The action research entitled "Discovering the benefits of fruit and vegetables: an action research intervention in primary school. An educational design based on active methodologies and direct experiences, such as a school vegetable garden," aims to raise awareness among the students of a fifth-grade class at Giovanni XXIII Primary School in Padua about the benefits, properties, and seasonality of fruit and vegetables. The project was carried out using active methodologies, including laboratory-based activities, collaborative group work, and discussions, integrating hands-on teaching experiences like the school garden. The educational intervention focuses on developing competence in Science, particularly in the area of food education. The initiative allowed students to directly engage in growing and harvesting vegetables, facilitating experiential and meaningful learning. Data gathered from the ongoing evaluation and assessment process indicate that students gained a greater awareness of the benefits of fruit and vegetables, as well as the importance of incorporating these foods into their diet, with an observed increase in consumption. This suggests that a teaching approach that actively involves students and makes them protagonists of the learning process can promote healthier eating habits. However, to further optimize the effectiveness of these activities, an educational environment that fosters collaboration and active learning methodologies is needed, enabling students to engage in discovery processes and effectively rework the information acquired.
La ricerca-azione dal titolo “Scoprire i benefici di frutta e verdura: un intervento di ricerca-azione nella Scuola Primaria. Una progettazione didattica basata su metodologie attive ed esperienze dirette come l’orto a scuola” è volta a sensibilizzare gli alunni di una classe quinta della Scuola Primaria Giovanni XXIII di Padova sui benefici, le proprietà e la stagionalità di frutta e verdura. Il progetto è stato realizzato utilizzando metodologie attive quali il format laboratoriale, il lavoro di gruppo collaborativo e la discussione, integrando esperienze didattiche attive come l’orto a scuola. L’intervento didattico sviluppa la competenza in Scienze, focalizzandosi in particolare nell’ambito dell’educazione alimentare. L'iniziativa ha permesso agli studenti di sperimentare direttamente la coltivazione e la raccolta di ortaggi, facilitando così un apprendimento esperienziale e significativo. I dati ricavati dal processo valutativo continuo e formativo indicano che gli alunni hanno acquisito una maggiore consapevolezza riguardo benefici di frutta e verdura e all’importanza nell’introdurre questi alimenti nella dieta, manifestando un incremento nel consumo. Questo suggerisce che un approccio didattico il quale coinvolge attivamente gli studenti e li rende protagonisti del processo di apprendimento può promuovere comportamenti alimentari più salutari. Tuttavia, per ottimizzare ulteriormente il rendimento di tali attività, è necessario un ambiente didattico che favorisca la collaborazione e le metodologie attive, consentendo agli studenti di mettere in atto i processi per scoperta e rielaborare in modo efficace le informazioni acquisite.
Scoprire i benefici di frutta e verdura: un intervento di ricerca-azione nella Scuola Primaria. Una progettazione didattica basata su metodologie attive ed esperienze dirette come l'orto a scuola.
SELMIN, CHIARA
2023/2024
Abstract
The action research entitled "Discovering the benefits of fruit and vegetables: an action research intervention in primary school. An educational design based on active methodologies and direct experiences, such as a school vegetable garden," aims to raise awareness among the students of a fifth-grade class at Giovanni XXIII Primary School in Padua about the benefits, properties, and seasonality of fruit and vegetables. The project was carried out using active methodologies, including laboratory-based activities, collaborative group work, and discussions, integrating hands-on teaching experiences like the school garden. The educational intervention focuses on developing competence in Science, particularly in the area of food education. The initiative allowed students to directly engage in growing and harvesting vegetables, facilitating experiential and meaningful learning. Data gathered from the ongoing evaluation and assessment process indicate that students gained a greater awareness of the benefits of fruit and vegetables, as well as the importance of incorporating these foods into their diet, with an observed increase in consumption. This suggests that a teaching approach that actively involves students and makes them protagonists of the learning process can promote healthier eating habits. However, to further optimize the effectiveness of these activities, an educational environment that fosters collaboration and active learning methodologies is needed, enabling students to engage in discovery processes and effectively rework the information acquired.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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