Introducing Malaguzzi

In this accessible and engaging text, Sandra Smidt examines how Malaguzzi’s philosophy developed out of his personal experiences of growing up in post-fascist Italy. His ideas are explored and illustrated throughout by examples relating to everyday early years practice. The key themes explored include:_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ relationships - the importance of relationships, culture and contexts to learning within any setting and beyond;_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ transparency - the importance of listening and documentation to understanding and sharing learning;_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ questioning - inviting children to not only answer questions but raise them, allowing them to be equal partners in all learning situations;_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ creativity - enabling children to use all the expressive languages they can find to express and share their ideas;_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ equity and fairness - involving the community in all decision making and discussions, to ensure that early childhood education is accessible and relevant to all children. _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ This book will be of benefit to all those working with young children and essential reading for students on early childhood education programmes.