Play Based Learning Series QCCI September 2013 Paola Hohenadel

Loris Malaguzzi Our Image of the Child “Each one of us has an internal image of the child that directs us as e begin to relate to a child. This image within prompts you to behave in certain ways; it orients you as you talk to the child, listen to the child, observe the child.”

Loris Malaguzzi Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio Emilia Approach, began teaching in schools started by parents just after the end of WWII. His philosophy is one that continues to be studied internationally. “Our goal is to build an amiable school, where children, teachers and families, feel at home. Such a school requires careful thinking and planning, concerning procedures, motivations and interests. It must embody ways of getting along together, of intensifying relationships.”

What is Our Image of the Child

Our Image of the Child Each of us has an image of the child Your theory pushes you to behave in certain ways How we talk to the child How we observe Our interactions would be based on your theory

Play Memory Two part activity: individual and sharing Part One: Record a play memory from you childhood. Part Two: Share that play memory with a partner Group Discussion: Similarities to our experiences, differences

Loris Malaguzzi International Centre- Reggio Emilia Italy

Images from Reggio Emilia

Shared Vision of Our Image of the Child Culture Society Family Values

What is your ‘Image of the Child’? The way we view children significantly impacts how teaching and the learning process is viewed. How do we view children and our role in being with them? What do we want for them? What do children deserve?

Influences on the Reggio Emilia Approach John Dewey Erik Erikson Jean Piaget Lev Vygotsky

Diary of Laura

If you were a child, what might your experience be in this environment? Sensory Table Lunch Table

What values do the teachers in these programs have ?

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Thank-you! Paola Hohenadel