Understanding the Reggio Approach: Early Years Education in Practice - Softcover

Thornton, Linda; Brunton, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843122413 ISBN 13: 9781843122418

Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

A much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Reggio Approach and philosophy, this book:

• provides an overview of the historical and social background of the Reggio Approach
• encourages practitioners to look at their individual settings and existing practice in relation to the Approach
• focuses upon key ideas that practitioners can consider when reviewing and redesigning their practice
• includes sections entitled "Things to Think About" that can serve as an agenda for training sessions
• can be used as a training framework for those undertaking Continuing Professional Development.

About this title

About the Author

Linda Thornton has been a teacher, headteacher, advisor and local authority lead officer for Early Years; Pat Brunton is a Setnet Science and Engineering Ambassador and an experienced trainer and project consultant.

From the Inside Flap

This book:
Analyses the essential elements of the Reggio Approach to early childhood.
Provides examples from the infant-toddler centres and prschools to illustrate these elements
Focuses upon the key ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing and reflecting on their practice.
Can be used as the basis for continuing professional development and action research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843122413
• ISBN 13: 9781843122418
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 114