3rd Edition

Understanding the Reggio Approach Early years education in practice

By Linda Thornton, Pat Brunton Copyright 2015
144 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

144 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

144 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Understanding the Reggio Approach is a much needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Reggio Approach. It enables analysis of the essential elements of this particular approach to early childhood teaching and the relationship it holds with quality early years practice. It describes the key features of the Reggio Approach to early... Read more

Introduction

1 The Reggio Emilia Approach to education and Loris Malaguzzi

2 The organisation of the preschools and infant–toddler centres

3 The environment

4 Relationships

5 Time

6 Children and teachers as researchers: individual and group learning

7 Creativity

8 Documentation

9 The future

Appendix

Biography

Linda Thornton has extensive experience in the field of education and childcare. She has provided consultancy and training for local authorities, children’s centres, nurseries and schools across the UK.

Pat Brunton has provided training and consultancy for local authorities, children’s centres, nurseries and schools across the UK.

'There are examples from infant- toddler centres and preschools in Reggio Emilia; key points that highlight ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing and reflecting on their practice; and reflections that can be used as the basis for continuing professional development and action research. This book is ideal for all early years educators, managers, students, practitioners, lecturers and advisory teachers.'- Martine Horvarth, EYE Magazine