: An emergent approach where the curriculum is built on children's interests, viewing the environment as the "third teacher" and emphasizing collaboration.
A central tension in curriculum design is the balance between play-based and academic-focused approaches. Play-Based Learning vs. Academics in Preschool The Early Childhood Curriculum (Early Childhood...
: Uses a "plan-do-review" process to build decision-making and executive functioning skills through active participatory learning. The Play vs. Academics Debate : An emergent approach where the curriculum is