NZ Teachers inspired by philosophy from Reggio Emilia, Italy

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Date: Tuesday 20th September 2011

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NZ Teachers inspired by philosophy from Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Reggio is world renowned in the education sector for its philosophy which inspires teachers to think about the competencies that children bring to their learning, and is a catalyst for thinking, research and advocacy in Aotearoa New Zealand educational settings.

Bringing The Hundred Languages of Children exhibition to New Zealand has been a vision of the Trustees of Reggio Emilia Aotearoa New Zealand (REANZ) for many years. This important exhibition reveals many insights into the teaching and learning practices from Reggio Emilia, Italy.

REANZ will be hosting a conference from the 13th – 15th, and the Exhibition from the 11th -20th October 2011. This event has many facets and includes a Conference; One Day Seminar; Exhibition; Free Public Lecture, and Evening sessions.

The Keynote speakers from Reggio Emilia are Paola Strozzi - a Pedagogista, and Evelina Reveberi - a teacher, both teachers have made substantial contributions to our understanding of the educational projects from Reggio Emilia through their work featured in Making Learning Visible. Other guest speakers include Jan Millikan from Australia and Dr Lesley Rameka Lecturer in Professional Studies in Education at the University of Waikato.

“I feel a great sense of honour at being invited to take part in the events around the showing of the The Hundred Languages of Children exhibition and meetings with administrators, parents, teachers and people of different backgrounds interested in the themes of education.” says Keynote speaker Paola Strozzi.

With over 700 members and growing, REANZ represents teachers from all areas of education who want to be challenged to explore and promote a greater understanding of the complexity and importance of listening to ‘the hundred languages of children’.

“The exhibition offers an extensive view of the experience of the Infant and Toddler Centres and the Preschools of Reggio Emilia and shows the energy, experience and capabilities that children bring to their learning” says REANZ spokesperson Lorraine Manuela.

It is with great joy that REANZ welcomes the Exhibition for the first time to Aotearoa/New Zealand and this is an event not to be missed.

To register and for more information visit www.reanz.org.nz.

Click “Like” on REANZ Facebook page before 30th October and be in to win a double pass to the conference and exhibition (valued at $1,100) and a sensational hair makeover with one of New Zealand’s top hair salons VADA (valued at $350) www.vada.co.nz.

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