The document discusses how the school environment can be improved based on principles from Reggio Emilia early childhood education. It advocates that the environment is the "third teacher" after the human teacher and states that current school environments are not working well for 21st century students. It suggests that as art educators, creating studio spaces in schools that are welcoming, rich in materials and artwork, and foster community can significantly enhance the school environment.
4. I thought about what I loved about Reggio Emilia. What I really love is the Reggio Emilia idea that the ENVIRONMENT is the third teacher. Then I thought.. How can this be applied to public schools?
7. I am entirely certain that 20 years from now we will look back at education as it is practiced in schools today and wonder how we could have tolerated anything so primitive.” -John W. Gardner
9. There are many problems with todays school environment- whether it is the architecture, the food, lack of trees, lack of art, or poor community... SO, What can we do as art educators to improve the school environment in todays public schools?
10. atelier - the french word for “workshop”. In english, it is better known as an artists' studio.
11. Creating a studio space that is a welcoming, rich place with artwork, materials, as well as creating a sense of community can greatly improve the environment in a school.
