Assessment strategies to combat university dropout rates through empowerment and to design educational and professional guidance practices: a project by the Universities of Padua and Foggia

Authors

  • Lorenza Da Re Associate Professor, University of Padua, Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology - FISPPA, 0000-0001-7988- 1426
  • Andrea Nigri RtdB, University of Foggia, Department of Economics, Management and Territory, 0000-0002-2707-3678

Keywords:

PRIN2022PNRR, educational and career guidance, tutoring, drop-out, educational assessment

Abstract

The article presents the PRIN project ‘Evaluation strategies to contrast university drop-out through empowerment and to design educational and career guidance practices’ (PI: Lorenza Da Re, UNIPD; AI: Andrea Nigri, UNIFG), which investigates the issues of drop-out and academic success through a pedagogical-statistical approach. The project aims to develop innovative guidance and tutoring practices to facilitate university transition and success, while also promoting appropriate assessment processes, with the aim of enhancing inclusive and effective education.

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Published

2025-08-31

How to Cite

Da Re, L., & Nigri, A. (2025). Assessment strategies to combat university dropout rates through empowerment and to design educational and professional guidance practices: a project by the Universities of Padua and Foggia. Community Notebook. People, Education and Welfare in the Society 5.0, (2), 35–40. Retrieved from https://www.quadernidicomunita.it/index.php/qdc/article/view/390

Issue

No. 2 (2025): The Challenges And Opportunities Of Evaluation: From Theory To Practice

Section

Education Column

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