Courses Taught at Umbra
Human Development in Culture.
Credentials
PhD in Educational Psychology – University of Florence, Italy.
Specialization Course in Learning Disabilities – University of Florence, Italy.
Degree in Psychology – University of Padua, Italy.
Visiting Scholar at University of Ulm (Germany), University of Queensland (Australia), and University of Toronto (Canada).
Research Interests
Learning processes.
Learning disabilities.
Reading comprehension.
Computer-supported cooperative learning.
Scientific conceptualization.
Collaborative learning environments.
Teaching Areas
Cross-cultural psychology.
Developmental psychology.
Educational psychology.
Teaching Philosophy
In my courses I aim to integrate core knowledge instruction with the development of students’ critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills (21st century skills). My teaching philosophy is based on three beliefs. I believe that students should pursue their own path into each subject, and the teacher needs to create opportunities for deep and meaningful learning (situated learning). I believe that students should have the possibility to collectively explore and test their own hypotheses, to create and share knowledge (knowledge building). I believe that computer-based cooperative learning can boost students’ learning potential in many different ways (use of technology).
About Teaching at Umbra
Perugia and The Umbra Institute are a great place to foster students’ cultural awareness and intercultural competencies.