Erika Bastianelli
Veronica Sorci
Interview information
Organization responsible for the interview: FORMA.Azione
Country: Italy
Occupation: Pedagogist and Co-founder of the multidisciplinary centre “Studio Persona Magione”; English and Maths teacher
Small bio / CV:
Erika has a 10-years experience as pedagogist, learning tutor, pedagogical supervisor, family, school and legal pedagogical consultant.
Veronica is a primary school English and Maths teacher with almost 10 years of experience in pedagogy and foreign language teaching.
Date of the Interview: 06.05.2024
Short Summary of the interview:
The focus group explored four main themes, namely: challenges encountered; Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL); teachers’ knowledge and skills; transversal skills. The participants highlighted the necessity to increase teacher training on LDs, together with optimizing the cooperation within the classroom and between the school, the families and the professionals that support the students in the extracurricular hours, in order to grant the kids a continuity in the learning process. DGBL was praised as a useful approach for all students, despite some logistical issues that may occur. In terms of teachers’ skills and knowledge, more trainings should be provided, especially face to face ones to raise motivation and active participation. Lastly, self-evaluation skills were identified as a means towards efficacy and autonomy.
Most important statement
“In order to avoid false myths on LDs, it is paramount to spread more awareness and practical knowledge among education professionals”.
