In The Spirit Of The Studio

by Gandini, Lella

• ISBN13: 9780807745915
• ISBN10: 080774591X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-11
• Publisher: Teachers College Pr

Summary

As the authors state in their opening chapter, prepare to be amazed. This beautiful book describes the revolution that the Reggio Emiliaatelier (art studio) brought to the education of young children in Italy, and follows that revolution across the ocean to North America. It explores how the experiences of children interacting with rich materials in the atelier affect an entire school's approach to the construction and expression of thought and learning. Lavishly illustrated in full color, this original volume: includes detailed interviews with Italian educators from Reggio Emilia; offers a window into many ateliers within the United States, examining the multiple ways that experience is altered when teachers, parents, and children prepare and work together in the studio setting; addresses the practical aspects of the atelier, including organizing the environment, using materials, and provides examples of projects; and features a comprehensive approach that addresses many varied issues related to children, including learning, collaboration, relationships, and community.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Vea Vecchi
Acknowledgments	xi
1 The Context and Inspiration of Our Work 1
Lelia Gandini, Lynn Hill, Louise Cadwell, and Charles Schwall
2 From the Beginning of the Atelier to Materials as Languages: Conversations from Reggio Emilia	6	(10)
Leila Gandini
3 The Atelier Environment and Materials	16	(16)
Charles Schwall
4 Experiences from a First Atelier in the United States: Conversations with Amelia Gambetti and Jennifer Azzariti	32	(15)
Lelia Gandini
5 Melting Geography: Reggio Emilia, Memories, and Place	47	(11)
Barbara Burrington
6 The Essential Voices of the Teachers: Conversations from Reggio Emilia	58	(15)
Leila Gandini
7 Border Crossings and Lessons Learned: The Evolution of an Atelier	73	(21)
Lynn Hill
8 The Role of the Atelierista: Conversations from Reggio Emilia	94	(13)
Leila Gandini
9 Voices from the Studio: Stories of Transformation	107	(26)
Pauline M. Baker, Patricia Hunter-McGrath, Cathy Weisman Topal, and Lauren Monaco
10 The Evolution of the Atelier: Conversations from Reggio Emilia	133	(11)
Lelia Gandini
11 The Atelier: A System of Physical and Conceptual Spaces	144	(25)
Louise Cadwell, Lori Geismar Ryan, and Charles Schwall
12 The Whole School as an Atelier: Reflections by Carla Rinaldi	169	(6)
Edited by Lelia Gandini
13 Pedagogical Patterns	175	(20)
Ashley Cadwell
Epilogue	195	(2)
The Editors
Glossary	197	(4)
About the Editors and Contributors	201	(4)
Index	205