This chapter explores the theme of families with migratory backgrounds within early childhood education services (ages 0–3), focusing on the representations and professional competencies of future educators. Drawing on a mixed-methods study conducted at the University of Palermo and the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, the research analyzes perceptions, metaphors, and educational practices considered essential for fostering inclusion. The findings highlight the centrality of competencies such as empathy, active listening, and inclusiveness, and emphasize the role of the educator as a cultural bridge, mediator, guide, and caregiver. The chapter also reflects on the pedagogical and policy implications involved in building equitable, welcoming, and culturally sensitive educational environments. It underscores the need for a shared pedagogical vocabulary and targeted professional training to equip educators working within increasingly multicultural contexts.
Il contributo esplora il tema delle famiglie con esperienze migratorie nei servizi educativi per l’infanzia (0-3 anni), interrogando le rappresentazioni e le competenze dei futuri educatori. Attraverso una ricerca quanti-qualitativa condotta presso le università di Palermo e la Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano, si analizzano percezioni, metafore e pratiche educative ritenute fondamentali per promuovere l’inclusione. I risultati evidenziano la centralità di competenze come empatia, ascolto e inclusività, e il ruolo dell’educatore come ponte tra culture, mediatore, guida e figura di cura. Il capitolo riflette infine sulle implicazioni pedagogiche e normative per la costruzione di ambienti educativi equi, accoglienti e culturalmente sensibili, sottolineando la necessità di un lessico condiviso e di una formazione specifica per i professionisti dell’educazione in un contesto sempre più multiculturale.
Alba, F., Raccagni, D. (2025). Migrazioni. In L. Cadei, G. D’Addelfio, G. Elia (a cura di), Lemmi e legami del familiare. Tra legislazione, pratiche e servizi educativi (pp. 73-86). Lecce : Pensa MultiMedia Editore.
Migrazioni
Fabio Alba;
2025-01-01
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This chapter explores the theme of families with migratory backgrounds within early childhood education services (ages 0–3), focusing on the representations and professional competencies of future educators. Drawing on a mixed-methods study conducted at the University of Palermo and the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, the research analyzes perceptions, metaphors, and educational practices considered essential for fostering inclusion. The findings highlight the centrality of competencies such as empathy, active listening, and inclusiveness, and emphasize the role of the educator as a cultural bridge, mediator, guide, and caregiver. The chapter also reflects on the pedagogical and policy implications involved in building equitable, welcoming, and culturally sensitive educational environments. It underscores the need for a shared pedagogical vocabulary and targeted professional training to equip educators working within increasingly multicultural contexts.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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