Voices from the Pedagogy for the Third Millennium
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Patrizio Paoletti Foundation, we give voice to the recipients of its neuro-psychopedagogical research in the service of humanity, close to people and capable of truly changing lives. Matilde, Gioele, Marco, and Marisa share the educational approach of the Pa…
How do climate change and pollution impact our mental and cognitive health?
The health of the Planet and that of humans are intrinsically linked. Many scientific studies investigate the effects of climate change on our physical health, but the impact on our psyche and brain is also significant. Experiencing natural disasters can cause stress, anxiety, and depression, parti…
Algorithmic bias: even artificial intelligence stumbles over prejudice
Everyone, at least once in their life, has fallen into the trap of prejudice: an opinion formed in advance, often based on characteristics such as ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Artificial intelligences, powerful and increasingly widespread tools, are not exempt from these…
Adolescence
Global health goals specifically consider the educational emergency of adolescence, exacerbated by health, geopolitical, social, and environmental crises. Adolescence is a stage of life naturally characterized by sensitivity and instability, caused by the physical and hormonal changes of puberty. S…
Play and Brain Development
Since Neumann’s “Game Theory” was used in the 1940s to explain human behavior in fields such as economics, politics and biology, it has become increasingly clear that play is not just a form of entertainment for children and adults. Instead, play is a crucial element in the development and nurturin…
Assisi International School: Happiness Lies in Positive Interdependence
We had the privilege of experiencing one of the many “AIS Experiences”, spending three days immersed in the Kindergarten and Primary School on the occasion of International Day of Happiness on March 20. Who were the protagonists of this adventure? The girls and boys aged three to six, constantly dr…
Education based on neuroscience to realize our potential: interview with Elena Perolfi, head of training projects
In this interview with Elena Perolfi, head of the Foundation’s educational and training projects, we find out how a child’s brain grows amid neurodevelopment, synaptogenesis, and education, and how Fondazione Patrizio Paoletti applies this knowledge in its educational practice with young children.
Self-esteem is learned with the law of a hundred steps of mediation
Parents and teachers often ask themselves how they can help their children and students develop self-esteem. At AIS – Assisi International School, the Patrizio Paoletti Foundation school based on the Montessori Method and Pedagogy for the Third Millennium, students can develop self-esteem through p…
Are we experienceing a global self-esteem crisis? Self-esteem education as a possible response to the mental health emergency in adolescence
There are many factors that seem to point to a severe self-esteem crisis among adolescents, from the boom in cosmetic surgery, to the increase in anxiety and depression, and the rise in cases of suicide among university students. The exposure to aesthetic and high-performance social models, marked…
The gift of sleep: helping the brain protect our mental well-being while we sleep.
On the occasion of World Sleep Day on March 14, let’s reflect on this fundamental ally for our mental and physical well-being. Sleeping well improves memory, strengthens the immune system, and reduces the risk of neurodegenerative disorders. But how can we improve the quality of our rest? Discover…
The new technostress and “old” addictions: be educated and educate to manage mental health risks.
Different kinds of addictions are significant mental health risk factors and education can make a big difference in our ability to manage them.
Let’s move! Movement as an integral part of learning from Montessori to AIS… and some advice for parents and educators
As in many other areas, with regards to the cognitive function of movement, Maria Montessori was a great precursor. The great pedagogist teaches us that from the moment children are born they learn through movement. It is a matter of fact confirmed by neuroscience. According to Rizzolatti and Sinig…
Educate the inner world and be healthy consciously
On April 7, World Health Day, established by the World Health Organization, it is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made over the years and on the current mental health crisis, especially among adolescents. Fondazione Patrizio Paoletti, with over twenty years of neuro-psychopedagogical rese…
