Loris Malaguzzi (Italy, 1920-1994). Precursor of a learning methodology called "Reggio Emilia".
He studied pedagogy at the University of Urbino. At 20 years old he became a teacher, and when he was 25 he joined an ambitious project, which was to join farmers and other citizens outside the educational world, to build and manage a community school for children in the city of Reggio Emilia.
Later he traveled to Rome to study psychology. On his return he became involved with even greater force in the popular-educational project, and works closely with principals of self-managed schools.
Loris Malaguzzi methodology is different from the traditional. Close to constructivism, but with very specific characteristics. In 1971 Malaguzzi decides to write his first book to share his educational theories with other teachers.
Malaguzzi methodology, known as "Reggio Emilia" is characterized, among other things, to promote the continued development of teachers, the importance of the learning environment, recognizing the contributions of children, providing space for children to express themselves artistically and actively involve families and other community actors in the educational process.
I admire him for his innovative thinking and the way that he recognizes and values the contributions of children. From the first months of life, places them as protagonists of their training. Recognizing them as autonomous agents, whose role is not limited only to learn, but also to teach us a world of new things.
He studied pedagogy at the University of Urbino. At 20 years old he became a teacher, and when he was 25 he joined an ambitious project, which was to join farmers and other citizens outside the educational world, to build and manage a community school for children in the city of Reggio Emilia.
Later he traveled to Rome to study psychology. On his return he became involved with even greater force in the popular-educational project, and works closely with principals of self-managed schools.
Loris Malaguzzi methodology is different from the traditional. Close to constructivism, but with very specific characteristics. In 1971 Malaguzzi decides to write his first book to share his educational theories with other teachers.
Malaguzzi methodology, known as "Reggio Emilia" is characterized, among other things, to promote the continued development of teachers, the importance of the learning environment, recognizing the contributions of children, providing space for children to express themselves artistically and actively involve families and other community actors in the educational process.
I admire him for his innovative thinking and the way that he recognizes and values the contributions of children. From the first months of life, places them as protagonists of their training. Recognizing them as autonomous agents, whose role is not limited only to learn, but also to teach us a world of new things.
