Analysis Of The Reggio Emilia Approach

The direct instruction approach is shown in the video. This approach allows the class to read their word lists together, following the teacher’s signals. In order for the children to answer the teacher’s question, a signal must be present. In the video, the teachers would tap on something with their pen for the signal. The teachers would also repeat a word phrase such as “what word?” and the children would respond with the word. After learning the materials, the children would have individual checkouts where they would read one on one with their teacher and receive their evaluation. They are allowed up to 3 errors. In an interview with two of the students, they both mention that they have seen improvement in their reading skills. One of the …show more content…
Reggio’s children are preschoolers who have designed fountains in parks, wind machines, city models, and complex drawings. These tasks that are completed by 3 and 4 year olds are extremely different than the tasks that American preschoolers are taught. The Italians seem to value their roots more than Americans; they do not move around as much as people in the states do. This value for family roots carries over into the preschool system. Teachers and classrooms stay together for 3 years at a time. This allows the children to lengthen the relationships they have with their teachers and one another. The preschoolers at Reggio’s school are taught that their ideas are valued, that they are capable of solving complex projects. They don’t simply give the children the answers to problems, they teach them how to do it themselves. Teachers in America are studying this approach, and aspects of it are being incorporated into some …show more content…
They teach their students lessons by hands on activity and teach fine motor skills. The video emphasizes that teachers never want to overwhelm the students, but always stretch them. They solve problems not by saying “this is how you should think,” but rather by explaining one way to look at the situation and opening up the conversation about that solution. Waldorf educated students learn through their own creativity. One interviewee mentions that it is difficult to forget information that you learn when you take pride in it and make it your own. This education plan teaches children how to think and how to be smart, but also how to use their hands. One of the most important aspects of Waldorf education is the relationship between the teacher and the students. A respectful and loving relationship is imperative. The educators believe that their Waldorf students will be well prepared for high school or a university, as well as much