« Il bambino a cento lingue. »
“The child has a hundred languages.”
Loris Malaguzzi ( Reggio Emilia Approach)
Loris Malaguzzi – Reggio Emilia Approach
Biography:
Loris Malaguzzi (1920–1994) was an Italian educator and psychologist. After World War II, he helped establish the Reggio Emilia schools, a progressive educational approach that views children as capable, curious, and active participants in their own learning. The approach fosters creativity, collaboration, and communication through project-based exploration.
Key Book:
📘 The Hundred Languages of Children – This collaborative work, edited by Carolyn Edwards and inspired by Malaguzzi’s philosophy, captures the essence of the Reggio Emilia approach through theory, practice, and real examples from classrooms.
The Reggio Emilia Approach
The Reggio Emilia approach, originating in Italy post-WWII, views children as capable, curious, and full of potential. Learning is project-based and emerges from the children’s interests. Teachers act as co-learners, and strong focus is placed on the physical environment and documentation.
Core Principles:
Child-led, project-based learning
Teachers as co-learners and researchers
The environment as the « third teacher »
Emphasis on self-expression through many « languages » (art, movement, etc.)
Strong parent-teacher collaboration
More Books About
- Bringing Reggio Emilia Home – Louise Boyd Cadwell
→ Applying the Reggio approach at school or at home.
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- In the Spirit of the Studio – Lella Gandini, Lynn Hill
→ A deep dive into learning environments inspired by Reggio.
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