Art and Creativity in Reggio Emilia

This book explores the contribution of and art and creativity to early education, and examines the role of the atelier (an arts workshop in a school) and atelierista (an educator with an arts background) in the pioneering pre-schools of Reggio Emilia. It does so through the unique experience of Vea Vecchi, one of the first atelieristas to be appointed in Reggio Emilia in 1970. Part memoir, part conversation and part reflection, the book provides a unique insider perspective on the pedagogical work of this extraordinary local project, which continues to be a source of inspiration to early childhood practitioners and policy makers worldwide. Vea's writing, full of beautiful examples, draws the reader in as she explains the history of the atelier and the evolving role of the atelierista. Key themes of the book include: / processes of learning and knowledge construction / the theory of the hundred languages of childhood and the role of poetic languages / the importance of organisation, ways of working and tools, in particular pedagogical documentation / the vital contribution of the physical environment / the relationship between the atelier, the atelierista, the school and its teachers This enlightening book is essential reading for students, practitioners, policy makers and researchers in early childhood education, and also for all those in other fields of education interested in the relationship between the arts and learning.

ISBN 0415468787   Pages 224 ISBN13 9780415468787 (What's this?)   Volumes 001 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Weight (grammes) 476 Imprint Routledge   Published in London Format Paperback   Series title Contesting Early Childhood Publication date 10 Mar 2010   Height (mm) 234 Library of Congress LB1140.25   Width (mm) 156 DEWEY 372.5044   Spine width (mm) 15 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

1		Introduction		1
2		Aesthetics/Poetics		5
3		A general overview		16
4		The bicycle metaphor		48
5		The long view of organization		61
6		An ethical community		71
7		Environments		81
8		Professional marvellers		108
9		Visible listening		132
10		We take up the walk again		158
11		The Loris Malaguzzi International Centre		167
12		Blue flowers, bitter leaves		180
		Notes		182
		Bibliography		184
		Index		190

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