Patrizia Sposetti

Patrizia Sposetti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy, Psychology and Social Sciences at Sapienza University of Rome. Previously, she worked as a researcher at ISTC-CNR (Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies - National Research Council) in Rome. Her academic career spans decades of research and evaluation work focused on educational systems, with particular emphasis on monitoring and evaluation methodologies, educational writing practices, and academic and school career development.

Professor Sposetti's research interests center on the qualitative and quantitative analysis of educational systems as they relate to educational planning. She has conducted extensive operational research in early childhood education (0-6 age group), inclusive education practices, teacher training, and educational documentation. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to developing observational tools and interpretative patterns for educational evaluation. A significant portion of her recent research focuses on peer mentoring models in academic settings and the evaluation of educational actions without traditional grading systems.

Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a consistent focus on early childhood education systems, professional competencies of educators, and inclusive educational practices. Her work frequently examines the integrated education system for children from birth to age six, with particular attention to Rome's educational services. She has developed specialized research on documentation methods for educational evaluation and peer mentoring as an alternative assessment approach in higher education. Her publications often address the challenges of educational planning during crisis situations, including the pandemic's impact on early childhood services.

Professor Sposetti has been actively involved in mentoring students through research exercises and peer mentoring programs at Sapienza University. Her work on academic assessment without traditional grading reflects innovative approaches to educational evaluation. She has collaborated extensively with colleagues like Giordana Szpunar, Maria Grazia Rionero, and Sara Gabrielli on numerous research projects related to educational systems and professional competencies.