Special Events

Seminar: Inspirations from Reggio Emilia

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Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 9 am to 5 pm &
Sunday, October 19, 2008 – 9 am to 12 pm
University Hall Room 2nd Floor – 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
$400

Faculty: Lella Gandini, Ed.D, Liaison for the Dissemination of the Reggio Emilia Approach in the United States and Visiting Scholar at Lesley University 2008 -2009

Advanced discussion of innovations in early childhood education and learning from Reggio Emilia, from the basic principles and daily-life experiences to analysis of documentation and assessment. An essential element of positive learning and teaching is to view children and teachers as endowed with strong potential, ready to enter into relationships, to be listened to, and eager to learn. Once we value children and teachers this way, teaching cannot be done solely through imparting information, but rather must be an experience by which teachers and learners construct learning together.

This seminar will focus on observation, documentation and shared interpretations among teachers and with children. These are powerful tools for teaching and learning in the early childhood classroom. They create a sense of well being in the learning environment; provide for authentic assessment; involve parents; and advance the professional development of teachers.

Book Celebration & Signing Honoring Lella Gandini and Contributors
Insights and Inspirations from Reggio Emilia: Stories of Teachers and Children from North America

Saturday, October 18, 2008 – 5 pm – 7 pm
University Hall 2nd Floor– 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
FREE

RSVP REQUIRED [pdf] - please call 617.349.8924

Insights and Inspirations from Reggio Emilia captures and celebrates 30 years of the Reggio Emilia innovative presence and inspiration in North American early childhood educational thought and practice.

Please join us for refreshments to celebrate the release of Lella Gandini's new book. The Lesley University Book Store will be selling copies to be signed by Lella Gandini.

For more information contact:

Heather Olson

Tel: 617.349.8924 or 800.999.1959 ext. 8922
Fax: 617.349.8125 l Email: hfox@lesley.edu