Amici a quattro zampe - Appunti di studio

Study Notes

"Amici a quattro zampe" Project - Study Notes

General Objectives:
- Inclusion: Encourage the integration of children with autism into the class, promoting collaboration and respect for diversity.
- Significant Learning: Foster active and meaningful learning through concrete and multi-sensory experiences.
- Skill Development: Develop cognitive, linguistic, artistic, and social skills in children.
Specific Objectives:
- Science:
  - Learn about the characteristics of common domestic animals (dogs, cats, fish, birds).
  - Understand their needs and care.
  - Learn animal species and growth stages.
- Italian:
  - Describe a domestic animal.
  - Create stories and rhymes about animals.
  - Participate in conversations and discussions on the subject.
  - Expand vocabulary related to animals.
  - Express emotions and thoughts clearly.
  - Follow instructions and participate in group activities.
- Art: -Represent domestic animals through various artistic techniques (drawing, painting, collages). -Create a collaborative class album or poster. -Develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. -Express creativity through art. -Collaborate with classmates.
Project Duration: 6-8 weeks, 2-3 sessions per week.
Methodology:
- Lectures: Use visuals, videos, and tangible objects to present topics.
- Practical Activities: Direct observation of animals (if possible), manipulation of materials (plush toys, figures), role-playing.
- Creative Workshops: Drawing, painting, collages, and construction of animal-themed objects.
- Reading: Stories about animals, with a focus on simple language and visuals.
- Group Games: Movement, cooperation, and role-playing games.
- Support Tools: Visual aids, visual schedules, and step-by-step activities for children with autism.
Assessment & Evaluation:
- Systematic Observation: Monitor the engagement of children with autism and track progress in language, social skills, and independence.
- Artwork Assessment: Evaluate the quality of drawings, writings, and constructions.
- Activity Participation: Assess participation in group activities and collaboration with classmates.
- Questionnaires: Collect feedback from children and parents about the project.
- Examples of Activities:
  - Science: Creating a poster about common domestic animals. Building a terrarium to observe insects.
  - Italian: Writing a story about a pet. Making a drawing book with animal body parts.
  - Art: Painting a pet portrait. Creating a birdcage from recycled materials.