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Engaging First Graders In Transformational Early Childhood Emergent Learning Themes, Amanda Daniel Pendergrass
Engaging First Graders In Transformational Early Childhood Emergent Learning Themes, Amanda Daniel Pendergrass
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The purpose of this qualitative case study was to encourage learners to care for others and make a difference in the world through Reggio Emilia-inspired teaching and learning practice that promoted transformational education. Students were anticipated to take an active role in helping to develop the transformational educational curriculum. Students recommended ways of making a difference in their school, neighborhood, and community while investigating a learning theme of their interest and choice. A total of 15 first grade students and nine parents participated in this study. Limited literature exists on the topic of Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood classrooms and recycling …