Pressuring children to learn versus developmentally appropriate education.
Preschool and kindergarten programs have changed focus from an emphasis on play to an emphasis on formal academics. This trend is evaluated in light of research on children's development and learning. An alternative model of a developmentally appropriate program for young children is discussed.
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D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004493:Education / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D010988:Play and Playthings; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods