INCLUSION OF UNACCOMPANIED FOREIGN MINORS: THE SUPPORT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE ACQUISITION OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Unaccompanied foreign minors are minors present on the Italian territory who do not have an Italian
nor an EU citizenship and are not assisted by adults. The Italian Ministry of Labour and Social
Policies report has shown that their number has progressively increased in recent years. The first
obstacle they encounter in school and social inclusion is tied to the difficulty in the use of the Italian
language. The study intends to detect the neuropsychological dynamics of language learning and the
innovative tools that facilitate the process of language learning. Concrete experiences in the use of
technologies will be proposed (use of Alternative Augmentative Communication, illustrated and voice
synthesised E-books, subtitled videos, language enhancement applications, etc.) and which have
proved effective in the acquisition of the Italian language to these young people on our territory.