Exploring the Reggio Emilia Approach: Trust, Time and Agency (Ep 21)

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 Explore the Reggio Emilia Approach with Lola Alvarez: Cultivating Trust, Nurturing Innovation, and Enriching Young Minds

Episode 21 of 'For Your Ears from the Early Years' marks the podcast's evolution in 2025 as we shift towards more in-depth monthly explorations of key early years' themes and initiatives.

In this illuminating episode, meet Lola Alvarez, Reggio Emilia coordinator at Shanghai American School. With 40 years of teaching experience across three continents, Lola shares her transformative journey from a teaching assistant in Colombia to becoming a pioneering educator in China.

Discover how Lola integrates Latin American warmth with Chinese cultural values while implementing Reggio Emilia principles. Learn about her innovative approaches, from developing maths apps to creating flexible learning environments honouring children's natural rhythms. She discusses breaking gender barriers in STEM education, the power of 'shoshin' (beginner's mind), and the importance of seeing time as fluid in early childhood education.

This episode launches our February focus on the Reggio Emilia Approach. We'll provide supplementary resources throughout the month, including research articles, case studies, practical guides, and visual documentation of Reggio-inspired practices. Links to these valuable materials will be shared progressively via our platform.

This conversation offers both inspiration and actionable insights for educators seeking to deepen their understanding of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and its practical application in diverse cultural contexts.

To read a comprehensive article by Ms Lola, navigate to https://bit.ly/4aM5ibs

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Lili-Ann Kriegler (B. A Hons, H. Dip. Ed, M.Ed.) is an award-winning author and Melbourne-based education consultant. Her books are 'The Power of Play' for educators and 'Roots and Wings' for parents. Lili-Ann’ is a leader in early childhood education (birth to years), leadership and optimising human thinking and cognition. She runs her consultancy, Kriegler-Education. She is passionate about the early childhood sector and believes in the transformational power of education.
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