The 0-6 Early Childhood Education and Care Integrated System is experiencing an important cultural change in Italy, requiring a transformation of governance, pedagogical work and practices. In this framework, the Pedagogical Coordinator can play a transformative leadership role becoming an essential…

The relational dimension within the school organisation is crucial for the well-being of those involved. Collaborative work and mutual trust between colleagues are essential for improving teachers' professional effectiveness and have positive effects on student learning (Wullschleger et al, 2023).…

The advent of digital technologies in education has made the development of digital competencies among teachers essential, supported by the guidelines of international educational policies. This contribution aims to examine the results of a survey conducted as part of teacher training programs using…

Recent Italian educational policies, aimed at implementing the orientation reform outlined in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), have introduced significant updates in the school system. From the 2023/24 school year, orientation programs have been launched in upper secondary schools…

The following contribution intends to delve deeper into the topic of continuous teacher training through resources and strategies useful for maintaining and developing skills, through efficient collaboration between academic research and the school environment. Although the figure of the teaching…

Ministerial Decree 621/2024 initiated university and academic courses for the initial training and certification of common subject teachers and technical-practical instructors for secondary schools. This contribution aims to present the preliminary findings of an observational-descriptive study…

This study examines the predictors of sentiments, attitudes, and concerns related to inclusive education among a group of 1722 pre- and in-service teachers enrolled in the Specialization course for Special Needs Activities at the University of Palermo. Utilizing the Sentiments, Attitudes, and…

The study fits in the context of initial teacher education, with the aim of improving teacher preparation and perceived self-efficacy through the promotion of self-regulated learning. This approach is supported by pedagogical strategies, such as model-eliciting activities (Lesh & Zawojewski,…

Providing quality, equitable, and inclusive education, while promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all, is an ambitious yet essential goal for fostering a fairer and more cohesive society. This study focuses on the role of supporting teachers as key figures in the implementation of inclusive…

The paper illustrates the curriculum design aimed at training tutors for students on the Specialisation Course for Support Activities (CdS). The CUAP Expert in Inclusive Practices in Educational Contexts was developed by the University of Turin to respond to the need to train new tutors, which had…

The present study aims to investigate the strategies used in training new special education teachers during their school internship. Through a questionnaire administered to their tutor (expert teachers), key areas of tutorship will be explored, including lesson planning, pedagogical support,…

The aim of this study is to highlight the importance of involving both in-service teachers and students in the self-evaluation processes of the Primary Education course at the University of Molise. Building upon the investigation conducted in 2019, this research examined the skills acquired, as…

The article reports on the first results of a survey on students' perceptions of their own role in the study of educational science. Prospective educators' understanding of childhood influences how they approach their studies. Therefore, the purpose of the training is also to deconstruct and…

The training and development of university lecturers’ competencies are of fundamental importance today (Felisatti & Perla, 2023). The PNRR (2021), the Yerevan Communiqué (2015), and the Bologna Process (2018) highlight the need to strengthen teaching skills to drive innovation in teaching and…

The article discusses some working hypotheses related to training proposals developed within the framework of the Teaching Learning Center (TLC). Under this name, there are structures and experiences which are often very diversified. On the other hand, they represent an unprecedented opportunity in…

Faculty Development (FD) has evolved significantly from a process focused on the needs of students and institutions to a more integrated approach that considers various aspects, such as teaching, personal and professional development, and organization. In Italy, FD has also taken on a transformative…

This article aims to provide an overview of some theories that report the benefits of children's exposure to natural environments. The reflection allows to investigate the consequences of children's deprivation of natural environments by trying to trace new and different meanings to the practice of…

The contribution focuses on hate speech and manifestations of violence, highlighting the urgency of adequate pedagogical and educational responses in a complex and unpredictable social context. From this perspective, the authors analyse how hatred and violence, also spread through digital platforms…

In our complex society and in the context of globalization, the growing phenomena of discrimination and violence are linked to the increase in social and economic inequalities and to the phenomena of marginalization that are inscribed in a capitalist and liberal ideology, based on individualism,…

Addressing violence in schools requires a comprehensive approach that involves school leaders, teachers, administrative staff, students, parents, and the community. Recent research highlights that preventive strategies adopting an integrated approach are more effective in reducing violence and…

The osmotic relationship between the online and offline dimensions transforms hostile words traveling on social networks into physical and psychological violence. Given this, the essay will discuss, through the lens of the decolonial option, the sociological and pedagogical significance of cultural…

The paper aims to denounce the forms of online hate speech (Pasta, 2019, pp. 173-190; Santerini, 2021, pp. 64-74) promoted since 2016 by the US far-right movement Comicsgate (Condis & Stanfill, 2022, pp. 953-980) against the recent comic book production published by DC and Marvel, accused of…

In the last few years, there has been a remarkable growth of interest in gender issues, the promotion of equality, and attention to a conscious and disciplined use of new languages, especially those spread on social media. Phenomena such as the spread of stereotypes and prejudices, discrimination,…

In 2023, the term feminicide was elected “word of the year”, encouraging, even more, reflection on a complex phenomenon (Dawson, Angus & Zecha, 2024; Radford & Russell, 1992; Ulivieri, 2013; 2016). A phenomenon that frequently represents the last act of stories of violence perpetrated…

The article addresses the phenomenon known as “revenge porn” or “non-consensual pornography”, proposing a more precise term such as “non-consensual use of sexual images”. This crime refers to the publication of intimate content without the consent of the person involved, often with the…

Recovering the suggestions of Martin Buber (1991; 1997) about the education to confront and dialogue, the contribution aims to outline the opportunities for experimentation in the classroom the Debate (Cinganotto, Mosa & Panzavolta, 2019) – integrating the techniques of hate contrast,…

Crossmediality is metamorphosing digital environments into authentic existential dimensions by immersing us in fluid realities (Floridi, 2015), where generational transitions are delineated through a symbolic alphabetic evolution that leads digitally advanced natives back to the first letter of the…

Social withdrawal, social media addiction and relationship difficulties seem to be the behavioural figures characterising adolescence. On the other hand, the compelling desire to express oneself and to have one's opinions recognised is of paramount importance during the developmental age. In this…

Hate speech can manifest itself through subtle (Faloppa, 2020), latent, and symbolic modalities that seem apparently harmless. The quietly performative and violent nature of this form of hate speech contributes to perpetuating marginalization, affecting women, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people,…

The scientific literature identifies discriminatory events experienced in the school environment as a possible hindering factor for the transition, success, and academic well-being of students with migrant backgrounds (Granata, 2011; Premoli, Pasta, 2015; Vaccarelli, 2015; Santagati, 2019). This…