Trisha Maynard
Through a different lens: Exploring Reggio Emilia in a Welsh context
Maynard, Trisha; Chicken, Sarah
Abstract
In Wales, concerns about the perceived over-formalisation of young children's educational experiences led to the introduction of a Foundation Phase Framework for children aged three to seven years that advocates a more holistic, play-based approach. Following the staging of the Reggio Emilia travelling exhibition, funding was secured for a project in which teachers explored Reggio philosophy and practices as a means of gaining insight into their thinking and pedagogy. Given the introduction of the Foundation Phase, the project also intended to support teachers' explorations of child-led learning. Looking at their practice 'through another lens' exposed teachers' commitment to an approach dominated by prescribed, subject-related outcomes. This approach influenced the way in which the teachers interpreted key aspects of Reggio philosophy and contributed to their difficulties with 'supporting' child-led learning. The paper concludes that moving away from a 'subject-centred' approach, particularly when the Framework includes prescribed learning outcomes, may be extremely challenging for teachers. © 2010 TACTYC.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Mar 1, 2010 |
Journal | Early Years |
Print ISSN | 0957-5146 |
Electronic ISSN | 1472-4421 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 30 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 29-39 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/09575140903443000 |
Keywords | foundation phase, Reggio Emilia, child‐led learning, learning outcomes |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/986867 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09575140903443000 |
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