Inaugural REACH (Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children) Conference Encountering Reggio Emilia:Values, Experiences and Identities 24-25-26 October 2013 Singapore
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Following the launch of REACH as a member of the Reggio Children International Network on the Thursday evening of the conference, Dr. Giamminuti prompted reflection on the consideration of ‘beauty’ as an aspect of environments as research spaces for young children. Delegates also reflected on the significance of pedagogical documentation as a democratic space for collaborating with children and families and reconsidered children’s rights through the lens of inclusion and special rights children. Through documentation, we become in greater ‘synch’ with the children….walking their journey said Dr Giamminuti. The conference content invited participants to explore their personal value and belief systems (about children and teaching and learning) in order to better connect and give meaning to their practice. Delegates enjoyed visits to four EtonHouse Preschools on the Saturday of the conference to understand how EtonHouse teachers are attempting to make reference to the Educational Project of Reggio Emilia in their own classrooms. These visits serve as reflection points for conference delegates, so that they can begin to see the relationship between conference content (theory) and classroom design and curriculum development (practice). REACH would like to sincerely thank all Singapore Preschool Directors for their support and collaboration as part of the organisation of this conference. - Heather Conroy Executive Director of Pedagogy |
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| Book signing session | Dr Stefania Giamminuti with delegates from Korea | |
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| Evening welcome reception at the courtyard of Grand Park City Hall | Mrs Ng Gim Choo, Founder and MD of EtonHouse at the launch of REACH | |
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| Ms Heather Conroy Director of REACH | Viewing of exhibitor displays | |
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| Delegates at the launch of REACH and Evening Dialogue by Dr Stefania Giamminuti | Delegates were inspired by the unique and beautiful images, video footage and experiences from the infant and todller centres of Reggio Emilia |
REACH has invited to Singapore Dr Stefania Giamminuti, Lecturer in Early Childhood Education in the School of Education, Curtin University, Western Australia to share stories about her own encounter with Reggio Emilia, in order to facilitate reflection on and debate about the values, experiences and identities of ‘other’ places.
Who should attend?
This conference is for all who share a strong commitment to ensuring that children experience a high quality early years experience. It is for early years professionals, policy makers, parents and students, and all who are passionate about supporting the learning and development of young children.
About Dr Stefania Giamminuti
Stefania’s engagement with the early childhood field internationally spans over 15 years. Previously an early childhood teacher in an International School in Rome, she is currently a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education in the School of Education, Curtin University (Perth, Western Australia).
She is the recipient of the 2010 Early Career Award of the Western Australian Institute for Educational Research and a recipient of the Early Childhood Australia Doctoral Thesis Award for 2010. A recipient of the Creswick Foundation Fellowship for 2006, Stefania spent six months engaging in PhD research in the world-renowned municipal infant-toddler centres and schools of the city of Reggio Emilia, Italy. She maintains strong reciprocal relationships with educators, atelieriste, pedagogiste, and other key protagonists in Reggio Emilia. Stefania is interested in socio-constructivist research, theory and practice and in the implications of reflecting on the Reggio Emilia educational project in other cultural contexts.
Stefania is the author of Dancing with Reggio Emilia: Metaphors for Quality which we will be available at the conference.
Programme
| Thursday 24thOctober, 6.00 pm—9.00 pm | Provocation dialogue, Launch of the new International Network (REACH),Book signing for Dancing with Reggio Emilia and cocktail reception |
| Friday 25thOctober, 9.00 am – 4.30pm | Conference sessions |
| Saturday 26thOctober, 8.30 am – 1.00pm | Centre visits |
Conference Fees
| Category | Date of Registration | Fee |
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| Early Bird Registration | Before 6th September 2013 | SGD 375 |
| Late Registration | After 6th September 2013 | SGD 480 |
| Title | Date |
| Encountering Reggio Emilia: Values, Experiences and Identities | 24 October 2013 |
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| Encountering Reggio Emilia: Children Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary! | 6 December 2019 |
| Reggio Emilia Experiences in Dialogue: Making Learning Extraordinary | 25 November 2023 |
Congratulations!
You have been registered successfully for the conference.
On September 29, 2011 the not-for-profit Foundation Reggio Children – Centro Loris Malaguzzi is officially born.
It has origin from the transformation of the International Association “Friends of Reggio Children”. In this way, added value and strength are given to the participation of people, citizens – from Reggio Emilia and from other cities and countries – and to the promotion and development of the participation of volunteers that has characterized the Association over the years.
Reggio Emilia Municipality
NAREA (North American Reggio Emilia Alliance)
REI (Reggio Emilia Institutet – Sweden)
Red Solare Argentina
Effe 2005, Holding Feltrinelli
C.I.R. Cooperativa Italiana di Ristorazione
Cooperative sociale Coopselios
Pietro Manodori Foundation
honorary founder: Antonio Malaguzzi
Addressing the potentials and the rights of people since birth.
Sharing the values of the Reggio Emilia Approach around the world, also through the dialogue with other countries and experiences.
Contributing to the development of the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre as a research, innovation and experimentation centre in the different fields of knowledge.
Preserving and increasing the heritage of the quality and experience of the Preschools and Infant-toddler centres of Reggio Emilia, also implementing international exchanges.
President
Carla Rinaldi
Board members
Margie Cooper
Riccardo Ferretti
Harold Gothson
Italo Portoli
Francesca Sassi
The admission form to become participant is available on the website: www.reggiochildrenfoundation.org
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