The thesis I have decided to present explores a crucial topic in the educational field: the continuity between kindergarten and primary school. This subject is foundamental for those who work in schools because represents a delicate transitional phase for children, who move from one educational environment to another, involving significant changes in learning methods and social interactions. Thanks to my personal experience as a kindergarten teacher, I had the opportunity to experience this transition directly and to reflect on how to improve this "educational bridge”. My thesis aims to delve into this crucial topic and provide a clearer understanding of it. In developing the thesis, I began the first chapter by defining the concept of educational continuity and exploring its meaning and significance. Through a historical and legislative analysis, I highlighted the key milestones in the development of kindergarten, primary school, and also nursery regulations, showing how the concept of continuity has been integrated into the normative framework. Continuity does not only concern the physical transition from one school to another but also the coherence of educational experiences offered, to avoid interruptions that might negatively affect the child’s development. In the second chapter, I focused on the curricular and organizational aspects of continuity. Here, the importance of careful planning and collaboration between the various stakeholders involved (children, teachers, parents) becomes evident. This collaboration becomes a key element in ensuring a smooth learning process, promoting continuity not only between different school levels but also across the various environments of the child’s daily life. The child is recognized as an active participant in their own development, and their role in shaping their learning journey is central. Finally, in the last chapter, I analyzed educational continuity practices, first from a theoretical perspective and then by designing a practical example to be applied in preschool. The essential factors to ensure that any educational project is truly effective and responsive to the specific needs of the group of children involved are adaptation and intentionality. In conclusion, the thesis not only deepens a fundamental aspect of educational planning but also offers a reflection on how theory and practice can be integrated and how importanti t is to customize educational interventions to suit the specific context in which they are applied.
Il lavoro di tesi che ho deciso di presentare esplora un tema cruciale nel mondo dell’educazione: la continuità educativa tra scuola dell’infanzia e scuola primaria. Questo argomento è fondamentale per coloro che lavorano nelle scuole perché rappresenta una fase di transizione molto delicata per i bambini che si spostano da un ambiente educativo all’altro con cambiamenti significativi nei metodi di apprendimento e nelle interazioni sociali. Grazie alla mia esperienza personale di insegnante della scuola dell’infanzia ho avuto l’opportunità di vivere direttamente questa transizione e di riflettere su come migliorare questo “ponte” educativo. La mia tesa mira ad approfondire questo tema cruciale e a fornire una comprensione più chiara di esso. Nello sviluppare l’argomento, ho iniziato il primo capitolo definendo il concetto di continuità educativa ed esplorando il suo significato e il suo valore. Attraverso un’analisi storica e legislativa ho evidenziato le tappe fondamentali nello sviluppo della scuola dell’infanzie, primaria ma anche del nido mostrando come il concetto di continuità sia stato integrato nel contesto normativo. La continuità non riguarda solo il passaggio fisico da una scuola all’altra ma anche la coerenza delle esperienze educative offerte, per evitare interruzioni che potrebbero influire negativamente sullo sviluppo del bambino. Nel secondo capitolo mi sono concentrata sugli aspetti curricolari e organizzativi della continuità. Qui, l’importanza di un’attenta pianificazione e collaborazione tra i vari attori coinvolti (bambini, insegnanti, genitori) diviene evidente. Questa cooperazione diventa un elemento chiave per garantire un processo di apprendimento senza intoppi, promuovendo la continuità non solo tra i diversi livelli scolastici ma anche tra i vari ambienti della vita quotidiana del bambino. A quest’ultimo viene riconosciuto un ruolo attivo nel processo di sviluppo e una centralità nella costruzione del percorso di apprendimento. Infine, nell’ultimo capitolo ho analizzato le pratiche di continuità prima da una prospettiva teorica e poi progettando un esempio concreto da applicare nella scuola dell’infanzia. Gli elementi essenziali per garantire che qualsiasi progetto educativo sia veramente efficace e risponda alle esigenze specifiche del gruppo di bambini coinvolti sono l’adattamento e l’intenzionalità. In conclusione, la tesi non solo approfondisce un aspetto fondamentale della programmazione educativa ma offre anche uno spunto di riflessione su come si possono integrare teoria e pratica e su come sia importante personalizzare gli interventi educativi per adattarli al contesto specifico nel quale vengono applicati.
UN VIAGGIO IMPREVEDIBILE La continuità educativa tra scuola dell'infanzia e scuola primaria
TESTOLIN, ANNA
2023/2024
Abstract
The thesis I have decided to present explores a crucial topic in the educational field: the continuity between kindergarten and primary school. This subject is foundamental for those who work in schools because represents a delicate transitional phase for children, who move from one educational environment to another, involving significant changes in learning methods and social interactions. Thanks to my personal experience as a kindergarten teacher, I had the opportunity to experience this transition directly and to reflect on how to improve this "educational bridge”. My thesis aims to delve into this crucial topic and provide a clearer understanding of it. In developing the thesis, I began the first chapter by defining the concept of educational continuity and exploring its meaning and significance. Through a historical and legislative analysis, I highlighted the key milestones in the development of kindergarten, primary school, and also nursery regulations, showing how the concept of continuity has been integrated into the normative framework. Continuity does not only concern the physical transition from one school to another but also the coherence of educational experiences offered, to avoid interruptions that might negatively affect the child’s development. In the second chapter, I focused on the curricular and organizational aspects of continuity. Here, the importance of careful planning and collaboration between the various stakeholders involved (children, teachers, parents) becomes evident. This collaboration becomes a key element in ensuring a smooth learning process, promoting continuity not only between different school levels but also across the various environments of the child’s daily life. The child is recognized as an active participant in their own development, and their role in shaping their learning journey is central. Finally, in the last chapter, I analyzed educational continuity practices, first from a theoretical perspective and then by designing a practical example to be applied in preschool. The essential factors to ensure that any educational project is truly effective and responsive to the specific needs of the group of children involved are adaptation and intentionality. In conclusion, the thesis not only deepens a fundamental aspect of educational planning but also offers a reflection on how theory and practice can be integrated and how importanti t is to customize educational interventions to suit the specific context in which they are applied.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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