Collection of 'good practices' for building bridges of relationships

Abstract

This project has been implemented in a class of 17 children over a period of five schoolyears. A laboratory teaching aimed at creating compelling and increasingly challenging experiences for our students. In particular, the History of the Governor Palace in the old town of Cento in the time of the Este family and the Partecipanza Agraria were crucial to bring our children back to the origins of this territory. Through a “re-appropriation” of their own history – whose legendary significance was told by old relatives and friends – children have become aware of the past of this landscape area. A journey through time by consulting old papers, maps, written and iconographic documents. An active investigation of the past by visiting the municipal historical archives of Cento and the headquarters of Partecipanza Agraria. Transversal competencies have been definitely acquired by students and teachers as well as through this multifaceted experience.