Tessitura: um coletivo como ateliê de ideias para a educação infantil sob a luz de San Miniato

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the San Miniato approach to Early Childhood Education. The central objective is to analyze how the principles of “Trust,” “Opportunity,” and “Time” can serve as a conceptual foundation for the creation of an <Atelier of Ideas.= This Atelier, envisioned as a collaborative space, is intended for educators, families, public managers, national and international early childhood specialists, and researchers. It seeks to value the multiple ways of perceiving and integrating children9s expressions and experiences, reflecting on actions that promote a more participatory, playful, and ethical approach to Early Childhood Education. The methodology adopted was qualitative, including a case study based on the content of the International Seminar held in Curitiba with Aldo Fortunati in 2023, along with a documentary analysis of the book Confiança, Oportunidade, Tempo: Olhar, Imaginar, Construir o Futuro com os Olhos das Crianças (FORTUNATI, 2020). The results reveal that the San Miniato approach values children as active agents in their development, fostering a collaborative environment. The concept of “Tessitura”=, originating from the Atelier of Ideas, reflects the interconnection and collaboration among participants, which are fundamental to the educational proposal. The International Seminar, understood as a process, constitutes the product of this dissertation, including video recordings, transcriptions, and the creation of a booklet titled Tessitura, which provides practical guidance to inspire meetings, research, dialogue, and decisions that may impact the assurance of an education that reimagines possible paths for children, their childhoods, and Early Childhood Education. The conclusions emphasize the importance of listening to children in educational practices and public policies, recognizing that this stage is essential for holistic development, encompassing body, mind, and emotions. The research highlights the need to integrate children9s expressions and experiences into decisions that impact their lives, thereby enriching not only educational practice but also public policies and research, reinforcing the active role of children in society.