This paper presents the results of a narrative inquiry involving eleven deaf students, aimed at exploring – through their life stories – the barriers and facilitators that shape participation and inclusion in school and university settings. The semi-structured interviews provided a multifaceted account of individual trajectories, highlighting the central role of communication, the quality of educational relationships, and the presence of both formal and informal support networks. The narrative approach proved particularly effective in amplifying the participants’ voices, transforming their lived experiences into epistemic and emancipatory tools. The findings call for a critical rethinking of educational environments from a truly inclusive perspective – one that recognizes deafness not merely as a special need to be accommodated, but as a valuable resource for the entire learning community.
Il contributo presenta i risultati di una ricerca narrativa condotta con undici studenti e studentesse sorde, finalizzata a esplorare, attraverso i loro racconti di vita, le barriere e i facilitatori che influenzano la partecipazione e l’inclusione nei contesti scolastici e universitari. Le interviste semistrutturate hanno restituito un quadro articolato delle traiettorie individuali, evidenziando il ruolo centrale della comunicazione, della qualità delle relazioni educative e delle reti di supporto, sia formali che informali. L’impiego dell’approccio narrativo si è rivelato particolarmente efficace nel dare voce ai partecipanti, trasformando il loro vissuto in uno strumento epistemico ed emancipativo. I risultati emersi sollecitano una riflessione profonda sulla necessità di ripensare i contesti educativi in un’ottica realmente inclusiva, capace di accogliere la sordità non solo come bisogno speciale da compensare, ma come risorsa preziosa per l’intera comunità formativa.
Inclusione e partecipazione scolastica: una ricerca narrativa sull’esperienza scolastica e universitaria degli studenti sordi
Daniele Bullegas
;Stefania Scanu;Antonello Mura
2026-01-01
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a narrative inquiry involving eleven deaf students, aimed at exploring – through their life stories – the barriers and facilitators that shape participation and inclusion in school and university settings. The semi-structured interviews provided a multifaceted account of individual trajectories, highlighting the central role of communication, the quality of educational relationships, and the presence of both formal and informal support networks. The narrative approach proved particularly effective in amplifying the participants’ voices, transforming their lived experiences into epistemic and emancipatory tools. The findings call for a critical rethinking of educational environments from a truly inclusive perspective – one that recognizes deafness not merely as a special need to be accommodated, but as a valuable resource for the entire learning community.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


