The thesis presents an experimental educational research project carried out in a fourth-grade primary school class. The aim of the intervention was to introduce the scientific concept of plant classification through an active, hands-on, and cooperative methodology, using the lapbook as an educational tool. This experience made it possible to positively verify several initial hypotheses: the effectiveness of active and laboratory-based approaches in teaching scientific content, and their potential to spark interest, curiosity, and student engagement in science. The first chapter addresses the topic of the epistemology and didactics of biology, with a particular focus on the origins of the discipline and how its teaching has evolved in schools. It explores the methodologies that make science teaching more engaging, stimulating students' sense of wonder about the living world and their awareness of its value, especially in relation to current environmental challenges. This is followed by an overview of the educational policies and regulations concerning science education, aimed at showing how the role of the discipline has changed over time in school curricula and highlighting areas still lacking adequate attention. The specific disciplinary content covered during the intervention is then presented: plant classification, leaves, flowers, and plant reproduction. The second chapter explores the personal motivations that led to the choice of the topic, offering a reflection on the educational value of the proposal and the process that brought it to life. The third chapter describes the school context and the class in which the research took place, outlining the methods, materials, and tools used. It analyzes the hands-on methodology in comparison with more traditional, teacher-centered approaches. The observational-comparative method used in the research is also explained, along with an in-depth discussion of the lapbook, both in its practical application and its theoretical foundations. The fourth chapter provides a detailed account of the activities carried out in class, the interventions implemented, and the results achieved, with particular attention to the assessment strategies adopted. Finally, the fifth chapter offers a concluding reflection on the educational pathway, analyzing its strengths and critical aspects from a perspective of professional growth and improvement of teaching practices.
L’elaborato presenta un percorso di ricerca didattica sperimentale condotto in una classe quarta della scuola primaria. L’obiettivo dell’intervento è stato quello di introdurre il concetto scientifico di classificazione delle piante attraverso una metodologia attiva, laboratoriale e cooperativa, facendo uso del lapbook come strumento didattico. L’esperienza ha permesso di verificare positivamente alcune ipotesi di partenza:l’efficacia di approcci attivi e laboratoriali per trattare contenuti scientifici e il loro potenziale nel suscitare interesse, curiosità e partecipazione da parte degli alunni nei confronti delle scienze. Il primo capitolo affronta il tema dell’epistemologia e della didattica della biologia, soffermandosi in particolare sull’origine della disciplina e sull’evoluzione del suo insegnamento nella scuola. Si analizzano le metodologie che rendono l’insegnamento delle scienze più coinvolgente, stimolando negli studenti la meraviglia verso il mondo dei viventi e la consapevolezza del suo valore, anche in relazione alle sfide ambientali attuali. Segue un excursus sulla normativa scolastica relativa all’insegnamento delle scienze, utile a mostrare come il ruolo della disciplina sia cambiato nel tempo all’interno dei programmi e quali aspetti risultino ancora poco valorizzati. Si presentano poi i contenuti disciplinari al centro dell’intervento didattico: la classificazione delle piante, le foglie, il fiore e la riproduzione. Il secondo capitolo approfondisce le motivazioni personali che hanno guidato la scelta del tema, offrendo una riflessione sul valore educativo della proposta e sul percorso che ha portato alla sua realizzazione. Il terzo capitolo descrive il contesto scolastico e la classe in cui si è svolta la sperimentazione, illustrando i metodi, i materiali e gli strumenti utilizzati. Viene analizzata la metodologia laboratoriale, messa a confronto con un approccio più tradizionale e trasmissivo. Si descrive inoltre il metodo osservativo-comparativo adottato nella ricerca, e si approfondisce il ruolo del lapbook, sia dal punto di vista pratico che teorico. Il quarto capitolo documenta nel dettaglio gli interventi realizzati in classe, le attività svolte con gli alunni e i risultati ottenuti, ponendo attenzione anche alle modalità di valutazione dell’apprendimento. Infine, il quinto capitolo propone una riflessione conclusiva sul percorso svolto, analizzandone i punti di forza e le criticità emerse, in un’ottica di crescita professionale e miglioramento delle pratiche didattiche.
Scoprire e classificare le piante in classe quarta: un percorso di apprendimento attivo con il lapbook
SARTO, MATILDE
2024/2025
Abstract
The thesis presents an experimental educational research project carried out in a fourth-grade primary school class. The aim of the intervention was to introduce the scientific concept of plant classification through an active, hands-on, and cooperative methodology, using the lapbook as an educational tool. This experience made it possible to positively verify several initial hypotheses: the effectiveness of active and laboratory-based approaches in teaching scientific content, and their potential to spark interest, curiosity, and student engagement in science. The first chapter addresses the topic of the epistemology and didactics of biology, with a particular focus on the origins of the discipline and how its teaching has evolved in schools. It explores the methodologies that make science teaching more engaging, stimulating students' sense of wonder about the living world and their awareness of its value, especially in relation to current environmental challenges. This is followed by an overview of the educational policies and regulations concerning science education, aimed at showing how the role of the discipline has changed over time in school curricula and highlighting areas still lacking adequate attention. The specific disciplinary content covered during the intervention is then presented: plant classification, leaves, flowers, and plant reproduction. The second chapter explores the personal motivations that led to the choice of the topic, offering a reflection on the educational value of the proposal and the process that brought it to life. The third chapter describes the school context and the class in which the research took place, outlining the methods, materials, and tools used. It analyzes the hands-on methodology in comparison with more traditional, teacher-centered approaches. The observational-comparative method used in the research is also explained, along with an in-depth discussion of the lapbook, both in its practical application and its theoretical foundations. The fourth chapter provides a detailed account of the activities carried out in class, the interventions implemented, and the results achieved, with particular attention to the assessment strategies adopted. Finally, the fifth chapter offers a concluding reflection on the educational pathway, analyzing its strengths and critical aspects from a perspective of professional growth and improvement of teaching practices.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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