On March 10, the final discussions of the PhD candidates of the 38th cycle of the PhD Program in Education in Contemporary Society took place. It was an intense and thought-provoking day, during which complex, in-depth research projects were presented; offering new insights and perspectives on key issues in the educational dimension of contemporary society.
Below are the names of the PhD candidates and the titles of their research projects:
- Chiara Buzzacchi, “An Experience of Coexistence: Learning Citizenship through University Student Associations”
- Claudia Ciccardi, “Pedagogical Coordination in 0–6 Educational Services: Transformative Leadership as a Tool for Continuous Professional Development”
- Claudio Concas, “Ethno-regional Tensions, Social Exclusion and Political Marginalization: The Case of Hazara Persecution in Afghanistan”
- Daniela Ghidini, “The Reflective Professional in 0–6 Pedagogical Coordination: Theories in Action and Lived Practices”
- Silvia Larghi, “How Do Teachers Conceptualize Robots? A Philosophical and Empirical Study on the Attribution of Mental States to Robots”
- Petar Lefterov, “Linguistic Bridges for School Learning: Translanguaging Pedagogy Against School Dropout”
- Alà Mustafa, “Mastering Survival Mode: Understanding Childhood Trauma and Healing Pathways in Palestine”
- Maria Ratotti, “Educating for Critical Thinking: Practices and Languages for Democratic Citizenship. Research Experiences with Young People”
- Angela Rinaldi, “‘Why Do I Always Have the Forest in My Words?’ Towards a Descriptive Assessment of Learning: A Case Study in a Primary School”
- Samantha Tedesco, “Participation and Transition out of Foster Care: The Role of Participation in the Transition to Adulthood for Young People Leaving Care”
The examination committee, composed of Guido Veronese (University of Milano-Bicocca, internal chair), Cosimo Di Bari (University of Florence), and Nima Sharmahd (VBJK Centre, Ghent), expressed great appreciation for the high scientific quality of the work presented.
To the new PhD graduates, who have demonstrated outstanding competence, passion, and scientific maturity, we extend our warmest congratulations on this important achievement and wish them a future rich in opportunities and commitment within the educational field.