INSPIRED BY REGGIO EMILIA: The Art of Open-Ended Materials

Course is 2 PDHs - ECE Educators love the INSPIRE courses. INSPIRED BY REGGIO EMILIA: The Art of Open-Ended MaterialsThe Reggio Emilia approach is a way of teaching that views the child as a powerful player in their own learning. We believe a teacher's role is to draw out what the child already knows, already wonders.

In this way of teaching, the use of open-ended materials is essential to our practice. The Reggio Emilia Approach holds the following characteristics:A deep respect for the ideas of children - that elevate learning beyond standards. An understanding that knowledge is constructed over time.

An understanding that relationships are at the heart of learning. A belief that open-ended materials are powerful tools for communicating ideas and stories. An understanding that documentation makes learning visible and curriculum actionable.

A belief that collaboration of teachers and children in the pursuit of knowledge is enjoyable and rewarding for all. In our desire to connect to others we use many languages. Ironically, most languages we use are not spoken.