Rethinking Education: The Reggio Emilia Way

At the heart of the Reggio Emilia approach is the belief that children are strong, competent, and full of potential. Learning is a collaborative process, where children construct knowledge through relationships with their peers, teachers, and environment.

Key principles include:

✔ The Hundred Languages of Children – Children express themselves in many ways (drawing, movement, storytelling, music, etc.), and all forms of communication are valued.

✔ Learning as a Process – Education is not about delivering knowledge but supporting inquiry, experimentation, and discovery.

✔ Collaboration & Community – Schools are deeply connected to the broader community.

✔ Documentation as a Tool for Reflection – Learning is made visible through photos, transcripts, drawings, and portfolios, which help both teachers and children reflect on their work.

Children are seen as active participants in their learning, rather than passive recipients of information. They are:

✔ Curious & Capable – Children have a natural desire to explore, question, and understand the world.

✔ Creative & Expressive – Every child has unique ways of communicating ideas and emotions.

✔ Social & Collaborative – Learning happens best in relationships with others.

✔ Thinkers & Problem-Solvers – Children construct knowledge through hands-on experiences and inquiry.

This view of the child shapes every aspect of teaching and learning, ensuring that education is meaningful, joyful, and deeply connected to children's lives.

The course is primarily designed for classroom teachers and teachers of English who teach to young learners in a primary, middle or lower secondary school. Additionally anyone working in education from educational consultants to curriculum designers, grade/level coordinators, and school directors who are interested in learning more about the Reggio Emilia approach can join this course. For more information, click on the link below.