This article identifies a critical tension within the traditional higher education setting--specifically teacher education classrooms. Using the metaphor of a journey, the authors describe pedagogy and practice using inspirations from the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Participation in a monthly inquiry group is the catalyst…

The increase in part-time, working college students in Italy corresponds to a trend toward a less stable, fragmented student life style in which none of the student's activities is primary and study is only one of many part-time roles. (MSE)