
Understanding the Reggio Approach
Early Years Education in Practice
David Fulton Publishers Ltd
Published on 24. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-84312-241-8 (ISBN)
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Description
A much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Reggio Approach and philosophy, this book:
provides an overview of the historical and social background of the Reggio Approach
encourages practitioners to look at their individual settings and existing practice in relation to the Approach
focuses upon key ideas that practitioners can consider when reviewing and redesigning their practice
includes sections entitled "Things to Think About" that can serve as an agenda for training sessions
can be used as a training framework for those undertaking Continuing Professional Development.
provides an overview of the historical and social background of the Reggio Approach
encourages practitioners to look at their individual settings and existing practice in relation to the Approach
focuses upon key ideas that practitioners can consider when reviewing and redesigning their practice
includes sections entitled "Things to Think About" that can serve as an agenda for training sessions
can be used as a training framework for those undertaking Continuing Professional Development.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84312-241-8 (9781843122418)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Book
06/2009
2nd Edition
David Fulton Publishers Ltd
€45.99
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Persons
Linda Thornton has been a teacher, headteacher, advisor and local authority lead officer for Early Years; Pat Brunton is a Setnet Science and Engineering Ambassador and an experienced trainer and project consultant.
Content
Introduction: U.K. interest in the Reggio Approach; The geographical, historical and social context; Organisation of the infant- toddler centres and pre-schools; Organising space - the role of environment and resources; Valuing relationships- parents, the community and the wider world; Managing time- the organisation of the day and long term projects; Documentation; Individual and group learning; What next? - Reggio as a source of inspiration; References and further reading.