Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2006
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
Art Education
Committee Chair
William J. Thomas.
Abstract
This project deals with the concept of the Reggio Emilia approach to education. This open-ended, child-centered method of teaching is coming into light as a methodology used to educate children in a positive and nurturing manner. From its basic philosophy and its guiding principles, the Reggio Emilia approach to education has a strong foundation. Its background, historical context, and existing literature on educational psychology support the use of this method. Current practices in art education and national and state standards make it difficult to envision the implementation of the Reggio Emilia approach to education, since it would require a dramatic shift from a subject-centered to a child-centered curriculum.
Recommended Citation
Hart, Debra N., "The Reggio Emilia approach to education and its relationship to art education" (2006). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 3231.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/3231