This work addresses the impact of school assessment, with particular attention to the use of summary judgements and numerical grades, on the identity of children in primary school. Starting from the recent Law No. 150 of 1 October 2024, which reintroduced summary judgements as a form of periodic and final assessment, the bibliographic research aims to offer a contribution to the debate aimed at identifying the most suitable practices for promoting the well-being of pupils. Through a critical analysis of the literature, the historical origins, purposes and consequences of traditional assessment based on marks and summary judgements were investigated, with particular reference to the dimensions of self-concept, self-esteem, emotions, relationships and motivation to learn. The data from the empirical research reported show that the use of grades tends to have predominantly negative effects on the harmonious development and personal growth of students, in contrast to the educational and inclusive principles enshrined in the National Guidelines and the most recent guidelines for primary schools. In light of these considerations, the final chapter proposes an alternative to traditional assessment, aimed at valuing learning processes rather than just outcomes, supporting self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation, and promoting a truly inclusive and educational school.
Il lavoro affronta il tema dell’impatto della valutazione scolastica, con particolare attenzione all’uso dei giudizi sintetici e dei voti numerici, sull’identità del bambino nella scuola primaria. A partire dalla recente Legge 1° ottobre 2024, n. 150, che ha reintrodotto i giudizi sintetici come forma di valutazione periodica e finale, la ricerca bibliografica intende offrire un contributo di riflessione volto a individuare le pratiche più idonee a promuovere il benessere degli alunni. Attraverso un’analisi critica della letteratura, sono stati indagati l’origine storica, le finalità e le conseguenze della valutazione tradizionale basata su voti e giudizi sintetici, con particolare riferimento alle dimensioni della concezione di sé, dell’autostima, delle emozioni, delle relazioni e della motivazione all’apprendimento. I dati delle ricerche empiriche riportate evidenziano come l’uso del voto tenda a produrre effetti prevalentemente negativi sullo sviluppo armonico e sulla crescita personale degli studenti, in contrasto con i principi formativi e inclusivi sanciti dalle Indicazioni nazionali e dalle più recenti linee guida per la scuola primaria. Alla luce di tali considerazioni, nell’ultimo capitolo viene proposta un’alternativa alla valutazione tradizionale, orientata a valorizzare i processi di apprendimento più che i soli esiti, a sostenere l’autoefficacia e la motivazione intrinseca, e a favorire una scuola realmente inclusiva ed educativa.
L'impatto della valutazione attraverso l’uso dei giudizi sintetici e dei voti numerici sull’identità dello studente
REVERBERI, SAVERIO
2024/2025
Abstract
This work addresses the impact of school assessment, with particular attention to the use of summary judgements and numerical grades, on the identity of children in primary school. Starting from the recent Law No. 150 of 1 October 2024, which reintroduced summary judgements as a form of periodic and final assessment, the bibliographic research aims to offer a contribution to the debate aimed at identifying the most suitable practices for promoting the well-being of pupils. Through a critical analysis of the literature, the historical origins, purposes and consequences of traditional assessment based on marks and summary judgements were investigated, with particular reference to the dimensions of self-concept, self-esteem, emotions, relationships and motivation to learn. The data from the empirical research reported show that the use of grades tends to have predominantly negative effects on the harmonious development and personal growth of students, in contrast to the educational and inclusive principles enshrined in the National Guidelines and the most recent guidelines for primary schools. In light of these considerations, the final chapter proposes an alternative to traditional assessment, aimed at valuing learning processes rather than just outcomes, supporting self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation, and promoting a truly inclusive and educational school.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14251/4011