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This ethnographic study explored aspects of how the natural sciences were represented in a Reggio Emilia‐inspired laboratory preschool. The natural sciences as a discipline—a latecomer to preschool curricula—and the internationally known approach, Reggio Emilia, interested educators and researchers, but there was little research about science in a Reggio Emilia classroom. The current research aimed to gain insight into natural science experiences in a Reggio Emilia‐inspired classroom. To gain in‐depth information, this inquiry‐based study adapted a research design with ethnographic data collection techniques (i.e., interview, observation, document/artifact collection, and field‐notes), namely Spradley's Developmental Research Sequence Method, which was a well‐known, pioneer ethnographic method. The data were analyzed from an interpretive perspective using multiple lenses. These lenses included Spradley's DRS for the classroom culture, Corsaro's peer culture theory, the Reggio Emilia approach, and Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards. The study involved 18 preschoolers, 10 teachers, and a program director. The results indicated that the Reggio Emilia‐inspired preschool offered a science‐rich context that triggered and supported preschoolers' inquiries, and effectively engaged preschoolers' hands, heads, and hearts with science. The natural sciences learning in this Reggio Emilia‐inspired preschool classroom met and exceeded some of Ohio's prekindergarten standards. The results suggested that the Reggio pedagogy, grounded in inquiry, is compatible with science education goals. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Res Sci Teach 47: 1186–1208, 2010 相似文献
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This article describes the application of technology in Reggio Emilia inspired early childhood and teacher education programs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. We have found that technology used in a Reggio inspired program can be a valuable tool for the representation and organization of ideas, collaboration among a specific learning community, visualization and reflection on thinking, and communication of learning to the broader community. Our experiences and reflections suggest that the integration of technology in a Reggio inspired curriculum supports knowledge construction of both children and student teachers. 相似文献
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This study was conducted in a Reggio inspired child care classroom of 4-year olds where the fundamental principles of Reggio
Emilia preschools are interpreted for a Canadian context. Qualitative case study methodology was employed to investigate how
social interaction plays a role in young children’s learning processes. Drawing on social constructivist views of children’s
learning and socialization, children’s discussions and interactions within a preschool learning group were examined. Examination
of children’s discourse is valuable not only for understanding individual and group learning experiences but also for illuminating
children’s agency and their active roles in their own learning. The study focused on the in-depth study of six children’s
activities during a ‘Shades of Pink’ project. As the project, ‘Shades of Pink’ unfolded, the children faced cognitive conflict while they were talking about the details of Monet’s painting, but worked
toward building common understandings. In this study, children are considered to be meaning makers and active participants
in their own learning processes. In addition, the relationships between children became a context in which the co-construction
of theories, interpretations and various understandings of reality took place. Small group work became a basis for creating
unity, a space in which thoughts took shape as well as a way to compare interpretations; with the result that new thoughts
and meanings were produced. 相似文献
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Sandra M. Linder Beth Powers-Costello Dolores A. Stegelin 《Early Childhood Education Journal》2011,39(1):29-37
Mathematics education is a critical part of the curriculum for students worldwide. The foundation for understanding mathematical
concepts related to number sense begins early in life, and early childhood classrooms can provide the seeds for mathematical
skills that will be needed later in life. In this article, the authors make a case for meaningful and developmentally appropriate
mathematics experiences for young children in diverse early learning settings. Instructional and curricular methods inspired
by the Reggio Emilia Approach are described as effective ways to teach number concepts to young children from preschool through
primary age. Strategies for teachers of young learners are presented in order to strengthen the mathematics curriculum in
contemporary early learning settings. The authors’ analysis and recommendations are informed by their extensive experiences
including studies in Reggio Emilia early childhood settings (infant toddler, preschool, and primary schools) and their work
in early childhood teacher education at their respective universities. 相似文献
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Suzy Edwards Corresponding author 《Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development》2005,25(1):67-80
The early childhood curriculum is informed by a complicated array of developmental and learning theories. In recent times these theories have been most readily articulated in approaches to curriculum planning emerging from the Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) guidelines and the project work in Reggio Emilia. Drawing on a common theoretical heritage, each of these approaches places a certain emphasis on ideas emerging from cognitive constructivism and developmental theory. This paper explores the nature of these theoretical informants as they are played out in both DAP and Reggio Emilia. Findings from a study aimed at examining educators' conceptions of cognitive constructivism and developmental theory as utilised by DAP are reported, with the responses by four educators regarding these understandings in relation to their developing awareness of the Reggio Emilia approach detailed. The paper identifies differences in orientation between the educators' conceptions of developmental theory and constructivism relative to DAP and Reggio, and indicates the potential value further research in this area holds for examining how common theoretical informants can be played out to different effect across early childhood curricula. 相似文献
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Trisha Maynard Sarah Chicken 《Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development》2010,30(1):29-39
In Wales, concerns about the perceived over‐formalisation of young children’s educational experiences led to the introduction of a Foundation Phase Framework for children aged three to seven years that advocates a more holistic, play‐based approach. Following the staging of the Reggio Emilia travelling exhibition, funding was secured for a project in which teachers explored Reggio philosophy and practices as a means of gaining insight into their thinking and pedagogy. Given the introduction of the Foundation Phase, the project also intended to support teachers’ explorations of child‐led learning. Looking at their practice ‘through another lens’ exposed teachers’ commitment to an approach dominated by prescribed, subject‐related outcomes. This approach influenced the way in which the teachers interpreted key aspects of Reggio philosophy and contributed to their difficulties with ‘supporting’ child‐led learning. The paper concludes that moving away from a ‘subject‐centred’ approach, particularly when the Framework includes prescribed learning outcomes, may be extremely challenging for teachers. 相似文献
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Wendell Hanna 《Early Childhood Education Journal》2014,42(4):287-294
The Reggio Emilia approach is based on the idea that every child has at least, “one hundred languages” available for expressing perspectives of the world, and one of those languages is music. While all of the arts (visual, music, dance, drama) are considered equally important in Reggio schools, the visual arts have been particularly central in the development of the approach. This article explores how a Reggio-inspired atelier (art studio) can be expanded to include music. Commonalities between visual art and music are discussed, as well as the use of music learning techniques, materials, and documentation for the music atelier. 相似文献
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5×5×5 ? Creativity in the Early Years has involved five early years' settings, five artists and five cultural centres working in partnership to support young children (3–6 years) in their exploration, communication and expression of creative ideas. This year‐long research project has been inspired by the approach to education and the creative arts in early years' settings in Reggio Emilia, Northern Italy. The three aims have been evaluated; they were: to demonstrate ways in which creativity and innovation can be fostered in and with young children; to influence early years' educational practice by establishing creativity as an essential foundation of early learning; and to share findings as widely as possible, creating a legacy for the future. This article examines the collaborative processes between artists, educators and cultural centres as they worked with young children using a creative and reflective cycle. The underpinning principles and the role of professional development have been essential to the success of the project. Findings show that careful observations and documentation of children's words will provide insight into their ideas and understandings. As adults it is our role to facilitate and support children's depth of learning. By respecting children and taking time to make observations and connections with the children's thinking, we can refine our own efforts in supporting their learning more effectively. 相似文献
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Valarie Mercilliott Hewett 《Early Childhood Education Journal》2001,29(2):95-100
Reggio Emilia, a prosperous region in Northern Italy, is the site of one of the most innovative, high-quality city-run infant-toddler and pre-primary systems in the world. The Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education draws from the ideas of many great thinkers, yet it is much more than an eclectic mix of theories. With that in mind, the following points concerning the learner, the instructor, and knowledge serve to guide the Reggio Emilia Approach to educating young children: the learner possesses rights, is an active constructor of knowledge, and is a social being; the instructor is a collaborator and co-learner along with the child, a guide and facilitator, and a researcher; and knowledge is viewed as being socially constructed, encompassing multiple forms of knowing, and comprised of meaningful wholes. 相似文献
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This study examined whether a "goodness of fit" theoretical model, applied to families with and without children with learning disabilities, would be valuable in understanding the children's performance in school. A home interview was conducted with 63 families with a child with learning disabilities and 53 families with a comparable child without learning disabilities. The mothers were asked to rate how their own child fit into the family's expectations for children. It was found that, for both groups of families, children who were rated as a "poor fit" in the home demonstrated less positive behavior in the classroom and poorer achievement over the elementary school years. There was some evidence that poor fit in the home was even more negatively related to outcomes for children with learning disabilities. Discussion is centered on the importance of this theoretical model for understanding the importance of the home on successful school function. 相似文献
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Beatrice Jane Vittoria Balfour 《History of education》2013,42(6):727-740
In this article, memory is examined as it relates to origin stories of the Reggio Emilia approach – an internationally renowned Italian education programme – and to the articulation of women’s experiences of gender and their narrative identity in this very particular context. The article shows that a number of women who partook in the founding of the Reggio Emilia schools suffer from what Ricoeur terms ‘wounded memory’, which occurs when public recognition and legitimisation of one’s own narrative is actively marginalised, suppressed or erased in historical, official and institutional accounts. The author describes this experience and feeling shared by the Reggio Emilia women who were interviewed and argues that this ‘wounded memory’ can be linked to a wider concern with gender inequality. The article concludes by presenting some of the missing accounts of leadership, creativity and initiative that were gathered among these women whose memory has been wounded. 相似文献
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R. F. Wood 《The Educational forum》2013,77(3):379-380
This essay offers suggestions for faculty who are designing study abroad (SA) experiences by outlining a three-week Maymester study abroad to Reggio Emilia, Italy, and a semester-long study abroad to Brussels, Belgium. The authors reflect on commonalities in planning, recruiting, preparing students, and conducting each trip, as well as some of the differences in the experiences for both students and faculty. 相似文献
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This paper presents a study on mathematical problem solving in third-grade pupils. The relationship between mathematics, metacognition
and intelligence was investigated in children with (n = 191) and without mathematical learning disabilities (n = 268). A significant relationship was found between prediction, evaluation, intelligence, procedural and mathematical fact
retrieval skills in children without mathematical learning disabilities. In the children with mathematical learning disabilities
a relationship was found between metacognitive and procedural skills. No such relationship was found between intelligence
and metacognition or between metacognition and mathematical fact retrieval skills. In addition it was investigated if children
with mathematical learning disabilities had less adequate metacognitive skills than peers without learning problems. At group
level significant differences were found between both groups. However on analyzing these results further, it was found that
four out of five children with combined mathematical learning disabilities, half of the children with procedural disabilities
and only 5% of the children with a retrieval deficiency had low metacognitive skills. Furthermore, metacognitive problems
were found in one out of five children without learning disabilities. Moreover, a majority of the children with mathematical
learning disabilities and inadequate metacognitive skills had problems with prediction and evaluation skills. Most third graders
with low metacognitive skills only appeared to have problems predicting the level of difficulty of tasks. Inaccurate evaluations
were found on a more regular basis in children with mathematical learning disabilities and inadequate metacognitive skills
as opposed to the sample of children with inadequate metacognitive skills but without learning difficulties, where their occurrence
was rather a one off. The implications of this study for diagnosis and treatment will be discussed later in this paper. 相似文献
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Marcela Batistič Zorec 《欧洲教育》2013,45(2):154-168
This article presents part of the research performed in a project from 2008 to 2013, regarding the introduction of the Reggio Emilia approach to Slovene preschool educators. The study’s aim was to recognize the possible influence of the training—from 2009 to 2011—in this project on educators’ viewpoints and the promotion of children’s participation in practice. We believe that a potential reform of the Slovene national curriculum should establish the participation of children as one of its key principles. It seems that the two-year intensive training of educators, followed by projects in preschool practice, has been a successful step in this direction. 相似文献
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Arleen Theresa Dodd-Nufrio 《Early Childhood Education Journal》2011,39(4):235-237
During the past century Loris Malaguzzi (1920–1994), a principal figure in the establishment and creation of the preschools
of Reggio Emilia, Italy, was one of the seminal thinkers in early childhood education. The influence of John Dewey, one of
the most important American philosophers, is visible in contemporary early childhood classrooms of Reggio Emilia. However,
as this editorial contends, in the author’s experience, many pre-service teachers have the misconception that the two programs
that originated in Italy—Maria Montessoir and Reggio Emilia—are synonymous. This editorial discusses another connection; namely,
the relationship between John Dewey’s philosophy of education and the pedagogy of Reggio Emilia preschools. Pre-service teachers’
understanding of Dewey’s theory and the Reggio Emilia experience makes an important contribution to the development of their
personal teaching philosophy and understanding of best practices in the field. 相似文献
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The normal development of humor in children has been well documented with a predictable course that is tied to social, cognitive,
and linguistic development in children. This study explored humor comprehension in children with nonverbal learning disabilities
(NVLD). Children with NVLD were compared with children with reading disabilities and a comparison group of children with no
learning disabilities to assess their comprehension of humor. The humor test was composed of a joke and cartoon section. No
group differences in humor comprehension were found when the NVLD group was defined as having visual–spatial and visual reasoning
deficits. However, when the NVLD group was divided into children with and without social perceptual difficulties as defined
by a direct measure of social comprehension, significant group differences were found in the levels of humor comprehension.
These results support the association of humor comprehension with social perception and lend tentative support to the hypothesis
that children with NVLD may not be a homogenous group. Future study directions include further exploration into the nature
of the association between humor comprehension and social perception as well as closer examination of the heterogeneity of
NVLD. 相似文献
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Matthew effects in children with learning disabilities: Development of reading,IQ, and psychosocial problems from grade 2 to grade 8 总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1
Reading achievement, IQ, and behavior problems were assessed in second and eighth grade for a longitudinal sample of 57 children.
Changes in these scores over time were compared for children with no learning disabilities versus children with math or reading
disabilities (research-identified and/or school-identified). A widening of the group difference in IQ was seen between the
math disabled and nondisabled groups, but otherwise the gaps between groups remained unchanged or narrowed over the six-year
interval, indicating that hypothesized negative consequences of initial academic difficulties (“Matthew effects”) did not
occur for most of the children with learning disabilities. Elevated rates of behavior problems were seen only for the group
with math disabilities, suggesting that the type of learning disability needs to be taken into account in research on the
association between academic and psychosocial problems. 相似文献
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Deborah H. Gebbie Deborah Ceglowski Linda K. Taylor Jill Miels 《Early Childhood Education Journal》2012,40(1):35-46
Challenging student behaviors are a prominent factor in the development of teacher stress and burnout. When classroom-based
teachers of preschool children with disabilities were surveyed to identify their training needs in one North Carolina county,
the most frequent request was how to address behavior challenges of preschool children with disabilities. This study examined
how instructional support to teachers of preschool children with disabilities and challenging behaviors affected three teachers’
classroom practices. The teachers received training and mentoring in classroom behavior management strategies and engaged
in an online community of learners discussion group. Interviews and interactions from an online learning community were used
to disclose whether the participants had implemented effective intervention strategies in their classrooms following the training.
Teachers felt more competent in managing challenging behaviors after the online interaction with their colleagues. Teachers’
online interactions were a highly effective way to impact teacher efficacy. Therefore, special education preschool programs
should consider providing more opportunities for the teachers to build their own learning communities to interact and support
one another. 相似文献
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Jane Merewether 《International Journal of Early Years Education》2018,26(3):259-277
If children are to be heard in research and pedagogy, we need to find ways to listen to them. But how do we listen to young children when words are not their primary means of communication? Drawing on research investigating children’s perspectives of outdoor spaces in pedagogical settings, this article discusses the use of pedagogical documentation as a way of listening to young children. This listening involves children and adults working together in a relationship of co-experimentation which requires suspension of judgment, openness and preparedness to be affected by the ‘other’ [Davies, Bronwyn. (2014). Listening to Children: Being and Becoming. London: Routledge; Rinaldi, Carla. (2006). In Dialogue with Reggio Emilia: Listening, Researching and Learning. London: Routledge]. The article explores ways in which pedagogical documentation can not only lead to insights into children’s thinking, but also to questioning of taken-for-granted assumptions about children, learning and the wider world. Furthermore, the article highlights the way in which the materiality of pedagogical documentation strategies also actively contributes to the research. The study’s findings suggest that in thinking with pedagogical documentation, children, adults and nonhuman elements all work together in an interconnected and ever-changing assemblage which does not result in definitive conclusions but instead leads to more questions. 相似文献