Theories of Childhood, Second Edition (Carol Garhart Mooney) / quote 61 of 70
Reggio Emilia brings Vygotsky back
More recently, many early childhood educators in the United States and other countries have turned their attention to the preschools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Discussion of the educational theories implemented there has brought about a new focus on Vygotsky’s work. Vygotsky’s sociocultural perspective, for example, provides a theoretical basis for the Reggio-inspired approach to early childhood education.