Loris Malaguzzi

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LORIS MALAGUZZI

His Life• Born – February 23, 1920• Died – January 30, 1994• He was a teacher, educationalist• He married Nilde Bonaccini and had one son.

Reggio Emilia Schools• Focused on preschool and primary education.• It is based on the principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery.• All children are capable of learning and construct their own learning ways.

What are Pedagogistas and Atelieristas?• Pedagogistas roles are to support and collaborate with teachers in their daily work with children, their families and community.• Atelieristas are “teachers” wit artsy backgrounds and are constructed in partnership with other professionals such as architects, engineers, biologists, dancers, musicians, etc.

Documenting Children’s Work• Documenting children’s work is essential for successful programs. It shows their creativity, understanding and thinking process.