Chapter 4….continues

Theory into Practice and Practice Driving Theory

Following WWII Founder Loris Malaguzzi Child rich in potential –

Citizen with rights Hundred Languages of

Children Inherent genius of each child Process of learning –

demonstration of learning Languages – symbols systems

to promote understanding Make learning visible

Not a curriculum Not a model The place theory and

practice touch like the magic moment when night becomes day

The image of the child Children’s relationships and

interactions The role of the parent The role of space

Interactive AreasConstruction - big and smallDramatic play and movementMusic explorationNature explorations Book areaMini-atelier: painting, drawing, sculpture, weaving, compositionMessage Center

Design ElementsColor/ Light/ Transperancy/ Reflection/ MirrorsTexture/ Nature/ Shapes/ LinesContinuity between inside and outComplexity of ideas - Layers/ Different Perspectives Organization and freedomVariety of work spaces-heights, levelsFocusd - Nothing by chanceUse of cloth/mobiles to soften

Teachers and children as partners in learning; Teacher is the provacateur

Curriculum as a process of inviting and sustaining learning through inquiry & projects

Make learning visible through the many languages of children

Drawing Explorations

Game Board of the City

Constructing The City of Reggio Emilia

Projecting a transperancy of the city on the construction site

Collage with White Things

Steps in a composition

Composing Nature Collages on Nature Pictures

Color compositions with watercolors with inspiration from Kandinsky

Moving from 2D to 3D

Paper making center

The power of documentationDocumentation is listening - listening changes you - courage of doubt

Narrates a learning storyGives life and value to the learning experienceReinterpret and re-elaborate on the process

Occurs on many levelsDay-to-day traces: diaries, work, dialogueDisplay panels as a memory and history of learning

Valuing process Uncovers personal meaning, understanding, and learningEmerge from invisibilityCreates culture