Reggio Emilia approach

use, including Montessori, Frobel, play based and Reggio Emilia approach. Although all different approaches to childcare they are underpinned by Aistear, the early childhood curriculum framework (NCCA, 2009) and Siolta, (CECDE, 2006) our national quality framework for early childhood education. The Montessori method is based on the teachings of Maria Montessori, she had many principles and areas of interest these included the cultural area based around history, geography, science, arts and crafts, music and animals this type of learning is also similar to Aistear’s learning goals of identity and belonging aim 4 “children will see themselves as capable learners” (NCCA, 2009) and exploring…

This video shows the Direct Instruction Approach in three different schools within in the same district where this type of teaching and learning environment was implemented. Teachers were shown interacting with their students in the classroom as well as how the students were responding to their instructors. The teachers also were given opportunities to discuss how and why the Direct Instruction Approach worked in their classroom. On the student side, the students were shown following distinct…

The Reggio Emilia education style started in the town and surrounding towns of Reggio Emilia in Italy out of improving and collaborative manor within early childhood education. Reggio Emilia is not a method. You don't have to be trained to teach Reggio Emilia to students but it is unique. It is believed that Reggio-inspired schools should not look the same, therefore the needs and interests of the children should be included as each child has different interests and needs at different times…

C2/B2 There are many values and principles that underpin the chosen theme of play, for example, it is very important that play is based on the child’s personal interests, this will keep them engaged for a longer period of time, they will be more motivated to stay on task, this means that learning through play will become more effective for the child. The Reggio Emilia approach relates to this as ‘The Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education…

Reggio Emilia  The Reggio Emilia approach is a child-centred approach and it started in a small Italian town of the same name. The approach was inspired by Loris Malaguzzi.  It is very collaborative with parents and practitioners working together to meet children’s interests and needs.  They believe the environment is the third educator with parents and practitioners being the first and second.  Adults play an important role when working with children. It also stresses the importance of…

Cognitive Development refers to mental activity such as how they mind thinks, remembers, and learns. Reggio proves that no matter what we know about the brain we never really know what a child’s brain is capable of. In this video they create projects and reflect on them and then go on to something different. It is a different approach because it proves that young children are capable of solving complex problems. The Reggio Approach is also known for art and is given more time with the art…

2000, p.2). Initially the movement started as a community based project where educators, parents and teachers worked together and evolved to what is now a renowned form of innovative education. Malaguzzi’s teaching philosophies stem from the social constructivism theories drawn from Vygotsky, Dewey and Bruner (Edwards, C. P. 2002). Teaching principals for the Reggio approach concentrate on an education that is relationship centric. Malaguzzi (1993) claims that building and nurturing…

It is my belief that education in America today should include more collaboration and working in groups so that each child is an equal participant where their thoughts and questions valued. Teachers should not be the primary givers of knowledge, but provide learning opportunities and guide children as they learn by asking questions and then letting them find answers by conducting their own investigations. (“What is the Reggio Emilia Approach?,” 2016). ). They should also use a balance of…

Introduction The Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education has been called “arguably, the most successful, most extensive and most sustained example of radical or progressive education that has ever been” (Moss, 2016, p. 167). Drawing inspiration from theorists such as Montessori, Dewey, and Piaget, Loris Malaguzzi created a social constructivist approach, which envisioned learning as an active process. Under Reggio Emilia, children are seen as unique and capable individuals who…

Reflection and analysis on the project "working together" through Reggio approach Introduction The Reggio Emilia approach is one of the most advanced, innovative, distinctive, coherent, and high quality infant-toddler and preschool approaches in the world. This approach is founded on a evolving set of perspectives such as progressive education, constructivist psychologies, and postwar left-reform politics. It believes that as educators, we should listen to children's needs and there is a…