Kathmandu, June 16 -- As the focus in Nepal's education shifts to quality from just enrollment rates, a major international conference is being held in Kathmandu to review the latest findings about the importance early childhood education.
The internationally acclaimed Italian pre-school pedagogy called the Reggio Emilia approach believes in placing children at the forefront of their own education. Children are able to channel their interests and curiosities to shape their learning, rather than simply absorbing information from an adult.
Founded by Loris Malaguzzi in 1945 in Italy after the end of the Second World War, the Reggio Emilia philosophy has been adopted in 34 countries. The approach has been corroborated by latest research th...