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Bambini: The Italian Approach to Infant/Toddler Care (Early Childhood Education Series),Used
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This volume is a timeless contribution to the burgeoning dialogue on the Reggio Emilia approach, and features the work of prominent scholars, policymakers, researchers, administrators, and practicing teachers who have created and directed the infanttoddler care systems in four cities in Italy. Joined by American educators and researchers (including Ron Lally, Rebecca New, and Jeanne Goldhaber), their work builds upon and extends inclusionary and familycentered philosophies. It combines missions of care and education, and produces innovations in space and environments. This collection is filled with dozens of examples of experiences with dynamic, open systems of organization that support emotional and cognitive development of infants and toddlersand respect the delicate relationship between parents and their young. Also included are photos, some in color.Topics include: Complementary familycentered systems of early care, education, and intervention Practical experimentation and teaching strategies like the inserimento (first transition of child and family into the center), and diario (memory book), as well as explanations of the rationale behind them Best practices for quality care programs with broad implications for reflective teaching in America's early care programs
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Bambini: The Italian Approach to Infant/Toddler Care'? A: The book explores the Reggio Emilia approach to infant and toddler care, emphasizing family-centered systems that blend care and education.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: The book features work from prominent scholars, policy-makers, researchers, and practicing teachers from Italy and the United States, including Ron Lally and Rebecca New.
- Q: How does this book support emotional and cognitive development in young children? A: It provides examples of dynamic organizational systems that respect the relationship between parents and children, promoting emotional and cognitive growth.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Topics include early care systems, teaching strategies like inserimento and diario, and best practices for quality care programs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators in America? A: Yes, it offers reflective teaching practices and insights applicable to early care programs in the United States.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 1, 2000.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new and is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: Does the book include images or illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes photographs, some of which are in color.
- Q: What is the author's background? A: The author, Lella Gandini, is recognized for her contributions to early childhood education and the Reggio Emilia approach.