Understanding the Reggio Approach
Early years education in practice
By Linda Thornton, Pat Brunton | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
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 childhood including the environment, creativity, relationships and documentation. This new edition has been updated with the latest developments in this approach and includes new material on the thinking and work of Loris Malaguzzi and the future for educators in Reggio Emilia and the implications for practice in the UK. Features include:
- Examples from infant-toddler centres and preschools in Reggio Emilia.
- Key points to highlight the ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing and reflecting on their practice
- Reflections that can be used as the basis for continuing professional development and action research.
Written to support the work of all those in the field of early education and childcare, this is a vital text for students, early years and childcare practitioners, teachers, Early Years Professionals, Children’s Centre professionals, lecturers, advisory teachers and setting managers.
Editions of Understanding the Reggio Approach
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317590842
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317590859
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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 childhood including the environment, creativity, relationships and documentation. This new edition has been updated with the latest developments in this approach and includes new material on the thinking and work of Loris Malaguzzi and the future for educators in Reggio Emilia and the implications for practice in the UK. Features include:
- Examples from infant-toddler centres and preschools in Reggio Emilia.
- Key points to highlight the ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing and reflecting on their practice
- Reflections that can be used as the basis for continuing professional development and action research.
Written to support the work of all those in the field of early education and childcare, this is a vital text for students, early years and childcare practitioners, teachers, Early Years Professionals, Children’s Centre professionals, lecturers, advisory teachers and setting managers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Understanding the Reggio Approach about?
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 childhood including the environment, creativity, relationships and documentation. This new edition has been updated with the latest developments in this approach and includes new material on the thinking and work of Loris Malaguzzi and the future for educators in Reggio Emilia and the implications for practice in the UK. Features include:
- Examples from infant-toddler centres and preschools in Reggio Emilia.
- Key points to highlight the ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing and reflecting on their practice
- Reflections that can be used as the basis for continuing professional development and action research.
Written to support the work of all those in the field of early education and childcare, this is a vital text for students, early years and childcare practitioners, teachers, Early Years Professionals, Children’s Centre professionals, lecturers, advisory teachers and setting managers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Understanding the Reggio Approach?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Pre-school and kindergarten
Where can I read a sample of Understanding the Reggio Approach?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317590842
Is Understanding the Reggio Approach part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Understanding the… Approach
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Understanding the Reggio Approach?
Linda Thornton, Pat Brunton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Understanding the Reggio Approach is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317590842) and pdf(ISBN 9781317590859)