Piergiuseppe Ellerani

Piergiuseppe Ellerani is a Full Professor at the University of Bologna's Department of Education Studies 'Giovanni Maria Bertin', specializing in Didactics and Special Pedagogy (PAED-02/A). His research focuses on learning environments, curricula design, and competency development in formal/non-formal systems, emphasizing Participatory Action Research and the Capability Approach. He leads projects on territorial pedagogy, sustainability, and teacher training, collaborating with institutions in Italy, China, and Ecuador.

Education: PhD in Cognitive Pedagogy (dissertation on metacognitive effects of cooperative learning). Since 1993, he has been involved in teacher training within Italian school systems. He coordinates international research initiatives funded by the Italian Ministry and private entities, including studies on educational ecosystems and AI integration in instruction.

Research Interests:
- Pedagogy of Territories
- Human Development Capabilities
- Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments
- Professional Learning Communities
- Integral Ecology in Education
- Lifelong Learning Systems

Grants & Projects:
- PRIN 2009: Quality of Research in Social Pedagogy
- 'Territorial Learning: The Case of Terra d'Arneo' (2021–2023)
- UNESCO-linked capability approach applications
- Ecuadorian Teacher Profiling Project
- Smart Learning Extended Environment initiatives

Affiliations:
- Director, 'Futures of Didactics' book series (Armando Editore)
- Member of SIPED, ASCD, HDCA
- Scientific Board roles at Benevento Community Foundation and Cenommi Foundation

Labs/Teams:
- Leading the 'Capability Ecosystem' research group
- Collaborator in the Gal Terra d'Arneo educational innovation project
- Co-founder of the Ecosistema Formativo Capacitante (EDAC) initiative