the naked approach
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The Naked Approach. Who are we ?. Flapsy Mapsy. Flapsy M apsy … Under construction. Creativity. All children have potential, interests and rights. Children are communicators. The environment is the “third” teacher. Educators are partners, nurturers and guides. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Naked Approach
Who are we?
Flapsy Mapsy
Flapsy Mapsy …Under construction
Creativity
What is Reggio Emilia about?
• All children have potential, interests and rights.• Children are communicators.• The environment is the “third” teacher.• Educators are partners, nurturers and guides.• Endless opportunities for the children to express themselves.• Education is about asking questions and learning through experiences.
Why did we become interested in the Reggio Emilia approach?
Visible learning
Creativity
Children’s interest
Enhancing PYP Documentation
Exhibitions
CollaborationChildren’s potential
Experimentation in education
What were our objectives?
CHALLENGING OUR PRECONCEIVED IDEAS OF TEACHING.
THE NAKED APPROACH
ALL ABOUT STRIPPING BACK TO THE BASICS OF OUR KNOWLEDGE/CONCEPTS/SKILLS
Two goalsAction Who is involved Strategies Timeline
Identify ways in which the building and environment could be improved to support the programme.
Pre-K team Maintenance
team Financial
director Architect
Establish sleep area in PTP house Investigate use of kitchen in PTP Investigate possibility of
converting the attic into a sleeping corner and reading area
Ongoing
Identify and implement ways to make our approach even more transdisciplinary and to encourage creativity.
Pre-K Team PYP
Coordinator Other
supporting teachers
Identify areas of Reggio practice which will enhance what we already do
Look at and refine planning documentation for Units of Inquiry
Brainstorm ideas before/during/after units
Professional reading Sharing practice
Begin April 2010Ongoing
Where are we after two years?
• Atelierista• Ways of recording children’s work
• Settings of classroom and environment (Less is more)• Involvement from the parents
• Sharing experiences (e.g. articles, staff meetings, collaboration time among teachers)
• Adapting our planners/Units of Inquiry• Recycling center
Two examples of teaching skills that we adjusted after our visit to Reggio Emilia?
Before RE After RE“Art Attack “(Unit of Inquiry)
Artists techniques, styles, media
Techniques, styles, media Artists
Graphics (LA)Tracing, copying and writing independently
Physical movements leading to the concept of what a line is
Art Attack
Graphics
What have we found difficult?What are we still working on?
• To keep focused on implementing the NA• Being flexible• Dissemination to our school community• Finding more time to collaborate• To encourage other staff members to be open to new
ideas
Implementing the Reggio Emilia approach in your school…
• What are the positive aspects?• What difficulties have you encountered?• Can you see any similarities between the Naked
Approach and your way of teaching?• Any questions?
Come and visit us, in Belgium,
and share your experiences.
Sandrine Limbourg and Áine [email protected] and [email protected]