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ERIC Number: EJ1298875
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
EISSN: N/A
The Italian Makerspace
Gurjar, Nandita
Childhood Education, v97 n3 p48-53 2021
Italian makerspace is based on the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach founded by Loris Malaguzzi, in which the environment plays a critical role in children's development. Malaguzzi believed that the makerspace is the third teacher (joining family and classroom teachers), and children express themselves through a "hundred languages" of creativity. The hundred languages approach is reflective of the multiple ways of expression that individuals have at their disposal; this expression of identity occurs naturally through exploration of materials and tools in the makerspace. The physical Reggio Emilia makerspace is distinctive, with the use of natural, recyclable materials. Recyclable materials of various textures, colors, and patterns are used; various tools are available for exploring the materials. The Reggio approach positions classroom teachers as active listeners and "researchers alongside children," who construct a flexible curriculum based on individual interests. This article provides a conceptual analysis of the Italian makerspace approach, principles governing the approach, benefits, and considerations for implementation.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Italy
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