This thesis falls within the field of general pedagogy and focuses on multi-age classes, a specific school organisational model that brings together pupils of different ages within the same classroom setting. The choice of this topic is motivated by a scholarly interest in the educational dynamics that characterise schools in rural areas, as well as by the need to explore the potential of such settings. In the first part, the thesis traces the historical and regulatory framework that has shaped the evolution of multi-age classes within the Italian school system, highlighting the main legislative changes and the various pedagogical interpretations. This is followed by a theoretical framework that explores, on the one hand, the potential and resources, and on the other, the challenges arising from this approach to schooling. Subsequently, the research analyses the local and school context of Monchio delle Corti, a small Italian village situated in the mountains, whose primary school is organised into a single multi-age class with children aged six to eleven years old. The core of the thesis consists of a case study aimed at investigating the perception of the multi-age class in Monchio delle Corti by teachers, parents and pupils. The research, which has been conducted during the 2024/2025 school year, integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, including semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, structured observations, group discussions and drawings. Although the number of study participants does not allow for generalization, the data analysis provides a detailed picture of the perceived opportunities and challenges, contributing to a broader reflection on the educational and social value of multi-age classes. Looking ahead, future research developments could involve extending the study to multiple contexts, in order to compare different settings, and longitudinal studies to monitor them over time. Further investigations could also focus on specific teacher training on this topic, which currently represents a critical issue, to identify strategies that can support teaching practice.
Il presente lavoro di tesi si colloca nell’ambito della didattica generale e ha come oggetto di indagine la pluriclasse, intesa come un particolare modello organizzativo scolastico che riunisce alunni di età diverse nel medesimo contesto classe. La scelta di questo tema è motivata dall’interesse scientifico verso le dinamiche educative che caratterizzano i contesti scolastici periferici, nonché dall’esigenza di approfondire le potenzialità di tali realtà. In una prima parte, il lavoro ripercorre il quadro storico e normativo che ha caratterizzato l’evoluzione delle pluriclassi nel sistema scolastico italiano, evidenziandone le principali trasformazioni legislative e le differenti interpretazioni pedagogiche. Segue un inquadramento teorico che esplora da un lato le potenzialità e le risorse, e dall’altro le sfide che derivano da questo modo di fare scuola. Successivamente, la ricerca analizza il contesto territoriale e scolastico di Monchio delle Corti, un piccolo comune montano situato nell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, la cui scuola primaria è organizzata in un’unica pluriclasse comprendente tutte le annualità del primo ciclo. Il nucleo centrale della tesi è costituito da uno studio di caso finalizzato a indagare la percezione della pluriclasse di Monchio delle Corti da parte dei principali attori del processo educativo, ovvero insegnanti, genitori e alunni. La ricerca, condotta nel corso dell’anno scolastico 2024/2025, integra strumenti qualitativi e quantitativi, tra cui interviste semi-strutturate, questionari, osservazioni strutturate, conversazioni collettive e produzioni grafiche. Sebbene il numero di partecipanti alla ricerca non consenta generalizzazioni, l’analisi dei dati consente di restituire una visione articolata delle opportunità e delle sfide percepite, contribuendo a una più ampia riflessione sul valore educativo e sociale della pluriclasse. In prospettiva, futuri sviluppi della ricerca potrebbero prevedere l’estensione dell’indagine a più contesti, al fine di consentire confronti tra realtà differenti, e studi longitudinali per monitorarli nel tempo. Ulteriori approfondimenti potrebbero inoltre riguardare la formazione specifica dei docenti sul tema, che si configura al momento come una criticità, per individuare strategie utili a supportare la didattica.
Crescere in una pluriclasse: uno studio di caso sulla scuola primaria di Monchio delle Corti.
POGGI, BEATRICE
2025/2026
Abstract
This thesis falls within the field of general pedagogy and focuses on multi-age classes, a specific school organisational model that brings together pupils of different ages within the same classroom setting. The choice of this topic is motivated by a scholarly interest in the educational dynamics that characterise schools in rural areas, as well as by the need to explore the potential of such settings. In the first part, the thesis traces the historical and regulatory framework that has shaped the evolution of multi-age classes within the Italian school system, highlighting the main legislative changes and the various pedagogical interpretations. This is followed by a theoretical framework that explores, on the one hand, the potential and resources, and on the other, the challenges arising from this approach to schooling. Subsequently, the research analyses the local and school context of Monchio delle Corti, a small Italian village situated in the mountains, whose primary school is organised into a single multi-age class with children aged six to eleven years old. The core of the thesis consists of a case study aimed at investigating the perception of the multi-age class in Monchio delle Corti by teachers, parents and pupils. The research, which has been conducted during the 2024/2025 school year, integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, including semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, structured observations, group discussions and drawings. Although the number of study participants does not allow for generalization, the data analysis provides a detailed picture of the perceived opportunities and challenges, contributing to a broader reflection on the educational and social value of multi-age classes. Looking ahead, future research developments could involve extending the study to multiple contexts, in order to compare different settings, and longitudinal studies to monitor them over time. Further investigations could also focus on specific teacher training on this topic, which currently represents a critical issue, to identify strategies that can support teaching practice.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14251/6610