Empowering support teachers in mathematics: a laboratory-based training model at the University of Florence

To tackle educational disadvantage in STEM subjects, it is urgent to rethink teacher training. Within the Italian school system, a pivotal role is played by the support teacher. Regardless of their initial university background, these professionals specialize in implementing the full inclusion model in mainstream schools, and work in a co-teaching approach with all colleagues. A support teacher is assigned to each class that includes a learner with a disability.