We had service learning at the refugee center today. It was my second time being there and didn’t exactly know what to expect. Brittany, Laura, and I helped Salva make tea and pass out croissants. After this we decided to go and try our luck with going into the classroom. Surprisingly three or four guys walked in right away and wanted to learn English. I couldn’t believe their patience with us. I don’t have any experience with teaching English, and at first we were all a little frustrated with organizing how we were going to teach. There were three guys that we were able to help with the alphabet, numbers, how you are, where are you from, favorite hobbies, professions, etc. Overall it was a successful day at the refugee center.
Laura, Natalie, and I had a delicious lunch at Insalata. For class today we had two speakers come and talk to us about the Italian Educational system. Anna and Federica informed us about the history of the Italian education system which began in 1859. Legge Gentile (1923) was appointed to enhance the role of Liceo Classico and he created technical & industrial schools.
Education was divided in 5 stages, kindergarten, primary school, middle school, high school, and university. The first university in Italy was in Bologna. 40% of pupils of foreign origin are in primary school. The Pisacone school is 90% foreign students. In the past 5-6 years more immigrant children have been going because of the changing of neighborhoods. The families of the immigrant children are the cultural mediator.
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