ECE 548 Designing Inquiry-Based Learning
This course will focus on the benefits and practices utilized in an emergent curriculum approach in which the some of the explorations and activities of the children arise from their own questions. The curriculum and practices of the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy will be examined as an exemplary model of inquiry-based learning; emphasis will be placed on scaffolding children as they ask questions, use tools of inquiry, seek multiple resources, explore, dialogue, write, and represent what they’ve learned, and use “a hundred languages” for authentic purposes. Documentation’s role in assessment and collaboration with children, parents, and others teachers will also be emphasized.
Resources
Textbook, required:
Edwards, C., Gandini, L., & Forman, G. (2012). The Hundred Languages of Children — Advanced Reflections, 3rd edition. Praeger.
Reggio Children https://www.reggiochildren.it/en/
NAREA https://www.reggioalliance.org/
Thompson, J. (2003). Hundred Language Zoo. Dimensions of Early Childhood, 31(1) 13-20.http://faculty.tamuc.edu/jthompson/documents/Thompson 2003 Hundred Language Zoo .PDF
On Observation
