This thesis explores a didactic intervention in biology education carried out in a second-grade class at the “C. Battisti” Primary School in Sarego (VI). The research is grounded in the contribution of Science to children’s growth, considering themes of identity development and the enhancement of personal potential. The research question examines the relationship between scientific learning, specifically the study of biodiversity, and reflection on the value of diversity as both an individual and collective resource. The project involved laboratory activities based on the observational-comparative scientific method, aimed at introducing pupils to the concept of biodiversity through the study of seeds. The concepts that emerged were subsequently expanded in an interdisciplinary perspective, serving as a stimulus for dialogue on inclusion. The study, supported by pre- and post-intervention questionnaires administered to children, families, and teachers, highlights how laboratory-based teaching fosters both scientific and socio-emotional skills, thereby contributing to an education that is oriented toward sustainability and active citizenship.
La tesi esplora un percorso sperimentale nell’ambito della didattica della biologia, proposto in una classe seconda della scuola primaria “C. Battisti” di Sarego (VI). La ricerca si fonda sul contributo delle Scienze alla crescita dei bambini, considerando le tematiche dello sviluppo identitario e della valorizzazione del potenziale personale. La domanda di ricerca esplora il rapporto tra l’apprendimento scientifico, incentrato sullo studio della biodiversità, e la riflessione sul valore della diversità come risorsa individuale e collettiva. Il progetto ha previsto attività laboratoriali basate sul metodo scientifico osservativo-comparativo, con l’obiettivo di avvicinare gli alunni al concetto di biodiversità, attraverso lo studio dei semi. I concetti emersi sono stati successivamente approfonditi in chiave interdisciplinare, diventando stimolo per un dialogo sull’inclusione. L’indagine, supportata da questionari pre- e post-intervento didattico, rivolti a bambini, famiglie e docenti, mostra come la didattica laboratoriale favorisca competenze scientifiche e socio-emozionali, che contribuiscono a un’educazione orientata alla sostenibilità e quindi alla cittadinanza.
“Noi come i semi: la biodiversità della nostra classe”. Una sperimentazione didattica in classe seconda primaria per sensibilizzare al tema della diversità
DE CAO, LINDA MARIA
2024/2025
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This thesis explores a didactic intervention in biology education carried out in a second-grade class at the “C. Battisti” Primary School in Sarego (VI). The research is grounded in the contribution of Science to children’s growth, considering themes of identity development and the enhancement of personal potential. The research question examines the relationship between scientific learning, specifically the study of biodiversity, and reflection on the value of diversity as both an individual and collective resource. The project involved laboratory activities based on the observational-comparative scientific method, aimed at introducing pupils to the concept of biodiversity through the study of seeds. The concepts that emerged were subsequently expanded in an interdisciplinary perspective, serving as a stimulus for dialogue on inclusion. The study, supported by pre- and post-intervention questionnaires administered to children, families, and teachers, highlights how laboratory-based teaching fosters both scientific and socio-emotional skills, thereby contributing to an education that is oriented toward sustainability and active citizenship.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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