Financial Education | Italy

In the contemporary educational context, the integration of Civic and Financial Education within an experiential pedagogical framework, such as Service Learning, represents a strategic opportunity to develop transversal skills and promote active and conscious citizenship. Service Learning, understood as learning based on community service, allows combining theoretical knowledge and practical application, stimulating the social responsibility of students. In this perspective, the teaching of Civic Education is not limited to the transmission of institutional and normative notions, but becomes a process of empowerment in which students act as agents of change in their communities. Similarly, Financial Education, understood as economic literacy and responsible management of resources, becomes a lever for social inclusion and the reduction of inequalities. The effectiveness of Service Learning is amplified by the cascade training approach, in which knowledge is progressively transmitted by the trainers to the first groups of students, who, in turn, take on the role of tutors for their peers in a Peer Teaching perspective. This model generates meaningful learning, greater engagement and a multiplier effect, thanks to the replicability of the process, which guarantees a widespread and lasting impact. The integration of Civic Education and Financial Education in Service Learning through Peer Teaching not only strengthens students' social and economic awareness, but also fosters the development of soft skills such as critical thinking, leadership, collaboration and problem-solving skills. In addition, the application of peer teaching promotes inclusive education, in which knowledge is not transmitted vertically, but becomes a shared and dynamic asset, capable of generating a concrete impact on society. A morning where high school students meet middle school students.