Loris Malaguzzi (1920 -1994) has become internationally known in early childhood education, closely identified with the pedagogical ideas and practices with which the world famous pre-schools of Reggio Emilia is associated. This unique book provides a rare insight into an exceptional figure by giving an English-reading audience a deeper understanding of the pedagogical thinking of one of the great educators of the last century.
Readers will discover through Malaguzzi s own words, how his thinking developed, how he moved between theory and practice, how he border-crossed many disciplines and subjects, the thinking behind is hundred language of children , pedagogical documentation, and how he combined many roles ranging from politician and administrator to researcher and pedagogue.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Chapter 1. Early Years: to 1963
Introduction
The selection of documents
Timeline up to 1963
Three retrospective biographical documents
Documents 1945-63
Chapter 2. First Steps: 1964-69
Introduction
The selection of documents
Timeline 1964-69
Documents 1964-69
Chapter 3. Years of Growth: 1970-679
Introduction
The selection of documents
Timeline 1970-79
Documents 1970-79
Chapter 4. Opening to the World: 1980-1989
Introduction
The selection of documents
Timeline 1980-89
Documents 1980-89
Chapter 5. The Final Years: 1990-1993
Introduction
The selection of documents
Timeline 1990-93
Documents 1990-93
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