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The Reggio Emilia approach is learner-centered, fostering exploration and discovery. It views learners as capable, strong, and full of potential.
Learning occurs in collaborative, social contexts where teachers, parents, and community are co-constructors of knowledge. The environment acts as a 'third teacher', fostering interactions and experiences. Documentation is key for reflection and understanding. It promotes symbolic languages (like drawing, play, writing) for children to express their understanding. A project-based curriculum, arising from children's interests, encourages deep, meaningful exploration. Respect, responsibility, and community are core values, leading to lifelong learners.
Embracing the Reggio Philosophy
At the heart of our Creative Thinking & Learning Studio lies the guiding principles of the Reggio Emilia approach. This innovative educational philosophy is learner-centered and rooted in the belief that learners are capable, resilient, and brimming with potential.
Learning as a Collaborative Journey
In the Reggio Emilia framework, education is a shared journey of exploration and discovery. It shapes a dynamic learning community where teachers, parents, and the wider community collaboratively construct knowledge. Each learner's voice is respected and valued, fostering a sense of responsibility and reinforcing the societal importance of democracy.
The Environment: Our Third Teacher
Our studio embraces the idea of the environment as a 'third teacher'. The physical space, thoughtfully designed and organized, stimulates interactions, provokes questions, fosters discoveries, and encourages engagement with the world. Each corner of our studio sparks curiosity, beckoning learners to delve deeper into their inquiries.
Documentation: The Compass of Learning
We regard documentation as an integral part of the learning process. It enables us to understand, reflect upon, and extend learning experiences. Through the visible traces of learning, such as drawings, writings, or constructions, learners can revisit their ideas, building and refining their understanding.
Expression through Symbolic Languages
The studio encourages learners to utilize diverse symbolic languages, including drawing, play, and writing, as ways to express their understanding. This multiplicity of languages serves to support all learners, respecting their individual strengths and styles.
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