Developing Environments of Enquiry in early childhood education
Sightlines Initiative Conference: Saturday 30th November 2013 ● 10am – 4pm ● University of London
We are born sociable, inquisitive, imaginative, and expressive learners, desiring connection with the world around us.
The speakers will present compelling accounts of creative work from Reggio Emilia and the UK which puts this conviction into everyday practice.
Everybody knows that fine words don't always transfer into children's lives. It's very difficult to turn beliefs, values and aspirations into practice. We all know there's a gap between what we want to do and what actually happens. This day is for everybody who wants to bridge that gap, to encourage and to continue to build an education fit for children. It will be a focal point for connecting with activity in the ReFocus Network. It will also be an ideal preparation opportunity for those of you planning to attend the 2014 Reggio International Study Week, or engaged in a Sightlines' Developing Environments of Enquiry programme.
Presentations
- Principles which inform Developing Environments of Enquiry
- Dialogue, Imagination and Expression in Reggio's pre-schools: Tiziana Filippini, Pedagogista, Municipality of Reggio Emilia
- Early Learning in Nature: Sightlines Initiative
- Inspired by Reggio: Reflections Nursery, Worthing
- Environments of Enquiry in Key Stage One: Trimdon Grange Infant & Nursery School, County Durham
- Developing Environments of Enquiry, EY learning group, Poole
- Chairperson: Prof. Peter Moss, Inst of Ed., London
Background Papers
Discussion Slides: Developing Environments of Enquiry
Extract from Indications: Elements and Principles of the preschools of Reggio Emilia ◊
Information about Reflections Nursery plus Documentation Example
Trimdon Grange Infant and Nursery School website
Here is information about possibilities of ongoing professional development support in developing an Environments of Enquiry approach.
Conference Video Extracts
Here are some extracts from the opening of the conference. Further sections can be found in the Sightlines Members' Library section. To find out about membership or to join please click here.
Our Principles: Robin Duckett
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Our Principles: Robin Duckett |
Listening & Learning Groups: Liz Elders
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Education & Politics: Tiziana Filippini
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Participants' reflections are being collated, and we look forward to sharing and considering them.
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