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Peer reviewedEdwards, Carolyn Pope; Springate, Kay Wright – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1995
Considers both teacher-initiated and child-initiated strategies for enhancing young children's self-expression and creativity, based on the philosophy of the preschools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Discusses how the classroom can be modified to best support children's emerging creativity. (HTH)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Expression, Classroom Environment, Creative Development
Gandini, Lella; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
In this special section on creativity and learning, several articles discuss practices of schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Topics include the role of reciprocity between child and adult in creative learning; the importance of play for adults; and ideas directors can use to help teachers translate creativity into classroom practice. (AC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Development, Creativity, Early Childhood Education
Gandini, Lella – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Describes the early childhood system in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in which educators (1) ensure that children live in "a community of well-being"; (2) create a supportive environment; (3) respect individual rhythms; (4) maintain work areas for the visual arts; (5) respond flexibly to children; and (6) foster peer support. (AC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Development, Creativity, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedSeefeldt, Carol – Young Children, 1995
Examines children's art creations in a child care center in Reggio Emilia in northern Italy. Suggests that, to produce art, children need many interesting experiences in classroom and community, as well as encouragement to think, talk, and create art in response to their experiences. Under such circumstances, their art is as intriguing and…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Education
The Hundred Languages of Children: The Reggio Emilia Approach--Advanced Reflections. Second Edition.
Edwards, Carolyn, Ed.; Gandini, Lella, Ed.; Forman, George, Ed. – 1998
This collection of essays and interviews documents the unique approach to early childhood education taken by schools in the Reggio Emilia region of Italy. Howard Gardner and David Hawkins provide reflections in chapters that begin the book. The book is then divided into four major parts. Part I includes an introduction by Carolyn Edwards and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Community Role, Creative Development, Curriculum Development
Rankin, Baji – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Describes a student project of the Anna Frank school for three to six year olds in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in which students developed creativity by exploring the world of dinosaurs. Underscores the reciprocity between children and teachers in guiding the project. (AC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Development, Dinosaurs, Early Childhood Education
Edwards, Carolyn, Ed.; And Others – 1993
This collection of 18 essays and interviews documents the unique approach to early childhood education taken by schools in the Reggio Emilia region of Northern Italy for the last 30 years. The book is divided into four major parts. Part I includes an introduction by Carolyn Edwards and others, and the essay, "What Can We Learn From Reggio…
Descriptors: Art Education, Community Role, Creative Development, Curriculum Development
