Reggio Emilia In The International Classroom

Fostering Global Citizenship, Creativity, and Collaboration through a Reggio Emilia setting

What you'll learn

New Teacher in Reggio Emilia – Where to Begin

Creating a Reggio-inspired in a Culturally Diverse Classroom

Loose Parts - What are they and how they benefit learning

Observation and Assessment in a Reggio Emilia Classroom - Alignment with EYFS, Common Core Early Learning Standards, Creative Curriculum, and IB PYP

The 3 Teachers in a Reggio Inspired Setting: Engaging Families in the Reggio Emilia Approach

Requirements

Educators who want to learn how to implement Reggio in an international classroom

Description

This course delves into the integration of the Reggio Emilia approach within international classrooms, emphasising the power of play-based, inquiry-driven learning to foster creativity, collaboration, and cultural understanding. Students will explore how Reggio Emilia complements a variety of international curricula, including Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), DC Common Core, Early Learning Standards, The Creative Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP).Throughout the course, educators will examine the core principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, such as the role of the environment as the "third teacher," the documentation of learning, and the importance of children’s agency in their educational journey. By engaging with case studies, hands-on activities, and reflective discussions, participants will learn how to adapt Reggio-inspired methods to support diverse, multilingual, and multicultural classrooms.The course also focuses on strategies for fostering global citizenship and creating inclusive learning environments while addressing challenges like language barriers, cultural sensitivity, and resource limitations. By the end of the course, participants will gain practical tools to design dynamic, child centred learning experiences that celebrate diversity and encourage meaningful, collaborative inquiry in international educational settings.This course outline provides a comprehensive pathway for educators to deeply engage with the Reggio Emilia approach and learn how to adapt its principles to a variety of international educational settings.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction: A New Teacher in Reggio Emilia – Where to Begin

Lecture 1 A New Teacher - Where to Begin

Section 2: Creating a Reggio-Inspired Classroom in a Culturally Diverse Setting

Lecture 2 Creating aa Reggio-Inspired Classroom in a Culturally Diverse Setting

Section 3: Loose Parts - What Are They and How They Benefit Learning in a Reggio Emilia

Lecture 3 Loose Parts - What are they and how they benefit learning in Reggio Emilia

Section 4: Observation and Assessment in a Reggio Emilia Classroom

Lecture 4 Integrating Frameworks in a Reggio Emilia Classroom

Lecture 5 Common Core Early Learning Standards and Reggio Emilia

Lecture 6 Creative Curriculum and Reggio Emilia

Lecture 7 PYP and Reggio Emilia

Section 5: The 3 Teachers in a Reggio Emilia-Inspired Setting

Lecture 8 Parents as the Child’s First Teacher, The Teacher, and The Environment.

Teachers, TA's, Early Childhood Leaders