Interinstitutional Conference E.Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y. – Educating and Qualifying Humans through Art and Transformative Interdisciplinary Languages. Educational and transformative strategies of the World System of the UNESCO Chair “Generative Pedagogy and Educational Systems to Tackle Inequality”
On 11 November 2025, at the University of Salerno, Cilento Lecture Hall, the Interinstitutional Conference promoted by the UNESCO Chair “Generative Pedagogy and Educational Systems to Tackle Inequality,” chaired by Prof. Emiliana Mannese, provides an important opportunity for discussion and reflection. The event presents the experience of the E.Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y. project, a transformative educational initiative inspired by the principles of Generative Pedagogy and the World System, which uses the language of cinema to train Generative Talents and build Thinking Communities. Under the scientific coordination of Prof. Maria Ricciardi, the conference combines academic reflection, field testimonials, and the creative narration of the documentary film “One Love,” with the participation of director Federico Di Cicilia, the PERCORSI Consortium, andGiffoni.The day concludes with the symbolic signing of the “E.Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y.” Manifesto, as a shared commitment to promoting equity, education, and transformation.
Plan:
09:30
11/11
Participant registration
10:30
11/11
Institutional opening
Institutional greetings
Prof. Paola Aiello
Director of Department of Human, Philosophical and Educational Sciences/DISUFF - University of Salerno
Prof. Emiliana Mannese
Full Professor of General and Social Pedagogy - University of Salerno
Chair holder UNESCO on Generative Pedagogy and Educational Systems to Tackle Inequality
Don Pasquale Iannuzzo
Vicar General of the Diocese of Avellino
Dr Pamela Petrillo
Headteacher of the “L. Di Prisco” Comprehensive School, Fontanarosa (AV)
Dr Adelaide Del Grosso
President of the PERCORSI Consortium
Dr Jacopo Gubitosi
Director General of GIFFONI
11:30
11/11
Scientific plenary session
Coordinator and speaker
Prof. Maria Ricciardi
Researcher in General and Social Pedagogy DISUFF - University of Salerno
Coordinator, Programme, International Relations, and Scientific Dissemination, UNESCO Chair Generative Pedagogy and Educational Systems to Tackle Inequality
Speaker
Prof. Maria Grazia Lombardi,
Associate Professor of History of Pedagogy and Education DISUFF - University of Salerno
Scientific Coordinator, UNESCO Chair Generative Pedagogy and Educational Systems to Tackle Inequality
12:15
11/11
Round table discussion: “Art, education, and social justice: cinematic language as a cathartic and communal experience”
Moderator
Prof. Maria Ricciardi
Speakers
Federico Di Cicilia
Project Director
Dr. Valentino Santucci
General Manager, PERCORSI Consortium
Dr. Jacopo Gubitosi
General Manager, GIFFONI
Dr. Davide Russo
Institutional Relations GIFFONI
12:45
11/11
Concept presentation Creative process behind the documentary film “One Love”
13:15
11/11
Closing session
Technical round table – Dissemination, impact, and prospects for development
Speakers
Prof. Maria Ricciardi
PERCORSI Consortium
Prof. Emiliana Mannese
14:00
11/11
Closing remarks
Symbolic signing of the “E.Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y.” Manifesto