Bringing the Reggio Approach to your Early Years Practice

by Thornton; Linda

• ISBN13: 9780415566568
• ISBN10: 0415566568
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2010-07-08
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This book provides an accessible introduction to the values and principles underlying the Reggio Approach to early years care and education. It demonstrates how practitioners in the United Kingdom have drawn inspiration from the Reggio Approach and developed their own practice in order to provide high quality experiences for young children.

Author Biography

Linda Thornton has over thirty years' experience in education and childcare. As a director of ale associates she currently provides consultancy and training for local authorities, children's centres, nurseries and schools across the UK. Pat Brunton is a director of ale associates and provides consultancy and training for local authorities, children's centres, nurseries and schools across the UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vi
Introduction	p. 1
Background to the Reggio Approach	p. 7
Relationships	p. 13
Creativity	p. 30
The environment	p. 47
Time	p. 64
Learning and teaching	p. 79
Reflective practice	p. 100
Conclusion	p. 112
Useful contacts	p. 114
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