Il valore di sé negli studenti: Un'analisi delle prospettive degli insegnanti in ambito educativo

Mauro Giacomazzi; Caterina Cazzaniga; Matteo Severgnini

doi:10.7346/-fei-XXIII-01-25_14

Authors

Mauro Giacomazzi Scuola Regina Mundi (Milano, Italy) – mauro.giacomazzi@scuolareginamundi.it https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3837-5249
Caterina Cazzaniga Scuola Regina Mundi (Milano, Italy) – caterina.cazzaniga@scuolareginamundi.it https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6807-3917
Matteo Severgnini Scuola Regina Mundi (Milano, Italy) – matteo.severgnini@scuolareginamundi.it https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5958-7691

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7346/-fei-XXIII-01-25_14

Keywords:

Self-worth, Self-awareness, Self-efficacy, Pedagogy, Teaching methods

Abstract

Regina Mundi School dedicated the 2023‍–‍2024 academic year to the theme “You Are a Value,” engaging teachers, parents, and students in reflections on the unique worth of each individual. At the heart of this journey was the relationship between self-discovery and the encounter with others in an educational context. A qualitative study examined how awareness of one’s self-worth influences school relationships and student development, supporting the idea that education should enhance the unique contribution of each person. The findings revealed that empathy and affection play a crucial role in learning, influencing both motivation and knowledge acquisition, as emphasized by Carl Rogers and Lev Vygotsky. The study suggests that affective relationships are essential for an inclusive educational environment and could be further developed by exploring practices aimed at recognizing the intrinsic value of every student.

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