Francesca Rosini

Francesca Rosini serves as a Teacher-Researcher at the Department of Education and Learning of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), based in Locarno. Her primary affiliation lies within the Area of Visual Education and Plastic Arts (EVAP), where she develops pedagogical resources for elementary education with emphasis on language and mathematics instruction.

Her research focuses on early childhood education, particularly metacognitive skill development through play-based approaches in mathematics learning. She specializes in language education, designing curricular materials for spelling and writing instruction (including expository and argumentative texts) tailored to primary school contexts. Her work integrates visual arts methodologies to enhance cognitive engagement and educational outcomes in classroom settings.

Recent publications feature the Sgrammit workbook series targeting spelling and writing competencies, alongside her thesis investigating play-driven metacognitive strategies in mathematics. These outputs reflect a consistent commitment to evidence-based, classroom-tested pedagogical tools that bridge theoretical frameworks with practical application in Swiss elementary education.

Dr. Rosini actively collaborates with SUPSI's Center for Teaching Italian as a School Language (DILS) on interdisciplinary projects, demonstrating her engagement with institutional research networks focused on language acquisition and didactic innovation in multilingual educational environments.