THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVEMENT IN DADA METHODOLOGY TO PROMOTE SCHOOL WELL-BEING AND MEANINGFUL LEARNING

Alfonso Filippone

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This article reports an interdisciplinary analysis aimed at carrying out a pedagogical reflection on the potential of movement as an educational tool, integrated within the DADA methodology (Didactics for Learning Environments).

Starting from an analysis of constructivist and ecological theories, the contribution analyzes how movement positively influences students' cognitive abilities and attention, promoting significant learning and favoring school well-being.


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school well-being; movement; DADA methodology; mainingful learning; teaching-learning process.

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