Loris Malaguzzi and the Reggio Emilia Experience (Continuum Library of Educational Thought)

Loris Malaguzzi is indisputably a major thinker in education. This volume offers the most coherent account of Malaguzzi's educational thought. This work is divided into: Intellectual biography; Critical exposition of Malaguzzi's work; the reception and influence of Malaguzzi's work; and, the relevance of the work today. The Municipal preschools of Reggio Emilia, in Northern Italy, are renowned world-wide for the excellence of their provision. This approach provides a unique collaboration between children, parents, teachers and the wider community. Loris Malaguzzi and the Reggio Emilia Experience brings together the history and context of the Reggio Emilia experience, and explores the principles espoused by Loris Malaguzzi and the Early Years'Educators of the Reggio Emilia Municipality. It critically evaluates the emergent curriculum and quality provision and offers new insights into the powerful and dominant discourses of the Reggio movement. It will provide students and educators with a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon that is Reggio Emilia. "Loris Malaguzzi is indisputably a major thinker in education. Kathy Hall's volume offers the most coherent account of Malaguzzi's educational thought. This work is divided into: 1. Intellectual biography 2. Critical exposition of Malaguzzi's work 3. The reception and influence of Malaguzzi's work 4. The relevance of the work today."--Bloomsbury Publishing. "Loris Malaguzzi is indisputably a major thinker in education. Kathy Hall's volume offers the most coherent account of Malaguzzi's educational thought. This work is divided into: Intellectual biography ; Critical exposition of Malaguzzi's work ; The reception and influence of Malaguzzi's work ; The relevance of the work today."--Publisher's website

Loris Malaguzzi is indisputably a major thinker in education. Kathy Hall's volume offers the most coherent account of Malaguzzi's educational thought.