Reggio Emili Curriculum Methods Techniques - 1363 Words

Curriculum Comparison Jessica Buschmann ECE 220: Curriculum Methods Techniques 7 February 2016 The Reggio Emilia approach originated in the town of Reggio Emilia in Italy. By the end of WWII, parents and educators in the city developed an educational system for young children. By the 1980s, many educators across the globe were choosing to use the Reggio Emilia method in the classroom. The Reggio Emilia approach is considered an â€Å"in-depth project that emerges from the children s intellectual curiosity, social interactions, and interests† (p. 60). Teachers view themselves as â€Å"partners in learning† and encourage children to express their knowledge through language or modes of expression. Some examples of modes of expression†¦show more content†¦Both the Sociocultural theory and Reggio Emilia approach provide a learning environment by teaching basic principles of life and gaining experiences. The Reggio Emilia approach creates a caring community of learners through provocation; a challenge to think and wonder (p. 60). The teachers encourage the children to create projects based on their interests. For example, a well known Reggio project was created after a teacher purposely challenged the children to be creative. The project started from a life-size giraffe puppet and ended with a portrait of the lion statues in the town plaza. Teachers use documentation to learn more about the children, curriculum planning, teacher development, and connecting with families and communities. This allows teachers to be more prepared and have the ability to enhance development and learning. The systematic study approach also helps assess the children’s development needs and learning challenges. Teachers plan curriculums based on current interests, experiences and/or important goals the children want to achieve. Another main focus is documenting progress through photographs, transcrip tions, and display for the children and family members to appreciate and examine. It helps establish a relationship with not only the children and their work, but also for the teachers and family members (p. 60). In 1907, Dr. Maria Montessori, opened the â€Å"Casa dei