This thesis explores the topics of contemplative pedagogy as an emerging educational paradigm, focusing on inner experience, awareness and personal reflection within learning processes thought various forms of meditation. In an increasingly performance-oriented and standardized socio-cultural context, this approach aims to foster individual development and the capacity to establish a positive and compassionate dialogue with oneself. Within this framework, the quiet ego is considered a key interpretative concept to promote self-de centering, relational balance and greater awareness in educational settings. The purpose of the work is to develop a theoretical reflection by investigating the knowledge foundations of contemplative pedagogy and its applications. Furthermore, the study analyzes practices that can be integrated into school and educational context, as well as the limitations and challenges of such approaches, with particular attention to cultural and institutional resistances. Finally, the thesis highlights the future potential of this paradigm to promote a more mindful and holistic development of individuals.
La presente tesi esplora il tema della pedagogia contemplativa come paradigma educativo emergente, ponendo al centro l'esperienza interiore, la consapevolezza, la riflessione personale nei processi formativi, attraverso alcune forme di meditazione. In un mondo socio-culturale sempre più orientato verso la performance e standardizzazione, questo approccio cerca di favorire lo sviluppo integrale della persona e la capacità di instaurare un dialogo positivo e compassionevole con sé stessi. In tale prospettiva, il quiet ego viene considerato come una chiave interpretativa per promuovere decentramento del sé, equilibrio relazionale e maggiore consapevolezza nei contesti educativi. L'obiettivo dell'elaborato è sviluppare una riflessione teorica indagando le basi conoscitive della pedagogia contemplativa e delle sue applicazioni. Vengono inoltre analizzate le pratiche integrabili nei contesti scolastici ed educativi, nonché i limiti e le sfide di tale approccio, con una particolare attenzione alle resistenze culturali e istituzionali. Infine, si evidenziano le potenzialità future di tale paradigma per promuovere una formazione più consapevole e complessa degli individui.
Oltre l'io performativo: pedagogia contemplativa, quiet ego e prospettive psico-educative
MANTOAN, VALENTINA
2025/2026
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This thesis explores the topics of contemplative pedagogy as an emerging educational paradigm, focusing on inner experience, awareness and personal reflection within learning processes thought various forms of meditation. In an increasingly performance-oriented and standardized socio-cultural context, this approach aims to foster individual development and the capacity to establish a positive and compassionate dialogue with oneself. Within this framework, the quiet ego is considered a key interpretative concept to promote self-de centering, relational balance and greater awareness in educational settings. The purpose of the work is to develop a theoretical reflection by investigating the knowledge foundations of contemplative pedagogy and its applications. Furthermore, the study analyzes practices that can be integrated into school and educational context, as well as the limitations and challenges of such approaches, with particular attention to cultural and institutional resistances. Finally, the thesis highlights the future potential of this paradigm to promote a more mindful and holistic development of individuals.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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