The Maker Movement: From the Development of a Theoretical Reference Framework to the Experience of DENSA Coop. Soc

Abstract The Maker Movement, which has for years received much attention, still presents many economic, social and educational implications that are ripe investigation. movement’s community of practice can be defined as “ a knowledge-building ” (Scardamalia Bereiter, Cambridge handbook the learning sciences, pp 97–115, 2006) cited in Martin (Martin, J Pre-Coll Eng Educ Res (J-PEER) 5(1):4, 36 2015). This apt definition, refers to hyper complex, connected society engendered it, opens up new possibilities field education. main goal this reflective paper is linked creation theoretical framework could explain support background. will lead an analysis three different pedagogical models (Célestin Freinet, Loris Malaguzzi, Bruno Munari) have common with Movement. We focused our study on most positive traits makers: inclusion, democracy failure-positive/collaborative approach. Considering importance European Union’s Key Competences, aim was create bridge between “maker mindset” (Dougherty, Design, make, play, 9, 25–29, 2013) these competences, order consider possibility introducing movement into national curriculum. point contact two basis promoting active citizenship , grounded, naturally, Competences. Subsequently, test first part reflection, we look at experience DENSA (Developing Edutainment New Skills Attitudes) Coop. Soc.