
Bringing the Reggio Approach to your Early Years Practice
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 21. May 2010
Book
Hardback
122 pages
978-0-415-56658-2 (ISBN)
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Description
Have you ever wondered what the Reggio Approach is all about, why it works, and how it can be used to benefit the young children in your setting?
This book provides an accessible introduction to the values and principles underlying the Reggio Approach to early years care and education. It demonstrates how practitioners in the United Kingdom have drawn inspiration from the Reggio Approach and developed their own practice in order to provide high quality experiences for young children.
This new edition has been fully updated to show the connections between the Reggio Approach and the principles and commitments of the EYFS framework. Each chapter focuses on one important aspect of the Reggio Approach and includes:
practical examples involving children of different ages in a wide variety of settings, helping the reader to see the connection between practice and theory
questions to enable the reader to reflect on and develop his or her own practice
references to sources of further reading and information.
This convenient guide will help early years practitioners, students and parents to really understand what the Reggio Approach can offer their setting and children.
This book provides an accessible introduction to the values and principles underlying the Reggio Approach to early years care and education. It demonstrates how practitioners in the United Kingdom have drawn inspiration from the Reggio Approach and developed their own practice in order to provide high quality experiences for young children.
This new edition has been fully updated to show the connections between the Reggio Approach and the principles and commitments of the EYFS framework. Each chapter focuses on one important aspect of the Reggio Approach and includes:
practical examples involving children of different ages in a wide variety of settings, helping the reader to see the connection between practice and theory
questions to enable the reader to reflect on and develop his or her own practice
references to sources of further reading and information.
This convenient guide will help early years practitioners, students and parents to really understand what the Reggio Approach can offer their setting and children.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews for 1st edition:'The Early Years Philosophy series is a great new set of books introducing some of the most important early years philosophies and showing how aspects of them could be incorporated into your own practice.' - Nursery Education Plus
'It makes The Reggio Approach relevant to you as a practitioner in the UK. It is easy to read, interesting, and really helpful. If you are new to Reggio, I would highly recommend it!' - Customer Review, Amazon
'What a smashing little book, great to read and full of all the info I needed to write an assignment.' - Customer Review, Amazon
More details
Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
21 s/w Abbildungen, 1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white; 21 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
282 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-56658-2 (9780415566582)
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Linda Thornton | Pat Brunton
Bringing the Reggio Approach to your Early Years Practice
Book
03/2014
3rd Edition
Routledge
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Linda Thornton | Pat Brunton
Bringing the Reggio Approach to your Early Years Practice
Book
05/2010
2nd Edition
Routledge
€36.08
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Persons
Linda Thornton has over thirty years' experience in education and childcare. As a director of alc associates she currently provides consultancy and training for local authorities, children's centres, nurseries and schools across the UK.
Pat Brunton is a director of alc associates and provides consultancy and training for local authorities, children's centres, nurseries and schools across the UK.
Pat Brunton is a director of alc associates and provides consultancy and training for local authorities, children's centres, nurseries and schools across the UK.
Content
Introduction 1. Background to the Reggio approach 2. Relationships 3. Creativity 4. The environment 5. Time 6. Learning and teaching 7. Reflective practice Conclusion Useful contacts