ERIC Number: EJ1480409
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1927-5250
EISSN: EISSN-1927-5269
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An Experiential Learning Management Model (ELMM) for Early Childhood Based on the Reggio Emilia Approach and Constructivist Theory
Autaiwan Sriarun; Sarit Srikao; Nirat Jantharajit
Journal of Education and Learning, v14 n4 p298-306 2025
The study creates the development of the Experiential Learning Management Model (ELMM) for early childhood education, rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach. The Reggio Emilia approach, established in the 1960s in northern Italy, emphasizes collaborative learning among children, educators, and parents. This educational philosophy cultivates an environment where children's innate curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity are fostered. This approach challenges traditional teacher-centered models and promotes experiential learning, where children actively interact with their environment through exploration, play, and group activities. This study presents the ELMM as a practice-based teaching model grounded in Kolb's experiential learning theory, highlighting the significance of real-world engagement, reflection, and autonomy in the learning process. It integrates emotional involvement and hands-on practice, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills among young learners. The model is designed to bridge the gap between conventional teaching methods and innovative, student-centered learning, providing a comprehensive framework to enhance the quality of early childhood education.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Experiential Learning, Learning Theories, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Student Centered Learning, Play, Learning Activities, Cooperative Learning, Educational Philosophy, Personal Autonomy, Reflection, Learning Processes, Educational Quality, Constructivism (Learning)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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