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Gabriella Ferrara serves as a Contract Teacher in the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences at the University of Palermo's School of Human Sciences and Cultural Heritage. She teaches across multiple programs including Educational Sciences, Primary Education Sciences, and Adult Education and Continuing Education Sciences. Her current teaching responsibilities for the 2025/2026 academic year include SPECIAL EDUCATION AND LABORATORY, GENERAL TEACHING, FUNDAMENTALS OF PEDAGOGY FOR INCLUSION, and GENERAL TEACHING LABORATORY.
Dr. Ferrara's research focuses on the intersection of inclusive education, physical education, and cognitive development. Her work particularly emphasizes the role of bodily movement in learning processes, with extensive research on Spaced Learning methodologies that integrate motor skills with academic content. She has developed innovative approaches to special education that incorporate artistic gymnastics and adapted physical education as tools for inclusion. Her research demonstrates how corporeality and embodied cognition can enhance educational outcomes for diverse learners, particularly those with special educational needs.
Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong thematic focus on the Living Lab approach to teacher training, Spaced Learning implementation in primary education, and the integration of physical movement with cognitive development. Her work consistently bridges theory and practice, developing methodological innovations while creating practical tools for classroom implementation. The research shows increasing emphasis on community-based approaches to inclusion and the development of teacher awareness regarding inclusive practices.
Dr. Ferrara maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Viale delle Scienze, Building 15, Room 416, with appointments available through Microsoft Teams. Her extensive publication record spanning over a decade demonstrates sustained scholarly contribution to the fields of inclusive education and physical pedagogy.