{"id":15300,"date":"2025-07-18T17:44:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wisdomland.edu.vn\/?p=15300"},"modified":"2025-10-21T21:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:52:10","slug":"what-is-the-reggio-emilia-method-why-is-it-suitable-for-vietnamese-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wisdomland.edu.vn\/en\/what-is-the-reggio-emilia-method-why-is-it-suitable-for-vietnamese-children\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Reggio Emilia method? Why is it suitable for Vietnamese children?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When Children Are \u201cLittle Citizens\u201d Full of Potential<\/b><\/h3>\n

Today, early childhood education is no longer simply about childcare, teaching letters, or organizing games. It is the golden stage for fostering independence, creativity, emotions, and foundational character.<\/p>\n

One of the educational philosophies highly valued by many experts and schools worldwide is the Reggio Emilia approach<\/b> \u2014 originating from Italy, and increasingly popular in Vietnam.<\/p>\n

At Wisdomland, Reggio is not just a name; it is the philosophy that runs through every learning, play, daily routine, and interaction with children<\/b>.<\/p>\n

1. What is the Reggio Emilia approach?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Reggio Emilia approach was developed after World War II in the town of Reggio Emilia (Italy) by educator Loris Malaguzzi and local parents. They believed that:<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery child is born full of potential, possessing a hundred languages to express themselves \u2014 not only through words, but also through art, music, movement, emotions\u2026\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

Core principles:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Children are the center<\/b> of the learning process, not imposed upon.<\/li>\n
  • Teachers act as companions, observers, and provocateurs<\/b>, not traditional lecturers.<\/li>\n
  • The learning environment is the third teacher<\/b> \u2014 encouraging creativity and exploration.<\/li>\n
  • Open-ended learning projects<\/b> inspired by the children\u2019s genuine curiosity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Major differences from traditional methods<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Criteria<\/b><\/td>\nTraditional Education<\/b><\/td>\nReggio Emilia<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Role of the child<\/td>\nPassive, obeys instructions<\/td>\nActive, able to choose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Learning method<\/td>\nFollows directions<\/td>\nLearn through real experiences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Teacher<\/td>\nTeach \u2013 test \u2013 grade<\/td>\nObserve \u2013 question \u2013 collaborate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Classroom space<\/td>\nFixed desks and chairs, monotonous<\/td>\nOpen \u2013 flexible \u2013 with natural materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Learning outcomes<\/td>\nUniform, template-based<\/td>\nDiverse, carrying individual marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    The essence of Reggio is not about \u201cwhat is taught,\u201d but about how to create an environment for children to learn by themselves \u2014 feel, and create<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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    Children explore freely in their own way at Wisdomland using the Reggio Emilia approach<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    3. Why has Reggio Emilia become increasingly popular in Vietnam?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    In recent years, many international and bilingual preschools in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and elsewhere have adopted Reggio in their curricula. Why?<\/p>\n

    Because it respects individual differences<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Vietnamese children show a wide range of personalities. Some enjoy physical activity, others prefer drawing; some speak a lot \u2014 others are quiet. Reggio does not force all children to be the same<\/b>, but creates opportunities for each child to express their own \u201clanguage.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

    Because it reduces pressure and increases positive emotions<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Instead of requiring children to \u201cdo correctly and quickly,\u201d Reggio focuses on:<\/p>\n

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    • Suggesting rather than forcing<\/li>\n
    • Praising effort, not comparing<\/li>\n
    • Creating warm spaces with natural light and plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This is particularly important for urban Vietnamese children who face pressure and spend less time with parents.<\/p>\n

      Because it develops body \u2013 mind \u2013 intellect in balance<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Vietnamese parents increasingly care about nurturing emotions, intellect, and life skills holistically rather than only teaching knowledge. Reggio is ideal for that goal.<\/p>\n

      4. Reggio Emilia at Wisdomland \u2013 not theory, but daily practice<\/b><\/h2>\n

      At Wisdomland International Preschool, we apply the Reggio philosophy in practical and approachable ways:<\/p>\n

      Learning environment:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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      • Open, flexible classrooms with natural light<\/li>\n
      • Child-friendly materials such as wood, fabric, clay, and recycled paper<\/li>\n
      • Dedicated art corners, reading nooks, and planting areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        With Reggio Emilia, an \u201copen\u201d and \u201cgreen\u201d learning environment is a top priority<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Role of teachers:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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        • They don\u2019t stand at the front lecturing; they sit with children<\/b>, converse, and ask open-ended questions<\/li>\n
        • Record each child\u2019s development progress instead of comparing with peers<\/li>\n
        • Respect children\u2019s emotions \u2014 listen even to the small things<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Project-based activities:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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          • Children choose topics they are interested in<\/b>: for example \u201cinsects around the school,\u201d \u201cwhy does it rain?\u201d, or \u201chow to make cakes from rice flour\u201d<\/li>\n
          • Together they draw, fold, experiment, tell stories, and build models<\/b><\/li>\n
          • There is no single \u201ccorrect answer\u201d; instead, it is a journey of exploration that expands thinking<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u2728 Individual recognition:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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            • Each child has a personal learning portfolio<\/b> containing photos, drawings, and teacher notes \u2014 a \u201cmap of growth\u201d<\/li>\n
            • Instead of \u201cgrading,\u201d teachers share progress with parents through a positive perspective<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              1. A true story: When a shy child found their \u201c100th language\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Three-year-old Linh, on her first day at Wisdomland, barely spoke and did not play with others. She sat quietly in the corner, making scribbles on paper.<\/p>\n

                After a few weeks, teachers noticed that during art activities Linh painted with great focus and creativity<\/b>. Instead of forcing her into group games, the Reggio classroom provided opportunities for Linh to express herself through drawing<\/b>. After two months, Linh began to:<\/p>\n

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                • Paint a birthday picture for a friend<\/li>\n
                • Share her artwork with the teacher<\/li>\n
                • Be more confident during group discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  That is the magic Reggio brings: honoring each child\u2019s individual developmental pace rather than forcing them into a mold<\/b>.<\/p>\n

                  6. What do parents say about Reggio classes at Wisdomland?<\/b><\/h2>\n

                  \u201cAt first I was a bit unsure because I didn\u2019t understand Reggio. But now I\u2019m truly impressed. My child says such \u2018grown-up\u2019 sentences like: \u2018Mom, today I discovered a bean plant with three leaves \u2014 but I like it because it\u2019s a bit different from the one that has two leaves.\u2019<\/i> I feel my child is learning to observe and love life more.\u201d
                  \n\u2014 Ms. Mai, parent of Moon, Binh Thanh campus<\/i><\/p>\n

                  7. Reggio is not a luxury \u2014 it is an education that respects humanity<\/b><\/h2>\n

                  Some may think Reggio is \u201ccomplex\u201d or \u201conly for expensive international schools,\u201d but in reality:<\/p>\n

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                  • Reggio does not depend on cost<\/b>, but on how the classroom is organized<\/li>\n
                  • Its greatest value is changing the mindset of early education<\/b>: viewing children as companions, not \u201csubjects to be molded\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    At Wisdomland, we are proud to bring this philosophy into Vietnamese children\u2019s learning environments in a close, practical, and effective way.<\/p>\n

                    Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

                    Reggio Emilia is not a fashionable educational model, but a profound philosophy of respect, trust, and empowering young children<\/b>. With the partnership of families and a supportive educational environment, every child can realize their full potential \u2014 in their own way.<\/p>\n

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