Authentic childhood : exploring Reggio Emilia in the classroom /

Fraser, Susan, 1934-

Authentic childhood : exploring Reggio Emilia in the classroom / Susan Fraser, Carol Gestwicki. - xx, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-300) and index.

Experiencing Reggio Emilia -- The image of the child -- The role of the teacher -- Relationships -- Environment as the third teacher -- Documentation -- Negotiating the curriculum -- The investigating classroom -- Aesthetics in the program -- The hundred languages of children.

[This book] explores the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. The Reggio approach was developed at preschools and infant-toddler centers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and is an emergent international curriculum. Based on constructionist learning, this text is ideal for students and teachers of all experience levels. [It] includes inspiring stories of teachers who are transforming early childhood education and teacher preparation through the use of this new practice.-Back cover.

0766825442 9780766825444

2001037300


Early childhood education--Italy--Reggio Emilia--Case studies
Early childhood education--British Columbia--Case studies
Reggio Emilia approach (Early childhood education)

LB1139.3.I8 / F73 2002

372.21094543

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