Question

Discuss the major theoretical differences between child-centered and teacher-directed early childhood education programs. What theories underlie child-centered programs? What theories underlie teacher-directed programs? What does each type of program emphasize in its work with young children?
Now imagine you have been hired as an educational consultant to the president of the United States. What policy would you recommend to the federal government concerning preschool education? What children should be targeted How much government involvement should there be? Who will bear the cost of these programs?

Answer 1

Answer: The Piaget's theory of cognitive development can be implemented to teach children as well as emphasizes on the development of skills.

The major differences between the child- centered and teacher - directed early childhood education brograms all the teacher-directed programs mainly focus on the subject taught by a teacher to the students. Whereas, the child-centered programs fous on the children's ability to learn through various activities such as learning through playing. Encouraging children to explore themselves and artistic express- I ion.