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The Early Childhood Laboratory School closed in May, 2004. The director of the laboratory school opened a new preschool in September 2004, "The Renaissance School". The new school is also inspired by the educators
of Reggio Emilia and shares a similar teaching philosophy with the laboratory school. Please visit their web site to learn more
www.RenaissanceSchoolAmherst.com
The
Early Childhood Laboratory School (ECLS) is a unique learning
environment for preschool children aged 2.9 to 5 years. Nestled
in the center of the UMass
Amherst campus, the school serves as a primary teacher
training site, as well as a research site for faculty and
students at the university. The school provides a supportive
atmosphere where both children and adults test their theories
in order to discover and grow.
Inspired by the schools in Reggio
Emilia, Italy, emergent curricular studies are negotiated
by the children and teachers and the "project approach" is
implemented. "Projects" can be either long or short
term, lasting just a few moments or weeks depending on interest
and possibilities for indepth exploration. The curriculum
aims to help children develop creativity, strong problem-solving
abilities, and a rich sense of inquiry.
If you would like to learn more about the history of the ECLS
and how technology has had an impact on our school please
click here:
Technological
Advances at the ECLS research report
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