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Loris Malaguzzi is recognised as the founder of the extraordinary programmes of preschool education that developed after the war in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Deeply embedded in the cultures and communities they serve, these unique preschools have justifiably become famous throughout the world.

In this accessible and engaging text, Sandra Smidt examines how Malaguzzi's philosophy developed out of his personal experiences of growing up in post-fascist Italy. His ideas are explored and illustrated throughout by examples relating to everyday early years practice. The key themes explored include:

  • relationships  the importance of relationships, culture and contexts to learning within any setting and beyond;

  • transparency the importance of listening and documentation to understanding and sharing learning;

  • questioning inviting children to not only answer questions but raise them, allowing them to be equal partners in all learning sit

    Table of Contents

    1. The life and times of Loris Malaguzzi 2. What makes Reggio Emilia so special? 3. The importance of relationships 4. The importance of listening and documentation 5. The hundred languages of children 6. The hundred languages of teachers 7. The story of the Theatre Curtain 8. Responding to the needs of babies and toddlers 9. Democracy and participation in early childhood education

Introducing Malaguzzi

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
      Publication Date: 10/31/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415525015, 978-0415525015
      ISBN10: 0415525012
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      Philosophy and theory of education

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Loris Malaguzzi is recognised as the founder of the extraordinary programmes of preschool education that developed after the war in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Deeply embedded in the cultures and communities they serve, these unique preschools have justifiably become famous throughout the world.

      In this accessible and engaging text, Sandra Smidt examines how Malaguzzi's philosophy developed out of his personal experiences of growing up in post-fascist Italy. His ideas are explored and illustrated throughout by examples relating to everyday early years practice. The key themes explored include:

      • relationships  the importance of relationships, culture and contexts to learning within any setting and beyond;

      • transparency the importance of listening and documentation to understanding and sharing learning;

      • questioning inviting children to not only answer questions but raise them, allowing them to be equal partners in all learning sit

        Table of Contents

        1. The life and times of Loris Malaguzzi 2. What makes Reggio Emilia so special? 3. The importance of relationships 4. The importance of listening and documentation 5. The hundred languages of children 6. The hundred languages of teachers 7. The story of the Theatre Curtain 8. Responding to the needs of babies and toddlers 9. Democracy and participation in early childhood education

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