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The Naked Approach

The Naked Approach. Who are we ?. Flapsy Mapsy. Flapsy M apsy … Under construction. Creativity. All children have potential, interests and rights. Children are communicators. The environment is the “third” teacher. Educators are partners, nurturers and guides.

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The Naked Approach

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  1. The Naked Approach

  2. Who are we?

  3. FlapsyMapsy

  4. FlapsyMapsy …Under construction

  5. Creativity • All children have potential, interests and rights. • Children are communicators. • The environment is the “third” teacher. • Educators are partners, nurturers and guides. • Endless opportunities for the children to express themselves. • Education is about asking questions and learning through experiences. What is Reggio Emilia about?

  6. Why did we become interested in the Reggio Emilia approach? Documentation Experimentation in education Enhancing PYP Creativity Exhibitions Collaboration Children’s potential Children’s interest Visible learning

  7. What were our objectives? THE NAKED APPROACH ALL ABOUT STRIPPING BACK TO THE BASICS OF OUR KNOWLEDGE/CONCEPTS/SKILLS CHALLENGING OUR PRECONCEIVED IDEAS OF TEACHING.

  8. Two goals

  9. Where are we after two years? • Atelierista • Ways of recording children’s work • Settings of classroom and environment (Less is more) • Involvement from the parents • Sharing experiences (e.g. articles, staff meetings, collaboration time among teachers) • Adapting our planners/Units of Inquiry • Recycling center

  10. Two examples of teaching skills that we adjusted after our visit to Reggio Emilia?

  11. Art Attack

  12. Graphics

  13. What have we found difficult?What are we still working on? • To keep focused on implementing the NA • Being flexible • Dissemination to our school community • Finding more time to collaborate • To encourage other staff members to be open to new ideas

  14. Implementing the Reggio Emilia approach in your school… • What are the positive aspects? • What difficulties have you encountered? • Can you see any similarities between the Naked Approach and your way of teaching? • Any questions?

  15. Come and visit us, in Belgium, and share your experiences. Sandrine Limbourg and ÁineGahan slimbourg@stjohns.be and agahan@stjohns.be

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