Chiara Zuretti

Chiara Zuretti is a Lecturer in Educational Sciences at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), working within the Department of Education and Learning. She is affiliated with both the Competence Center for Education, Learning and Teaching (EAI) and the Competence Centre for Innovation and Research on Education Systems (CIRSE).

Her research focuses on inclusive education with particular emphasis on:

• Implementation of inclusive classrooms across educational levels
• Social dynamics for students repeating grades
• Support measures for students with special needs
• Fine motor skills development in children with learning disabilities

Dr. Zuretti's work examines both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations of inclusive education in the Ticino region. Her publications analyze organizational learning from inclusive classroom implementations and investigate social repercussions of grade repetition in elementary schools. She employs mixed-method approaches, engaging with teachers, administrators, parents, and students to understand the complexities of educational inclusion.

Her notable scientific contributions include:

• "Inclusive classes in Ticino" (2019), a comprehensive study on inclusive education practices
• Multiple conference presentations on classroom inclusion (2017)
• "Failed: What now?" (2011), a qualitative study on classroom climate for repeating students

Dr. Zuretti has led significant research projects:

• Evaluation of measures supporting inclusive compulsory education
• The "Inclusive Class" project launched in 2012, testing inclusion of special needs students in regular classrooms
• Research on fine motor skills in special education and specific learning disabilities