Italy: The Reggio Emilia Approach in Context
This experience will provide students with a deeper understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, combining discussions of history and theory with experiential learning in both Rome and Reggio Emilia, Italy. Exciting tours, observations of educational centers, and immersion in documentation of a model early childhood program will be complimented with discussions, reflections, and presentations.
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Program Details
Dates:
Anticipated program dates can be found on the program's HogsAbroad webpage.
Application Deadline:
Feb. 1, 2025
Courses:
HDFS 400V
HDFS 400VH
CIED 499V
CIED 499VH
Program Costs:
Financial information can be found on the program's HogsAbroad webpage.
Faculty Leaders:
Laura Herold
lkherold@uark.edu
Shelley McNally
smcnally@uark.edu
Excursions
Visit the inspiring Loris Malaguzzi International Centre and Reggio Children in Reggio Emilia.
Tour and experience a school for young children in Reggio Emilia where the approach comes to life.
Tour the inspiring ReMida: The Creative Recycling Center, a place that promotes the concept that unused materials can be reclaimed as resources for teachers.
Tour the ancient Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
Walk the lush paths of the Villa Borghese, and experience the powerful sculptures of Bernini.
Gaze up at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel on a tour of the Vatican City.
Explore Rome, or other vibrant cities such as Venice or Florence, by taking advantage of time set aside for free exploration.
How to Apply
Contact the faculty leaders if you're interested in this program. Apply on the HogsAbroad Application Portal.