DEVELOPMENTAL PHASES IN ART

How do you see Anna Kindler's theory of 'developing visual sensitivity' and 'developing proficiency in the use of art media' connected to the traditional theories of artistic development (i.e. scribble phases, etc.) as discussed in class? Site specific examples of these connections in your explanation.

IMAGE OF THE CHILD

After our class discussion and reading the assigned articles about how the child is viewed in the Reggio Emilia schools, how have you changed your thoughts about the way that you will teach your children in your future or current classroom?

THE ENVIRONMENT AS A THIRD TEACHER

When designing your future classroom environment as a 'third teacher', what would you consider to be the most important factors to consider and why?

HISTORICAL REFLECTIONS

Looking historically over the past 50 years, how has the socio-cultural milieu played a part in the development of the Reggio Emilia Schools in Italy and schools in the U.S.? Explain in your own words with references to the assigned readings & class discussion.