TY - BOOK AU - Fraser,Susan AU - Gestwicki,Carol TI - Authentic childhood: exploring Reggio Emilia in the classroom SN - 0766825442 AV - LB1139.3.I8 F73 2002 U1 - 372.21094543 21 PY - 2002///] CY - Albany, NY PB - Delmar/Thomson Learning KW - Early childhood education KW - Italy KW - Reggio Emilia KW - Case studies KW - British Columbia KW - Reggio Emilia approach (Early childhood education) N1 - 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 N2 - [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 ER -