“We start an experience, we talk about it, and we can always revisit, build on it. It is like you are building on the experiences now, instead of just having an experience, and then it is over and you never talk about it again.” - A reggio Emilia teacher

First and foremost a Reggio teacher's role is to be a learner alongside the children.

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Role as a co-constructor

The Reggio teacher is a guide to the child's learning through nurturing their curiosity, providing a hypothesis, and solving problems. 

role as a documenter

They are also documenters through listening to children, recording their activities, displaying their work, and revisiting previous projects.

Role as a researcher

Reggio teachers take on the role of researcher so that they can lend knowledge and expertise to the children. 

role as an advocate

The final role of a Reggio teacher is to be an advocate for children by being involved in the community, knowing politics related to children, and speaking up for children when needed.

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The Reggio Teacher in action