Words at school training day addresses language use in education

The fourth edition of Parole a Scuola, a free training day, took place Saturday at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. Organized by Parole O_Stili, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and Istituto Giuseppe Toniolo, the event brought together teachers, educators, and parents from across Italy.

The program included 32 panels and 19 workshops. Participants examined the role of language in school environments and relationships, specifically regarding social media, artificial intelligence, civic participation, emotional well-being, and inclusion. The sessions addressed how the use of words can help prevent violence and foster dialogue when managing dissent or differences.

Elena Beccalli, rector of the Università Cattolica, opened the event by noting that educating people in language is a component of teaching civil coexistence. The workshops covered various terms ranging from everyday vocabulary to the specific communication styles used by young people.