Reggio Emilia Inspired Course Offerings

Spring Semester Graduate Course

EEDUC 5815.01
Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education
1-3 graduate credits

Faculty: Mary Mindess

This course will focus on the history and basic philosophy of the Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education. We will consider organization of the environment, the teacher's role, the role of the atelerista, and the relationships between the schools and the community. Special focus on the emergent curriculum and processes for documentation. Participants taking the course are required to attend the Annual Reggio Emilia Institute on April 24 & 25, 2010. Those enrolling for 3 credits will participate online for the entire spring semester. Participants registered for 1 credit will attend the Institute and write an accompanying paper.

Enrollment is limited - register early.

For more information or to register, please contact:

Heather Olson
holson2@lesley.edu
617-349-8924