Working in the Reggio Way: A Beginners Guide for American Teachers is a resource for teachers the world over. Are you curious about the Reggio Emilia approach but not quite sure where to begin? This book helps early childhood teachers bring the reflective, high-quality practices of Reggio Emilia to their own classrooms. Based on an American teacher's experience observing and working in the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, this book informs you about the practical, day-to-day elements of Reggio-inspired ways. You will learn about the:
- Physical environment and space in which children learn
- Organisation of both the children's and teacher's time
- Reggio approach to curriculum through progettazione (projects)
- Observation, documentation, and questioning- which all give life to the curriculum
- Participation of family and community in the learning process