Classified "A" by ANVUR in the fields 11/D1, 11/D2 Scientific in the field 14.
Abstract:
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 migrants, as they are confronting the cultural and social challenges within their new environment. This contribution begins with an essential overview of the principles outlined in Italian legislation concerning welcoming and intercultural education. It then proceeds to present partial results from a research study on peer education practices co-designed by adolescents. These practices succeed where the adults’ best practices fail: generating genuine social inclusion through the agency of young people. The paper outlines intervention strategies and focuses on the experiences of young R/RPI individuals in ongoing research conducted in several schools in Rome.
