Examines the influences of the Reggio Emilia approach on a reconceptualization of quality and developmentally appropriate practices in early-childhood education. Concludes that the determination of quality approaches to children's care and education requires a functional system of relations in which all voices count. A commitment to quality…

Usually considered a pedagogical plan, the term "curriculum" is linked with decisions regarding educational content and often with related instructional strategies. However, a curriculum for young children embodies more than the "what" and the "how" of children's learning experiences in early childhood settings. Based…