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Federica Valbusa serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Verona, specializing in General and Social Pedagogy (PAED-01/A academic sector). Her academic appointment falls under the ERC research sector SH3_9 focusing on social aspects of teaching and learning, curriculum studies, and educational policies.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Education and Lifelong Learning Science from the University of Verona (2016) and a degree in Philosophical Sciences from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan (2012). She is an active member of CRED (Center of Educational and Didactic Research) at the University of Verona.
Dr. Valbusa's research focuses on the application of Scheler's phenomenology to contemporary educational contexts, particularly in emotional education and ethical development. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical educational applications through projects like MelArete (investigating virtue ethics in kindergartens and primary schools) and The Nous Project (exploring emotional self-understanding in primary education settings). She employs qualitative research methodologies within an ecological paradigm and naturalistic epistemology framework, with particular expertise in phenomenological methods and grounded theory.
As Director of QR.lab - Qualitative Research Laboratory, she leads methodological research while serving on multiple university committees including the Faculty Board of PhD in Human Sciences, Council for the Philosophy Degree Course, and the Ethics Committee for Human Sciences. Her academic service extends to the Seminar and Publications Committee and Joint Faculty-Student Committee within the Department of Human Sciences.
- MelArete 2. At the School of Friendship and Gratitude (started 9/1/20)
- Melarete project (started 9/1/14)
- The Nous Project (started 9/1/14)
Her teaching portfolio spans multiple degree programs including Master's in Pedagogical Sciences, Combined Bachelor's + Master's in Primary Teacher Education, and Bachelor's in Philosophy, with courses covering Environment, Education and Emotional Life; Hermeneutics of Educational Practices; Philosophy of Education and Educational Research; and Theories of Education.
