
This list contains a variety of resources associated with the project approach, as well as display and documentation techniques for parents, caregivers, and teachers.
IEL Resources
- Tip Sheets:
- Blog: Journey into the Project Approach
Web Resources
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The Contribution of Documentation to the Quality of Early Childhood Education
Source: Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
This article describes why documentation is important in early childhood education.
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Implementing the Project Approach in an Inclusive Classroom: A Teacher’s First Attempt With Project-Based Learning
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This article shows how documentation and the Project Approach can be a part of an inclusive preschool classroom.
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The Power of Documentation in the Early Childhood Classroom
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This article explains the purpose of documentation and how the different stages of documentation support the learning and understanding of young children.
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The Project Approach
Source: The Project Approach
This website, managed by the Educators Institute at Duke School in collaboration with Sylvia Chard, is dedicated to providing information about the Project Approach. It offers theory, structure, and examples of the Project Approach, as well as resources and tools that teachers and administrators can use, including: an overview of the theoretical framework and history; explanations of how to develop and implement project work; examples of projects conducted in classrooms worldwide; information about upcoming seminars, workshops, and other forms of professional development; a study guide that helps participants understand the definition and applications of the Project Approach and walks them through the process of developing and implementing a project in the classroom.
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Reflections on the Relationship Between Documentation and Assessment in the American Context: An Interview with Brenda Fyfe
Source: Reggio Alliance
This Q and A focuses on how documentation is used in American early childhood centers, and how it can differ from the Reggio approach.