The biggest advantage of this philosophy is the ownership that the child has in the learning process. When you follow the child’s interests the learning is more meaningful. Children that learn this way develop a lifelong love for learning.
This philosophy often references what is called a provocation. This simply means that teachers, after having observed the children, will set out materials that are selected specifically to provoke thoughts and ideas, and encourage creativity.
But Longo assures parents that, “Reggio children gain self-confidence, they are respected and encouraged to try things on their own before asking for help. They learn about risk taking, they learn how to self-regulate and develop communication skills, they are truly valued.”