Unit 6 E1-D1

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E1- Provide an explanation of 3 different international approaches to learning. There are lots of different approaches to learning. Three approaches are: Te-Whariki, Reggio Emilia and Forest School approach. Te-Whariki is a national curriculum in New Zealand, similar to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Te-Whariki is written in two languages – Western and Moori. It was first introduced in 1996. Te-Whariki is interwoven in 5 strands: Well-being Belonging Contribution Communication Exploration These are all aims and have 3 or 4 goals. Each goal has learning outcomes attached and there are more than 100 learning outcomes spread over the 5 aims. The children have written learning journeys. Te-whariki states that it is founded on the following aspirations for children: To grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators; Healthy in mind, body and spirit. Secure in their sense of belonging; and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society. This curriculum is founded on the following aspirations for children: “To grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.” http://www.dji.de/bibs/320_whariki.pdf “Reggio Emilia is a prosperous region of northern Italy which has become famous for its creative approach to early learning.” Tassoni.P 2007 The Reggio Emilia approach started just after World War 2 in Reggio Emilia in Italy by parents in the village and Loris Malaguzzi. The approach is based on arts and crafts. Within the approach reflection is used often with objects such as projectors, mirrors, glass and spotlights to create images on walls. Children produced high quality work and the process is more important than the end product as is documenting the child’s learning

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