The thesis, entitled "From meritocracy to meritoriousness. A pedagogical path", explores the concept of merit and meritocracy in the educational context, proposing an alternative view based on “meritoriousness”. The thesis begins with a historical and etymological examination of the concepts of merit and meritocracy. It then considers how these concepts have been interpreted and applied in the context of education, identifying the contradictions and limitations of meritocracy. It argues that meritocracy risks perpetuating socio-economic, cultural and educational inequalities of opportunity. From a pedagogical perspective, the thesis underscores the significance of personalized education that nurtures students' distinctive and individual capabilities and aptitudes. It puts forth the notion of "meritoriousness" as a more equitable and democratic alternative to meritocracy, aiming to establish a school environment where commendation is based on the advancement of personal competencies rather than on quantifiable outcomes. The thesis employs empirical research conducted in a selection of secondary schools in the Bergamo area to investigate the perceptions of merit held by students, teachers and school leaders. It offers insights and recommendations for an educational system that effectively incorporates meritoriousness.
La tesi "Dalla meritocrazia alla meritorietà. Un percorso pedagogico" esplora il concetto di merito e meritocrazia nel contesto educativo, proponendo una visione alternativa basata sulla "meritorietà". Partendo da una riflessione storica ed etimologica sul merito e la meritocrazia, si analizza come questi concetti siano stati interpretati e applicati nel contesto scolastico, mettendo in luce le contraddizioni e i limiti della meritocrazia, che rischia di perpetuare disuguaglianze socioeconomiche, culturali e di opportunità formativa ed educative. Attraverso una prospettiva pedagogica, la tesi sottolinea l'importanza di un'educazione personalizzata che valorizzi le potenzialità e i talenti unici e personali degli studenti, proponendo il concetto di "meritorietà" come una via più equa e democratica rispetto alla meritocrazia, per favorire una scuola in cui il riconoscimento del merito si basi sullo sviluppo delle capacità personali, piuttosto che sui risultati misurabili. Attraverso una ricerca empirica condotta in alcune scuole secondarie del territorio di Bergamo, la tesi esplora le percezioni di merito tra studenti, docenti e dirigenti scolastici, offrendo riflessioni e proposte per un sistema educativo che riesca a creare spazi di meritorietà.
Dalla meritocrazia alla meritorietà. Un percorso pedagogico
CAPRIOTTI, Virginia Santa
2025
Abstract
The thesis, entitled "From meritocracy to meritoriousness. A pedagogical path", explores the concept of merit and meritocracy in the educational context, proposing an alternative view based on “meritoriousness”. The thesis begins with a historical and etymological examination of the concepts of merit and meritocracy. It then considers how these concepts have been interpreted and applied in the context of education, identifying the contradictions and limitations of meritocracy. It argues that meritocracy risks perpetuating socio-economic, cultural and educational inequalities of opportunity. From a pedagogical perspective, the thesis underscores the significance of personalized education that nurtures students' distinctive and individual capabilities and aptitudes. It puts forth the notion of "meritoriousness" as a more equitable and democratic alternative to meritocracy, aiming to establish a school environment where commendation is based on the advancement of personal competencies rather than on quantifiable outcomes. The thesis employs empirical research conducted in a selection of secondary schools in the Bergamo area to investigate the perceptions of merit held by students, teachers and school leaders. It offers insights and recommendations for an educational system that effectively incorporates meritoriousness.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14242/212229
URN:NBN:IT:UNIBG-212229