Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition​

Exciting Opportunity: Join as a Professional Learning Facilitator for the Mosaic of Marks, Words, and Materials Exhibition

Are you committed to education and advocacy for children’s rights, particularly in showcasing their creative expressions, thinking processes, and the diverse ways they communicate and construct meaning through the metaphor of the hundred languages?

The Mosaic of Marks, Words, and Materials exhibition is coming to Australia in 2025, and we are seeking local facilitators—or those willing to self-fund travel to host locations—who are ready to inspire and engage educators in transformative professional learning experiences.

This unique opportunity invites you to collaborate with Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) and represent the philosophy and vision behind the Mosaic of Marks exhibition. As a Professional Learning Facilitator, you’ll play a vital role in fostering intellectual and creative dialogue, championing children’s rights, and celebrating the profound ideas embedded in this exhibition.

About the Exhibition

The Mosaic of Marks, Words, and Materials is more than an exhibition—it is a democratic space inspired by Reggio Emilia’s metaphor of the piazza, a place of exchange, dialogue, and community. It brings to light children’s processes of thinking and creativity, exploring how marks, words, and materials give shape to ideas, stories, and meaning-making.

Central to this exhibition is the principle of the hundred languages, which reflects the many ways children express themselves, communicate, and contribute to the collective understanding of the world. This principle invites participants to see children as active citizens, constructors of knowledge, and vital contributors to cultural and social dialogue.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking Professional Learning Facilitators who:

  • Have a deep understanding of the hundred languages of learning and are familiar with the Mosaic of Marks, Words, and Materials research and exhibition themes.
  • Possess experience facilitating professional learning sessions in the education sector. 
  • Are confident in engaging participants in reflective and thought-provoking discussions about children’s creativity, thinking, and rights.
  • Are committed to representing REAIE and upholding the values of democracy, advocacy, and collaborative learning.
  • Are either local to host exhibition locations or willing to self-fund travel to:
    • Adelaide (July 2025)
    • Sydney (September 2025)
    • Queensland (Dates and location TBC).

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you must:

  • Be a current financial member of REAIE.
  • Be available to attend and cover the cost of the course ($165), which includes:
    • A live online session on 11 March, 2025 AT  5.30PM (QLD) 6.00PM (SA) 6.30PM (NSW)
    • A self-paced component
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Reggio Emilia principles, especially the hundred languages of learning.
  • Be willing to facilitate face-to-face professional learning sessions (or online if required) in an ongoing arrangement.
  • Commit to signing the REAIE Code of Conduct.
  • If you are a current Professional Learning Facilitator for REAIE, applying formally is unnecessary. However, please send your biography to Kirsty Liljegren, kirsty@reggioaustralia.org.au, ensuring it includes relevant information that aligns with the Mosaic of Marks, Words, and Material exhibition. This will be shared with Reggio Children.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM ON TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2025.

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