High/Scope programs or Reggio Emilia approach.Which one would you recommend?This question is for teachers.?

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High/Scope programs or Reggio Emilia approach.Which one would you recommend?This question is for teachers.?

Answer 1

that is hard, the High Scope is a good  thought but only seems to work better with older kids, Reggio, seem to be drawing a blank, If you are asking as a parent choosing a place for your child just find something neat, with a routine, happy staff and children that will be  good start, As much as we want our kids to have all the academics before kindergarten sometimes all that structure will stress a young child out before they even start actual school. If you are asking asa person developing a program, fill it with love and playful activities and do most of your teaching through play and teachable moments as opposed to direct instruction and lots of structure. Let me know your real reason s and maybe I can be of more help

Answer 2

They are both great approaches. I like the Reggio Approach best, because it really centers on what a child enjoys and peaks their learning interest. If you can get a child to enjoy learning and to be curious about what is around them, they will be more successful throughout their lives. the most important thing is find out how the teachers are, because you can have a great theory but if the teacher can't launch it - it's no good.

Answer 3

I really like Reggio.  I love the idea of bringing the outside in and letting children sort of direct their own learning.  That said, in my classroom I have sort of picked what I consider to be the best parts of High Scope and use it in my classroom.  I love the High Scope problem solving (conflict resolution for prek) strategies and some of the other ideas.