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La regolazione affettiva nella progettazione didattica inclusiva: un framework neuroeducativo per contesti complessi

  • Sabina Falconi

This theoretical essay develops a neuroeducational framework for inclusive instructional design in complex educational contexts, integrating the principles of Daniel Siegel’s interpersonal neurobiology with special education methodologies. A critical review of the literature highlights how managing the ‘window of tolerance’ and affective co-regulation mechanisms are fundamental elements for the effectiveness of educational interventions in vulnerable situations, particularly in hospital school settings. The proposed framework goes beyond the ‘dual-track design’ approach through an integrated model that emphasizes the interconnection between neurobiological processes, emotional dimensions, and learning. Theoretical implications indicate the need to redefine the professional competencies of specialized teachers by incorporating neuroeducational knowledge, interpersonal attunement strategies, and adaptive methodologies. Practical applications include systemic observation protocols, process-based assessment tools, and guidelines for designing neurobiologically informed learning environments in hospital and home-based services.

  • Keywords:
  • Affective Regulation,
  • Hospital School,
  • Inclusive Instructional Design,
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology,
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Sabina Falconi

University of Florence, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-9044-2288

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Chapter Title

La regolazione affettiva nella progettazione didattica inclusiva: un framework neuroeducativo per contesti complessi

Authors

Sabina Falconi

Language

Italian

DOI

10.36253/979-12-215-0943-4.07

Peer Reviewed

Publication Year

2026

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© 2026 Author(s)

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CC BY 4.0

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CC0 1.0

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Book Title

Formare professionisti dell’educazione, della scuola, della cura

Book Subtitle

La Scuola in Ospedale e l’Istruzione Domiciliare

Editors

Vanna Boffo

Peer Reviewed

Number of Pages

208

Publication Year

2026

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© 2026 Author(s)

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CC BY 4.0

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Firenze University Press

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10.36253/979-12-215-0943-4

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979-12-215-0942-7

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979-12-215-0943-4

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Studies on Adult Learning and Education

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2704-596X

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2704-5781

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