EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRENT ISSUE

Embracing the Reggio Emilia Approach

by Tarabeth Brumfield Heineman (2022)

WHAT IS REGGIO EMILIA?
An educational philosophy that originated in the
city of Reggio Emilia, Italy, after World War II.

The Founder
Loris Malaguzzi

(Reggio Children, n.d.)

KEY VALUES

35%

Children as Active Protagonists
01

Actively shape their own learning
through interactions with their
environment and community.

INDEPENDENCE

The Hundred Languages
02

Children express and understand the
world in many ways, and all forms of
expression are valued.

Increase Children's
independent engagement

Participation
03

78%

Involvement of all in the learning
process fosters inclusion,
responsibility, and solidarity.

PROBLEM-SOLVING
SKILLS

Environment and Spaces
04

Learning spaces are designed to
encourage exploration, creativity, and
STEP 02
a sense of belonging.

Demonstrated higher
problem-solving skills

4.5 S

MAKING LEARNING VISIBLE

HEOERUWREEK

Educators document children’s learning
through photos, notes, and displays
to analyze progress and personalize
learning experiences.

P

PEDAGOGICAL
DOCUMENTATION

92%↑
PARENT
SATISFACTION
(Heineman, 2022)

RESOURCES

References
Heineman, T. B. (2022). Embracing the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood
education. Marshall Digital Scholar. https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/1234
Reggio Children. (n.d.). The Reggio Emilia approach. Reggio Children.
https://www.reggiochildren.it/en/reggio-emilia-approach/

Sojin Jeon