CHIL 153 - Techniques of Teaching Using the Reggio Emilia Approach

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    This course is based on the early childhood philosophy and teaching techniques adopted by the schools from Reggio Emilia, Italy. Emphasis is placed on the overall principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy of valuing the capabilities of the child, collaborations between the teachers, family and community, strategies of emergent curriculum, project work and the documentation process. Adaptation strategies for the use of Reggio in traditional preschools and childcare programs are addressed. This course is designed for students majoring in child development and for teachers and administrators as partial fulfillment of Title 22 and Child Development Permit requirements.